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Wednesday, April 8, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon March was warm and wet NeighborImpact seeks Head Start students According to preliminary data received by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton, temperatures at Sisters averaged warmer than normal during March. The average temperature was 42.8 degrees, which was 3.3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged 59.3 degrees, which was 7.6 degrees above normal. The highest was 77 degrees on March 27. Low tempera- tures averaged 26.3 degrees, which was 1.1 degrees below normal. The lowest was 11 degrees, on March 1. There were 24 days with the low temperature below 32 degrees. Precipitation totaled 1.36 inches during March, which was 0.38 inches above nor- mal. Measurable precipitation — at least .01 inch — was received on five days with the heaviest, 0.50 inches reported on March 23. The highest wind gust was 51 mph, which occurred on March 15. The outlook for April from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for near-normal temperatures and near-nor- mal precipitation. Normal highs for Sisters rise from 55 degrees at the start of April to 62 degrees at the end of April. Normal lows rise from 29 degrees to 32 degrees. The 30-year normal precipitation is 0.95 inches. This was the fourth-warm- est March on record. The warmest was 43.5 degrees in 2004. Recruitment efforts for Head Start are already under- way for next school year, as NeighborImpact celebrates the 50th anniversary of Head Start and the 20th anniver- sary of the Oregon Head Start Association. Since the summer of 1965, more than 31 million children have benefitted from Head Start’s comprehensive ser- vices. The program provides a broad range of services in addition to classroom educa- tion. Health, nutrition, and family support services are complemented by a vast array of NeighborImpact programs, which support families in all areas of their lives. “Head Start works to expand parenting skills, eco- nomic stability and to ensure that unmet medical and den- tal needs are addressed,” explains Patty Wilson, NeighborImpact deputy director. “We not only advo- cate for the child, but the par- ents as well.” NeighborImpact has been providing Head Start services in Deschutes and Crook coun- ties for the past 13 years. Last year, the agency served 505 children in 23 classrooms. 92 percent of four-year-old chil- dren were ready to enter pub- lic schools and all children were connected to health and nutritional resources. There are eligibility requirements for Head Start. Priority is given to children who are homeless, identi- fied special-needs, foster children and children who have suffered from abuse, neglect and early childhood Sisters salutes.. trauma. NeighborImpact con- ducts rigorous assessments, and more than 95 percent of the children enrolled in Head Start enter kindergarten hav- ing met national standards. Head Start works to expand parenting skills, economic stability, and to ensure that unmet medical and dental needs are addressed. — Patty Wilson “Head Start is unique because of its specialized ser- vices. We want to make sure that all kids have the oppor- tunity to overcome learning barriers so they can succeed in the public school system,” said Wilson. To qualify, children must live in Deschutes or Crook counties and be 3 or 4 years old on September 1, 2015. Applications and informa- tion regarding eligibility documentation is avail- able for download at www. neighborimpact.org. Families can also call 541-323-6527 to have an application mailed. Recruiting efforts begin every spring with the goal of filling all available slots by June. photo provided rick Johnson, Amy Johnson (Snowman Foundation), and Brad tisdel at a gala before the presentation of four pianos to the music programs. • Sisters High School has been awarded four pia- nos through the Snowman Foundation Piano Forte Guild. Sisters choir pro- gram and Americana Project teacher Rick Johnson wrote the grant. Johnson and his wife, Tara, along with Sisters Folk Festival Creative Director Brad Tisdel traveled to Portland last weekend where Johnson accepted the grant on the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall stage. The pianos arrive in Sisters on April 16. • Jeff and Gina Kindle and their “canine crew” wrote: On March 25, we watched as our rental home of 10 years – in its dilapi- dated state – burned to the ground. The 29 firefighters, assisted by law enforcement, were quick to respond. Their superb skill and teamwork was incredible. Hats off to each and every one of you! The past few weeks have been challenging as we attempt to rebuild; yet, tragic as our situation seems, we have been truly blessed with the outpouring of support from this community. We are truly grateful to the City of Sisters, its proprietors, our friends (including the new friends we’ve met and those who choose to remain anonymous). Your emo- tional and financial support has lightened our burden and eased our path to recovery. Sisters is truly a small town with a big heart. Shine on! Starting as low as $1,995! pome into Sisters poffee & try the fresh crop from our direct-trade partners polombia >> Finca pampoamor Microlot • La Palmera Sweet & well-balanced with notes of caramel & peach 541-549-0527 • 273 W. Hood Ave. Breakfast 6-11 | Soup 11-2 daily | Buy coffee at Sisterspoffee.com Your Care Can Treat You For Your Allergy Symptoms Today! 541-549-6464 Walk-in • Urgent Care • Occupational Medicine 541-548-2899 3818 SW 21st Pl. 5 Hwy. 126 to Redmond, two turns and you’re there! 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