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Wednesday, April 6, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon YCC offering summer jobs By Craig F. eisenbeis Correspondent The Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC) is currently accept- ing applications for nearly 100 summer jobs, and one of the crews will be based here in Sisters. Amy Racki, the Forest Service’s recreation team leader for the Sisters Ranger District, made the local announcement and said that applicants must be 16 to 18 years of age. “These programs offer youth a great opportunity to be employed, work in and learn about the management of their national forests, and provide a sense of accom- plishment and confidence,” said Racki. “In addition, the Forest Service is able to complete additional proj- ects on the ground that ben- efit both the public and the environment.” COYCC operates under the auspices of Heart of Oregon Corps, a local Bend- based nonprofit, which provides natural-resource employment and on-the-job education for conservation projects on the Ochoco and Deschutes National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland. The COYCC jobs will pay minimum wage, and work will be nine hours a day, Monday through Thursday for a total of 36 hours per week from June 27 to August 18. Racki said that the work will include projects such as stream channel restoration, trail maintenance and con- struction, road decommis- sionings, hand-thinning of trees and reforestation, bridge repairs, maintaining fences, piling hazardous fuels, restor- ing campgrounds, improving wildlife habitat, and other types of conservation work. The sisters Ranger District does a fantastic job of diversifying the hands-on experience that the youth take part in. — Amy Racki “The Sisters Ranger District does a fantastic job of diversifying the hands- on experience that the youth take part in,” Racki said. She emphasized that the program not only provides work expe- rience for the area’s young people, but it also directly benefits the community and the local environment. COYCC applications are being accepted now through May 1. In addition to work experience and wages earned, the program also offers opportunities for school credit and college scholarships, while also exploring post- high-school opportunities and careers. In addition to Sisters, crews will also be based in Crescent, La Pine, Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, and Warm Springs. Applicants are also required to attend a one- to two-hour orientation prior to employment. Applications are avail- able online at www.heart oforegon.org. The Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps program is operated by Heart of Oregon Corps, in partnership with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and the U.S. Forest Service. Funding for the 2016 program includes sup- port from the United States Forest Service, United Way of Deschutes County, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. For further information, contact COYCC Summer Program Coordinator Yancy Wilkenfeldt at 541-633- 7834, extension 24, or Forest Service YCC Coordinator Paul Smith at 541-416- 6431. Questions may also be directed to coycc@heart oforegon.org. The Boss (R) Sisters Rodeo work parties begin Sisters Rodeo work parties kicked off the season with 40 rodeo members and volun- teers starting the tasks for the 2016 rodeo, the second week- end in June. The infamous “painting crew” was in the bleachers putting a new coat of paint on rails while manpower began checking the boardwalks for replacement of weathered timber. Another big crew was burning waste and downed trees in the newly dug six- foot-deep fire pit, while other workers cleared the stock pens of debris and weeds. In the clubhouse, Amanda Kempton-Fildes and her assistant began an Wed.~April 6 The Barn Live Music House Concert with Sam Baker 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $20 adults, $10 youth. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 68467 Three Creek Rd. The Austin, Texas singer/songwriter is accompanied by Chip Dolan. For info call 541-408-0200. Thursday~April 7 Friday~April 8 Fri 5:15, 7:30 Sat 3:00, 5:15, 7:30 Sun 2:30, 4:30, 6:30 Mon-Thurs 5:00, 7:00 April 16 / Sat. / 8 PM 2nd Annual Revival at The Belfry Hello, My Name is Doris (R) Cork Cellars Live Music with Bill Powers 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go to corkcellars.com. April 22 / Fri. / 8 PM Saturday~April 9 Fri 4:45, 7:00 Sat 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 Sun 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 Mon-Thurs 4:45, 6:45 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (PG-13) Fri 5:00, 7:15 Sat 2:45, 5:00, 7:15 Sun 2:15, 4:15, 6:30 Mon-Thurs 4:45, 6:45 Zootopia (PG) Fri 4:45, 7:00 Sat 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 Sun 1:45, 4:00, 6:15 Mon-Wed 4:30, 6:45 Thurs 4:30 The Jungle Book (PG) Thurs, April 14th 7:00 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 Steve Poltz His rich & colorful legacy is the stuff of legend. His distinctive songwriting & unique sound keep fans coming. April 30 / Sat. / 8 PM Pigs on The Wing Bringing the energy and electric intensity of Pink Floyd to an intimate theater setting. May 17 / Tues. / 7 PM Sean Watkins s with special guest Coyote Willow Singer, songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek) bolsters an acoustic lineup with a rock rhythm section. PUB OPENS ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS BelfryEvents.com Call for Details 541-815-9122 inventory of merchandise to set up the UPI sales scan- ners that will be introduced this year to improve sales time in the Rodeo Trading Post. The rodeo board of direc- tors was very pleased with this first Saturday turnout, and happily noted how much was accomplished on the first day. Sisters Rodeo has a repu- tation for being among the most beautiful settings and grounds in the West. The rodeo welcomes community members who want to vol- unteer at the work parties or during the rodeo. Work par- ties are held every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch served. Entertainment/Arts/Events Thompson Guitars Shop Concert with Bill Valenti & Terry Barham 6:30 p.m. $10 per person at the door. For more information call 541-588- 6211 or go to pktguitars.com. Starts Friday Fri., April 8 – Thurs., April 14 13 Sisters High School Live Music with The Ballroom Thieves & special guests Tall Heights 7 to 9 p.m. $20. These two Boston bands are presented by Sisters Folk Festival. 541-549-4979 or go to sistersfolkfestival.org. Paulina Springs Books Author Reading with Rick Woodford 6 p.m. Rick demos his canine cookbook, “Chow: Simple Ways to Share the Foods You Love with the Dogs You Love.” Dog-friendly, so bring your pooch! $5 admission refunded upon purchase of the featured book. paulinasprings.com. Friday~April 15 Cork Cellars Live Music with Joe Leonardi, Ed Fitzjarrell & Fiddler Bob Baker 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional in6ormation call 541-549-2675 or go to corkcellars.com. Deadline to submit items is 5 p.m. Fridays. Email teresa@nuggetnews.com Thursday~April 21 Hood Avenue Art Live Music with The Anvil Blasters 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A 6undraiser 6or Sisters Circle o6 Friends! Songs o6 border renegades and ghosts o6 the old, weird America. For in6o go to hoodavenueart.com. . Friday~April 22 Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Many Sisters galleries and shops have extended hours 6or the stroll, some with live entertainment & re6reshments! Sisters High School Auditorium Screening of “Paper Tigers” 6:15 p.m. Free, with light re6reshments at 6 p.m. Documentary on troubled teens and the positive e66ect one caring adult can have. Not 6or younger viewers. In6o: 541- 549-2099 or 541-549-0155. Cork Cellars Live Music with NTT 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For in6o call 541-549- 2675 or go to corkcellars.com. Aspen Lakes, Black Butte Ranch & Eagle Crest courses Central Oregon Shootout Golf Tourney 14th annual! Call 541-549-4653 or register at aspenlakes.com. Saturday~April 23 Village Green Park “Better Half” Marathon 9 a.m. 1/4 or 1/2 marathon, run or walk. Prizes, 6ood & entertainment! Fundraiser 6or SHS Swim Team. sistershal6marathon.com. Paulina Springs Books Author Reading with Leo Mock 6 p.m. Leo presents “Compost Makes Good Dirt.” $5 admission re6unded upon purchase o6 the 6eatured book. paulinasprings.com. Aspen Lakes, Black Butte Ranch & Eagle Crest courses Central Oregon Shootout Golf Tourney 14th annual! Call 541-549-4653 or register at aspenlakes.com.