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Wednesday, April 13, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon man injured in tollgate crash A 74-year-old man was hurt when an 86-year-old driver accidentally accel- erated into the bank of mailboxes in the Tollgate commons area last week. On April 5 at about 3 p.m., deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and medics from the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD responded to a vehicle-ver- sus-pedestrian motor-vehicle crash at the community mail- boxes in the Tollgate subdivi- sion west of Sisters. The crash investigation revealed that the Subaru Forester driven by an 86-year-old Tollgate resident was pulling into the parking area for the community mail- boxes in the Tollgate sub- division when she acceler- ated instead of braking. The vehicle jumped the parking curb and struck several of the mailbox stands before com- ing to rest under the covered area for the mailboxes. The 74-year-old man, who was standing at one of the mailbox stands, was struck by a bank of mailboxes that were dislodged from the ground. He was transported to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with non-life-threat- ening injuries. No citations were issued. s ter wned s i S O ly mi a F Locals rally to send young artist to Carnegie Hall Art has been a part of Carly Gascon’s life since she was very young. “As long as I can remem- ber, I have always loved to draw and paint,” said the Sisters High School senior and 2016 Scholastic Art and Writing Award winner. Her parents, Scott and Carissa Gascon, saw her tal- ent and have encouraged her to pursue her interests in the arts. “I admit I am biased,” said Scott, “but I’ve always felt like she’s had a special gift.” And now, more than just mom and dad are in agreement. Since 1923, the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers has been recognizing gifted artists and writers. This year, out of nearly 320,000 submissions of art and writing, Carly’s American Visions Medal for her piece, “You’re Not A Good Artist, Adolf,” places her in the top one percent. “I still can’t believe it. It hasn’t really sunk in,” said Carly when asked about her reaction to receiving this award. “I just feel so honored and fortunate to live in a com- munity and go to a school where there is so much sup- port for the arts.” Carly and her parents are invited to participate in a ceremony in New York City Fri 5:00, 7:15 Sat 2:30, 4:45, 7:15 Sun 2:00, 4:15, 6:30 Mon-Thurs 4:15, 6:30 The Boss (R) Fri 5:30, 7:30 Sat 3:15, 5:30, 7:30 Sun 2:45, 4:45, 6:45 Mon-Thurs 4:45, 6:45 Hello, My Name is Doris (R) Fri 5:15 • Sat 3:00, 5:15 Sun 2:30, 4:30 Mon-Thurs 4:30 April 22 / Fri. / 8 PM 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. Fri-Sat 7:30 • Sun 6:30 Mon-Wed 6:45 with special guest Movie times and titles are bsite subject to change. Visit we n. atio rm info st late for or call 403 E. Hoo. Ave. 2nd Annual Revival at The Belfry May 17 / Tues. / 7 PM Thurs, April 21st 7:00 541.549.2699 April 16 / Sat. / 8 PM My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (PG-13) The Huntsman: Winter’s War (PG-13) WWW.SISTERS MOVIEHOUSE.COM 541-549-8800 photo provided “you’re Not A good Artist, Adolf” has earned Carly gascon national honors. who really cares about me and my work,” Carly said. “It’s so incredible being at a school where I always have supplies to do the projects that I want.” When asked about what she wants to do after gradu- ation, she says she wants to Sean Watkins s 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 continue with her art, but has doubts about whether a career in the field can really happen. “Receiving this award in New York makes me think that maybe my dream to be an artist can come true,” she said. Entertainment/Arts/Events 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. Saturday~April 16 The Belfry 2nd Annual “Revival at The Belfry” 8 to 11 p.m. $8 online at bendticket.com or $10 at the door. Bend Roots & Rise Up presents Dennis McGregor & the Spoilers, Brad Tisdel, and The JZ Band. For more in6o go to bel6ryevents.com. The Jungle Book (PG) Fri 4:45, 7:00 Sat 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 Sun 2:00, 4:15, 6:30 Mon-Thurs 4:15, 6:30 Breakffastt & Lunch Breakfast We.-9un 8-3 and see her piece on display in Carnegie Hall. To be there would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. “There are so many excit- ing opportunities for kids to participate in, and it’s hard having to say no,” said Carissa. “This time, we knew we had to say yes and figure out a way to make it happen.” The family is asking for people to join them in helping make this dream a reality by donating to their “GoFundMe” account http://gofundme.com/ e2wrqn38. Friends and fam- ily have already jumped in to help them reach their goal of $5,000. Moving here in 2009, Scott and Carissa decided to make it work in Sisters to provide both daughters, Carly and Shae, grade 10, the best opportuni- ties possible to pursue their passion and growing talent in the arts. And that is just what Carly has done. Over her four years at SHS, she has taken every art class her sched- ule would allow including advanced art, ceramics class, as well as multiple choirs, Jazz Choir, Concert Choir, the Americana Project, along with being one of the leads in the school musical “Urinetown.“ “I love taking all the art classes and having such a good relationship with my art teacher (Bethany Gunnerson) Starts Friday Fri., April 15 – Thurs., April 21 Eye in the Sky (R) Come taste all the fl avors of spring in our Breakfast & Lunch Specials 13 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 or call 541-719-1800. . 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” 6:30 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. The Belfry Live Music with Steve Poltz 8 to 11 p.m. $20 online at bendticket. com or $25 at the door. Come experience the distinctive songwriting and unique sound of Poltz! For more information go to belfryevents.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with NTT 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go to corkcellars.com. Aspen Lakes, Black Butte Ranch & Eagle Crest courses Central Oregon Shootout Golf Tourney The 14th annual event! Register online at aspenlakes.com or call 541-549-4653. Saturday~April 23 Village Green Park “Better Half” Marathon 9 a.m. 1/4 or 1/2 marathon, run or walk. Prizes, food & entertainment! Fundraiser for SHS Swim Team. sistershalfmarathon.com. Paulina Springs Books Author Reading with Leo Mock 6 p.m. Leo presents “Compost Makes Good Dirt.” $5 admission refunded upon purchase of the featured book. For more information go to paulinasprings.com or call 541-549-0866. Aspen Lakes, Black Butte Ranch & Eagle Crest courses Central Oregon Shootout Golf Tourney The 14th annual event! Register online at aspenlakes.com or call 541-549-4653. Sunday~April 24 Aspen Lakes, Black Butte Ranch & Eagle Crest courses Central Oregon Shootout Golf Tourney The 14th annual event! Register online at aspenlakes.com or call 541-549-4653. Monday~April 25 Sisters High School Outlaws Together Bingo & SPRD Community Dinner 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for dinner by Three Creeks Brewing Co., just $2 a plate! Doors open 5 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m., 11 games just $15. Silent auction, too! Funds go to SHS Athletics. Info, call TIm, 541-549-4050. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to teresa@nuggetnews.com