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4 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon FAN works to keep food program alive By erin Borla Correspondent The Sisters Family Access Network (FAN) is work- ing hard to maintain a pro- gram which retired elemen- tary school custodian Deb Hook began three years ago. The “Backpack Food” pro- gram was something Hook started in order to support Sisters School District chil- dren who may not have food at their homes over the weekend. Throughout the week, the federally subsidized free and reduced lunch program, available through each of the schools in Sisters, helps to feed those students who may need an extra hand throughout the week. Hook noticed that many of those same students who benefit- ted from that program were struggling to find food when not in school. She began loading backpacks with food she purchased to ensure no kid went hungry over the weekend. This program demon- strates Sisters students are supported beyond the walls of the school building. When Hook retired last June there was no ques- tion among local educators and service providers that the program needed to con- tinue. FAN jumped in to make sure all needs were met. Theresa Slavkovsky and Dawn Cooper, both FAN advocates, are coordinating food donations and student participation. Right now, Slavkovsky notes there are between 30 and 40 students that can ben- efit from the program. Both Cooper and Slavkovsky’s goal is for each bag to be sent home from school on Fridays with par- ticipating students to have two options for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. “The hope is that the food options sent home would mimic what would be available to the child dur- ing their school day,” said Cooper. All students in the pro- gram are confidential. Registration will be done through a permission slip sent home based on Sisters School District staff recom- mendations. The permission slip talks about the program and also alerts participat- ing families of potential allergens. Volunteer Coordinator Bill Anttila with Sisters Kiwanis has organized older students from Sisters Christian Academy to help pack the bags. He will deliver them to the appropri- ate school on Fridays for stu- dents to pick up on their way home. Community members can donate non-perishable foods for weekend meals including items like indi- vidual packages of snacks, granola bars, applesauce, trail mix, dried fruit and oat- meal. Donations of individ- ual soups, small plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly, or small boxes of cereal are also accepted. Slavkovsky estimates that each bag will cost approxi- mately $7 to fill. Some orga- nizations have chosen to sponsor a bag with a cash donation. All donations can be dropped off at the FAN office, within the Sisters School District Office at 525 E. Cascade Ave. and are tax-deductible through the Family Access Network. Motorized W Window Coverings By rongi Yost Correspondent The boys soccer team tallied a huge 7-1 victory over the Huskies at home on Tuesday, September 20, and on the road two days later defeated the Elmira Falcons 2-1. Sisters started their scor- ing spree in the first minute in Tuesday’s game against Sweet Home. Asher Bachtold fed the ball to Jude Kokesh-Carhart on the left side, and Jude put in the close-range goal. In the 14th minute, the Huskies got the whistle for a hand ball in the box. Malachy Sundstrom converted on the penalty kick. At the half the Outlaws held a 2-0 lead. Sundstrom scored again for Sisters 11 minutes into the second half. Malachy received the ball from the midfield just beyond the half, dribbled through the defense, clicked it up to turbo-speed and dunked it with his right foot at the six- yard mark for the goal. Four minutes later, Sean Willitts cut hard inside a defender and curved the ball around the keeper from 25 yards out for the score. The Outlaws added another goal in the 61st minute. Keaton green hit a low hard shot from the right side, which deflected off the keeper, and Sam garbrecht followed it up with volley off the bounce for the goal. Three minutes later, Malachy rounded the right corner and slotted the ball across to Sam, ROBERTO’S COOKING CLASS October 8, 2 to 5 p.m. $35 for class, tequila fl ight, appetizer, entrée & dessert. Thurs., Sept. 29 & $500 REBATE! Exclusive Signature Series window treatments x Csrtain limitations apply. Call for dstails. WINDOW TREATMENTS FOR ALL BUDGETS 541-788-8444 FREE CONSULTING www.BudgetBlinds.com CCB Licensed #197715 | Bonded | Insured | 30+ Years Experience Offsr valid through Budgst Blinds of Dsschutss County only. Offsr good through 12/31/16 and not valid with any othsr offsrs. x x 6 p.m. to close Happy hour drinks during the performance. ON COUPON • COUPON • COUP OFF who scored his second goal of the night. Sweet Home scored off a corner kick play before the Outlaws nailed down the win with a final goal from Sundstrom. Malachy dribbled in from the left corner, hesi- tated, looked for the pass, and then scored from eight yards out. Coach Rob Jensen told The Nugget the Outlaws played better in the second half and were very unselfish in their play. Keegan greaney and Anson Ricker were solid in the back line throughout the contest. On Thursday, Elmira scored first with a goal in the 14th minute, but Sisters answered two minutes later and tied it up 1-1. Elmira had a handball in the box, and Sundstrom converted on the penalty kick. The Outlaws scored their winning goal 14 minutes into the second half when the ball was played up the right side to Keaton green, who one- touched it to Alec gannon, who pinged it across the mid- dle to Sundstrom for the goal. Sisters had several good opportunities throughout the rest of the contest, but failed to convert. The Outlaws were short a couple of players in the back line and Andrew Mayes really stepped up to fill the gap. Ryan Funk played big for the Outlaws and recorded some great saves in the box, and Asher Bachtold won a lot of balls in the middle. Sisters was to play at home against Junction City on Tuesday, September 27. The Outlaws will play at Cottage grove on Thursday, September 29. Make Something? You Can! LIVE MUSIC % photo by Jerry bAldock malachy Sundstrom scores vs. elmira. A LWAY S W I S H Y O U C O U L D Space is limited. Call to reserve. Hunter Douglas motorization certifi ed 25 Outlaws soccer wins two 2-for-1 Dinner Specials! Thu od rs thro . ugh - 10/4 Su /16) n. 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