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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y City snapshot ODOT representative Gary Farnsworth reported to Council that, despite win- ter weather delays, the con- tractor on the project, Knife River, has been very efficient in keeping the project on schedule. The Highway 20/ Barclay roundabout has been carefully planned and exe- cuted because it is the first one in the state on a major state highway and will serve By Sue Stafford Correspondent • Work on the Highway20/ Barclay roundabout contin- ues to be on schedule with plans for it to be opera- tional on Friday, May 26, the beginning of Memorial Day weekend. Barrels and cones will still be in use over the weekend. The large truck bypass will still be under construc- tion during the summer. See SNAPSHOT on page 22 Sisters Stampede race seeks volunteers The Sisters Stampede mountain bike race needs volunteers. From Thursday through Monday of Memorial Day weekend, the Stampede has positions for any level of involvement, from race day to post-race-day cleanup and restoration. The Stampede is known for it’s small-town hospital- ity, it’s quality of course, and the friendly faces which support the event. The cross- country mountain bike race brings in over 500 cyclists, families, and spectators to enjoy the Peterson Ridge trail system on May 27 and 28. The event is a season kick- off for local business, lodg- ing, and dining. It has solidi- fied the work of the Sisters Trails Alliance in developing the Peterson Ridge Trail as a beacon on a mountain biker’s radar for a fast, fun, and flow- ing singletrack. The Sisters community is a place where the locals take ownership in the key- stone events as volunteers and helpers. Whether it’s the Stampede, the Rodeo, Quilt Show, or Folk Fest there is a tremendous amount of work that goes on beneath the surface of the event. The Stampede is no excep- tion. With proceeds going back to SPRD and STA, the Stampede gives directly to the community. If you would like to vol- unteer, email volunteer@ mudslingerevents.com or leave a voicemail at 503-866-8394. PHOTO PROVIDED Students learn how a cavalryman acquaints his horse to loud noises at the Civil War Living History event. Civil War coming to Sisters Country Folks in Sisters Country can step through a portal in time to catch a glimpse of life during the greatest crisis in American history — the Civil War of 1861-65. In the annual Civil War reenactment weekend set at Camp Sherman, there will be demonstrations of everything from blacksmithing to 19th century first aid at the large- scale, outdoor event Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. This “living history” is open to the public at the House on Metolius meadow, just north of Camp Sherman, Oregon. For two days, reenactors present living conditions and circumstances of 1863 America. The public min- gles with the civilians and military dressed in authentic clothing. Various presenta- tions and activities take place throughout the day starting Saturday morning, May 20. Parking opens at 9 a.m., then the morning parade and drill commences. Camp pre- sentations including black- smithing and mail delivery. Medical practices and a war correspondent (reporter) are available for investigation. A sutler (supplier) tent is open for business selling all sorts of Civil War-era literature, camping equipment, uni- forms and weapon reproduc- tions. One can meet the cav- alry horses as well. At 11 a.m., watch the North and South have at it during the morning battle. Around 3 p.m. there will be another battle demonstra- tion. Shortly thereafter are presentations about fash- ion of the period and how See CIVIL WAR on page 21 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 Church of the Transfi guration. 541-549-1527. Central Oregon Woodworkers Guild 2nd Tuesday. 541-639-6216. 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. Sisters Walking Group Fridays, 10 a.m. at Village Green Park. All are welcome to come walk! 541-410-9245. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Sisters Caregiver Support Group Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & community room. 541-771-3258. Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the VFW 8138 & American Legion Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Friends of the Sisters Library Board Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, Church of the Transfi guration / Mon., of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123 or 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Sisters Library. 541-977-8285. community room. 541-923-1632. 541-549-1132. Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. CITY & PARKS Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., 541-549-6022. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Sisters Park & Recreation District are held quarterly; please call for details. Church. 541-548-0440. Sisters Parent Teacher Community Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 541-388-9013. 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Black Butte Macintosh Users Group Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Planning Commission Library community room. 541-549-1471. Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. City Hall. 541-549-6022. Location information: 541-279-1977. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community & Enrichment) Wednesdays, 1 to Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. FIRE & POLICE Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-678-5483. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. 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. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Station 602, 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. See the agenda at 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 fo scheduled meetin r regularly teresa@nuggetne gs; email ws.com