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Wednesday, October 12, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon School district gets career-tech grant By Steve Kadel PHOTO PROVIDED The Mysore Violin Brothers. Varied musical landscape in Sisters Sisters music lovers have a wide variety of experiences awaiting them this month. On Wednesday eve- ning, October 19, at the HarmonyHouse they can experience South India’s musical melodies and rhythms in a special evening concert of The Mysore Violin Brothers. Nagaraj and Manjunath are from Mysore, India. They are brothers who grew up playing the violin as taught by their father, who was also a well- known violinist from a young age. They are prestigious international touring artists and some of the top violinists in India. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. at 17505 Kent Rd. (off Cloverdale Road). Suggested Donation at the door, $15. Call 541- 280-1821 for directions and information. The Belfry will host Kenny White on Wednesday, October 12. His latest CD, “Long List of Priors,” is a collection of original songs — indelible snapshots of the human condition, from heart- wrenching to hilarious and observed with the precision of a diamond-cutter. Mike Biggers and Jim Cornelius will play at Cork Cellars at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, serving up their mix of originals and classic Americana songs. A musical force equipped with the soulful vocals of It’s Time to Catch Steelhead! A Sisters resident out walking her dog found a deer kill in the Whychus Creek riverbed in Timber Creek neighborhood last week. She told The Nugget that she reported the carcass to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, but they were busy with hunting sea- son activities and unable to respond to the scene. She said a City of Sisters public works employee responded and removed the carcass. The carcass appeared to have been that of a year- ling deer, probably killed overnight. The carcass was largely consumed. There is no way to deter- mine for certain what killed the deer, but it is possible that it was a cougar. The resident wished to let the public know so that people could be on the alert in the area. Year-round FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling — — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-410-4509 SistersForestProducts.com Richard Esterman SCHOOL LIBRARY BENEFIT Thurs., Oct. 13 Mention this ad and 20% of the proceeds of your lunch or dinner will be donated! ON COUPON • COUPON • COUP x x 151 W. Main Ave., Sisters 541-549-FISH | Open 7 days a week Sisters School District is receiving a $250,000 grant from The Roundhouse Foundation to bolster its career technical education programs. The grant was announced during the school board meet- ing on Wednesday, October 5. It will provide $50,000 annually for five years. “This is a conversation that’s been ongoing,” said school board chairman Jeff Smith. “It looks to me like a great opportunity for our kids.” He added it’s good to increase options for students who aren’t interested in col- lege, but want post-secondary training. Superintendent Curt Scholl noted the grant is pri- marily intended for the pur- chase of equipment, although some money can go toward instructor salaries. However, he said the district will han- dle most of the funding for career-technical teachers to make sure the program con- tinues past five years. Scholl said during an interview that new CT classes could begin next school year if a site can be found. “The facility is the issue right now,” Scholl said. “The goal is to make any CT program align with COCC (Central Oregon Community Deer kill found in Timber Creek R O F E VOT x Let our experienced guides help you! Janis Joplin and the guitar- slinging skills of Stevie Ray, Carolyn Wonderland hits the stage at The Belfry on Thursday, October 20, at 8 p.m., reaching into the depths of the Texas blues tradition with the wit of a poet. Northern California’s out- law music bards Poor Man’s Whiskey” bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and an incomparable fusion of bluegrass/old-time, south- ern rock, and old-school jam to stages and festivals worldwide. They’ll be in Sisters for a two-night stand at The Belfry on Friday and Saturday, October 21-22. The first night will feature “Dark Side of the Moonshine,” (a bluegrass interpretation of the classic Pink Floyd album) and Saturday is an Allman Brothers tribute jam. The Belfry will also host a Halloween weekend extrava- ganza on October 28, with David Jacobs-Strain and the Crunk Mountain Boys. For more information visit www.belfryevents.com. Correspondent College).” Erin Borla, speaking as a trustee of The Roundhouse Foundation during the school board meeting, said, “We’d love to begin that program soon.” During the meeting, she read a letter from the foun- dation’s Managing Director Susan Robinson: “The Roundhouse Foundation supports the community of Sisters and a high priority of the foundation is assisting students to reach their educa- tional goals. The Foundation is interested in helping Sisters High School expand voca- tional education experiences to its students. “The Foundation is inter- ested in financially sup- porting the following disci- plines available to students including, but not limited to, welding, automotive, small engines, diesel mechanics, agriculture and CADD/tech- nology. It would be ideal for this program to have a loca- tion on the SHS campus. We hope this commitment will encourage the building of (a) multi-purpose/shop build- ing at Sisters High School so that this program can move forward.” The Roundhouse Foundation funds collabora- tive projects in Sisters and Central Oregon. The non- profit organization seeks to boost community awareness and appreciation for the arts. 2-fo x r-1 Dinner Specials! Thurs. x - Sun. ) (Good through 10/18/16 541-549-6118 FivePine Campus www.riosisters.com x 7 Sisters City Council November 2016 I have lived and grown with the Sisters Community for the past 27 years. I have witnessed its success and experienced its strength. I understand its weaknesses and have felt its frustration. I share the hope of Sisters, and I also dreamed the dreams of our Sisters Community. With my willing heart, I am here to give all that I can for the advancement of the City of Sisters. I want to serve as a Council-person in the City of Sisters. I will represent the Citizens of Sisters with integrity and excellence. I will practice fair and equal treatment for all, with no exceptions. This ad was paid for by Richard Esterman