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4 Wednesday, July 22, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon SPRD’s luau reaches to Hawaii Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) has hit another “hale” run (home run), according to Shannon Mokuahi Rackowski, adult programs coordinator for SPRD and organizer for SPRD’s second annual luau scheduled for August 13. “When you receive a phone call from the owner of Aikane Plantation Coffee Co. in Pahala, Hawaii, and you are told that he is reading an article in The Nugget about our luau and wants to donate coffee from the islands to SPRD and Sisters Country, Hawaiians would say that is aloha (love), that is Hawaiian style, that is aikane (to make friends). “Phil Becker made that phone call to me and I accepted his wonderful gift,” said Rackowski. “Aikane Coffee is one of the pre- mium coffees in the islands, 100 percent Ka’u coffee that is hand-picked, sun-dried, Phil Becker made that phone call to me and I accepted his wonderful gift. — Shannon rackowski grown in the Ka’u district of the Big Island of Hawaii, and has been recognized with Hawaii’s seal of quality and other honors. “The first crop was planted back in 1894 by ‘Papa’ J.C. Searle, and over a hundred years later the tradi- tion is still carried on by his great-granddaughter Merle Becker. Not only have the Beckers sent me the coffee, but they have also sent me one of their ice coffee mak- ers so SPRD can offer hot coffee and ice coffee at the luau.” SPRD’s Sisters Luau is weeks away and has already sold over 100 tickets. There are a limited number of tick- ets available. Purchase tick- ets over the phone at 541- 549-2091, online at www. sistersrecreation.com, or in person at 1750 W. McKinney Butte Rd., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sisters Country birds By Douglas Beall Correspondent Lazuli bunting (Passerina Amoena), may be Oregon’s most colorful bird. Named for the gemstone lapis lazuli, this bunting is found com- monly on the edges of forests in the Cascades. A seed and bug eater, the lazuli bunting inhabits scrubby brush areas that often contain patches of grass. When first-year males arrive on their breeding areas, they mimic the other males in order to learn a territorial song, often adding their own unique melodies. As a result of this learning behavior, their songs vary from one area to another. They build a nest two to four feet off the ground, and the male will feed the female while she is incubating three to four pale- blue eggs. They will gather together in August and September to begin their migration to Arizona and Mexico. When grouped collectively they are known as “decoration” or “mural” of buntings. For more photos see http:// abirdsingsbecauseithasasong. com/recent-journeys. Keeping kids busy through summer Summer is well under- way and Sisters Park & Rec- reation District (SPRD) is in full swing with summer programs. Adventure Camp has been running weekly, and kids have visited Bounc- ing Off the Walls, Cascade Indoor Center, Juniper Pool and Madras Aquatic Cen- ter. Many more field trips are planned to Chimps, Inc., the SHARC waterpark in Sunriver, and Sun Mountain Fun Center. Sports camps have been running success- fully as well with a soccer camp and basketball camp drawing over 60 registrations between them. Even as summer break for Sisters kids approaches half way, the majority of SPRD’s programs are still to come. New to Sisters this year is Survival Camp and two separate backpacking trips. According to SPRD, these camps are receiving strong enrollments and parents and kids are excited for these camps to begin. Brooke Jack- son is beginning to finalize travel plans for the back- packing trip, and is consid- ering trips to lava tubes and to mountain lakes within the Deschutes National Forest. Another new camp that has recently been announced is Jewelry Making. This short camp is being offered August 3-5 from 9 a.m. to noon and is designed for kids that like to make bracelets and neck- laces. Emma Boyer and Crys- tal Reifschneider are leading the camp. Both have a passion for teaching art and working with kids. Thanks to a grant received by The Roundhouse Foundation, art camps like these among many others can run in Sisters this year. Sports camps are very popular this summer, and there have been a number of unique offerings giving Sis- ters youth a chance to learn from veteran coaches. The Outlaws Football Camp has drawn in Ken Ruettgers, Lin- field Head Coach Joe Smith, and Outlaws Coach Gary Thorson. Upcoming sports camps include PGA Junior Golf Camp, Outlaws Volley- ball Camp, UK Soccer Camp, and Tackle Football Training and Conditioning. SPRD has also been taking fall registrations for sports, with many sports beginning to fill rapidly. Middle school soccer registrations are now being taken on a waitlist, but there is still room in football, youth soccer (grades Pre-K through four), and volley- ball. Kelly Crowther, pro- gram coordinator at SPRD, advises parents “to get your child registered for fall sports now since spaces are filling quickly.” Register online, call, or stop by SPRD to get registered. For more information, visit www.sistersrecreation. com or call 541-549-2091. We are excited to welcome Micaela , N EW -C LIENT S PECIAL FREE Haircut with any Color! Call Emily Ford Today! Exp. 7-31-15 Hair | Nails | Facials | Makeup | Massage 541-549-1784 161-C N. Elm St. Offering Aveda™ products and haircolor. our new hygienist, to Sisters Dental Exceptional Health, Prevention & Aesthetics Ben Crockett, D.D.S. photo by douGlas beall the lazuli bunting has exquisite coloring. HAWAIIAN LUAU Th urs., Aug. 13 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. At Village Green City Park $10 adult/$4 youth Must purchase tickets in advance from SPRD THE SUMMER EVENT TO ATTEND! Hula dancers, authentic Hawaiian cuisine & music combine to make a great community event. EnLoy Kalua Pig, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Hawaiian Sticky Rice & Fresh Pineapple. Entertainment will include Bill Keale, Halua “Huhane Hawaii,” Kurt Silva “DJ Boogie,” Sisters Ukulele Players and Shannon Rackowski. www.SistersRecreation.com V View activities & classes and register online! 1750 W. Mckinney Butte Rd. | 541-549-2091 SNO CAP MINI STORAGE p 541-549-9486 f 541-549-9110 410 E. Cascade Ave. • P.O. Box 1027 • Sisters, Oregon 97759 Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sisters Industrial Park 157 Sisters Park Dr. • 541-549-3575 www.SistersStorage.com • State-of-the-art Security Technology • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x40 • Individual Gate Codes • Long-term Discounts • On-site Manager