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Wednesday, August 26, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Road crew will lay asphalt on Wilt Road Construction crews began work on an asphalt overlay on Wilt Road from Camp Polk Road to Buffalo Drive on Monday. Drivers will continue to experience delays. Work crews will recon- struct shoulder material on both sides of the road; repair pavement damaged by tree roots; and put down a three- inch asphalt overlay on Wilt Road to a width of 25 feet. The contract completion date is September 11. Traffic will be limited to one lane and drivers can expect delays of up to 20 min- utes during construction. Hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Drivers should use alternate routes where possible. Sisters church will take on Ice Bucket Challenge Habitat honors its volunteers photo pRovided Four of the new 1,000 hour Club volunteers: sherry LaVoe, diane goble, Kit Thompson and Paula surmann. By Bonnie Malone Correspondent After last year’s dynamic ALS Ice Bucket Challenge throughout the nation and world, the ALS Association has decided to make this an annual August event. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is plan- ning to repeat the Ice Bucket Challenge on August 30, start- ing at 11 a.m. The church raised over $1,200 last sum- mer, when two ice bucket vol- unteers morphed into 15 can- didates in less than a week. A u b r e y M c C a u l e y, Portland-based ALS director, will talk about the disease in lieu of regular church service, followed by the Ice Bucket Challenge. The day has been dedicated to ALS awareness by the church council. The public is invited to participate in both of the events or just come listen, learn, get doused and watch. The goal of the ALS Association and Shepherd of the Hills is to educate people and increase public under- standing of this neurological disorder, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The Ice Bucket Challenge asks for a donation from those who brave the shock and chill (along with lots of laughter), which is now the major fund- ing source for research, assis- tance and support. There is no minimum donation require- ment at this event. The church encourages anyone with a sense of adventure to join the fun. Because of the public- ity generated last summer, ALS raised enough money to improve research capabilities, resulting in newly released See ALs ChALLeNge on page 22 By diane goble Correspondent Sisters Habitat for Humanity board members expressed gratitude to all their volunteers who have helped make home owner- ship possible for working families in Sisters, at their annual Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue at Village Green Park last week. Ninety-plus volunteers showed up to enjoy the fun, food, and hugs. Toni Landis, board presi- dent, introduced the board members, and thanked them and all the volunteers in the Thrift Store, in the ReStore, and on the homebuilding sites for their service. Executive Director Sharlene Weed described the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes citizens who have achieved a required number of hours of service over a 12-month period or over their lifetime. “Presidential recogni- tion sets you apart from your peers,” Weed said. “It is a tremendous honor. Even though you may not seek rec- ognition, your example can deliver a powerful message that encourages others to take action.” Weed introduced the new members of Habitat’s 1,000 Hours Club and presented them with a bouquet of flow- ers in a Habitat mug. They are: John Milne (building); Micky Macey, Jackie Kvanig, Lael Cooksley, Paula Surmann, Sherry LaVoe (Habitat Thrift Store); Kit Thompson, Diane Goble (Habitat ReStore). ReStore Manager Robin Tawney thanked her volun- teers for all the things they do that keep this successful program running smoothly and providing homes for so many deserving families. “I couldn’t do this without you,” she said, with tears in her eyes. Marlina Moffett, who is the newest homeowner-to- be, expressed her apprecia- tion to everyone for making her dream of home owner- ship possible for their family, including husband Tim, their two boys, Sean and Russell and the new one on the way. She is happy to be able to live and work in Sisters, and to add to the school population. With speeches out of the way and the rock ‘n’ roll music blaring, the food line opened up to feed the hoards of hungry volunteers – burgers and sausages hot off the grill, great salads from Melvin’s Fir Street Market, topped off with a chocolate gratitude cake. 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