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Wednesday, July 8, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon CLARIFICATION The original accusation of conflict of interest against City Attorney Steve Bryant in the McKenzie Meadows senior living facility mat- ter came from attorney Michael Repucci, represent- ing senior living facility developer Mark Adolf, as noted in the June 24 story “Planners approve senior liv- ing facility.” Bryant was called into question for alleged conflict- of-interest claims regarding his firm’s relationship with Kevin Cox and Ageia Health Services, applicant for devel- opment of the senior liv- ing facility at McKenzie Meadows Village. Mike Morgan and Ed Protas made an issue of the accusation in an email to the City. Bryant wrote a letter to City Council in response to the Morgan/ Protas email, stating that “... my office does not represent Kevin Cox or Ageia Health Services, LLC in connection with any matters involving the City of Sisters, including any development application or other ‘disputes.’ Mr. Cox and Ageia Health Services, LLC have been and continue White supremacist leader sentenced to 13 years PENDLETON (AP) — The leader of a Pendleton white supremacist gang has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison. The East Oregonian reports 31-year-old Jeremiah Mauer was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to conspiracy to com- mit murder and two counts of second-degree assault. He agreed to a plea deal that allowed him to avoid a trial where he could have faced 14 additional charges. The conspiracy charge is connected to a shoot- ing at a Pendleton home in November 2014. The assault charges stem from incidents last fall. Pendleton Police Chief Stuart Roberts has said Mauer was the founder of the United Aryan Empire group that was responsible for a series of fights and shootings last year. Two fel- low gang members have made plea deals and await sentencing. to be represented by Laura Cooper, an attorney in Bend, Oregon, regarding their development application. “Another attorney in my office does represent Mr. Cox relative to some per- sonal matters and to the for- mation and management of his corporations. None of that work involves any issues concerning the City of Sisters and there is no conflict in our representation of the City…” Bryant said his firm would “treat the matter as a potential conflict of interest, which can be waived by the City and Mr. Cox.” The full text of the letter may be found accompanying the story “Bryant to continue as City Attorney” at www. nuggetnews.com. 17 Roof ravens... photo by lynn WoodWard Some of Sisters Country’s signature birds gathered for a rooftop conclave last week. Agenda Sisters Planning Commission Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave. Thursday, July 16, 5:30 p.m. • Workshop: Presentation by Hayden Homes — Village at Cold Springs Master Plan Phases III, VI, VII, VIII. SISTERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Thrift Store ReStore WELCOME, QUILTERS! 25% OFF LOOKING FOR HOUSING? Hope your stay EVERYTHING is fabulous! IN THE HE E STORE! S STOR STO ST O R E!! We open at 7:30 a.m. It’s time to ! on July 11th! save BIG 541-549-1740 541-549-1621 141 W. Main Ave., Sisters 254 W. Adams Ave., Sisters Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Donations accepted Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Donations accepted Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Now Open 7 Days A Week 3 Meals A Day! A Home to Share Inc. is now taking applications for tenants in their downtown Sisters homes. $650/month. Co-op living includes room and board, shared meals and a chance to create a thriving community. Breakfast: 8 to 11:30 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to Noon Lunch: Noon to 2 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. For information call A Home to Share at 541-588-6231 or email info@ ahometoshare.com Dinner by reservation only. Daily reservation cut-off is 1 p.m. Pre-set menu available online. Call 541-516-3030 to make reservations. Space is limited. www.lakecreeklodge.com Creating community through shared living The mission of A Home to Share is to provide a co-op home where adults with and without intellectual disabilities live together in a cooperative family environment.