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Wednesday, January 18, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon WINTER: Everybody is feeling the impact of weeks of heavy snow Continued from page 1 (residents) come back.” Plumber Drew Saunders said Sweeney received a hun- dred calls for help with pipes on a single day. He urged res- idents to be patient. “We’ll get to you,” he said. “Everybody’s equal. It’s all about helping the commu- nity at this point.” It’s been a struggle for hardware stores and auto supply shops to keep needed items in stock. Sisters Rental has invoked a 24-hour limit on rentals such as snowblow- ers and roof rakes for the first time in its history, said customer-service specialist Eric Spor. He said some cus- tomers have wanted to make money by clearing other peo- ple’s roofs and driveways, forcing the time limit so everyone has a chance to rent vital equipment. “I’ve got waiting lists on every piece of (rental) equip- ment,” Spor said. “We’re doing everything we can to help people.” Another problem, he said, is that suppliers have stopped producing snowblowers and snowblower parts for this sea- son. Spor said Sisters Rental has sold twice as many snow- blowers as in any past win- ter, but now can’t get new inventory. We’ve got (ice) damming and water issues. We have two rooms flooded. We’re just like everyone else. — Eric Spor He added that Sisters Rental is fighting its own ice and snow problems. PHOTO PROVIDED It was like Black Friday at Ace Hardware as customers bought snow rakes and ice melt to cope with the results of winter storms. C N ING SE RV ICE A E L S Specializing In: Window & Screen Cleaning Home & Rental Cleaning CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE! JEFF BLAKE • 541-549-0897 I NSURED , L ICENSED & B ONDED Proud to be 100% locally owned & operated Large organic produce selection Larger & improved natural selection storewide Meat cut & ground fresh daily Huge bulk-foods department Weekly 10 lbs. or more meat & produce sale All your favorite local brands & items Only 20 minutes from Sisters Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, Bend Open every day, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. “We’ve got (ice) damming and water issues,” he said. “We have two rooms flooded. We’re just like everyone else.” De-icer to melt ice on sidewalks and roofs was par- ticularly in demand at Hoyt’s Hardware and Building Supply, said sales and ser- vice representative Steve Cartwright. “Roof rakes are a big seller which we’re out of,” he said. “We’re also sold out of snow shovels.” Tire chains, batteries, anti- gelling compound for diesel vehicles, windshield scrap- ers, wiper blades and de- icing substances were popu- lar choices at Baxter Auto Parts, said store manager Brad Grimmett. Like other businesses, they are trying to keep cold-weather staples on the shelves. “The trucks coming from Portland are having trouble getting here,” Grimmett explained. Meanwhile, Joseph Haugen and Tim Hernandez spent more than four hours shoveling the roof of The Hen’s Tooth on Thursday, January 12. They still had plenty of work left at 2 p.m. despite having begun the task a day earlier. The Hen’s Tooth was among businesses whose delivery schedules were out of whack because of road conditions. Its freight from California had been delayed several days as of late last week. Mary Johnson, a clerk at The Hen’s Tooth and a 35-year Central Oregon resi- dent, didn’t mince words about this winter’s weather: “The worst ever,” she said DIZZYNESS? Quick and affordable relief. Auto accidents, workman’s comp. accepted. Three Sisters Chiropractic & Pain Management Dr. Inice Gough, DC | 541.549.3583 — Since 1997 — 15 PHOTO BY STEVE KADEL Sisters Veterinary Clinic owner Carl Berg shovels the business’ roof on Thursday, January 12. without hesitation. A few blocks away, Chris Bennett agreed with Johnson while resting from shoveling a snow berm at the end of his home’s driveway. He’s lived in Boise, Idaho, so he’s famil- iar with snow. But Bennett’s had enough, too. “The winters are challeng- ing,” he said. “Especially this winter.” And with rain and warm- ing temperatures descend- ing on Sisters Country, it looks like there will be a whole new set of challenges throughout the week and beyond. PHOTO BY STEVE KADEL Chris Bennett clears a berm from the driveway of his Sisters home on a recent afternoon. Let us show you how much you can save this year! Call 541-588-6245, for a free quote! 257 S. Pine St., #101 www.farmersagent.com/jrybka Auto • Home • Life • Business BUY MORE, SAVE MORE!* 25% OFF BLINDS! FREE Cordless Upgrade! PLUS buy 5 blinds GET AN EXTRA 5% OFF or buy 15 GET AN EXTRA 10% OFF 541-788-8444 30+ Years Experience www.BudgetBlinds.com FREE CONSULTING CCB Licensed #197715 | Bonded | Insured Offer valid through Budget Blinds of Central Oregon only. Offer not valid with any other offers. * On Signature Series. Expires 2/28/17