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Wednesday, May 13, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon PAyNE: Specialty act is a national award winner Concert will honor music man Dennis Jakab was a linchpin of the Central Oregon roots music scene. For years, he and his wife, Ellen, opened their Powell Butte home for a monthly music jam that brought musi- cians out from across the region. Jakab Jams were more than just an enjoyable musi- cal interlude — though the music was wonderful. They were an essential part of the building of a music commu- nity that reverberated out to Sisters Country. On Saturday, May 23, at HarmonyHouse (Doug/ Katie Cavanaugh’s place at 17505 Kent Rd., off Cloverdale Road east of Sisters), folks will gather to celebrate the life of Dennis Jakab and to assist Ellen Jakab. Dennis McGregor will perform. Doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $15 to $20. In addition to host- ing Jakab Jams with Ellen, Dennis was involved in the local Old Time Fiddlers asso- ciation, and was an active 31 Continued from page 3 most of the year. When hired to herd some intractable bulls, John and his cur dogs earned the respect of the ranch owner. The bulls were penned in a short while, and the result was the begin- ning of Payne’s career in the rodeo arena. Many years ago, Payne made the one-time mistake of trying to be an electrician on a power pole where he grabbed a line, believing the power was off. He sustained 7,200 volts for 10 seconds. While the voltage was destroying his leg, he was unable to let go, held to a wire 25 feet high by sheer electri- cal power. When his hand was burned loose, he fell. He was revived with CPR, licked his wounds for two months and went back to ranching. Through this shocking expe- rience, Payne became “The One Arm Bandit.” The One Arm Bandit and Company has now taken their legendary act through- out the United States, Canada and Dubai. This act has been seen at some of the top horse shows and rodeos in the photo proviDeD dennis Jakab. member the Central Oregon Songwriters Association (COSA). His interests extended to gardening and hiking in Central Oregon. He earned a Master Gardener Certificate. Jakab served in the National Guard for eight years, where he received a National Guard Soldier of the Year award in 1989, and the Specialist Troop Command Brigade Soldier of the Year. photo proviDeD The One arm Bandit is a favorite of rodeo audiences across the nation. nation, always stunning an appreciative crowd. His son and daughter are now carry- ing on the tradition. Payne believes anything can be accomplished through sheer nerve, determination and the drive to excel in one’s field. Sisters Rodeo will begin June 10 with Xtreme Bulls, followed by four rodeo per- formances June 12-14. For tickets and information, call the ticket hotline at 541-549- 0121 or 1-800-827-7522, or visit the ticket office at 220 W. Cascade Ave. in Sisters. For information visit www. sistersrodeo.com. Transforming IDEAS into INSPIRING Living Spaces Creating custom designs that will be a source of joy and pride in your home. CCB#199828 541-815-3212 • www.3crwoodworking.com Just what you’re looking for! 290 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters Acreage! Home on Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm | Sat 10 am-4 pm 541-588-6614 | Fax: 541-549-6339 www.metoliuspropertysales.com ! Just Listed SISTERS 15676 Trapper ere! Point Rd. Horse Build H 869 S. Locust St. Level building property close to Sisters, yet with a country setting. Ride your horse to the National Forest! Ma- jor remodel in 2006. Large deck. $549,500 site in the sought-after Buck Run neighbor- hood. Ideal location on the edge of town, near trails, parks, Whychus Creek. Pon- derosa pines. $169,000 Lot 22, Macal- pine Lp. In the BLACK BUTTE RANCH Golf Course urse! On the Co Condo 98 Glaze Meadow 138 On the golf On the 18th fairway of the Big Meadow Golf Course. Very clean end-unit condo is turnkey and ready for you. A must see! $320,000 course! Very nice, well-maintained home located near recre- ation center. Master on main. 2 bedrooms, bath and family room upstairs. $399,000 BEND ! Just Listed Condo Liv ing! prestigious Highlands at Broken Top in Bend, this 17.83-acre homesite is ready to build. Be surrounded privacy in this gated community. $475,000 Jeff Jones Linda Brooksby Ross Kennedy 541-480-7201 541-977-4488 Principal Broker Broker 16997 Buck Lane, Sisters Beautiful home on 5.47 private acres. Enjoy large decks, nice landscaping, a variety of trees, pond and a garden! Horses and other animals allowed. Separate building with heat, electricity, and storage. Heated 3-car garage! $489,900 Ellen Wood Suzanne Carvlin Lana Labuda Kimberly Gorayeb Chuck Harper Doug Roberts Carol Zosel 541-408-1343 541-588-0033 541-595-8707 541-408-4144 541-639-5551 503-915-9417 541-280-6199 503-616-8712 Broker, CDPE Broker, GRI, ABR Broker, RSPS E-PRO, GRI Principal Broker GRI, SFR, SRES Broker Broker Principal Broker GRI, CRB Broker, SRES