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20 Wednesday, August 24, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon PLANES: Each craft requires over 1,000 hours of work Continued from page 3 more — results in museum scale models of actual aircraft that are accurate down to the smallest detail. “Every part is where it would be on the full-size,” he said. “All the markings are where they would be on the full-size.” And they fly, under radio control. As a member of the Cascade Modelers, Kufchak’s creations regularly take to the skies over an airfield near the Highway 20 viewpoint east of Sisters. Kufchak builds aircraft of the first half of the 20th cen- tury, and often has multiple projects in progress at any given time. “I have a B-17 (World War II American bomber) that’s been under construction for about two years now. I build World War I and World War II,” he said. “I don’t build anything with turbines. I’m a propeller guy.” Over the years, Kufchak has built hundreds, if not thousands, of models, each with that exacting attention to historical and mechanical detail. While his work is a tri- umph of engineering, there’s no question that it belongs hovering above an art show. “It is an art, and I appre- ciate the art of it,” said Kufchak. Viewers are welcome to see the art on the walls — and in the air — at the Lodge, and come out for the festivities that begin at the Lodge on Friday, September 2 with a wine-and-appetizer reception between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., with live music by Chris Patrick and Selah Broderick. During this time guests can meet the artists and bid on their works in a silent auc- tion. During the reception the founding Art Guild members will be honored. On Saturday, September 3, Art at the Ranch will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with live music 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by singer/songwriter duo Rindy and Marv Ross. Another new feature of the Art Fair is the Plein Air Paint Out at the Ranch on Saturday, September 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held near the lake. A People’s Choice Award will be given and the paint- ings will be for sale from 1 to 5 p.m. A children’s painting workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. will be taught by Rachel Lovegren. Children will have an opportunity to hang their art for public display. photo by JiM cornelius Lee kufchak and his World War I-era fokker. The most notable of the accomplishments of the festival is the awarding of scholarships to students from Sisters High School who have plans for furthering their edu- cation in the visual arts. The scholarship program since its conception has awarded close to $50,000 in scholar- ships. One of the recipients of a scholarship award in 2010, Rachel Lovegren, is now on the full-time staff at the new Lakeside Activity Center at Black Butte Ranch. photo by JiM cornelius The rugged, reliable Curtiss Jenny. The Garden Angel ULTRASOUND PAIN THERAPY AVAILABLE Year-round FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling — We welcome all patients, Workman’s comp., and auto accidents too. — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-549-2882 • Bed Care • Irrigation • Natural Lawncare Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry ~ Over 22 years Serving Sisters ~ We are preferred providers for Delta Dental PPO and Premier, MODA, Advantage, Pacifi c Source, Cigna and the V.A. LCB#9352 541-549-0109 | 304 W. Adams Ave. Three Sisters Chiropractic & Pain Management 541-410-4509 SistersForestProducts.com Dr. Inice Gough, DC | 541.549.3583 — Since 1997 — VOLLEYBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Registrations being taken for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade volleyball. Cost: $120 Season: September-October Register with SPRD SEARCHING FOR VOLLEYBALL COACH One paid position available. Please contact SPRD for information. View activities & classes, and register online! www.SistersRecreation.com 1750 W. Mckinney Butte Rd. | 541-549-2091 SNO CAP MINI STORAGE Sisters Industrial Park 157 Sisters Park Dr. • 541-549-3575 www.SistersStorage.com • State-of-the-art Security Technology • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x40 • Individual Gate Codes • Long-term Discounts • On-site Manager This ad sponsored by The Nugget Newspaper in support of Deschutes Land Trust. | Sisters
