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8 Wednesday, July 12, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituaries Gov. Brown signs Oregon’s new healthcare tax bill Stuart (Sam) Ford Smith October 18, 1951 — June 24, 2017 Norman (Norm) L. Perry February 28, 1930 — May 23, 2017 Norm was a beloved hus- band, father and grandfather. He raised his family in Lake Oswego before semi-retiring in Sisters. He founded Junipine Acres and built a home there in 1971. He was a well-respected and highly regarded lumber broker and operated his own business, Tree Products Enterprises. He was an avid snow skier, fly fisherman, traveler and hiker, bringing along his dog Kenai. Hawaii and Palm Springs were his favorite spots. He had a great sense of humor and loved a good cigar. Norm is survived by his daughter Lisa A. Perry of Lake Oswego, son Rick Perry and daughter-in-law Lisa M. Perry of Tigard. He adored his grandchildren Natalia Perry and Keaton and Ava Perry. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, of 40 years. He was laid to rest July 8 at Camp Polk Cemetery. Sam was born in Los Angeles, California, to Glenys and Donald J. Smith. The family soon moved to Warren, Ohio, then Nashville, Tennessee. After a divorce, Sam went to Satellite Beach, Florida, with his mother and sister Dawn. There he pursued his love for astronomy, watching every NASA launch and taking up skydiving. Sam attended Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. As a Fellowship Scholar, he earned a BA in theater. While there, he met his future wife, Judy Owers. A friendship developed immediately, which grew into a lifelong love. Sam built a camper onto a pickup truck and the two traveled across country in 1975 to Salem, where Judy’s parents lived. The first winter found them at Hoodoo Ski Bowl, working as lift operators and living in their very frosty camper in the parking lot. Many deep friendships were formed there which continue to this day. The next season, they got a caretaking position at the Dahl Ranch, outside Camp Sherman and enjoyed 20 wonderful years there. Sam’s carpentry work over the years enabled him to build a home for them east of Sisters. It was here that he followed his lifelong passion for writing by publishing in 2005 a book of poetry called “New Space.” His profound insights were eloquently expressed and have touched many people. A few years ago, the cou- ple moved to Terrebonne, where Judy still resides. Sam was predeceased by his parents and sister, Dawn. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sister Carla; her son Stephen; and two nieces, Alexia and Tara, who are Dawn’s daughters. Sam passed after a brief illness and hospitalization. His loving presence is deeply missed by his wife, family and many friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Haystack Reservoir East Campground Picnic Area. Carpooling is sug- gested. Following the ser- vice, there will be a potluck, music and waterplay for those with toys, canoes, etc. From Eagle Creek… …this couple came to learn how to weave a herringbone pattern with hand- stripped hickory bark splint. Th eir old hickory settee is a treasured family piece from about 1930. 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Cascade Ave., #202 A division of Lakeview Millworks SALEM (AP) — The Democratic governor of Oregon has signed a con- tentious multimillion- dollar healthcare tax bill that’s designed to fund Medicaid and fill a big chunk of the state’s budget shortfall. Gov. Kate Brown signed the bill allowing newly approved taxes on healthcare providers Monday. But whether the law goes into effect could still be up in the air as two House Republicans threaten to at least delay it by calling for a voter referendum on the measure. Republican Reps. Julie Parrish and Cedric Hayden could file paperwork as early this week and would have until early October to col- lect the nearly 59,000 signa- tures needed to put the mea- sure to a vote in November 2018. House Democrats, in the meantime, are maneuver- ing to move the vote up to January 2018, should enough signatures be gathered. Oregon teens to pay restitution in scam BEND (AP) — Two Oregon teens have been sentenced for selling fake gold bars and Rolex watches online. The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office says teenagers from Bend on Thursday admitted the allegations against them and will pay restitution to their victims. The case was handled in juvenile court so the district attorney’s office says the sen- tencing details aren’t public information. Authorities say the teens, who were both 17 when they were arrested in March, made nearly $60,000 sell- ing hundreds of fraudulent 1-ounce (28.35-gram) gold bars. Court documents say the teens purchased the bars from a Chinese e-commerce site and sold them to Bend residents on Craigslist. Documents show one teen confessed to orchestrating the scheme and using the other teen as a middleman to avoid getting caught. 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