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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Show celebrates region’s artists items donated by artists and local businesses — was run by Jennifer Rambo. “It’s going really well for my first year here. I’m really excited about all the dona- tions,” Rambo said. “We have more donations this year, totaling 149 items for the two auctions tonight and two tomorrow. A lot of the parish- ioners have also brought in donations for the auction.” This year the selected juror was pastel artist JoAnn Burgess, a partner/owner at By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent Art enthusiasts browsed through an eclectic display of fine art Friday evening at the juried art show and silent auction that kicked off the 22nd Country Fair, held at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Patrons mingled with the artists while tasting wine and munching on hors d’oeuvres. Guests enthusiastically bid on items that showcased the entryway that lead into the art show. The auction — with PHOTO BY JODI SCHNEIDER MCNAMEE The Canoe Dance performed by members of the Halau (Hula) Uhane dance group based in Redmond. Luau brings Hawaiian spirit to Sisters See ART SHOW on page 20 By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent Locals will walk to defeat ALS Local residents will par- ticipate in a walk to defeat ALS on September 9 in Bend. The members of Team Hull Hustlers enthusiastically welcome anyone who wants to join in the walk or donate funds to the walkers. The team formed three years ago after Carmen Hull was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Funds raised from the walk are dedicated to ALS (amylotrophic lateral sclero- sis) research worldwide and to the local Central Oregon ALS Association. The associ- ation provides many services for local ALS patients. “ALS is a disease that I call the great take-away,” said Allen Hull, widower of Carmen, who succumbed to the disease last spring. “In this untreatable, progressive and fatal neurological dis- ease, some function of that person’s body is taken away every day, some ability is gone.” There have been four known cases of ALS in the Sisters community, with two losses in the last year. In Central Oregon there average See WALK on page 17 Last Thursday evening dark clouds congregated over Sisters, creating a tropi- cal island flavor for the 4th annual Hawaiian Luau pre- sented by Sisters Park & Recreation District and the Rotary Club of Sisters. The Village Green blos- somed into an island para- dise with traditional luau décor, including tiki torches. And the aroma of authentic cuisine filled the air as over 300 guests gathered to have an authentic Hawaiian meal with entertainment featuring traditional Polynesian dance and music. The event is a fund- raiser for the Sisters Park & Recreation District senior scholarship program. Hundreds of folks spread out on the Village Green lawn munching on their traditional luau meal of kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon, sticky rice, coconut cream cake, and pas- sion fruit juice. Sisters Ukelele Group, instructed by Peggy Tehan, kicked off the first set with more than 20 students play- ing their ukuleles, including new Sisters resident Carolyn Loving. “We just moved here from the Portland area,” Loving told The Nugget. “This is so much fun, and I’ve been play- ing the ukulele for 10 years.” Margery Guthrie waited on the food line with friends. “This is my first time here and I’m happy about that,” Guthrie said. “I used to be in Shannon’s exercise class. And have danced the hula since I was 12 years old and was even in talent shows.” Shannon Mokuahi Rackowski, SPRD’s adult program coordinator and hula workshop instructor, was born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and has per- formed the hula dance since she was 5 years old. Rackowski dedicated this year’s luau to Roland Cazimero, a guitarist and singer, who passed away in July. He helped in the evo- lution of modern Hawaiian music, primarily as one-half of The Brothers Cazimero. “Roland has a twin sister, Kanoe, who was my hula sis- ter,” Rackowski said. “I was a part of this family for over 40 years.” Michael Dane, from Hilo, Hawaii, was this year’s fea- tured guest at the luau. He was also a key part of the cul- tural movement in the evo- lution of modern Hawaiian music. One of eight children from a musical family, he played all around the Hawaiian Islands See LUAU on page 24 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