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Wednesday, January 11, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Danger: Thin ice and hypothermia in Sisters Country that appear to be frozen – ponds, lakes, pools, creeks, and rivers. Just because something looks fro- zen doesn’t mean its safe to walk upon. It likely won’t support your weight regard- less of how thick it looks. The farther from shore you are, the thinner the ice. If it breaks and a human or animal falls through the ice, hypothermia sets in very rap- idly. Hypothermia can also result from prolonged expo- sure to cold temperatures like By Sue Stafford Correspondent Footprints in the snow were spotted cross- ing Whychus Creek near Creekside Park last Sunday. As tempting as it is to venture out on frozen water when it’s this cold, doing so can invite disaster. Parents should remind children of the dangers of venturing out on frozen water — and keep your pets off as well. With all the freezing temperatures of late, there’s likely to be bodies of water See DANGER on page 20 PHOTO PROVIDED STA volunteers Michael Grant, Mark Thompson, and Kris Calvin show off the snowplow “Big Red.” The STA is seeking donations in exchange for free snowplow services. STA invites Sisters to ‘Get Plowed’ Many hands have made Sisters shelter a reality By Craig F. Eisenbeis Correspondent dream come true!” said Jen Binks, one of the early orga- nizers who serves as the vol- unteer coordinator at Habitat for Humanity. Five Sisters residents pro- vided the original spark that quickly grew into the actual shelter. On their own, Binks and child and family advo- cate Betty Shuler had been actively helping the home- less, bringing them water, food, and supplies. Binks had been involved with local clothing and food drives for By Sue Stafford Correspondent What began as several con- versations last fall between Sisters residents concerned about the apparent growth of homelessness and lack of affordable housing in our community has materialized into a full-blown warming shelter that opened it doors on January 1, 2017 and has been open every night since. “I don’t think I realized just what this whole thing would become! I am so grate- ful we all pulled together to make it a reality! What a See SHELTER on page 30 Volunteers with the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) have spent the past few weeks “Getting Plowed.” Yes, it’s true; and they are inviting others to “Get Plowed,” too! For some time now, members of this community-centered organization have been vol- unteering their time – and a great big red snowplow – to help plow out people stranded by the huge dump of snow that has arrived in Sisters Country. Kris Calvin, together with Michael Grant, Jardon Weems, and Mark Thompson, has spent many hours donat- ing time to the community by clearing snow from local neighborhoods. They have not been charging for their services; instead they have only asked for donations to STA. Calvin found unique motivation to lead the vol- unteer effort. “I was highly motivated to do this after recently reading flagrantly false statements about STA in the letters to the editor, and other letters to former com- missioner Unger,” he said. “When I read such negative comments about an organi- zation that is — in fact — a community gem, I get riled up to take actions to counter such hostile perceptions.” Plus he seems to be hav- ing a good time doing it! “It can also be one heck of a lot of fun to push mountains of snow around in a big truck with a one-ton block of con- crete in the bed for traction — just like we used to imagine ourselves doing as kids with our sandbox toys.” STA’s “plow boys” have had so many calls that they can no longer respond to individual requests. Instead, they are now targeting pre- organized clusters of plow- ing jobs. Neighborhood groups that want to “get plowed” are invited to orga- nize and contact STA through a single spokesperson for their area. STA requests at least four – and hopefully See PLOWING on page 18 SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For location information: 541-549-2072. Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., Central OR Spinners and Weavers Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. Guild 4th Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sisters 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Library (Jan.-Oct.). 541-639-3217. Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Central Oregon Woodworkers Church of the Transfi guration. Guild 2nd Tuesday. 541-639-6216. 541-549-1527. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Friends of the Sisters Library Board Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Library. 541-977-8285. Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Shepherd of the Hills / Sober Sisters 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Shepherd of the Hills / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Hills. 541-548-0440. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-548-3304. Authors Support Group 2nd Friday, 10 a.m., Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. 541-588-0081. Military Parents of Sisters 2nd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 17549 Knight Rd., Bend (Plainview area). 541-388-9013. Black Butte Macintosh Users Group Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Library community room. 541-549-1471. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings & Enrichment) Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-678-5483. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157. Sisters Area SketchUp Users Group 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Earthwood Timber Frame Homes. 541-549-0924. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW 8138 & American Legion Sisters Caregiver Support Group 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m., Ray’s Food Place Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123 or community room. 541-771-3258. 541-549-1132. Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place CITY & PARKS community room. 541-923-1632. Sisters City Council 2nd & Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board 4th Thursday, 7 p.m., Sisters City Hall. of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. 541-549-6022. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Park & Recreation District Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Sisters Planning Commission Sisters Parent Teacher Community 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977. FIRE & POLICE Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. 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 . This listing is for scheduled meetin regularly teresa@nuggetne gs; email ws.com