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Wednesday, August 17, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Hall of Fame Banquet
The 2nd annual Hall of Fame
Banquet & Induction Ceremony
will be held at Sisters High
School on Saturday, September
3 at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner,
an auction, and the Hall of
Fame induction ceremony.
Tickets are $50 per person. For
additional information call Pam
at 541-549-4653 or email her at
pam@aspenlakes.com.
SHS Freshmen Orientation
Monday, August 29, new
student orientation at Sisters
High School is from 7:45
a.m. to 3 p.m. for incoming
freshman. There will be large-
and small-group activities
(team-building, discussion skills,
etc.). After lunch, students
receive locker assignments and
run through a short version of
their schedule. Bus routes run
in the morning and afternoon
(route times are on the district
website). Questions? Call Mrs.
Greaney at 541-549-0200 or
Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691.
Interpretive Walk
The Notables in Concert
All are invited to enjoy the big
band sounds of The Notables
on Sunday, August 28 from 4
to 6 p.m. at Shepherd of the
Hills Lutheran Church. The
concert is free with donations
accepted for the veterans
support group Warfi ghter
Outfi tters; Brent Miller will
give a short presentation on
the organization. For more
information call 541-549-5831
or visit warfi ghteroutfi tters.org.
Free Bike Rides & Hikes
Sisters Trails Alliance offers free
guided mountain bike rides
and hikes leaving from Sisters
Park & Recreation District, as
follows: August 24, 4 to 6 p.m.
(moderate ride); August 31, 9
to 11 a.m. (easy ride); Sept. 14,
9 to 11 a.m. (moderate hike);
Sept. 21, 9 to 11 a.m. (moderate
hike). Bring water and snacks
(and a helmet for bike rides).
Register: 541-719-8822 or
annie2sisters@gmail.com.
SHS Transfer Students
Open House (Grades 10-12)
On Saturday, August 20 from
8:30 to 10:30 a.m., join Friends
of the Metolius and Carol Wall
in a walk near the Wizard
Falls Fish Hatchery to observe
and learn about birds of the
area. Free! Kids are welcome
(no dogs please). Meet at the
hatchery kiosk. Questions?
541-549-0362 or go online to
metoliusfriends.org.
Transfer students grades 10-12
are invited to Sisters High
School for an open house from
9 to 11 a.m. on Monday,
August 29. Stop by any time
during that 2-hour period for a
tour, locker, and help with your
schedule. Questions? Call Mrs.
Greaney at 541-549-0200 or
Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691.
CPR Training
There will be no regular Story
Times scheduled for kids at the
Sisters Library until Tuesday,
September 6 (for Pajama Party)
and Thursday, September 8 (for
Family Fun). Watch this page
for the details when they begin!
For more information call the
library at 541-312-1072.
Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD
will offer the AHA Heartsaver
First Aid and CPR/AED class at
the Sisters Fire Hall Saturday,
September 17 from 9 a.m to
about 4:30 p.m. Class size is
limited to 12, so register early!
Log on to sistersfi re.com and
print the registration form from
the CPR tab, or stop by the fi re
hall, 301 S. Elm St., to register.
Questions? Gail, 541-595-5712.
Open Computer Lab
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m.
to noon at the Sisters cibrary,
all are welcome to practice
computer skills and get help
with specifi c problems at the
library’s open computer lab.
Questions? Please call the
library at 541-312-1072.
Run for City Council
In the November 8 General
Election there will be open
positions on the Sisters City
Council. To run you must be
registered to vote in Oregon
and a resident of the City of
Sisters for 12 months preceding
the election. Candidates should
pick up materials at Sisters City
Hall this week and must submit
perfected petitions by 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30 to qualify
for the ballot. Questions? Call
Kathy Nelson, 541-323-5213,
email knelson@ci.sisters.or.us,
or stop by Sisters City Hall.
Career Funds Available!
Applications are available for
the Sisters Kiwanis Career
Opportunity Fund to help adult
residents of Sisters establish an
occupational path. You may
pick up forms at the Kiwanis
House, corner of Oak Street
and Main Avenue from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, and
during regular hours from the
Sisters Habitat for Humanity
offi ce. Info, call 541-410-2870.
Short Break for Story Time
Stars Over Sisters Star Party
Learn about the night skies!
Stargazers are invited to gather
at the Sisters Park & Recreation
District building on Saturday,
August 27 at 8:30 p.m. for a
free presentation and slide
show. If weather permits, plan
on heading to the SHS sports
fi elds to observe the night sky
through powerful telescopes.
Info, call Ron at 541-549-8846.
Camp Sherman Celebration
Saturday, August 27 at 1 p.m.
at the Camp Sherman Store,
the Camp Sherman Historical
Society will celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the construction
of the fi rst three cabins along
the Metolius River. Parking will
be available at the school and
church. Self-guided walking
tours of 30 cabins available for
a donation. Info: Scott at 541-
595-6439 or 503-675-7764.
Get Ready for Kindergarten
A special story time just for
children entering kindergarten
will be held Wednesday,
August 31 at 10:30 a.m. at
the Sisters Library. For more
information call 541-312-1072.
Pancake Breakfast
All are invited to a traditional,
all-you-can-eat fundraiser
benefi ting the Camp Sherman
Historical Society. Enjoy ham,
eggs, pancakes, OJ and coffee
from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday,
September 4 at the Camp
Sherman Community Hall. $8
for adults, $5 for kids ages 5 to
10, and free for under 5. For
more info call 541-595-2719.
Auction Items Needed for
Fundraiser for Veloso
On Thursday, September 15 at
The Belfry, a fundraiser to help
with medical bills will be held
for Justin Veloso who is battling
cancer. Live music will begin
at 6 p.m., live auction at 7 p.m.
Tickets will be $20 at the door.
Donations for the auction are
needed! Have airline miles, or
a vacation rental? Call Katy at
541-420-6408 to donate your
treasures to help raise funds.
Tools for Schools
Solar Viewing at the Library
Free Music Jam!
The community is invited to a
free event at the Sisters cibrary
on Tuesday, August 23, from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when Bob
from the Sunriver Observatory
will be using solar telescopes
to check out the sun. For
additional information, please
call ciz at 541-312-1032.
All musicians and music lovers
are invited to “Strings in Sisters”
on Sunday, August 21 from
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Pines
Clubhouse (612 Brooks Camp
Rd.). Come to perform or just
and tap your feet. For more
info call Phil at 541-719-0497.
Dental Van in Sisters
On Thursday, September 15
at 1 p.m. at the Sisters Library,
the untold story of Chinese
American history in Oregon
will be presented by Helen
Ying. Learn about the Chinese
community in Pendleton and
the underground city. The
program is sponsored by the
Oregon Historical Society. For
more info call 541-312-1034.
The Medical Teams
International dental van will be
in Sisters on Friday, August 28.
Anyone over 18, without a
dentist and dental insurance,
and with an urgent dental
need is welcome. For more
information call Theresa at the
FAN offi ce at 541-549-0155.
The Hoodoo Challenge:
Run to the Top!
Sisters Kiwanis presents the
Hoodoo Challenge Saturday,
September 24, a half-marathon
fundraiser for scholarships and
community projects. The 13.1-
mile race at Hoodoo will have
1,035' elevation gain. Sign up
at ultrasignup.com. The $70 fee
($85 after August 23) includes
a T-shirt and after-party.
Registration closes Sunday,
September 18 or until full. Call
Matt Kirchoff at 541-647-7586.
The Tools for Schools drive has
begun! New school supplies for
kids in need can be dropped
off now at Sisters Les Schwab.
Humane Society of Central Oregon
Items needed are: 1.5" 3-ring
541-382-3537
notebooks, notebook paper &
dividers, 2-pocket folders, index
cards, wooden rulers, 3-ring
zip pencil pouches, pencil
boxes, pens, pencils, colored
pencils, white erasers, yellow
highlighters & backpacks for all
ages. For more information call
the FAN offi ce: 541-549-0155.
“Know China” at the Library
Food Assistance at the
Kiwanis Food Bank
The Sisters Kiwanis Club Food
Bank distributes food boxes
to hundreds of people every
month. Your family may be
eligible for food assistance!
Find eligibilily rules online at
www.fns.usda.gov/tefap or
visit the food bank for more
information; located at the
corner of Main Avenue and
Oak Street. It is open every
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CAT of the Week DOG of the Week
BrightSide Animal Center
541-923-0882
Women’s Cancer Support
Sisters Cancer Support Group
will meet at Creekside Park for
a picnic at noon on Thursday,
August 25. Bring your lunch
and a lawn chair. Info: Jan, 541-
549-2015; Marilyn, 541-382-
4492; Maggie, 541-815-8131.
The Library Book Club
Read and discuss “How to Start
a Fire” by cisa cutz with other
thoughtful readers at the Sisters
cibrary on Wednesday, August
24. The book club runs from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions?
Contact Paige at 541-617-7078
or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org.
Spinners/Weavers Group
The Central Oregon Spinners
and Weavers Guild will meet
at Stitchin’ Post on Saturday,
August 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. and
discuss fi ber production from
alpacas and llamas. All fi ber
enthusiasts are welcome! For
additional information, please
call 541-639-3217.
Engagement Announcement
~ Bushnell & Duke
Leslie & Dale DiRe and John & Lea Bushnell
of Bend, formerly of Sisters, joyfully announce
the engagement of their son, Ben Bushnell,
to Andrea Duke, daughter of Chuck & Tanya
Duke of Billings, MT. Ben is a 2005 Sisters
High School graduate who received his
BA in Business Administration in 2010 and
MBA in 2014 from the U. of Montana. He is
employed at Schneider Electric - Energy and
Sustainability Services in Houston, TX. Andrea
received her BA in Business Administration in
2011 and MBA in 2014 from the U. of
Montana. She is employed at Alliantgroup of Houston. They plan to
marry in July 2017 in Sandpoint, ID at the Duke family vacation home.
SPARTA is a handsome
6-year-old kitty who has lived
well with other cats & kids in his
previous home, but he needs
a home without dogs. You can
easily win Sparta’s affection
with a piece of melon, his
favorite treat! Sparta will need
a patient owner who allows him
time to acclimate to his new
surroundings. This boy promises
to return the love ten-fold with
all the snuggles you can get.
Come meet Sparta!
“Hey guys, I’m McLARENb
I’m a little newvous living at the
sheltew, but am mowe comfowtable
when I can get to know you. My
sistew Tesla bwings out the puppy
in me and we awe the vewy best of
fwiends. We’d love to go to ouw new
fowevew home togethew. Please
come to the sheltew to meet meb
How can you say no to this face?”
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MISSING CAT: “GUSTOO”
(GUS) is a young male Abyssinian
cat, missing off Wapato Loop. He
is very friendly and it’s possible he
wandered quite far. Gus is wearing
a collar with ID. Please call Ken at
916-316-8596 if you see Gus.
Lost pets? Check out the Humane Society of Central Oregon, 541-382-3537;
BrightSide Animal Center, 541-923-0882; Des. Co. Animal Control, 541-388-6596;
Sisters Vet Clinic, 541-549-6961; Black Butte Vet Clinic, 541-549-1837; Broken Top
Vet Clinic, 541-389-0391; and Facebook.com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts
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