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Wednesday, April 5, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
FIBER: Sisters Outdoor
Quilt Show hosted
fiber arts symposium
INVASIVE: Species
affect native animals
and habitat
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reassembled everything that
would hold still: clothing,
baby quilts, costumes, scen-
ery, a sofa and steel from the
fender of an old car. After
many traditional quilts, she
became fascinated with con-
struction techniques, impro-
visational quilting, and incor-
porating alternative materials
into her artwork. Many of the
materials she incorporates
are recycled or reclaimed,
adding history and texture
to her work. The evolution
of Hassler’s mixed-media
pieces continues through per-
sonal experimentation.
Since 2000, Trisha’s art-
work has been exhibited in
juried shows, galleries, and
museums worldwide. She has
also served on committees
and boards with the commit-
ment to raising appreciation
of original artwork in her
community. Her diagnosis of
Parkinson’s in 2012 also pres-
ents some new challenges to
the evolution of her lifestyle
and art continues.
The spirit of incorporat-
ing found objects was on fur-
ther display in a lunchtime
wearable-art fashion show,
featuring Sisters youth and
examples of invasive species
already affecting some of
Oregon’s native fish and wild-
life. American bullfrogs and
red-eared slider turtles harm
Oregon’s two native turtles
by competing for nesting sites
and food. Bullfrogs also prey
on native turtles, frogs, fish
and snakes. Ringed crayfish
compete with native signal
crayfish for food and habitat,
and New Zealand mud snails
can impact native inverte-
brates and the food chain of
native trout.
“All Oregonians have a
role in keeping these inva-
sives out of state, and the
new plan encourages that,”
Boatner said.
The new strategic plan sets
a long-term vision for a col-
laborative pathways manage-
ment approach for invasive
species, while the two-year
action plan describes detailed
actions agencies and organiza-
tions can take to achieve the
strategic objectives.
“Pathways management is
a collaborative approach to
invasive species management
that leverages limited funding,
works across jurisdictional
boundaries and supports
PHOTO BY JEFF OMODT
Allison Murphy created this dress made from recycled cat food bags as
part of a series called Utilitarian Upcycling.
their creations. Annie Painter
had several students creat-
ing dresses out of Nugget
newspapers, while Allison
Murphy created a dress from
recycled cat food bags as part
of the series called Utilitarian
Upcycling.
The symposium featured
a full slate of roundtable dis-
cussions and workshops. One
of the roundtables was titled
Fiber Anarchy – Stirring up
trouble delight with yarn with
Elise Jones. In that spirit, a
group of art students who
work with artist Kit Stafford
“yarn-bombed” the stallion
statue along Cascade Avenue.
That bit of guerrilla art stayed
up through Saturday (see
photo page 1).
science-based decision-mak-
ing to protect Oregon,” said
Jalene Littlejohn, OISC lead
coordinator.
The OISC is a group of
representatives from state and
public agencies, scientists,
educators and members of
the public who lead Oregon’s
fight against the threat of
invasive plants and animals.
They collaborate with a wide
group of people to spearhead
initiatives to increase citizen
understanding and involve-
ment in protecting the state
against the harms of invasive
species.
All Oregonians have a role
in keeping these invasives
out of state, and the new
plan encourages that.
— Rick Boatner
The council was created
by the Oregon Legislature
in 2001 and receives fund-
ing through a variety of state,
federal and private donations.
Those interested in joining
the council or learning more
about how to get involved
are encouraged to contact the
coordinator at coordinator
@oregoninvasivespecies
council.org.
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