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PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Shopping locally makes for unique gift-giving and eliminates a lot of the hassles and risks of the holidays. Keep security in mind during Christmas season Keep security in mind during Christmas season There are many good reasons to shop local in Sisters during the holiday season. One of them is that it’s safer than just about any other option. If you shop online or in the big city, you’re putting yourself at greater risk for theft. Identity thieves can steal your information online and old-fashioned thieves can steal from your car while you shop, or even steal a wallet or purse. So if you must shop online or in the big city, it’s important that you keep some basic security measures in mind. • Always lock up. That goes for your home while you’re out and about as well as your vehicle while shopping. Even if you’re just running into a store, take the extra time to make sure your vehicle and its contents are secure. • Keep packages and valuables out of sight in the trunk or out of view through a window. • Deal only with reputable and secure web- sites for online shopping, and keep an eye on your credit card activity. Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused. • If you’re out at the mall or in the big town, stay aware of your surroundings, no matter how rushed you are or how many things are on your list. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. • Don’t load up with packages. Make sure you can see and move comfortably. • If you’re leaving for the holidays, don’t broadcast it over social media. It’s not a good idea to let too many people know you aren’t going to be home. • Keep the lights on, the Christmas lights lit, and maybe leave the television on when you’re out to deter anyone from entering your home. Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home. Of course, the best way to relax and enjoy a calm, safe and secure holiday is to do your shopping in your hometown, where you know everyone and we’re all looking out for each other. Jill’s Wild Tasteful Women Wednesday, December 7, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Wine, Women & Chocolate Christmas Show Fri, Dec 9 4 to 7 p.m. Sat, Dec 10 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 207 N. Fir St., Sisters 541-617-6078 jillnealgallery.com Annie Painter The owners and staff at Ultimate Garage enjoy an out- standing reputation for installing high-quality floor coat- ings and garage cabinets. And, like most of you, our lives here in Sisters Country are active. We appreciate where we live, it’s natural beauty, and enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities. But those activities often require equipment, and in Central Oregon our garages are housing more that cars and tools. Ultimate Garage offers a variety of storage systems to help get your garage and gear organized and easily acces- sible. Attractive hoists and wall systems are simple to use and accommodate larger items like bicycles, kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Hooks neatly tuck skis, snowboards and snowshoes away. Baskets and bins store a multitude of accessories, and overhead storage racks can create addi- tional storage space you didn’t know you had. Let us help you make the most of your garage. Happy Holidays from Ultimate Garage. The Studio Corner Larch & Main Sisters Art for all by request Kids’ classes, Adult groups, Family art, Teacher workshops What shall we create? www.anniepainter.com 541-639-2526 anniepainter@msn.com Guest teacher Kit Stafford offering FREE kids’ workshops at THE STUDIO December 27, 28, 29 (3 different sessions) 2nd-4th grades, 9:30-11:30 Space limited. Call Kit directly to register 541-771-ARTS Essential Holidays! BUY ONE FACIAL, GET 2ND AT $45! FOR YOURSELF OR GIFT A FRIEND GIFT BASKETS/GIFT CERTIFICATES HOLIDAY GIFT SETS! OILS & SERUMS OR DAY/NIGHT BODY LOTION DUO & CHANCE TO WIN GOLDEN DOOR SPA TRIP! Essentials Ultimate Garage 19 Skin • Nails Karen Keady, NCEA Certifi ed Esthetician 541-480-1412 • 541-588-6271 • 492 E. Main Ave. Monday-Saturday Flexible Hours | www.SistersEssentials.com ULTIMATE GARAGE Concrete Floor Coatings • Garage Cabinets Overhead Storage • Heavy-Duty Wall Systems Bike Racks • Kayak/Canoe/SUP Hoists 877-549-8614 www.UltimateGarageFloors.com