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Wednesday, July 1, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Art lovers set to go Around the Block While quilting is the obvious focus of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, its orga- nizers also recognize and pro- mote the infinite variety of fiber arts that express crafters’ creativity. The SOQS honors those artists with the 12th annual Around the Block Fiber Arts Stroll. The event is set for noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at sponsoring businesses in downtown Sisters. The fiber art stroll is a free, self-guided walk featuring more than 25 artist demonstra- tions and special exhibits of textile-related arts and quilt- ing. Visitors will be able to See stroll on page 33 Heat can be deadly for your pet By Jodi schneider mcNamee Correspondent A torrid heatwave has shifted into high gear. It broke at least seven June record highs in the Northwest, and weather forecasts indicate that it will extend through early July. With record temperatures in Central Oregon, it is impor- tant to keep your pet in mind when it comes to keeping cool. Summertime may be the time for walking and play- ing in the sunshine with Fido, but unfortunately your furry friend has a much harder time keeping cool than you, espe- cially when temperatures are on the rise. Be mindful of the heat and keep your dog cool to protect him from heat-related illness and injury. Heatstroke in dogs is a potential killer — but it is easy to avoid. photo by diane Goble David and leah tolle, center, celebrated the opening of anna’s home last saturday. Leaving your pet in a parked car can be a deadly mistake. The temperature inside a car can reach 120 degrees in a few minutes. Even partially open windows won’t protect your furry friend from heatstroke! (See temper- ature chart on page 32.) PARKED CARS ARE DEATHTRAPS FOR DOGS. While people can identify signs of exhaustion or stress, it can be harder to determine when pets are distressed. According to Oregon Humane Society, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, drool- ing, vomiting and an internal temperature of 104 degrees are all signs of heat stress. Karen Burns, shelter man- ager for the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO), warns people to keep their pets safe from the dangers of warm temperatures. According to See hot Dogs on page 33 Anna’s Home opens in Sisters By Diane goble Correspondent Absolute Serenity Senior Care, LLC, opened its sec- ond licensed adult foster-care facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Saturday, June 27. The newly built and beautifully land- scaped home is part of the first phase of Adams Avenue Commons at the northwest corner of Fir Street and Adams Avenue. Before cutting the ribbon, owners Leah and David Tolle talked to the dozens of guests who attended about their path to opening this facility and introduced the local builders and contractors who made it all possible. The Tolles dedicated each home to honor a much-loved former resident. The original home on Rope Street will be renamed Helen’s House after their very first resident, and the new one will be called Anna’s Home. After opening their first home and being the live- in caregivers, they quickly learned they wouldn’t just be taking care of people — they would be inheriting family members. Their own growing family of three boys, who all attend Sisters schools, have had many grandparents grow- ing up, and have learned a lot about sharing and caring for elders. When David first approached developer Sam Blackwell to inquire about the building housing the pre-school as a possible sec- ond location, Blackwell told him he owned the whole lot and was looking to develop it. He brought the idea to architect Chris Mayes and contractor Doug Hull, and Adams Avenue Commons was the result of their collab- oration. Eventually there will be another adult foster-care home, several apartments and some commercial space, which David thinks would be perfect for therapists or a medical facility. David and Leah met in high school, married after graduation and later merged their career paths. She became a CNA, and her first caregiver job was for David’s great-grandma. She was able to help him get into his first position in the assisted-living facility as maintenance direc- tor. From there, he worked his way up through the ranks to become regional director of operations. They both became See aNNa’s home on page 28 SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For location information: 541-549-2072. ALANON Monday, noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • Central Oregon Spinners and Wednesday, 6 p.m., The Episcopal Weavers Guild 4th Saturday, 1 to Church of the Transfi guration. 3 p.m. Sisters Library. 541-639-3217. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Central Oregon Woodworkers Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday & Guild 1st Monday. 541-610-9022. Sunday, 7 p.m., The Episcopal Church East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th of the Transfi guration • Saturday, Wednesday, September-June, Stitchin’ 8 a.m., The Episcopal Church of the Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Transfi guration • Monday, 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Friends of the Sisters Library • Tuesday, noon, Big Book study, Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Library. Public is Thursday, noon, Sober Sisters Women welcome. 541-977-8285. Meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Church. 541-548-0440. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Authors Support Group 2nd Friday, Hall. Just bring scissors! 503-880-5832. 10 a.m., Sisters Area Chamber of Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Commerce. 541-588-0081. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-548-3304. Black Butte Macintosh Users Group 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Military Parents of Sisters 2nd Library community room. 541-549-1471. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-647-7483. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Black Butte Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Ranch community room. All welcome; Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. partner required. 541-595-6236. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters & Enrichment) Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Community Church. 541-678-5483. BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157. Sisters Area SketchUp Users Group 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Earthwood Timber Frame Homes. 541-549-0924. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. All are welcome. 541-923-1632. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. Sisters Trails Alliance Board of Directors 2nd Wed., 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Pines Clubhouse. 541-719-8822. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 2nd Tuesday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW 8138 & American Legion 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Service offi cer available. 541-903-1123 or 541-549-1132. CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., SPRD building. The public is welcome. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Main Station, George Cyrus Rd. 541-548-4815. See the agenda at www.cloverdalefi re.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Mondays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX Revolution offi ce at Outlaw Station. 541-549-4133. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday per month, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule at www. sisters.k12.or.us. 541-549-8521 x4011. This calendar is for reg scheduled meetings; ularly em teresa@nuggetnews.c ail to om