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Wednesday, January 20, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Running commentary By charlie Kanzig Correspondent My transition back to America after two years in South Korea has been chal- lenging and interesting in a variety of ways. I didn’t know that my return would coincide with the loss of my ability to run. We returned in mid-June, but could not move into our Tollgate home which was being rented out, so we moved into a place at Black Butte Ranch, praying that our home would become available before the lease was up in June 2016. Being in a new location in Sisters Country did pro- vide some new perspective and opportunities, which was a plus. There are some fantastic places to run at Black Butte Ranch and in the area surrounding it. If you like to run on paved trails BBR has miles for res- idents and guests to choose from. Venture out any exit gate from the ranch and National Forest dirt roads beckon. Of course the pools, spas, and workout rooms are also nothing to sneeze at. With all that opportunity you would think that I would have come out of summer in tremendous running condi- tion, but that was not the case — because I was not able to run nearly as much I wished due to a nagging calf injury. Then, in September, I went to see a doctor because my hands and feet were swelling inexplicably and discovered that I may have rheumatoid arthritis, which has limited my activity to walking and swimming. I have seen other, older friends of mine have to cur- tail or cease running as they got to a certain age, but I never imagined I might have to be considered a “former” runner at age 55. While I am still hopeful that my condi- tion is temporary, not being able to run has given me a new perspective about what it is about running that I so enjoy. The notion that “you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone” is ringing true. I miss being alone on the trail in the forest, puff- ing up a hill and being rewarded at the top with a view of the snowy moun- tains. I feel much less cre- ative when I don’t run, since that time alone gives me time to think, to sort things out, and to daydream. My body is unhappy because muscle is being lost to fat, which has left me in the worst physical condition of my life. The endorphins that circulate through your body during and after a run are on vacation. I miss the sense of dis- covery that comes when you find a new route or trail. I miss the satisfied feeling of Starts Friday Fri., Jan. 22 – Thurs., Jan. 28 Spotlight (R) Fri 4:30 • Sat 1:30, 4:15 Sun 1:15, 4:00 Mon-Thurs 3:45 Carol (R) Fri 7:00 • Sat 4:30, 7:00 Sun 3:45, 6:15 Mon-Thurs 6:30 Concussion (PG-13) Fri 7:15 • Sat 7:00 Sun 6:30 Mon-Thurs 6:30 Breakfast & Lunch Served Wed-Sun 8-3 Join us for our casual 3-course dinner on Friday and Saturday nights 3 courses for only y $25! Reservations suggested Gift Certifi cates Available 541.549.2699 403 E. Hood Ave. finishing a hard run. I even miss struggling to pull off my sweat-soaked shirt and the smell of effort that lin- gers in the fabric. Running has also been a social activity for me. There is a certain excitement when you meet up with friends for a morning run or race and you have the chance to embrace the energy of your fellow runners, swap sto- ries, and share in a common experience. Honestly, part of my identity is wrapped up in being a runner. It’s been nearly 42 years since I began, so it’s small wonder that being unable to head out my back gate and out to adventure is a loss to be grieved. With all that said, I still believe you can take the boy out of running, but you can’t take the running out of the boy, so my New Year’s res- olution is to do all I can to get back to running, and, if that does not work out, I will have to accept that walking, hiking, swimming, and bik- ing will have to do. For those of you who are still able to hit the roads and trails, savor it. At the very least I still look forward to writing on the topic I hold so dear. The Revenant (R) Fri 3:45, 6:45 Sat 12:45, 3:45, 6:45 Sun 12:00, 3:00, 6:00 Mon-Thurs 3:00, 6:00 Brooklyn (PG-13) Fri 4:45 • Sat 1:45, 4:00 Sun 1:00, 3:15 Mon-Thurs 4:00 The Big Short (R) Fri 4:15, 7:00 Sat 1:45, 6:30 Sun 1:00, 5:30 Mon-Thurs 3:45, 6:15 Movie times and titles are bsite subject to change. Visit we n. atio rm info st late for or call WWW.SISTERS MOVIEHOUSE.COM 541-549-8800 Jan. 22 / Fri. / 8 PM Dennis McGregor and The Spoilers Local favorites! Jan. 29 / Fri. / 7 PM The Notables 17-member swing band provides rousing live big band music for dancing and entertainment. Jan. 30 / Sat. / 6 PM 11th Annual Backcountry Film Festival Tickets are $10 ~ raffl e prizes, auction items and more will be up for grabs. For more info go to backcountryfi lmfestival.org Feb. 4 / Thur. / 7 PM Coco Montoya a One of the top-drawing g guitarists and vocalists on t the blues-rock scene!! PUB OPENS ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS BelfryEvents.com Call for Details 541-815-9122 13 photo proviDeD Dennis McGregor & the Spoilers. McGregor and band to play the Belfry One of Sisters’ favorite musicians will hit the local stage on Friday, January 22. Dennis McGregor & The Spoilers play The Belfry, starting at 8 p.m. The Spoilers — Peter Heithoff, Benji Nagel, Justin Veloso and Patrick Lombardi — play Dennis McGregor’s songs, which are often wryly twisted, making them pretty much impossible to call normal. That’s what people like most about them. They are plenty musical though, and at times rather “hookish,” finding permanent homes in many a listener’s mind. You’ll go from head-scratchin’ to leg-shakin’ in three songs or less. Purchase tickets online at www.belfryevents.com or at the door. Entertainment/Arts/Events Wed.~Jan. 20 Monday~Jan. 25 The Belfry Mini Pop-up Film Festival & Dinner 6 to 8:45 p.m. $35. Film short by AMZ Productions & dinner by Willow Camp Catering. For more info: belfryevents.com or call 541-815-9122. The Open Door Live Music with Michael Howard 6 to 8 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6076 or go online to opendoorwinebar.com. Thursday~Jan. 21 The Belfry Sisters Science Club Lecture 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.). Dr. Scott Fisher, UofO Physics, on “How Did We Get Here? Clues from the Solar System.” $5 (free to students, teachers & club donors). For info: sistersscienceclub.org. Sisters Fire Hall Chili Feed for Veterans noon to 2 p.m. Veterans and their families are invited to a free chili feed in their honor. If attending, an RSVP is required by Wednesday, January 20. Contact Ron at 541-549-1089 or frigulti@bendcable.com. Sisters Fire Hall Darek Staab Presents “Spring-fed Rivers & Stewardship” 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Sisters Trails Alliance, with refreshments. Free to the community! For more information call 541-719- 8822 or go to sisterstrails.com. Friday~Jan. 22 Sisters Art Works Campfi re Party & Artist’s Reception for Kim Kimerling 4 to 7 p.m. Including Live Music by Brad Tisdel & Brent Alan; bring your instrument and join in! Enjoy hot cocoa & a cup of chili around the outdoor copper fi re pit. Free to the public! For more information go to sistersartworks.com. Hood Avenue Art Live Music & Artists’ Reception & Studio Sale! 4 to 7 p.m. Free, with refreshments. For more info call 541-719-1800 or go to hoodavenueart.com. Sisters Galleries & Shops Fourth Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. During extended hours, check out the many Sisters galleries that will feature live music, goodies and new works of art! The Belfry Live Music with Dennis McGregor & The Spoilers 8 to 11 p.m. For additional information go online to belfryevents.com or call 541-815-9122. Deadline to submit items is 5 p.m. Fridays. Email teresa@nuggetnews.com Tuesday~Jan. 26 Wed.~Jan. 27 The Open Door Live Music with Keelan Donovan & Megan Davies 6 to 8 p.m. For more information call 541-549-6076 or go online to opendoorwinebar.com. Thursday~Jan. 28 Sisters High School Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert with The Wood Brothers 7 p.m. Masterful folk with blues, Americana and acoustic soul. For additional information or tickets call 541-549-4979 or go to sistersfolkfestival.org. Friday~Jan. 29 The Belfry Live Music with The Notables Swing Band 7 to 10:30 p.m. The Big Band Era comes alive! For more information go to belfryevents. com or call 541-815-9122.
