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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Support group helps those who face cancer By Katy yoder Correspondent When you hear you have cancer, it’s a shock for every- one to absorb. There are treatment plans to figure out, doctors to see and big adjust- ments to make. After the ini- tial shock has subsided, if you choose to reach out and join a support group most would prefer it to be optimis- tic, informative and relevant to your experience. Support Our Sisters (SOS) was created to help women through their cancer ordeal and hopefully beyond. Some members dealt with cancer many years ago but still come to meetings to be a resource and bring hope to women just beginning the process. “Meeting someone who has survived and thrived after a cancer diagnosis makes sur- vival seem more possible,” said one new member. “We can answer weird questions that you may feel uncomfortable asking any- one else. It’s a safe place to ask anything — not just about cancer. We laugh a lot and sometimes we cry; the bot- tom line is that everything’s OK and confidential at the See CaNCeR on page 20 City of Sisters has new finance officer By sue stafford Correspondent The new guy on the block at City Hall is Joe O’Neill, who took over as the City’s finance officer following the departure of Lynne Fujita- Conrads, who served in that position for eight years. Fujita-Conrads worked with O’Neill for three weeks before leaving. He had many compliments for her dedica- tion to her job. “ Ly n n e i s a s h a r p , knowledgeable person who obviously went above and beyond in performing her duties,” he observed. O’Neill is looking for- ward to working with Kim Keeton and Julie Pieper in the finance and administra- tion department and with all the staff at City Hall. “It feels great to be here,” O’Neill shared. “I feel very welcome… It seems like everyone wants us to suc- ceed, from top to bottom.” He has been especially See o’NeILL on page 23 photo provided Juntos is helping Latino students in sisters realize their dreams. Juntos program helps students By erin Borla Correspondent For the past few years Sisters students have had the opportunity to partici- pate in the Juntos program run through Oregon State University’s Open Campus. The Juntos program, a free workshop series, is designed to support Latino students and parents with school success, career and college readiness. This pro- gram was adopted by Oregon State University from North Carolina State University in 2012. This past fall, Ruth Jones, former Hispanic advocate for the Sisters School District, transitioned into a new, full- time position designed to expand the Juntos program to all of rural Central Oregon. According to Jones, Oregon has one of the low- est rates of Latinos attending college after high school — and an even lower percentage of Latino students finishing their degree. This program is designed to change that. Jones began her work at Sisters Elementary School in the beginning of the 2012- 2013 school year as a part- time Hispanic advocate and part-time secretary. During the first year, the Sisters School District received a grant to bring the Juntos pro- gram to the local commu- nity. Jones attended a Juntos facilitator training program provided by Oregon State University in Madras. “At the time I didn’t know anything about it,” says Jones. “After attend- ing the training I came back to Sisters and continued to serve as a Hispanic advocate until Oregon State called and asked ‘so, are you ready to start your program this fall?’” In the fall of 2013, Jones coordinated her first cohort. They started their six-week courses in August. All of the 45 people she invited came. The course runs once a week for six weeks. Each of the sessions provide free child-care and a meal for participants. During each session there are opportuni- ties for youth activities and parent break-out sessions. See JuNtos on page 22 SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157. Al-Anon Monday, noon, Shepherd Sisters Area SketchUp Users Group of the Hills Lutheran Church • Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Earthwood Wednesday, 6 p.m., The Episcopal 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Timber Frame Homes. 541-549-0924. location information: 541-549-2072. Church of the Transfi guration. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Central Oregon Spinners and Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., The Weavers Guild 4th Saturday, 1 to Episcopal Church of the 3 p.m. Sisters Library. 541-639-3217. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, Transfi guration. 541-549-1527. 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Central Oregon Woodworkers Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Alcoholics Anonymous Thursday & Guild 1st Monday. 541-610-9022. Sunday, 7 p.m., The Episcopal Church Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th of the Transfi guration • Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Wednesday, September-June, Stitchin’ 8 a.m., The Episcopal Church of the community room. 541-923-1632. Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Transfi guration • Monday, 5 p.m., Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, noon, Big Book study, of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Location information: 541-549-1193. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • Sisters Library. 541-977-8285. Thursday, noon, Sober Sisters Women Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Meeting, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Church. 541-548-0440. Hall. Just bring scissors! 503-880-5832. Authors Support Group 2nd Friday, Sisters Parent Teacher Community 10 a.m., Sisters Area Chamber of Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 3rd Wednesday, 3:15 p.m., Sisters Commerce. 541-588-0081. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-548-3304. Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. Black Butte Macintosh Users Group Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Military Parents of Sisters 2nd 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Thursday, 7 p.m., 17549 Knight Rd., Location information: 541-279-1977. Library community room. 541-549-1471. Bend (Plainview area). 541-388-9013. Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., Black Butte Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Sisters Trails Alliance Board of Ranch community room. All welcome; Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. Directors 2nd Wed., 5:30 to 7 p.m. partner required. 541-595-6236. The Pines Clubhouse. 541-719-8822. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Celebrate Recovery Thursdays, & Enrichment) Wednesdays, 1 to Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, 7 p.m., Westside Church-Sisters 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Campus. 541-389-6859. BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-678-5483. 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. 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, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Mondays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. CITY & PARKS SCHOOLS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. 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 . 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. This listing is for reg scheduled meetings; ularly email teresa@nuggetnews.c om
