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18 Wednesday, February 25, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon The Nugget Newspaper Crossword By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service photo by Jim anderson Sisters High School senior Paige Montgomery and flight instructor Brian Lansburgh of Sisters Eagle airport. Library program takes to the skies in Sisters By Jim anderson Correspondent The Sisters Library’s speaker program will climb into the wild blue yonder on Sunday, March 8. Friends of The Sisters Library will be presenting another Diane Jacobsen Memorial Speaker Series at 1:30 p.m. in the com- munity room of the library. Teacher Jon Renner will provide a bird’s-eye view of what Sisters High School’s flight science program is all about. A photographic pre- sentation will highlight the students as they are learn- ing, and they will share their experiences. The flight science pro- gram offers high school stu- dents a way to prepare for their FAA private-pilot written exam through a collaboration between the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sporty’s Pilot Shop, the Sisters School District, Sisters Eagle Airport and the Sisters Science Club. The coursework for this year-long class is provided to students, free of charge, through their membership in the EAA and with sup- port from Sporty’s. Although their membership, and suc- cessful participation in the course, does grant them some free flight instruction, quite a bit more is suggested for the course — and this under- taking is shared between the students’ parents and several sources of local scholarship funds. (Anyone interested in contributing to the student’s flying time is encouraged to contact Renner at the high school — 541-549-4045.) The course is principally a computer-based undertaking, but is augmented with guest speakers, and instruction from a certified teacher who is also a private pilot. Renner will be bringing a student with him to speak about the program from their perspective, and the Outlaw Aviation CFII will also have a few words about this new flying club established by the owners of Sisters Eagle Airport specifically to support the flight science program at SHS. John Creason, Eagle Air flight instructor, and Benny Benson, Sisters Airport owner, will be on hand to augment the presentation. The presentation is free and open to the public. Coffee house... — Last Week’s Puzzle Solved — This Week’s Crossword Sponsors 4th Friday Art Stroll Opening “Th e Great Outdoors” Art Show Friday, February 27, 4 to 6 p.m. . 303 W. Hood Ave., Sisters • 541-549-4994 • www.theclearwatergallery.com earwatergall l ery com m Providing you with the highest level of service & dedication. Sharon Barney-Orlando Lynn Baker Principal Broker, ABR, CRS Broker 541-350-8817 541-633-6762 Find us online at CentralOregonBuyers.com Steve’s Automotive 541-549-6555 photo by Jerry baldock Hannah tenneson assists Faith Godfrey at the potter’s wheel during Sisters High School’s 18th annual Coffee House Benefit last week. Mon.-Fri., 8 am to 5 pm ick We will p r! elive up and d GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR