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Wednesday, August 17, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 25 The Nugget Newspaper Crossword By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service photo by Steve kadel travis Kinder of robinson & owen heavy construction Inc. drives a grader Aug. 9 to smooth the base of the new Sisters high School track. TRACk: Construction is part of bond approved by voters Continued from page 1 Sports Surfaces, the company installing the track surface, said final work on the oval will be done during the fol- lowing three weeks when Sisters’ football team is on the road. Beynon is the company that installed the track at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field. Security is a big one with the district. And the list includes a lot of deferred maintenance. — ryan Stock, Director of operations “We have quality guys on the ground,” Grimes said. The district also will receive $4 million this fall in state matching money. Scholl said he hopes that amount — coupled with the bond — will allow the district to complete its entire list of needed main- tenance and safety upgrades. “Safety and security is a high priority,” he said. Director of Operations Ryan Stock agreed, say- ing, “Security is a big one with the district. And the list includes a lot of deferred maintenance.” The safety and security aspect of the bond package will cost about $2.7 million. It includes security cameras, door and lock upgrades, more visible entries to build- ings, and automated access controls. In addition to the new track and tennis courts, a $3.4 million component of the bond includes making the football stadium safe and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bond work also features $3.2 million for site improvements at all three schools to reduce operating costs. An estimated 50 proj- ects are part of that work, with Robinson & Owen Heavy Construction Inc. of Sisters doing many of the upgrades. The district will use $1.27 million of the bond to pay off its full faith and credit obli- gation, allowing it to avoid making six annual payments of $240,000. Although the bulk of reno- vation work is weeks ahead, Scholl and the school board are busy with other bond- related tasks. Requests for proposals for various projects are being sent out, and the district is recruiting an engi- neer and architect. Brett Hudson has been named project manager and will oversee all aspects of construction. His salary is being paid with bond funds, Scholl said. Oversight will also be the job of a citizens commit- tee convened to monitor the work. “Then, if the community has questions, we can run it through them,” Scholl said of the committee. “It’s good to have another set of eyes on the bond.” The superintendent expressed appreciation for bond support. He said Sisters School District is fortunate to have an older population of residents who understand the importance of public education. It’s good to have another set of eyes on the bond. — Superintendent curt Scholl “We are very excited about the opportunities this bond gives us, and we’re thankful to the community,” Scholl said. — Last Week’s Puzzle Solved — This Week’s Crossword Sponsors DINING OUT(SIDE) 425 Hwy. 20 W. (Next to Bi-Mart) 541-549-8620 • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. . Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Lounge Open 11 a.m. to close, 7 days a week Éminence: Handmade Organic Skincare of Hungary offering Essentials Skincare The hottest treatment in town! AHA fruit pulp/paprika herbal hyperactive peeling treatment followed by customized herbal treatment masque, and complimentary make-up. 541-480-1412 | 541-588-6271 | 492 E. Main Ave. | Mon-Sat S Flexible Hours | www.SistersEssentials.com WE CAN FIX IT ALL Pump & Electrical Contractor IRRIGATION/WELL PUMP SERVICE FREQUENCY DRIVES • MOTOR CONTROLS • PUMPS A Division of 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Curt 541-480-1404 • Zach 541-420-8170 Sisters Owned CCB#178543
