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Wednesday, August 19, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y First day of school coming up fast The first day of school for 2015-16 is coming up so fast it might take parents by surprise. Things kick off when it still feels like summer vacation — on August 31. Sisters schools are now open for new-student registra- tion Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first day of school for first- through ninth-graders is Monday, August 31. The rest of the high schoolers start on Tuesday, September 1. First day for kindergarten students will be Tuesday, September 8. Sisters Elementary School will host a “stop and drop,” Thursday, August 27, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is an opportu- nity for students to bring their school supplies to their class- room prior to the beginning of school. For more information call: Sisters Elementary School, 541-549-8981; Sisters Middle School, 541-549- 2099; or Sisters High School, 541-549-4045. 911 director advocates for region-wide system By sue stafford Correspondent Steve Reinke, director of Deschutes County 911 Service District, made a compelling presentation at the August 13 City Council workshop regarding the formation of a countywide 911 Service District, with a regional radio system and permanent funding. Reinke, who has been on the job for a year, stated that the current radio system in use reached its “end of life” in 2010, and parts availabil- ity for the outdated system is low. A year ago Sparling Engineering, consulting on the possibility of replacing the old system, predicted a price tag for the infrastructure of $13 million. Reinke proposes working with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon State Police to participate in a statewide radio system. By doing that the cost to the County for site mainte- nance, equipment, and elec- tronics would be reduced to $5-$6 million. At present, the Deschutes County 911 District has a $10-$11 million reserve for replacement of equip- ment. Six million of that can be devoted to the new radio system if the County partners with the State of Oregon. Deschutes County could conceivably serve as the first partner with the State. The County would be contributing See 911 on page 25 photo by Karen cammacK Kerani Mitchell, Brad tisdel, Debbie Newport and Kathy Deggendorfer in an oCf panel discussion. Foundation rendezvous in Sisters By Jim Cornelius News Editor Sisters is a model of com- munity engagement between the arts community, pub- lic agencies, nonprofits and schools. That made it a perfect site for an Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) rendezvous that car- ried the theme of “commu- nity engagement.” The rendezvous is a twice-a-year event conducted at one of the 18 sites that are implementing an innovative five-year OCF-funded proj- ect called Studio to Schools. Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) was awarded a Studio to Schools grant and is imple- menting the program in Sisters schools. A c c o r d i n g t o O C F, “Studio to School is a multi- year grant initiative support- ing 18 collaborative projects between schools and com- munity arts organizations to design and deliver sustain- able arts-education opportu- nities that have the potential for replication. Activities can occur both during the school day and in out-of-school time. Through this project, The Oregon Community Foundation aims to increase arts opportunities for under- served youth in grades K-8 and to support communities in strengthening their net- works and capacity to offer year-round arts education.” Last week’s rendezvous was headquartered at The Belfry, with groups scat- tering around Sisters to the many locations used by the Sisters Folk Festival as venues to take in different ways communities can make connections. “Sisters and what (is) going on there was always something we’d use to illus- trate what we’re trying to do,” said Michelle Boss Barba of OCF. It was a powerful experience. And one that set us up well as a community and also as an organization to do some pretty remarkable work. — Brad tisdel One of the speakers was Milenko Matanovic, who advocated for the importance of creating spaces where peo- ple can gather to engage with See Arts proJeCt on page 17 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
