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24 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon LETTERS Continued from page 2 with opinion page offerings (and sometimes in silent, idle dis- agreement). But on this occasion I’d like to thank Bill and Zoe Willitts for the letter that appeared in the August 2 edition of The Nugget. The Willitts’ simple but powerful (VW-by-the-side-of-the- road) story inspired as it poignantly encapsulated what I think of as the Sisters experience — a beauty grounded by goodness and generosity of spirit. I regularly enjoy the energizing nature around Sisters. Anecdotes like the Willitts’ remind that the nature of Sisters itself is just as energizing. Likewise, even when our community faces challenges, sputters or stalls, we have that bounty of faith — and hope — renewing charity to help keep Sisters powered and purring. In that generous and compassionate spirit, may our well-tended ’63 VW just keep on truckin’! Amy Burgstahler s s s To the Editor: Craig Rullman (The Bunkhouse Chronicle, The Nugget, August 2, page 6) may feel like “a sad-sack townie” in the presence of Len Babb, but through his down-home musings, Craig brings to life the tales of those who hear the siren song of the desert to a real sad-sack townie like myself. Thank you, Craig Rullman! Judy Bull Gathering together... PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS Local churches organized a huge outdoor service and time to gather together last Sunday in Sisters. YOUR YEAR-ROUND IRRIGATION EXPERT SAVE TIME & MONEY Underground Sprinklers & Field Irrigation Are you tired of moving pipes and wrestling with above-ground sprinklers or irrigation equipment? We’ll install & automate to make your life easier. Last-Minute Guide Trips? No problem! Full-day and half-day trips available on rivers, streams & beautiful lakes. miller I R R I G A T I O N 541-388-0190 LCB#8234 151 W. Main Ave., Sisters 541-549-FISH | Open 7 days a week Brace yourself for summer! $300 $30 Discount Fo For F or the m month of August when y yo u sta you start a comprehensive trea treatment program! Not va valid with any other offer. N New Patients Only. Smile by Hailee and The Brace Place! 541-382-0410 54 410 E. C Cascade Ave., Sisters www.CentralOregonBracePlace.com ROCKS: Rock painting group encourages participation by all Continued from page 3 Paint and hide rocks around Sisters. All artists are encour- aged to make sure their rock art is weatherproof by coating with a clear acrylic or enamel paint, and National Parks and private property are off- limits for hiding rocks. On the back of each rock write #sistersrocks. Each rock reflects the opinion and atti- tude of the individual artist — not the group as a whole. According to the Facebook page, the project is designed “to bring smiles, brighten days and involve more folks in our artistic community. We welcome you to join us by painting and hiding rocks for searching for and (usually) re-hiding rocks!” “Often as adults, we stop making time for artistic PHOTO BY JESS DRAPER Colorful rocks are cropping up all over Sisters Country. endeavors,” Draper said. “I need artistic outlets. These rocks are tiny, no-pressure works of art that are perfect to do alongside the children or easily fit in after the baby goes to bed. “Kids need opportunities to be creative,” she contin- ued. “Just them and the paint. They need to know there is no right or wrong in art; it’s their individual expression.” The Nugget staff is plan- ning a rock-painting party at Saddlestone Park; items will be provided to paint — but if folks wish to bring their own supplies they may do so. Check Facebook for the date, or call The Nugget at 541-549-9941. Jose Mendoza posted the first rock found on July 25. “Even the simplest of them (the rocks) has the power to bring a smile to somebody’s face,” she said. “I look for- ward to seeing more posts on Facebook of folks, locals and visitors alike, finding the rocks.”
