Giddy Up!
enjoyed fine fall weather in a run set at Pole Creek Ranch. Seerelatedstoryonpage18.
Expedition connects student to the wilderness
The connection between people and nature is a bond that some would consider essential. It develops understanding and appreciation of the environment and creates space to better discover who a person is.
Earlier this month, Sisters High School Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition (IEE) group achieved these lessons by exploring the Three Sisters Wilderness on a backpacking trip.
Guided by teachers Rand Runco, Samra Spear, and Glen Herron, the class comprised 48 total students, split into nine groups of five to six students that went on different days. Each group had an additional senior intern and adult leader who aided students on their three-day adventure.
The adult leaders were all volunteers who acted as teachers and guides. These
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Managing 350,000
Sisters Country acres
By Sue Stafford Correspondent
The Sisters Ranger District is one of three ranger districts on the Deschutes National Forest. It covers 350,000 acres surrounding Sisters on three sides. During the summer season, the Sisters district
has about 110 staff at work.
The current acting district ranger, Lauren DuRocher, is in charge while permanent district ranger Ian Reid is spending four months on the Modoc National Forest in the extreme northeastern corner
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Sheriff’s candidates address background questions
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
The two candidates for Deschutes County Sheriff have released documents clarifying information about their background in what has become a highly contentious race.
After his education credentials were called into question, Captain William Bailey provided a memo from Oregon’s law enforcement certification agency demonstrating that he has more than the required number of college credits for
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Smith named to Hall of Fame
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Wrestling has been a central part of Jeff Smith’s long and accomplished life. He’s given a lot to the sport he loves — and now the wrestling world has given back to him. Earlier this month, at a gala in Tigard, Smith was inducted into the Oregon Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma, honoring a lifetime of contributions to the sport.
Smith was drawn into the sport of wrestling in high school in Roseburg, Oregon, coached by a World War II veteran and POW named Walt Payne.
“He was a kid magnet,” Smith recalled. “He had 110 kids on his wrestling team — by himself. What an amazing guy.”
Smith found that he loved the sport.
“You’re out there by yourself; you shake hands (with your opponent); you step back — you go after it,” he said. “It’s a great challenge. I was successful.”
Smith placed second in the state of Oregon, between an athlete who ended up
being third in the world, and another who lost but one match in college and went on to be an Olympian.
Smith went on to Oregon State University, where he competed under the legendary coach Dale Thomas, whom Smith described as “the greatest teacher I ever had.”
The late 1960s was the start of OSU’s heyday as a wrestling program, which
would carry on through the 1970s. Smith placed second in a conference tourney in 1967. When he stayed on at OSU to obtain a masters degree, he stayed with the program as a coach. That was an expectation from Thomas. “You were obligated to the program — and I was good for that,” Smith said.
That was the beginning
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Jeff Smith of Sisters was inducted into the Oregon Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for contributions to the sport.
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Runners
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Letters to the Editor…
The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address, and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond, or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is 10 a.m. Monday.
Editor’s note:
The Nugget received an exceptionally heavy volume of letters to the editor this week. We are running as many letters as space allows in the print edition this week, with first priority given to letters regarding local matters. All of the letters may be accessed at www.nuggetnews.com.
Recognizing the keen interest in issues surrounding the November 5 election, we will endeavor to place as many of those letters as possible in the October 30 print edition as well, space permitting.
Jim Cornelius, Editor in Chief
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Sheriff’s coverage
To the Editor:
Thank you for your fair, factual, and complete coverage of the current Sheriff’s office election controversy. I wish all election coverage was as fair, accurate, and well researched as yours. As usual, the factual issues in this race are more complex and multidimensional than the political posturing on both sides would indicate.
I am grateful to live in a community that still puts a premium on honesty and integrity over partisanship. I wish other folks in Oregon and elsewhere were as lucky as we are in this regard.
Keep up the good work.
Paul Lipscomb
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Madrone for council
I’m writing to express my support for Eli Madrone in his candidacy for Sisters City Council. Eli is a personal friend, but more importantly, he’s an active and helpful member of the Sisters Community.
When I first met Eli, he was helping coach our kids’ Little League team. He invited me to apply to be a member of the City Parks Board with him, where I saw his love of Sisters and his dedication to the community firsthand.
I’ve seen Eli actively engage in local issues, from supporting our parks and public spaces to volunteering to ensuring Sisters remains a vibrant and welcoming place for families and businesses alike. As a parent of a child at Sisters Elementary School and a small business owner, Eli understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities our community faces.
Eli is a thoughtful, solutions-focused leader who listens to
the needs of the community. His vision for the future of Sisters balances growth with the preservation of the town’s unique character. I hope you will join me in supporting Eli Madrone by casting your vote for him on November 5.
Asa Sarver s s s
Pets on school property
To the Editor:
We love our furry friends, however due to recent issues, we kindly remind the community to help keep our school grounds clean by picking up after their pets while on school property.
Also, please note that our school campuses are closed to dog walking guests during the school day (8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
Failure to respect these rules may result in the grounds being closed to the public. Let’s work together to maintain a safe and clean space for everyone! Thank you.
Curtiss Scholl
Sisters School District Superintendent
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Supporting McDougall
To the Editor:
I urge you to vote for Sarah McDougall for Sisters City Council.
Sarah has what it takes to be a great City Councilor. Her background as a project manager means she studies a situation and follows through. Sarah is a great listener and respectful to all. She is solution oriented and has a wonderful sense of humor. Sarah knows what is happening in town, and she has much to contribute with her talents and knowledge.
I have known Sarah for over three years and have worked closely with Sarah for over two years on the Board of Citizens4Community, of which she is currently president. Her contributions to the nonprofit have been very significant, and she has dedicated hundreds of hours of her time and talent to the volunteer position. During much of this time, Sarah has also been on the City Planning Commission, where I know her efforts and skills have also been appreciated.
It is my opinion that Sarah is ready to make an even bigger positive impact on Sisters.
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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
To the Editor:
Sarah McDougall for Sisters City Council
This upcoming election is not only important on a national level, but it’s significant on the local level as well. Specifically, the seats up for election on our City Council warrant careful attention. One City Council candidate in particular that deserves your vote is Sarah McDougall. I’ve worked closely with Sarah on the City of Sisters Planning Commission where she has consistently demonstrated her devotion to the city and its long-term livability and vitality. Sarah has a strong understanding of the issues facing our town, especially land use and housing. She possesses the intelligence and impartiality to find equitable solutions, and isn’t afraid to ask tough questions. She is a consensus-builder and can provide strong leadership to shepherd our beloved city into the future. Sarah McDougall will be getting my vote this November and I wholeheartedly recommend that she receive your vote as well.
Jeff Seymour
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Sisters’ residents have the opportunity to elect three new members to the City Council. Sarah McDougall has spent the last two years talking to neighbors, attending numerous meetings and workshops and donating her time to important nonprofit work. Sarah has done her homework – she’s served as a member of the Planning Commission, the Budget Committee and the Parks Advisory Board. She has the background and experience to be an excellent member of the City Council and her commitment to the principals of constructive collaboration and respectful dialogue will be an asset as the Council faces important decisions about Sisters’ future.
Please join me and cast your vote for Sarah McDougall for Sisters City Council.
Dixie Eckford
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Response to two letters
To the Editor:
Two letters from last week struck a chord with me. The first was “God and Freedom” by Chet Davis. Mr. Davis, I am truly sorry for the loss of your grandson and I wholeheartedly support the soldiers fighting to save Urkraine’s freedom. It must make you both very proud and very sad for your grandson.
The second paragraph I found confusing. In the first sentence, I am assuming that when you say millions vote for socialism every 4 years, you really mean that millions are voting for a democrat party candidate and that democrat equals socialist. I would point out that millions also vote for a GOP candidate every 4 years, and notably since
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1980 when Reagan was elected, we have had 24 years of GOP presidents and 20 years of Democrat presidents. Even if there are socialist voters, they have not been successful the majority of the time so your statements are historically unfounded. Another thing I don’t understand is that many like you have been talking about the collapse of the U.S. due to socialism for decades and it has yet to occur. I think that it is misleading and inflammatory to say that millions in our country vote for socialism and the collapse of the United States every 4 years. If millions did vote for collapse of the U.S., it has been decidedly unsuccessful thus far.
The second sentence is equally confusing in that I think you must be equating socialism with communism. Socialism does not hate god, although I am not sure which god you are referring to, and it does not hate freedom. You might be able to make a case for communism qualifying for that statement, but I have included three definitions that help clarify what socialism, Christian socialism and socialism in terms of the church and state are defined as. It is very obvious that these definitions show that socialism does not hate god and freedom.
Socialism — is a social and economic doctrine that calls for public rather than private ownership or control of property and natural resources. Are cattle ranchers that want to graze their cattle on public lands actually socialist?
Christian socialism — is a religious and political philosophy in the U.S. that blends Christianity and socialism, endorsing socialist economics on the basis of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus and God.
Clearly this definition, indicates that socialists across the board do not hate God, Jesus, or the Bible. Again communism might be what you are thinking of.
Separation of Church and State: Socialists support all religious freedoms but do not believe in a relationship between the state and any religion in particular.
I hope this fulfills the challenge that was requested in your letter.
The second letter entitled “Too emotional,” by Pat Farr made statements that were so astounding, I could not believe that someone in this day and age would actually put them in writing. Especially if Pat is Patricia and not Patrick! The first paragraph is just the typical political opinion of VP Harris but it is the second paragraph that is other worldly. It is “rare to have a strong willed, informed woman”? And “women are too emotional to handle world affairs”? Good luck with those opinions in this day and age! Let me just run a few names of some women in recent history by you. Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, Queen Elizabeth II, Benazir Bhutto, Margaret Thatcher, Angela Merkel and Jacinda Ardern. Look them up but the short description is that they are all strong willed, informed women that were elected to run countries at high emotion times.
And did you also know that as of October 1, 2024, with the election of Claudia Pardo as President of Mexico (now there is low-stress position), there
are presently 26 female heads of state or government in the world today. Lastly, I do believe you have successfully insulted all of the women in the military, law enforcement services, intelligence services, medical field, etc., that thrive in high emotion positions in the U.S. today. I would not have put my real name on that letter.
Mark Parchman
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Crossing flags
To the Editor:
The crossing flags in Sisters have been a great safety addition to the streets for years. The Christmas lights, truck headlights, and undimmed car lights nearly obscure the orange flags in the brightness and glare.
As a result they are not as helpful as they could be at night. The addition of reflective strips on each side of the flag would increase visibility. These would be an easy addition by stapling strips to each side.
Alice Stolzberg
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Measure 117
To the Editor:
This is simply a public service announcement to call attention to Measure 117 which we, as Oregonians, will have the opportunity to vote on in this election cycle. Measure 117 would implement ranked choice voting (RCV) for future Oregon elections, potentially providing voters with more options and requiring politicians to win a majority of voter approval (currently, a candidate can win with approximately 30 percent of the vote).
RCV is currently used in Alaska and Maine as well as 50 other municipalities, including Benton County, Oregon. In a time where many voters feel unheard at the national level, it’s important to remember that we have a great amount of influence over our state elections and RCV could potentially provide us with even more.
This letter is not meant to convince anyone to vote one way or the other but to simply raise awareness about this unique opportunity to alter our state voting system and to encourage our voters to research the implications of Measure 117 and RCV in general.
Wishing us all a safe and civil election season.
Nathan Woodworth s s s
To the Editor:
Too emotional?
I’m not surprised at the comments expressed by Pat Farr’s letter in last week’s Nugget . We know there are those that hold those views.
What does surprise me is that our local
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Sisters artist releases ‘Opening the Klamath’
In collaboration with acclaimed Central Oregon artist Kathy Deggendorfer, Makin’ It Local will release “Opening the Klamath,” an open edition fine art giclee print by Deggendorfer. The release party on Saturday, November 2, begins at 10 a.m., and includes an artist in attendance, Artist Reception, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The fine art prints will be available for viewing and purchase, including custom framed prints in various archival designs. Refreshments, including wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, and ginger snaps, will be served. Pre-ordered giclee prints will be available during the release party.
Fine art open edition giclee prints can be pre-ordered at www.
Rios’
makinitlocal.com and will be available for delivery on or after the release party. Shipping can be arranged by contacting Makin’ it Local at 541-904-4722.
The painting, “Opening the Klamath,” was inspired by the largest dam removal project in the world, which will be completed in 2024 on the Klamath River. Four of the six dams will come down and open the Klamath from the headwaters below Crater Lake to the Pacific just south of Crescent City. Removing the barriers and restoring the health of the Klamath River watershed is a huge victory for the Klamath, Yurok, Modoc, and other Tribal nations, who have been fighting to remove those dams for over a hundred years.
Deggendorfer was introduced to an organization called Rios to Rivers a few years ago. They are supporting and documenting the journey of Tribal youth in a program called “Paddle Tribal Waters.” The program teaches Indigenous youth kayaking skills to prepare them to navigate the reopened river. They will be the first to paddle the
length of the free flowing Klamath River and are being trained to be important river stewards.
Deggendorfer states, “Intrigued by the documentary ‘Rivers To Rios’ created in support for the Paddle Tribal Waters project I knew I had to do a painting. In the image the water flows from the rolling pine covered foothills below Mt. Mazama (when it erupted Crater Lake was formed). The river flows freely now. The water is blue and clear and the toxic algae growth caused by the dams slowing the water has been eradicated. The shores of the river, which the dammed water had flooded for so many years, have been carefully restored. The colorful hardshell kayaks are like those that the Paddle Tribal Waters youth are using to return to the ocean. The faint underlying grid of pencil marks represents the removal of the outdated hydroelectric production that was the original purpose of the dams.”
For more information about Rios To Rivers and the opening of the Klamath, visit shttp://riostorivers.org/ paddle-tribal-waters.
“Opening the Klamath” by Kathy Deggendorfer.
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Spooky or sweet, SAA’s Artwalk is the treat
By Helen Schmidling Correspondent
Sisters Arts Association’s Fourth Friday Artwalk will have plenty of sweet and a little bit of the unusual. Visit the galleries in Sisters to see what’s new this month — including a brand new gallery in town!
Gourds and woven baskets by Leslie Burtt and Chris Warren are the main attraction at The Rickards Gallery. Burtt’s weaving techniques combine traditional styles with contemporary methods, and the focus of her work is the use of found materials such as naturally shed antlers, cherry bark, reeds, and grasses. She considers her work to be odes to the primitive containers first used by humans. Warren studied and taught basketry, but her real love was weaving itself. The main emphasis in her baskets is the use of natural materials including bark, kelp, and driftwood.
“The Deschutes Plateau Suite,” new landscapes by Mike Stasko, is the featured offering at Sisters Gallery & Frame. The images portray views on a single day’s drive leaving the rugged Deschutes
River canyon from Maupin and heading south to Sisters. Stasko explores the effects of light over distance and ever changing vistas during stormy weather. The renderings are done on fourply rag museum board with Prismacolor Premier pencils that are thick and soft, lay down evenly and provide good saturation of color.
Stitchin’ Post’s new exhibit is “The Stitching Showcase,” a collection of fiber arts by individuals who regularly gather for social time and creative stitching of all kinds. Sharing and stitching and learning from each other is what weaves together this eclectic group of women.
Wildflower Studio is featuring framed original paintings by Bill Hamilton, Sandy Melchiori, and Mark Davis. Subjects range from local landscapes to impressionistic atmospheres and mid-century modern designs. Celebrate the autumn season with replenished scents in both diffusers and candles.
Makin’ it Local highlights Central Oregon jewelry designer Ashley Scholtes of Mitch Jewelry. Scholtes took
a leap of faith to start Mitch Jewelry in 2010 to highlight the fine art of metalsmithing, and create quality pieces that emphasize longevity and design that is somewhere between organic and geometric.
Campbell Gallery brings us joy through “Hugs,” monoprint images done by Sisters artist Paul Alan Bennett after the pandemic. When the covid vaccine came out, people dropped their masks and they could hug again! The collection includes self-hugs, hugs of grief, and hugs of objects and pets — all made into “Hug,” a book published by the artist.
At Hood Avenue Art, the featured artists are bowl maker Bill Lind and landscape painters Anne Gibson and Barbara Cella. Lind reveals the natural beauty hidden in found and recycled Oregon woods, sourced from arborists, downed trees and wood mill “extra” piles. Known for her plein air landscapes, Cella captures the energy and exhilaration of painting in the wild. She has been experimenting with what she calls her ecstatic landscapes, pushing color and mood filled with exuberance. Autumn days bring quieter trails, warmer colors and crisp night to Gibson’s autumn palette. Skies turn deep azure, unless they are choked with smoke. This “new normal” reinforces the importance of making choices to preserve our natural world.
The Flying Horse Gallery at 161 S. Elm St. is a new artist-owned gallery that brings a unique twist to Central Oregon. Resident artists, Brad Earl and Sloane Earl (father and daughter), bring you to a world of fantasy, whimsy and
playful nostalgia. The gallery will also spotlight artists from all over the globe throughout the year. The opening exhibit features the premier of original paintings by local Canyon and Cove illustrator Megan Nielsen, and Hailey Nelson’s unique creature displays. As we approach the darkest days of the year, Taylor Manoles has painted a
collection called “Sundown,” at Space in Common. The paintings explore the deeper rhythms of life that ebb and flow like the setting sun. Just as the seasons change, bringing both storms and calm, our lives are marked by a series of beginnings and endings. Each sunset signifies a close, a need for rest, as well as an invitation to pause and reflect. But in the darkness, there are whispers of hope— a reminder that with every closing chapter comes the potential for renewal.
Toriizaka Art will be closed during Fourth Friday Artwalk, but will return in December.
Remember to sign up for Quick Draw in each gallery that you visit. Two gift certificates, each for $50, will be awarded after Artwalk, thanks to a generous donation from Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty in Sisters.
Gourd art by Leslie Burtt at The Rickards Gallery.
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“Best Dog Ever” quilt featured at Stitchin’ Post.
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“Sundown III“ by Taylor Manoles is featured at Space in Common.
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“Hawkwoman” by Sloane Earl at Flying Horse Gallery.
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of Smith’s role as a coach, which has continued to the present day. He went on to become an assistant coach under Ron Finley for five years while he pursued his doctorate at University of Oregon.
Establishing a career as a professor of political science at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Southern California did not divert him from the mats for long.
“My son Matt started high school at Huntington Beach and said he wanted to wrestle,” Smith recalled.
Smith stepped in to become an assistant coach under Bob Rice — but the high school coach recognized immediately that Smith’s depth of experience was greater than his own. The program was a success, and Smith was the driving force behind it for a decade.
“I never got paid, didn’t have a title — but I was in charge,” he said. “We had a great relationship. It was a great experience.”
When Jeff and Ginny moved to Sisters in 1995, Jeff commuted to Cal State Dominguez Hills to continue teaching — but he still found time to coach Outlaws wrestlers in both middle school and high school, serving as head coach at Sisters High School for three years.
He worked with Coach Randy Robinson for a while — once an OSU teammate.
“Those were good years,” Smith reflected.
Smith has also seen lengthy service on the Sisters School Board. For him, the work there and on the mats is of a piece.
“I have a commitment to education,” he said. “And I think wrestling is a great way to help.”
Wrestling, Smith believes, teaches young people “to challenge themselves to work hard to achieve goals.”
The 79-year-old is planning to help Coach Kemp with Sisters Middle School wrestlers this season.
“I’m excited to do it,” he said. “I can still get down on the mats. I’m just not sure I can get back up!”
Smith was gratified to be recognized for his contributions to wrestling. The Hall of Fame is not just about success on the mats — it’s about giving to a sport that builds people up. Smith noted that one inductee this year was never a wrestler at all — she was a dedicated organizer of tournaments.
“You didn’t have to be great — you just had to give a lot of time and
to the sport,” he said.
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newspaper — normally a leader in this community’s concerted efforts to advance civility — would publish a letter that is so patently racist, sexist, and wrong.
Thomas Clasen
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Can you please explain your decision to print Pat Farr’s letter? Are there things that The Nugget would not print? Where does The Nugget draw the line? If the mission of The Nugget is indeed “maintaining community connection,” it seems like you have missed the mark and shot yourself in the foot.
I appreciate your reasonable explanation of why The Nugget needs to start charging money to deliver to mailboxes, but why would I pay to have misogyny, bigotry, and racism delivered to my mailbox when I can get it for free in many places?
I value The Nugget and its role in our community. If you are asking your readership to adapt to the new reality of a modern media landscape, then I would ask The Nugget to adapt to the times as well. Our community deserves better.
Beth Wood
Editor’s reply:
Part of maintaining community connection is providing a town square where people can argue their corner on the issues of the day. The Nugget prefers to keep as loose a rein on the discourse as possible, under the assumption that everybody can hold their own when the fur flies. Robust discourse may include people promulgating notions that are offensive to some and/or past their sell-by date in the marketplace of ideas. It’s not always easy to judge whether a letter reflects a sincerely held belief of the writer or is designed merely to be provocative. Sometimes they can be both. Mrs. Farr made an aggressive statement — and got plenty of pushback from letter writers marshaling argument and evidence to make their point. That can be uncomfortable, but it seems to me to be a good outcome.
Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
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I am a bit shocked and dismayed that a particular letter was published in The Nugget (October 16).
I found the letter to be misogynistic in the worst way. Maybe not as a hatred of women, but certainly a prejudice against us.
Historically women have been undervalued and have lacked the same basic rights as men. It really has only been in the last 100 years that women have protested and fought to gain those
same rights.
I’m sorry but I don’t buy the idea that women can’t run the United States or deal with world affairs. There have been women all over the world who have run their countries in exemplary fashion with grit and fortitude. Think of Margaret Thatcher, Indira Gandhi, Angela Merkel, and even Queen Elizabeth II. Just to name a few.
Given the same rights, opportunities, and determination women can achieve anything a man can.
Let’s move on from archaic thinking!
Laura Fouts
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I hope that there are many women out there that took offense to Pat Farr’s comment about how RARE it is to find a woman capable and not “too emotional” to handle world affairs.
Perhaps Pat (man/woman?) needs to review history and reflect on all the women that run countries around the world and look at their records of achievements. As a woman I ask how much is too much emotion? Having emotional responses can help solve problems on a more human level. An emotional response is not something to fear in a leader – the fear comes when that person can’t control their emotional responses and act selfishly for their own gain, which can occur in both men and women.
Are there no men you can think of out there that have become “too emotional” and made poor decisions for our country or other countries?
Christine Funk
To the Editor:
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I’m disappointed in The Nugget’s decision to publish Pat Farr’s “Too Emotional” letter in the October 16 issue. I don’t think that my own personal politics would be a surprise to anyone who has ever stepped foot in my business, Paulina Springs Books, (or frankly even walked past it), but I believe that there are many in this community who know that I am more than willing to engage and have conversations with people whose viewpoints differ from mine. In fact, my right to carry books and host authors whose ideas I disagree with is something that I have vehemently defended within my own industry and is a subject that I have even given testimony on to our state’s Congress. That approach, however, should be centered on substantive contributions to the debate.
It is important for us as readers of this paper (which we are exceedingly lucky to have) to be able to separate opinion
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pieces from journalism and lord knows there have been many letters to the editor that have been full of misinformation, logical fallacies, or were clearly written in bad faith...that’s all part of us having this space. Pat Farr’s letter, however, is blatantly inflammatory, misogynistic, belittling to half of the paper’s readership, and does next to nothing to contribute in a meaningful way to our current political debate; and, if you follow her argument that women are “too emotional to handle world affairs” through to its end, would even suggest that women should not be able to vote (foreign policy is, after all, a pretty big part of a political platform). It is the belief of myself and others I have spoken with that the decision to publish this type of letter is a misstep and, unfortunately, delegitimizes the publication as a whole.
I believe in the importance of spaces where our community can express the myriad perspectives, beliefs, and opinions that we all hold. The Nugget is a fantastic resource and example of this. It is my hope that in the future more editorial discretion will be exercised in order to protect this space and prevent it from devolving into a thread of petty exchanges - we can all easily find that elsewhere if we wish.
Lane Jacobson
To the Editor:
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My question is why would The Nugget Newspaper/Jim Cornelius even publish the letter from Pat Farr ‘Too Emotional’ in the October 16 edition, which was so derogatory towards women. Why print sexist/misogynistic comments that could offend half of the population? What is the point of furthering false stereotypes and what is your responsibility as the only “newspaper” in Sisters? Are you trying to promote further division or shock value?
Research shows that women are less reactive than men, and are less likely to be autocratic or arrogant in leadership roles. There are many leaders all over the world who are women. In the past and now. Other countries get it.
Jane M. Lindquist
Editor’s reply:
Political opinions tend to offend people sometimes. As might a letter that throws scare quotes around “newspaper.” Yet, we’re publishing it.
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To the Editor:
A response to the following sentence from Pat Farr’s letter dated October 16:
“I have lived long enough to know that it is rare to have a strong willed, informed woman to be able to handle the office of President as they are too emotional to handle world affairs.”
My first instinct was to respond with a comprehensive list of successful, elected female leaders of developed countries. Or perhaps a well-researched, emotion-free roundup of scientific studies debunking what Ms. Farr (a woman herself, if my quick lookup is correct) thinks she has seen through the biased lens of her own life. But I’m not going to — I only get 300 words.
Instead, I want to point out the double-bind in Ms. Farr’s statement.
For centuries, women have been stereotyped through statements like these again and again — which originate from a male-run society and are spoken by both men and women. These sentiments are, by design, infuriating, frustrating, and saddening. And women have long internalized that messaging, thinking, “I can’t say anything, because if I show an ounce of emotion I’ll be proving them right.”
The idea that women are hobbled by their “emotionality” is an outdated myth perpetuated by
sexist people to keep women in a state of subservience and self-doubt.
I am a woman. Ms. Farr’s claim makes me feel frustrated, angry, and sad for the world we live in. I have emotions, and they are appropriate here. But that does not mean, as a woman, that I’m unable to access my logical faculties and inner strength to handle complex and challenging situations. And it certainly does not mean it’s OK to make blanket statements about the 168-plus million women in our nation and the jobs they can “handle.”
Olivia Collins
To the Editor:
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This is my first letter to the editor. I just moved here two years ago and love reading The Nugget and the letters to the editor but this one letter by Pat Farr is so out of line and I can’t believe it was even published.
It’s not only racist and sexist, it is also false. Kamala Harris was not a DEI and has more qualifications that most presidents running in the past 100 years! I assume that Pat Farr is older and was raised in a [biased] way and it is sad that she does not believe that a woman can run a country. She must have a poor value for herself and other women. There have been many women leaders throughout history around the world and are respected and did a great job.
My Dad is 93 and he is voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz; he knows how much she can do to heal this divided country. She has the strength, knowledge, empathy, and compassion to lead this country forward. Maybe under her leadership we can finally protect our children from gun violence and mass shootings — something men leaders can’t seem to accomplish.
Kathy Marshall
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To the Editor:
Prime Ministers. Chancellors. Presidents. Australian. Bangladeshi. British. Indian. Slovenian. Ukrainian. Thai. South Korean. Peruvian. Samoan. Ethiopian. South African. Marshallese. Senegalese. Leaders during war, world-wide pandemics, and terror attacks. Conservative. Liberal. Centrist. Christian. Muslim. Buddhist. Since 1960, women have served as heads of government in over a third of the UN member states. And, no, not just spouses or daughters of former male leaders, but formally elected, capable leaders. “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” ~Margaret Thatcher Gigi Merrill
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To the Editor:
As the husband of a strong-willed, informed, and intelligent woman I have to reply to Pat Farr’s letter in The Nugget regarding women and their ability to lead. My first response will be completely subjective. Poppycock!
Now let’s be objective:
• Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, 2005–2021, elected four times.
• Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, 1966–1971, 1980–1984.
• Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel, 1969–1974.
• Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of England, 1979-1990, longest serving English PM in 20th century.
• Vigdis Finnbogadottir, President of Iceland, 1980-1996, elected three times.
• Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark since 2019.
• Gro Brundtland, Prime Minister of Norway, elected three times, served ten years.
• Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland, 2019-2023.
• Ellen Sirleaf, President of Liberia, 2006–2018
• Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, elected 2022.
• Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, elected 2024.
This is a short list. According to World Population Review, 29 countries currently have women in the highest position of power. Since 1960, according to website Statista, 62 countries have had a woman hold the highest position of political power. Maybe Pat Farr should have used the IMO strategy. After all, anyone can have an opinion about anything. But to state that he or she knows that women aren’t emotionally up to the challenge is, in a word, poppycock!
Kevin Statham
To the Editor:
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Regarding Pat Farr’s letter “Too emotional”. Not all women have what it takes to lead a nation, and neither does every man. I think it would be more accurate for her to change her use of “they” to “I.” In doing so, I would no longer object to her statement.
Sarah Keeton
To the Editor:
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I am disappointed in The Nugget’s editorial decision to print Pat Farr’s letter last week. Publishing content that perpetuates negative gender bias does a disservice to our community. We should evaluate leadership based on an individual’s abilities, policies, and character rather than on outdated stereotypes.
While I understand that the Letters section is intended to offer a range of opinions, I urge the editorial team to recognize the responsibility that comes with your platform as a community paper, one that is read by many girls and young women. Providing a voice to perspectives rooted in sexism does not foster healthy debate —it bolsters harmful narratives that we should be moving beyond as a society. As we near the election, I encourage The Nugget to prioritize publishing content that cultivates respectful discourse.
Laura Leis
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Replace Trump
It is inexcusable that people are supporting Trump in this election. He is an inveterate liar, is emotionally unstable and mentally failing, admires
dictators, is irrational in his comments, intends to hijack as much federal power as he can to punish his opponents, and has absolutely no moral or ethical restraints to his greedy persona.
His rants about inflation and immigration are purely political red herrings. Congress tried to clamp down on illegal immigration but Trump scuttled that effort so he could use border insecurity as a campaign issue. And POTUS can not control inflation. His message appeals only to folks who watch propaganda (Fox News and Truth Social) instead of legitimate news media. He has set back race relations decades. He is a cult leader, reminiscent of Jim Jones. Trump’s behavior and policies are a much greater danger to this country than are immigration and inflation.
He is unfit by any criteria to be President of this great nation.
Donald Harner s s s
Vote smart
To the Editor:
As voting looms on the horizon, we must challenge ourselves to be educated voters. America’s future is in the balance.
Firstly, let’s acquaint ourselves by reading the Declaration of Independence (Preamble) and the U.S. Constitution (Amendments). Our founding fathers based these precious documents on Judeo Christian principles which have held us in good stead for 248 years.
Secondly, we have two candidates who have held powerful positions in the U.S. government running for the Presidency. We are fortunate to be able to compare their past policies to see if their positions and direction reflect or differ from the documents of our founding fathers. Review each candidate’s positions on: free speech; freedom of religion; sanctity of life; border security; families and parental rights — to name a few.
Then, putting aside media buzz, gender, race, party, personality and age, vote for the candidate whose policies best reflect the vision of our founding fathers for our nation, our neighbor, and ourselves. Let’s educate ourselves before we vote to make a smart vote based on policies of the candidates we select. It is our right , our privilege, and our duty to vote.
Carla Zylius
ACRES: Sisters Rangers District has wide responsibilities
of California, comprised of 1.6 million acres. He will be back in Sisters in early December.
Amenities and Responsibilities
The Sisters district is home to two wild and scenic rivers — Whychus Creek and the Metolius River. There are three wilderness areas — Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, and Three Sisters – requiring permits from June 15-October 15 for all overnight stays. Day permits are required at 19 of 79 trailheads in the Three Sisters Wilderness which contains hundreds of miles of trails. All reservations need to be made through Recreation.gov either online, via the Recreation.gov app, or by calling their call center at 1-877-444-6777. Permits are not available at the Sisters Ranger District office. The USFS also issues permits to outfitters, guides, organizational/youth camps, general stores, and other facilities.
Twenty-five campgrounds are available in the Sisters district. The 100 private residences in Camp Sherman along the Metolius River are on leased Forest Service land.
Personal or commercial
use permits are required for people to gather forest products such as Christmas trees, tree bark and cones, wild edible mushrooms, firewood, native plants, fruits and nuts, medicinal plants and fungi, floral greenery and horticultural stock, fiber, and oil resins.
The district office works with powerline owners and operators for routine vegetation management work along powerlines like the recent project along the powerline next to North Pine Street.
Sisters Ranger District staff members partner with Sisters Elementary School to get students out into the local landscape. Each year, every fourth grader receives a National Forest pass.
Fire Season
DuRocher reported that this year’s fire season on the Sisters Ranger District has been relatively quiet, with the few fires reported being quickly extinguished. There have been several large fires on other districts in the Deschutes Forest. Fires are burning elsewhere in the state and have consumed 1.6 million acres. Staff has been going out to support those, both as firefighters and overhead staff (finances, resources, public information, etc.).
Natural Resources
The Natural Resource Department is overseeing
several restoration projects in the district, some recently completed, others underway. The Indian Ford Watershed Restoration is a five-year plan. The lower Black Butte swamp work is complete
FLAG COACHES
Mar tin Stukel, Dillon Pendleton, Greg Barkley, Josh Smith, Daniel Bond, Jeff Schiedler, Rand Runco , Jack Hasty, Joel Vierra, Zack Sweeney TACKLE COACHES
Jason Ellison, Olin Smith, Ma Fisher, Ma Hernandez, Colby Summer, Jacques Poulos, Zack Sweeney
SOCCER COACHES
Byron Womack, Michelle Caramagno, Tia Johnson, Heidi Dixon, Renee Loeb, Adam Beyer, Julia Sarver, Lindsey Overstreet , Holly Richardson, Andrew La Plante, Kevin Formalarie, Meghann Harty, Alex Lopez, Joe Loeb, Brad Harbert, Drew Herburger, Jessica Sampson, Katie Bunce, Eli Madrone, Jess Marks, Harrison Womack, Mark Schaefer, Lamont Boileau, Kastle Likens, Jennifer Boyd, Amanda Renggli, Kiefer Tarbell, Rhe Harty
Shif ting Narratives: From Print Media to Media Literacy
On ursday, October 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., join “Shif ting Narratives : From Print Media to Media Literac y - Amplifying Indigenous Voices, Representation, and Narratives of Transition,” a panel discussion with distinguished speakers , Myers Reece, Torsten Kjellstrand , and Jim Cornelius , and f acilitated by Jackleen de L a Harpe. is event is f ree and open to the public at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 684 67 ree Creek s Rd . Registration is required at https:// roundhousefoundation.org/ events/. For more info call 5419 04- 070 0 or email inquiries@ roundhousefoundation.org
Free Empt y Plant Pots
e Sisters Communit y Garden, in collaboration with Soul Blossom Child Care Center, is o ering hundreds of empty plant pots at no cost to vendors and the public at the Sisters Farmers Market on Sunday, October 27. e Garden and the preschool will be sharing a greenhouse at the former Sisters Elementar y School, and are currently cleaning out unwanted supplies . Pots of all sizes will be available.
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
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, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. No reser vations needed. No-cost Grab-N- Go lunches take place weekly on Wed . and urs ., f rom 12:30 to 1 p.m. Call 541-797-9367.
STARS Seeks Volunteers to Transpor t Patients Help Sisters Countr y residents get to nonemergency medical appointments in Sisters , Redmond, and Bend . Attend a free t wo-hour training. Emails from STARS dispatchers allow you to accept dates and times that work for your schedule, and a mileage reimbursement is included. Learn more at www starsride.org.
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THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday, October 24
Sisters Beekeepers The Barn in Sisters
Thursday, October 24
Shifting Narratives Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts
Saturday, October 26
Halloween Spooktacular Campbell House, 164 N. Elm St.
ree Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors ree Sisters Irrigation District will hold a mail-in election for a TSID Board of Directors Division 3 position. e election will be held at the District O ce, 6 8 000 Hw y 20 W., Bend, on Tuesday, November 12. Polling location will be open from 7 a .m. till 8 p.m. Call 541-9 03-4050 for information.
Calling all Submariners
e date of the next meeting of submariners will be 3 November at the VFW Hall in Prineville and will start at 130 0 hours. e address is 4 05 N . Main St. and the phone number is 541-4 475651 if you need directions. Some will be carpooling , so give Rick , Lonnie, Bill, or Fran a call if you would like a ride. Discussion will include the new dues that will be raised by $10 .0 0 for those who don’t have a Life membership. Ref reshments will be available at the Hall.
Commanding O cer, Rick Neault 530 -434 -1102 ; E xecutive O cer, Bill Trumble 603-9533483; Financial O cer, Lonnie Powers 541-419-3545; Yeoman, Fran Davis 541-527-5484
Lions Club Holiday Faire
Consig ners Wanted Consigners w anted for the 13th Annual ree Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire held November 29 through December 21. Seeking unique handcrafted items . Please contact Angi at boardstu 20@gmail.com for more information
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
Happy Trails Horse Rescue
Seek s Volunteers
Calling all horse lovers! Happy Trails Horse Rescue needs volunteers! Can you help them help horses? New Volunteer Orientation the first and third Sundays at 10 a .m. or call 541-241-0783 to schedule! Learn more at https://www happy trailshr.org.
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.
Sisters Beekeepers Mee t
Calling all Sisters Country beekeepers and those intrigued by beekeeping . Gather to swap tales , share tips , troubleshoot woes , and toast successes ursday, October 24, at 5 p.m . at e Barn in Sisters . Call Trac y at 970 -481-4 477 for more information, or see you there!
Circle of Friends Halloween Spooktacular Circle of Friends is having their yearly Halloween Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, October 26, f rom 10:45 a .m. to 12:30 p.m. Check in at the Campbell House, 16 4 N . Elm St. in Sisters . Prizes and lots of fun for f amilies and kids! For more information call 541-588-6445.
Americ an Legion and VFW American Legion Post 86 and VF W Post 8138 meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at Spoons Restaurant, 473 E . Hood Ave. Sisters . Call Lance at 541-233-8399 for info.
Sisters Kiwanis Ra e Sisters Kiwanis “Make a Date” Ra e! Now through October 31. ree big winners! ree prizes v alued at over $1, 000 each! Par ticipate and make a di erence in our Sisters Communit y. Ticket s $50 each/ only 200 will be sold . Go to: www.sisterskiwanis.org and click on Ra e. “At Sisters Kiwanis we create oppor tunities for youth and young adult s to thrive.”
Outlaws Drop-In Tennis
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
Sisters 4 -H Dog Group for Youth
Have fun and meet new friends while learning about care & training of dogs , including anatomy, parasites , feeding , di erent sports that dogs can do, and more. Sisters K9 Paws 4-H encourages youth to set goals and helps to develop selfconfidence and problem-solving In August group members can show their dog at the Deschutes County Fair 4-H Dog Show. is group is open to children 9-18 years of age who weigh as much as their dog. Projects are available for Cloverbud children ages 5 to 8 . Register at Deschutes Count y Extension 4-H, 541-548-6088, ext. 2. New enrollment starts Oct. 1. For more information, cont act: Nanc y Hall 541-9044433, nancyhall4h@gmail.com
David Kell
June 23 , 1939–September 17, 2024 Saturday, October 26 , at 2 p.m Sisters Communit y Church
130 0 McKenzie Hwy., Sisters
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
PET OF TH E WEEK
Humane Societ y of Central Oregon 541-382-3537
PE ANUT
is playful ferret is ready to steal your heart with his social personality and hilarious antics . Ferrets love adventures, will explore new surroundings, and especially enjoy time out of their cage, but they do require super vision as they can be mischievous . If you think Peanut could be the new f riend you are looking for, come on down to HSCO and meet him today!
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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 Luther an 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
Monte’s Electric
Mont e’s E lectric continues to ser ve Central Oregon, offering top- qualit y work at a competitive price. From small residential fixes to big commercial jobs, Monte’s E lectric has the ex per tise and the w ork ethic to get the job — large or small — done promptly and efficiently They do residential work including new construction and remodels, as well as commercial a nd industrial applications. The crew is re sponsive — they return phone calls — and are cour teous and considerate of all clients and other subcontractors.
BANR Enterprises
While BANR Enterprises takes on major commercial projects across Oregon, owner Scott Davis really l oves doing residential work in Sisters Countr y. “ The best part of it for me personally is seeing the faces of the people when it’s done,” he said.
BANR brings three decades of ex perience to bear on all kinds of jobs — and customer satisfaction means that most of their work comes through referrals. “For me, personally, that means a lot,” Davis said.
BANR does a wide range of work : building rock walls, removing trees, grading,
Having back-up p owe r c an bring critic al peace of mind in Sisters Countr y, and Monte’s Electric is now an authorized dealer and installer of Generac p owe r back-up generating systems.
From small hook-ups to whole -house systems, Mont e’s Electric provides home standby generator systems installed outside y our home, por t able or fixed units, which ar e designed to keep y ou sa fe, secure, and comfortable in an outage.
That’s e specially valuable as Sist ers moves toward winter.
paving, and concrete w ork Davis no te s that they recently completed a project with the Metolius Meadows HOA, building an underground reser voir holding more than 100,000 gallons of water.
The quality of BANR’s work earns plaudits — but equally important is responsiveness.
“We don’t know any other w ay,” Davis s aid. “Your project is significant — simple as repairing a sidewalk to building a horse arena or (building) a mile of road.”
BANR also offers screened yard products and gravel direct to the consumer
Ever y thing Outdoors
Dave Kelly brings 35 years of experience to bear in making clients’ projects come to life — and he does the work himself
Ever y thing Outdoors offers top- qualit y work in all phases of outdoor projects, from landscaping to general construction. Dave’s experience and good communication skills mean he can take your idea, figure out how to make it w ork practically on the landscape, and take it to completion.
From p ave r patios to decks (composite or wood), Ever y thing Outdoors completes projects that enhance qualit y of life.
Landscaping projects from small to large, including wate r features, are a specialt y, and they can build outdoor structures and outdoor kitchens.
Dave will take you through every phase, from design to construction. He advises clients to plan ahead for projects, and notes that estimates are free. He also notes that not eve ry thing has to h appen between March and Oc tober — there are projects you c an t ackle year-round. Get on his list now — there’s still time to make your project happen.
For Andrew Dyer, construction is a family affair Sometimes this means sharing coffee and breakfast with a client. Once, it meant a client happily giving Dyer the keys to their Po r tland home, where he st ayed for two weeks while remodeling their kitchen.
Dyer runs A.B. D yer Construction, ser ving the Sisters area by rebuilding decks and remodeling kitchens and bathrooms.
Through his work , Dyer c arries on the legacy of his grandfather, who was in charge of maintenance at Camp Sherman’s House on Metolius. When Dyer renovates a
A .B. Dyer Construction
Solid Pest Solutions
Rodents and bats can squeeze into your house through the tiniest of gaps — they don’t need more than a gap the size of two quarters stacked.
As the weather gets chilly, animals are seeking shelter — and you don’t want them to be in your home. Now is the time to act to keep the critters out and prevent damage st Solutions is the ecting issues or
gaps hiding behind siding. They have years of experience solving problems that allow critters into the home.
space, he works to modernize and brighten it. While w orking with clients to ensure he meets their needs and desires, he also hopes to make small spaces feel larger
Drawing on his grandfather ’s teaching, he prides himself in being meticulous. He cares about doing every thing right the first time. When a job calls for an unusual angle or other fine details, Dyer still relies on his grandfather ’s cust om tools to complet e projects with care. He’s worked across the region, but par ticularly l oves ser ving the residents of Sisters Countr y.
Solid Pest Solutions specializes in exclusion, providing long-term, effective methods of keeping pests, rodents, and other small and large mammals out. Sometimes solutions ar e mor e i nv olv ed, but of te n c aulking or installing pipe insulation will get the job done. This is also a good time to p roactiv ely addre ss issues with those flickers and nuthatches who want to nest in
Alpine Land Management
The landscapes we f orm around our proper ty a re a critical par t of our qualit y of life. Vernon Stubbs of A lpine Land Management has a passion for the land that transla te s in to his w ork That w ork demonstrates that planting with native dr yland grasses and managing timber for optimal health and fire resistance (silviculture) is healthy for the land, wildlife, and people Stubbs’ focus on native grasses means your landscape will have low demand for water and keeps soil erosion down. Organic fer tilizers liven the soil and help build a
nutrient-rich landscape He will work with a landowne r on a comprehensive plan to manage Alpine land restoration — from a small lot to many acres.
Strategic, selective removal of fuels makes your landscape more resilient and biodiverse — and looks wonder ful. “It’s attractive aesthetically, absolutely!” Stubbs s aid.
Alpine Land Management also specializes in creating raised garden beds, and is now offering firewood from Stubbs’ personal restoration work on his own property at $250/cord. Call 541-977-6711 for details.
BOSS Mortgage
Homeownership in Central Oregon is a dream for people around the world. BOSS Mortgage makes those dreams a realit y.
BOSS Mortgage offers virtually every residential loan product available, and Randy Vance, company president, notes that he works successfully “ with anyone from firsttime homebuyers to savvy investors.” Vance recognizes that moving into the housing market in Sisters Countr y can be intimidating — but there are often opportunities that a client doesn’t know are available until they delve in.
M& J Carpet Cleaning
Sisters Countr y is hard on your c arpet and upholster y. M&J Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning offers thorough and environmentally sensitive cleaning that leaves your carpet looking and feeling great. Steam cleaning gets rid of pollen, allergens, pet dander, bacteria and more.
A truck mounted steam cleaning method offers a deeper cleaning, is safe for all types of c arpet and upholster y. M& J Carpet & Upholster y Cleaning’s methods leave n o re s idue, so y our c arpets s tay cleaner for longer That means less-frequent cleaning
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“Just getting star t ed is half the ba ttle,” Vance says.
He acknowledges that his “favorite client is the first-time homebuyer who got over the fear and made the phone call, and realized, ‘I can do this’!”
BOSS Mo rt gage is committ ed to the communit y, suppor ting Outla ws a thletics and many local charities. They’re locally owned, so their dollars st ay and circulate in the communit y.
It’s all about a c aring ethic built on service and lasting relationships.
Metolius Painting
Metolius Painting is a one -man operation — and Brian Cole likes it that way. So do his clients.
Brian is the one who quotes the job, the one who paints the job, and the one who makes sure the work meets his standards and the desires of the client.
Working this way allows Cole to ta ke the time to do things right and w ork in the meticulous manner with intense attention to detail that he prefers. Not having a payroll to meet also means he c an keep his rates lower than most, while turning in
top- qualit y work
Family Dog Training
Nancy Hall is on a lifelong mission to help dog owners better communicate with their dogs. She has trained in a variet y of animal disciplines, including obedience, agilit y, rally, therapy, and Canine Citizenship.
She s aid that “ Giv en my br oad back gr ound, I ’ve been able to help many owners in teaching obedience and correcting behavior issues.”
She trains with positive reinforcement, which reinfo rc es good behavior without treats. Once the dog behaves correctly, its owner offers praise. Dogs love to please
Brian star ted painting in 2005, when he disc ove re d that he h as a passion fo r construction work — t aking a project and leaving things better than he found them. Along the way, he took a sidetrail into seasonal wildland firefighting, a career path that brought him from Nor th Carolina to Ce n tral Oregon, w orking for the Sist ers Ranger District.
He r ecently went back to painting full-time and f ound his ser vices in high demand.
Hall is also leading the Sisters K-9 Paws 4-H Club for kids 9 to 18 years of age (youth must be 9 years old by September 1, 2024). Youth learn to care and train their dogs and get to show their dogs at the Deschutes C oun ty 4-H F air in rally, obedience , agilit y, and showmanship. The Sisters K-9 Pa ws 4-H Club meets on Wednesda ys at 5:30 p.m. Sign-ups for 2024-2025 are now open at h ttps://bit.ly/Deschute s4H.
“I l ove seeing w hen it ‘c licks’ for both the dog and owner, once they learn how to communicate better,” she says.
BestVue Blinds, a division of Lakeview M illworks, continues to offer Sist ers Countr y homeowners to p -tier products and outstanding customer ser vice. From new d oors a nd entr yw ay s to w indow s and the cutting edge of window covering treatments, they offer options for a wide range of budgets.
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Big-time qualit y and small-town ser vice has made Lakeview Millworks a leader in Sisters business for more than 15 years.
STA hosts volunteer celebration
The Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) hosted its fall Volunteer Celebration at the Belfry on Monday, October 14. The event started with a short video produced by STA Youth Ambassador and SHS senior Jack Turpen, which showcased STA trails.
Forrest Tancer, current Board Chairman of STA, welcomed the 70 plus volunteers and introduced Stephanie Presley, STA’s new Executive Director. She praised the work of STA because it embodies the best in volunteer spirit and community collaboration, and noted that over 350 persons had volunteered on STA activities over the past year. They donated over 3,200 hours, including staffing aid stations for five race events this summer, distributing the Sisters country trail system map to 70 locations around town, and maintaining the trails. She recognized the dozens of other organizations with which STA collaborates, and expressed thanks for the numerous donors and business sponsorships that support STA, including The Belfry and The Barn, who helped make the event possible.
STA’s mission is to protect and preserve the outdoor experience through stewardship of multi-use, non-motorized trails and the adjacent wild spaces. Their main focus is building and maintaining trails, almost exclusively in the Deschutes National Forest. The organization operates under a Volunteer Service Agreement with the Sisters Ranger District to manage some 200 miles of trails, and is currently working with the Forest Service and other partners, including Central Oregon Trail Alliance and Oregon Equestrian Trails, on the Sisters Trail Additions & Realignments (STAR)
project which could potentially add 50 more miles of trails in the next few years.
STA celebrated 40 volunteers who earned a Northwest Forest Pass and STA T-shirt for their service, working 16 hours or more during the fiscal year.
Robert Bray, the chair of STA’s Trails Committee, noted that STA volunteers had spent over 1,500 hours with over 170 different work parties, taking care of trails in Sisters Country, including removing fallen trees, cutting back brush, and improving trail surfaces. He said Kris Calvin had designed and helped build the new “barrier free” retaining wall at the Whychus Creek Overlook and the new roof on the Jefferson View Nordic ski shelter.
Mark Thompson, STA’s advocate for making trails accessible to folks of all abilities, created the system that now allows people in wheelchairs to see through the wall at the Whychus Creek Overlook. He described the organization’s plans to survey and rate accessibility of STA trails, for those who use adaptive mountain bikes for access. Greg Kallio, STA’s lead for Three Creek Nordic trail network, recapped his team’s work, including the roof replacement at the Jefferson View shelter, new signage, and stocking the shelter with firewood. Lisa Cohen, Vice Chair of the board, shared information about future fundraising plans, especially with projects such as STAR. Donations to support STA can be made at sisterstrails. org/donate.
Stephanie noted that STA has about 30 different volunteer needs, ranging from maintaining trails, monitoring trail use with counters, taking care of tools,
updating and distributing free maps published by STA, managing volunteers, spearheading the educational speakers series, obtaining funding from grants and sponsors, interfacing with events that use STA trails, and more. She issued an open call for volunteers to get more involved, and for new volunteers to join the work – either by contacting her directly (stephanie@ sisterstrails.org) or signing up as a volunteer at sisterstrails.org/volunteer. Volunteers can express interest in the various opportunities in their Better Impact profile.
In closing, Stephanie noted that the leadership team is currently working on a new strategic plan, and she invited everyone attending to “vote” for the short and long term priorities, and the values that should underpin STA’s work. These votes, along with similar input from many others, will help shape and strengthen STA in the years to come.
STA recognized and thanked the following volunteers: Robert Bray, Rick Retzman, Gary Guttormsen, Greg Kallio, Greg Vandehey, Arthur Turlak, Mark Thompson, Chuck Humphreys, James Moiseve, Scott Collins, Ann Richardson, Doug Benedon, Michael Armstrong, Danny Kuettle, Chloe Hughes, Jeff Scheetz, Forrest Tancer, Michael Johnson, John Peterson, Lisa Cohen, Peter Brewer, Kris Calvin, David Duerhan, Sheree Vance, Charlie Wirtz, Amy Margolis, Jennie Sutter, Jim Redmond, Wendi Vermillion, Louise Boyer, Kreg Lindberg, Patty Vlaew, Laura Nicholson, Beverly MacDonald, Andy Peterson, Lisa Marie Bowers, Peter Jamison, Sally Blust, Nick Skinner, and Steve Jansen.
Poets share new works
Three Oregon poets will read from their new works at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. Each poet is published by Airlie Press, a nonprofit publisher run by writers, dedicated to cultivating and sustaining poetry and to promoting poets from the Pacific Northwest—and beyond.
Founded in May 2007, Airlie Press consists of six members, all active poets. Each member shares in the editorial and book production responsibilities and serves for a three-year term. Airlie titles have received recognition as finalist for the Oregon Book Award and for the da Vinci Eye Award in Design. Airlie Press is supported by book sales, contributions, and donations of time by all the
poet-editors of the press.
Featured poets Daneen Bergland, Irene Cooper, and Valerie Witte will read from their respective works “The Goodbye Kit,” “even my dreams are over the constant state of anxiety,” and “A Rupture in the Interiors.”
Daneen Bergland’s writings have appeared in several journals and books, she has been a recipient of a poetry fellowship from Oregon Literary Arts, and teaches at Portland State University. Irene Cooper’s writings appear in many publications. She teaches at OSUCascades, and is a founder of The Forge writing program. Valerie Witte is the author of multiple poetry and hybrid books, She currently edits education books in Portland.
Sisters 4th Friday Art Walk
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Sisters-Area Events & Enter tainment
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
Left Coast Lodge Open House & Live Music Rooms and clubhouse open for viewing Enjoy music by Tom Nechville, wine sampling, family-friendly games, and more. Free RSVP requested at https://tinyurl.com/LCLopenhouse. 511 W. Cascade Ave.
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.
Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Artwalk 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Galleries and shops feature art and demonstrations. For additional information go to sistersarts.org.
Makin’ It Local Artist Reception: Ashley Scholtes of Mitch Jewelry, 4 to 7 p.m. Refreshments served (including Oregon wine beer and the infamous gingersnaps)
281 W. Cascade Ave. More info: www.makinitlocal.com.
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 with David JacobsStrain 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 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 27
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.
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 1 (cont.)
The Belfr y Live Music: John Reischman and the Jaybirds 7 to 9:30 p.m. Living legend of the mandolin, John Reischman, brings an intimate evening of acoustic music Local old-time group Danger Gently opens. Tickets and info: www.belfryevents.com.
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 2
Makin’ It Local Artist Reception: Kathy Deggendorfer presenting "Opening the Klamath" 2:30 to 5 p.m. Refreshments served. 281 W. Cascade Ave. More info: www.makinitlocal.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 3
The Belfr y Live Music: Jeff Miller & The Congregation with Rich Swanger 7 to 9:30 p.m. A sound that’s entirely their own: a little bluesy, a little country, and a lot of soul-infused magic Presented by The Whippoorwill Presents. Tickets and information: www.belfryevents.com.
Paulina Springs Books Sunday Scrabble 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come to play Scrabble socialize, and drink coffee. Open to all. Info: paulinaspringsbooks.com.
MONDAY • NOVEMBER 4
Paulina Springs Books Poetr y Gathering "The Pause Button," an informal monthly gathering for poets and poetry enthusiasts Bring a poem or two to share. Listen, discuss, and write. Free 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. More info at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 6
Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).
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 30
Sisters Saloon Poker Night Texas Hold’em 5:30 p.m. to close upstairs. 21+. $20 (add'l $5 when bounty chip is played).
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 1
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.
THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 7
Paulina Springs Books Book Talk Krista West presents "Everyday Folk: Over 175 Folk Embroidery Designs for the Home, Inspired by Traditional Textiles" 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 • NOVEMBER 8
The Belfr y Live Music: Rainbow Girls 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. “Haunting” album release tour — a spinetingling journey into the unknown. Tickets & info: belfryevents.com.
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 • NOVEMBER 9
Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke with Gaby 8 p.m. to midnight. Information call 541-549-6114.
The Belfr y Live Music: Lonesome Ace Stringband with Blackstrap Bluegrass 6:30 to 10 p .m. Bridging old-time bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless Presented by The Whippoorwill Presents. Tickets and information: www.belfryevents.com. Sisters Depot Live Music: Skybound Blue brings harmony-driven, deep-story-telling Americana. Fronted by married duo Matt and Jenny Behnke, Skybound Blue is magic on stage. 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets $20 at sistersdepot.com/our-events.
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 10
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 • NOVEMBER 13
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 • NOVEMBER 14
Paulina Springs Books Book Talk Ellen Waterston, current Oregon Poet Laureate, presents "We Could Die Doing This: Dispatches on Ageing from Oregon’s Outback" 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. More info at www.paulinaspringsbooks.com.
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the management and executive police certifications he holds. The memo was issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) after the agency received complaints arising from articles published by DCSO Follies, claiming that Bailey didn’t meet the credential requirements for the certifications he included in his curriculum vitae in the Voter’s Pamphlet.
DCSO Follies is a Facebook page that has been harshly critical of Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office leadership. DCSO Follies acknowledged and accepted the accuracy of the DPSST release, and pledged to take down the original post.
Earlier, Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp published documents detailing his tenure as a reserve police officer in La Mesa, California, in the 1990s. The documents detailed several incidents where Vander Kamp was found to be in violation of policies, including an accusation that he was not forthcoming about whether he was trained and certified in the use of a radar gun. The documents do not include a letter of termination.
Vander Kamp did not list his tenure in La Mesa as work experience when he applied with Deschutes County, nor in his campaign filings. Vander Kamp promised to release the documents and they are now available via his campaign website.
Our Wiggly District In the PINES
By T. Lee Brown
In my email queue, I get lots of emails from Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the politician representing our oddly shaped, wiggly District 5 in U.S. Congress. In my physical mailbox I receive a boatload of shiny flyers from her campaign and supporters.
Chavez-DeRemer appears to be as wiggly as our newly shaped district itself.
In debates, ChavezDeRemer positions herself as a bipartisan, non-extreme centrist in an attempt to gain the votes of District 5 NAVs like me, the non-affiliated voters who comprise more of our district’s registered voters than do Democrats or Republicans.
Not so fast.
One minute she’s wearing a MAGA hat and endorsing Donald Trump for president in 2024. Next minute she and her supporters are mailing me a blue flyer, clearly intended to mimic a Democratic Party ad. One flyer tries to convince me that DeRemer is actually supported by Oregon’s nurses.*
In another flyer, she proclaims her fervent interest in preserving our right to IVF, an infertility treatment under
duress due to conservatives’ successful attack on women’s reproductive rights.
The wolf in blue sheep’s clothing wants it both ways. Anti-abortion activists proclaim that embryos (fertilized human eggs) should have the same rights as fully grown babies and children.
Well, IVF treatments require “discarding” fertilized eggs, discarding embryos.** I learned about this in depth when I was hired to write informational health brochures for an infertility clinic.
If you are in favor of preserving the rights of embryos, you are anti-IVF.
What’s her record on abortion? DeRemer voted to reduce the ability of military service members to access abortions.*** She posted on Twitter, “A vast majority of Americans want restrictions on abortion and I would be in favor of passing legislation like the heartbeat bill” a.k.a. the six-week abortion ban.
She aligns herself with Trump and the Republicans, who stacked the Supreme Court in order to overturn Roe vs. Wade which was accomplished via Dobbs v. Jackson.****
Sounds like a solid red, anti-abortion candidate to me.
If you’re part of a wellstrategized plan to kill Roe and re-elect a convicted felon to the presidency?
Celebrate it publicly, Ms. DeRemer. Tell us your values—the real ones, not the fake plastic surgery values, the temporary, botoxed values with injected plump lips. Not the ones printed on imitation-Democrat-blue flyers.
Tell us what you really care about. Tell the truth.
Some people will love you for these values.
Some won’t. Let us vote accordingly.
Endnotes
*The Oregon Nurses Association endorses Janelle Bynum for District 5—not DeRemer. See www.oregonrn.org/page/ Endorsements2024.
**In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a process in which multiple human eggs are fertilized by human sperm in a laboratory. Multiple eggs (hopefully) become fertilized. Some are placed in the woman’s womb for the blastocyst stage, so that the couple yearning to have children may have a successful pregnancy.
What happens to the other fertilized eggs, a.k.a embryos? The ones deemed unviable due to chromosomal damage and the just plain extras? They are “discarded,” like an embryo, blastocyst, or fetus from a uterine abortion or miscarriage.
***In the U.S. military, about 19,300 or 8.4 percent of active duty women experienced sexual harassment, attacks, and/or rape in one year. More info: 2021 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Military Members, Office of People Analytics, published by the U.S. Department of Defense.
****Roe v. Wade was the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that upheld United States citizens’ constitutionally protected Right to Privacy, enabling women across America to obtain abortions in many cases. A scan of the decision is available at www. supremecourt.gov/pdfs/ transcripts/1972/70-18_ 10-11-1972.pdf.
Relying on a court ruling for this essential right was unwise. In recent years, the Supremes were stacked with conservative and extremistconservative judges. Thus
it became easy to take away the rights, privacy, and bodily autonomy of people with uteruses.
In states where abortion rights have been restricted thanks to Dobbs, women have died as a result of not being able to access appropriate medical care. Yep, died. Go look it up. See also: higher maternal mortality rate.
Access to IVF fertility treatment has also been restricted under Dobbs. This has resulted in a backlash that some Republicans are scrambling to undo, to score political points.
The text of Dobbs is online at https://www. supremecourt.gov/ opinions/21pdf/19-1392 _6j37.pdf.
For a nonpartisan, legalese-oriented explanation, see the Roe v. Wade Wikipedia page. An easier to read description of Roe
Tell us your values — the real ones, not the fake plastic surgery values, the temporary, botoxed values with injected plump lips..
and Dobbs can be found at www.pbs.org/newshour/ politics/what-is-roe-v-wade. Readers will invariably ask my opinion on abortion. OK. I haven’t had an abortion and don’t think I could unless someone’s life was in danger. I believe that the decision to use IVF or abortion should take place between the girl, woman, or other uterus-possessing person in question and their medical care professionals—not the government, state or federal.
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leaders hailed from Oregon, California, Montana, and Colorado, with returning older volunteers who continued the tradition of giving their time to the students.
“There’s something that Runco says a lot, which is that our volunteers aren’t people we can just hire,” said senior intern Cooper Merrill.
IEE interns are select students who have already taken IEE, but return to provide the experience to the class below them the following year.
“My role is trying to give kids the expedition I had. I wanted to provide them with an experience, not create one for myself,” said Spencer Tisdel, a senior intern.
Regardless of a person’s role in the trip, this journey is challenging physically
and mentally for everyone involved, but the biggest hurdle to cross is making it as a team.
“All of the students and interns are challenged by making it as a team. Maybe one person is more physically challenged and another person has to take on more gear to help out, but everyone is working towards acting as a whole,” states Runco.
The small group setting helped develop this sense of camaraderie and allowed students to better get to know their peers they may have otherwise never talked to.
“The best thing is when it brings together a group of unlikely kids. When I was an intern I had a group that didn’t usually hang out…but by the end, all of us bonded in a way that created so many new relationships,” said past senior intern Ila Reid.
Students describe taking away a new outlook on the wilderness areas they explored, as well as
recognizing mental and physical strength they didn’t know they had.
“My biggest takeaway was learning how to really go off the beaten path, something that I think many outdoors people have lost, but is one of the most beautiful and important things to do when spending time in the wilderness,” said junior Styopa Myagkov.
When exploring these areas, teachers and volunteers made sure to explain the importance of outdoor ethics and “Leave No Trace” principles. When exploring the outdoors it’s important to recognize you’re always going to have an impact, and to try your best to minimize it.
Every participant took away something different from this trip, but each lesson was full of meaning that aided them in better understanding their sense of self, and deepening their connections with the outdoors.
Runners “giddy-up” in Sisters
By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent
The third annual Giddy Up run and walk took place under perfect conditions, with snow-dusted mountains as a backdrop at Pole Creek Ranch Saturday, October 19.
A total of just under 150 runners and walkers, some in cowboy hats and other western garb, completed the five-mile and five-kilometer courses on the dirt roadways of the picturesque, iconic ranch.
In addition twenty-six kids raced in the short “Buckaroo Dash” to kick things off.
Madison Palmer of Arnold, Maryland, won the 5-mile race in 33:23 as three women nabbed the top three
places in the race. Sheena Treharne of Sisters placed second in 34:54, and Ashley Ellsworth of Arroyo Grande, California, took third in 35:03.
Nathan Babst of Camano Island, Washington, crossed first among males in 35:34.
Twenty-four of the fortyone finishers in the 5-mile call Sisters home, according to final results.
Jake Needle of San Diego, California, raced to a comfortable victory among 107 finishers in the 5-kilometer race, clocking 18:18. Lindsay Lyon of Bend finished fourth overall and first among females in 22:24.
Joe Nickelson took sixth place overall as the first Sisters male (22:32) and
Rylee Bowen was the first local female across the line in seventh place with a time of 22:40. Nearly half of the finishers in the 5-kilometer race (47) hailed from Sisters.
Following the race participants enjoyed live music and refreshments.
Kelly Bither, race director for RunSistersRun, said, “It was a super fun morning and we had perfect weather and a lot of first-time participants, including a couple celebrating their 30th anniversary.”
The next local race on the calendar for RunSistersRun is the Ugly Sweater Run and Walk set for Saturday, December 7. Registration and other information can be found at the RunSistersRun website.
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Sisters students trek into the Three Sisters Wilderness each fall in the life-shaping IEE program.
PHOTO BY STYOPA MYAGKOV
and now work is directed at the upper swamp area. The USFS is working in partnership with Think Wild, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Trout Unlimited, and Soil and Water Conservation District on some of these projects.
Work is almost finished on removing the bridge across the Metolius River near Tract C. The district borrowed a trail crew from the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area to safely hoist the bridge and bring it to shore. This ensured there was no disturbance in the river. The only structures left to remove are the pilings on which the bridge sat. Other projects include a Green Ridge Landscape Restoration, Cougar Rock Restoration Project, and Black Butte Ranch Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Reduction on 2,800 acres. It is still to be determined if there will be a prescribed burning window this fall.
“There are a lot of factors that have to come together for that to happen,” said DuRocher.
The new district headquarters currently under construction should be ready for occupancy by July 2025. The old building will eventually be demolished and replaced with parking and landscaping. There will be a community room available for public use after business hours. The older houses on the property are used for temporary staff housing.
Forest Protection and Education
Jeremy Fields, who is responsible for permitting special forest products, is also acting temporarily as the Forest Protection Officer. He has no gun/badge/vest, but additional certification allows him to write certain tickets and provide education, but he can’t practice true law enforcement. He works in cooperation with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County Mental Health regarding people living in the forest. He keeps track of camp locations and their residents.
Fields educates campers and the public about fire, public safety, and proper use of the forest. He also shares in mutual aid with the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, which has provided fire extinguishers to those living in the forest.
He works as the Forest Service liaison with the Sisters Community Leadership Initiative that collects trash from the camps every Wednesday, collecting four-to-six yards a week on a 10-mile loop through the
forest off North Pine Street. They also offer water jugs to the forest dwellers. SCLI’s mission is to serve as stewards of the forest while educating forest dwellers to be good stewards.
As a general concept, Fields approaches enforcement of USFS rules with “three Es”:
Engineering — Design the site/locations to ensure compliance by making it intuitive.
Education — Educate the public to encourage compliance.
Enforcement — The hardest to implement. The aim is to have the first two Es help avoid the need for enforcement wherever possible. Regarding enforcement, illegal fires and
unpermitted firewood cutting are among the most common infractions.
According to Fields, “it can be tricky to catch people” committing violations in the forest. “I spend most of my day educating, giving people opportunities to be successful” before shifting to enforcement. He spends a lot of time talking about the privilege of having a National Forest, that it belongs to everyone, and emphasizing the responsibility everyone has to steward that land.
Houselessness is a challenge and Forests are experimenting with approaches to addressing the issue. It must be a collaborative effort with partners, agencies, and nonprofits. Those in charge are mindful not to force folks into the backcountry.
A brand new Sisters Ranger District headquarters is under construction.
PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD
New multi-artist gallery will enhance Sisters’ arts scene
By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief
Brad Earl was in the midst of a successful 46-year career as an architect when his wife Dale McCullough encouraged him to take up painting. That was 26 years ago, when his daughter Sloane was young.
Sloane had already shown a knack for the visual arts.
“She’s been a sketcher since she was two years old,” Brad recalled.
He told his daughter, “OK, I’ll paint if you paint.”
Brad recalls that he has a photograph of himself painting his first piece — a portrait of a rower on Lake Placid — while Sloane is sitting at a Playskool table “covered in paint, painting away.”
Twenty-six years later, and a continent away, Brad and Sloane Earl are both accomplished painters — with very different approaches and subject matter — and they are sharing a new gallery in Sisters.
Flying Horse Gallery, which showcases the work of both artists, in addition to a planned rotation of visiting artists, opens at 161 S. Elm St. in Sisters on Friday, October 25, with a party from 4 to 7 p.m., coinciding with the Sisters Arts Association 4th Friday Art Walk.
Brad’s work focuses on paintings of unique buildings. He has a particular interest in vintage movie theaters, and has painted iconic — and nostalgic-buildings across the country. He’s also depicted
many of Sisters’ landmark buildings in paintings that have proven very popular in local galleries and shows. He has a fascination with vintage typewriters, which feature frequently in his work.
Sloane’s paintings have a fantastical bent, perhaps a product of an upbringing in a house in the Pennsylvania woods, an atmosphere that felt to her like a “faerie forest.”
“I always grew up with magic around me — the belief that magic was real,” she recalled. “I started drawing. I would draw creatures, fantasy creatures, so that actually led me to want to do creature design for the video game industry. That was like my dream.”
Sloane ended up going into the business side of the video game industry. It’s a profession that has sent her all over the world — and which now allows her to work remotely and live in Sisters.
In recent years, she has actively pursued her painting, enjoying success in shows and Renaissance Faires. She cites the legendary artist and illustrator of fantastical and adventure fiction, N.C. Wyeth, as her main inspiration.
The notion of father and daughter sharing a gallery is not new to the Earls.
“It’s been our dream to have a gallery for as long as I can remember,” Sloane said. “And now, we found the perfect space in this amazing art town…”
With both artists relocating to Sisters in recent years, and Brad becoming immersed in the local arts scene, the time seemed right to act. Brad’s wife Dale made the key move, inquiring about potential space in the building on Elm Street. The timing was fortuitous, and Flying Horse Gallery was born.
The name and the Pegasus “winged horse” logo seek to evoke the lodestars of the Earls’ artistic vision: fantasy, nostalgia, and whimsy. It was important to them that the gallery be located near Hood Avenue, which has become an “arts district” in Sisters.
The gallery is very spacious, and the Earls plan to share wall space with a rotating roster of visiting artists. They also plan to host art classes, activities, and
community gatherings.
Dale noted that Sisters has been most welcoming to the family — as artists and now as business owners.
“Everyone is so friendly, and they embrace you right away,” she said. The artists are looking for ways to contribute to the community and are open to ideas from local folks for uses for the gallery space. For more information, email info@flyinghorse gallery.com, visit www.flying horsegallery.com or call 484-437-9711.
Sloane Earl, Dale McCullough, and Brad Earl are opening Flying Horse Gallery in Sisters this week.
PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS
Obituaries
Timothy Dale Jacobson
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Timothy Dale Jacobson of Battle Ground, Washington, passed away peacefully at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington, on October 9. He was 84 years old.
Tim was born in Cathlamet, Washington, in 1940 to Leonard and Mary (Aldred) Jacobson. His childhood and adult life were marked by vibrance, adventure, and the call of the North. He attended Cathlamet Public Schools and later enlisted in the Navy. After completing basic training in San Diego, Tim served as a radio operator in Okinawa, Japan. Following his discharge, he committed his life to Jesus Christ at the age of 21 and remained devoted to God’s Word and family for the rest of his days. Tim married Rosann Lee Carson of Vancouver, Washington, on June 16, 1962, and they recently celebrated their 62nd anniversary. After marrying, Tim worked as a log scaler in Tillamook, Oregon, then continued his education at Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, before transferring to George Fox College in Newberg. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971, then earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Lewis and Clark College in 1973. Tim taught a variety of subjects and grades during his 22-year teaching career in South Bend, Washington, and Kasilof, Alaska. He also
John Thomas Gregory
October 15, 1947 – October 12, 2024
John passed away on October 12, with his lifelong companion and friend, Laura, by his side.
He is survived by his two sons, Jeff and Daniel, four grandchildren, Jerad, Justin, Libby and Maddie, and one great-grandson, Jesse.
John had a 40-year career driving trucks to all states, and logging trucks in the Santa Canyon area.
After retirement, John moved to the Oregon Coast (Waldport) where he enjoyed crabbing, and fishing with his many friends. By his side was the little
coached football, basketball, and cross-country skiing.
Tim was a man of many talents. He loved the wilds of Alaska and was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. His other interests included remodeling homes, tuning pianos, selling jade, and clam digging. He will be remembered most for his humor and storytelling.
Tim is survived by his wife, Rosann; daughter Keri Jo (Marty) Raz; son Timothy (Debbie) Jacobson; daughter Teresa (Torrey) Sharp; and ten grandchildren, Jessica, Marcus (Gianna), and Davis (Brooke) Raz; Chelsi and Bradley Jacobson; and Korbin, Hayden, Sadie, Gavin, and Kellan Sharp. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Lou Olson and Nancy Brady, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m., at New Heights Church - Battle Ground Campus, Battle Ground, Washington, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet, Washington, with military honors.
faithful dog, Peggy Sue. She was waiting for him in heaven, just to go for another walk.
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The 48th Snowflake Boutique will be Friday, November 1st, 1-8 p.m. and Saturday, November 2nd, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center South Sisters Building. Admission $4.00, children under 12 free. This holiday event showcases local artists, crafters, and food specialties. Postexpense proceeds are donated to local Central Oregon charities.
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