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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Sisters man dies from hypothermia in car A Sisters man died of hypothermia while sleeping in his car over the weekend. According to Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports, a citizen called the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, December 17, at 3:30 p.m. to request a welfare check on a homeless person, who was living in a white sta- tion wagon on Rail Way near Arrowleaf Trail near McDonald’s. A deputy responded to the location and found Edward Carlton Fones, 39, dead inside the vehicle. Personnel from the Sisters- Camp Sherman Fire District also responded to the scene. The Deschutes County Medical Examiner’s Office and detectives from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division responded to conduct a death investigation. The death was initially See HYPOTHERMIA on page 27 Winter storm smacks Sisters hard By Ron Thorkildson Correspondent On Wednesday, December 14, Old Man Winter took dead aim on Central Oregon and dealt the region a stagger- ing blow. The wintery blast closed schools, federal and state offices, as well as many busi- nesses. For several days fol- lowing the storm, citizens were still digging their way out of the massive snowfall in an attempt to regain some sense of normalcy. Forecasters at the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Pendleton began to take notice of a rather disorganized mass of clouds in the eastern Pacific Ocean about 700 miles west of cen- tral California. It was the result of an extremely moist southwesterly flow of sub- tropical air that was start- ing to show some organiza- tion. The developing system was mentioned in the 10:09 p.m. PST forecast discussion for Sunday, December 11. The concern was that if this moisture-ladened air made landfall far enough north, it would overrun the deep cold that was already in place over Washington and Oregon, pro- ducing significant snowfall. See WINTER STORM on page 28 PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK The annual Sisters Dance Academy recital was a big hit. Winter recital brings down the house By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent Sisters Dance Academy winter recital, “Celebrations Around the World,” dazzled a full house at the Sisters High School Auditorium on Saturday, as dancers ages 3 to 18 performed ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, Broadway and contemporary; wearing bright colorful costumes depicting celebrations around globe. Exquisitely costumed per- formers depicted Christmas, Hanukkah, The Chinese New Year, St. Patrick’s Day and much more in a diversity-themed event. “The reason I came up with this theme is that at this time of year most of us focus on Christmas, yet there are so many other cultural and religious observances in the world to celebrate,” said Lonnie Liddell, owner and dance instructor at Sisters Dance Academy. This year there was a unique aspect that pulled in the audience for a full under- standing of each number performed. Volunteer Ann Alisa Duerden projected imagery on stage behind the dancers representing a particular cul- ture or celebration, making each number flow together with the music. “The imagery empha- sized what the dancers were doing,” Liddell said. As people from around the world prepare to celebrate Christmas, the decorating of the Christmas tree is a time- less and beloved traditions and the crowning moment is placing the final piece atop the tree. For the number cho- reographed by Liddell, “The Christmas Tree Angel,” four See RECITAL on page 30 SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Central OR Spinners and Weavers Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Guild 4th Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sisters Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Library (NOT Nov.-Dec.). 541-639-3217. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. Central Oregon Woodworkers Guild 2nd Tuesday. 541-639-6216. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Sisters Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, September-June, Stitchin’ 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m., Ray’s Food Place Church of the Transfi guration. Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. 541-549-1527. community room. 541-771-3258. Friends of the Sisters Library Board Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Sisters Library. 541-977-8285. community room. 541-923-1632. Church / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Hills Lutheran Church / Tues., noon, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Big Book study, Shepherd of the Hills / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Wed., 7 a.m., Gentlemen’s Meeting, Location information: 541-549-1193. Shepherd of the Hills / Thurs., noon, Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Sober Sisters Women’s Meeting, 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-548-3304. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Shepherd of the Hills. 541-548-0440. 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Military Parents of Sisters 2nd Authors Support Group 2nd Friday, Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 17549 Knight Rd., Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. 10 a.m., Sisters Area Chamber of Bend (Plainview area). 541-388-9013. Sisters Parent Teacher Community Commerce. 541-588-0081. 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Black Butte Macintosh Users Group Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Library community room. 541-549-1471. Location information: 541-279-1977. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club & Enrichment) Wednesdays, 1 to Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. Sisters Area Photography Club Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art community room. 541-549-6157. Community Church. 541-678-5483. Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Sisters Area SketchUp Users Group Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Earthwood 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Timber Frame Homes. 541-549-0924. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. location information: 541-549-2072. BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW 8138 & American Legion 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123 or 541-549-1132. CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Main Station, George Cyrus Rd. 541-548-4815. See the agenda at www.cloverdalefi re.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Mondays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 0 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX Out West Realty offi ce at Outlaw Station. 541-549-4133. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday per month, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule at www. sisters.k12.or.us. 541-549-8521 x4011 . FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. This listing is for reg scheduled meetings; ularly email teresa@nuggetnews.c om
