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6 Wednesday, February 11, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Horse rescue adopts highway Mustangs To The Rescue has adopted a one-mile sec- tion of Highway 126 between Redmond and Sisters, through Oregon Department of Transportation’s Adopt a Highway Program. The Adopt a Highway Program provides citizens who are concerned about our environment an opportu- nity to clean up litter along state highways. Mustangs To The Rescue’s all-volunteer crew will be cleaning up lit- ter along the state highway throughout the year. “Mustangs To The Rescue is so much more than just an equine rescue,” says Kate Beardsley, executive director of Mustangs To The Rescue. “Our volunteers are involved in a variety of service projects because we believe in pro- tecting our environment and giving back to the community that supports our work. We usually have a service proj- ect planned every week, and many are open to members of the public. “The Adopt a Highway litter patrol is just one of the ways our organization can provide opportunities for the public to become involved in community-ser- vice projects and is just one of the ways that our volun- teers help our community,” said Lene Banke-Fornalski, Adopt a Highway coordi- nator for Mustangs To The Rescue. For more information and to reserve a spot on the crew, contact volunteer coor- dinator Angela Runk at 541- 480-3540 or Volunteer@ MustangsToTheRescue.org. photo provided Will Brendecke taking a core sample in the Indian Ford creek restoration project area, the subject of a February 19 talk. Scientists offer view of creek project Join Sisters U.S. Forest Service silviculturist Will Brendecke and wildlife biologist Julie York in an overview of the Sisters- area Indian Ford Creek Restoration Project. The presentation of the East Cascades Audubon Society is set for February 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Environmental Center in Bend. They will discuss the management history of the area, current condition of the aquatic and terrestrial habitat, and the long-term restoration objectives of the project. Of special interest to local birders is Calliope Crossing, a spot along Indian Ford Creek with excellent birding opportunities for spotting Calliope humming- birds, woodpeckers, sap- suckers, multiple flycatcher species and pygmy owls. Local birder Judy Meredith will highlight the birds commonly found at Calliope Crossing, as well as discussing why we should care about the planned habi- tat changes to this favor- ite Central Oregon birding spot. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. at The Environmental Center. The Indian Ford Creek Restoration proj- ect discussion will run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Environmental Center is located at 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend. DROP-IN PUBLIC Shh…Secret Sale! Every Friday YOGA CLASSES 7 DAYS A WEEK! 50% OFF One item featured Mackenzie Creek Mercantile 290 W. Cascade Ave. 541-549-8424 164 N. Elm St., Sisters 541.390.5678 | www.lifeloveyoga.com Go Outlaws! Your Care proudly supports Outlaw athletics. 1/2 OFF Through Feb. 17 SPORTS PHYSICALS 541-548-2899 3818 SW 21st Pl. YourCareMedical.com Hwy. 126 to Redmond, two turns and you’re there! OPEN EVERY DAY INCLUDING WEEKENDS (Near fairgrounds) WALK-IN • URGENT CARE• OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE Valentine’s Day show explores love “If you put in just the one word — LOVE — in your search engine, you will find that someone, somewhere in the world, is searching right along with you,” says radio host Kelsey Collins. “In fact, every 0.31 seconds someone is wanting to know what it is, how to find it, how it works, or that it doesn’t exist at all, but is a figment of our desper- ate imagination.” Collins notes that love is “perhaps the single most mis- understood, yet most desired, aspect of our existence. Is it chemistry? Is it a natural state or one that has to be earned? “Aristotle highlighted the importance of experienc- ing and actualizing self-love first — called Philautia — over 2,400 years ago, when he wrote that in order to care about others, one has to learn to care for oneself,” Collins says. “Unfortunately, too many of us live the other way around: show me you love me first, and then I’ll consider lov- ing you. How’s that working out for you, by the way?” Collins will explore love in all its various forms on her Valentine’s Day broadcast of The Kelsey Collins Show at 9 a.m. on Sisters’ community radio station, KZSO, 94.9. She and guest Mollie Shea will be playing with the idea of love being in the air. Listen via radio or live streaming at the KZSO website, www. kzsoradio.org. It will also be available via podcast at kelseycollins.podbean.com later Saturday. LETTER FROM SISTERS CITY HALL In an effort to better engage the public and keep the public informed, every two weeks in this space you will fi nd information about what is happening in Sisters from the City’s perspective — projects that are underway, how they are progressing, ideas the Council is considering and general updates. We want to do our very best to keep you informed. Here’s what’s going on in Sisters: The City Parks Advisory Board will host a fi eld trip to Cliff Clem- ens Park to discuss the possible addition of a public restroom at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 18 (tentative). Directly after the fi eld trip, individu- als will be invited back to City Hall to discuss the Clemens Park restroom. City Council and the Parks Advisory Board will have a joint workshop concerning the Creekside Master Plan, February 12 at 6 p.m., at City Hall. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Volunteer Opportunities The City has several openings on boards and committees. Applications for po- sitions are available on the City’s website www.ci.sisters.or.us or at City Hall. The City is accepting applications for an “out-of-city” volunteer, term ends 8/1/15, for the Parks Advisory Board. The board advises the City Coun- cil on acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks, trails, and open spaces. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, February 20. The City is accepting applications for one “out-of-city” volunteer to serve out the remaining term of a Planning Commission position. The term expires in June of 2018. The Planning Commission’s purpose is to review major land- use applications; advise the City Council on planning policies as well as need- ed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code. Interested par- ties should submit an application by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015. The City is accepting applications for two volunteers to fi ll three-year terms on the Budget Committee. To be eligible, a candidate must be a registered voter and live within the city limits. The City’s Budget Committee typically holds two to three meetings in May. Application deadline is March 4, 2015. Job Openings The City is accepting applications for Community Development Director. An ap- plication packet is available on the City’s website at www.ci.sisters.or.us or at City Hall. As always, if you have questions or concerns about anything going on in the City of Sisters, please contact one of your City Councilors (their contact information is available on the City website, www.ci.sisters.or.us) or City Hall at 541-549-6022.