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6 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Festival announces Developer rallies option for partial refund support for victims Those who bought passes for the cancelled Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) may seek a partial refund or donate the price of the pass to the non- profit. The festival was can- celled due to wildfire smoke- related air quality concerns in Sisters in the week leading up to the event. The festival announced on Monday: “Cancelling the Festival two days before it was to start means we incurred a significant por- tion of the expenses of the event. Between the expenses we have incurred, the pro- grams we are committed to funding and the refund we are able to offer, we will have fully expended the pass rev- enue we received — and then some. “After much delibera- tion and soul-searching, we can offer pass-holders these options: 1. Make your pass pur- chase a tax-deductible dona- tion to support the arts and music programming of SFF. We ask you, if your circum- stances allow, to use this option as it will help us con- tinue the arts and music pro- grams we’ve committed to our community. 2. Accept a nominal refund of 35 percent and a donation acknowledgement for the bal- ance of your pass price.” Many people in the community have already expressed their intent to donate the full cost of their pass in support of the event. “I would say the majority of the communication I have received (has been) people choosing to donate their ticket rather than seeking a refund,” Managing Director Ann Richardson said. “However, I have received some inquiries from people interested in a refund.” The festival organiza- tion notes that contributions — including the value of an unused pass — are gener- ally tax-deductible (the fes- tival suggests consulting with a tax advisor regarding deductibility). Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. is assessing the impact of the cancellation of what amounts to its biggest fundraiser of its educational outreach pro- grams. The nonprofit invests over $250,000 every year into programs in grades K-12 in the Sisters schools — pro- grams like the Americana Project where students learn to play guitar, write and per- form their own songs; and the luthier program at Sisters High School that teaches young people math, engi- neering and woodworking skills while they craft their own custom guitar or ukulele. Underserved youth in Sisters are able to take piano, dance or other arts-based lessons thanks to a scholarship pro- gram funded by SFF. Plans are already under- way for the 2018 festival. To donate or to request a partial refund, visit https:// sistersfolkfestival.org/ donationrefund-receipt-form/. Grand Peaks at Sisters, the nation’s newest pickleball community based in Sisters is asking for its sister pickle- ball communities across the nation to donate to help vic- tims of the various natural disasters across the United States. Close to home, the forest fires across the state of Oregon are raging, along with destructive fires in Montana. Further afield, victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida are also in need of assistance. With millions displaced and without basic services, monies raised from this campaign will go directly to Lutheran Disaster Response. This long-established team provides direct community- based relief and collaborates with other organizations to meet immediate needs all the way through long-term recovery. Neil Amondson, partner in Grand Peaks, said, “With a long track record of support- ing those affected by natural disasters, we are now drawing on our shared love of pickle- ball to bring this campaign to fruition. Our goal is to raise significant funds to help any- one in need affected by recent Natural Treatments & Counseling to Support Wellness Kim Hapke, Naturopath 971-409-0908 Sisters Art Works Building Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) has can- celled its annual buried beef and brew event originally scheduled for September 23. SPRD Executive Director Liam Hughes said, “There have been a variety of fac- tors that influenced our deci- sion to cancel, with one of the major ones being that an event that involves us build- ing a giant smoky fire in the middle of town and burning a cord of wood doesn’t seem to excite the residents of Sisters right now, and I can certainly see why.” The fundraising event for SPRD was to feature beef slow-cooked in a fire pit overnight. “We apologize to anyone that was looking forward to the delicious slow-cooked beef, but we will reevaluate, and may be able to hold the event in the spring instead,” Hughes said. Those who purchased tick- ets will receive a full refund and should contact SPRD at 541-549-0291. Happy Birthday, To Our Favorite Cowgirl! We love you! Jenny & Leith NEVER SKIP AN OPPORTUNITY TO SMILE BIG! MEANINGFUL MEDICINE fires and storms to restore their lives.” One hundred percent of funds donated to the cam- paign will go directly to the national Lutheran Disaster Response. (PayPal fees will be absorbed by Saint Luke Church.) This organization: • Provides care for people who have been affected by a disaster and for leaders who respond to a disaster; • Coordinates volunteers through its local affiliates; and • Provides long-term recovery efforts by address- ing the unmet needs months or even years after a disaster strikes. Donations can be made online via PayPal by visiting www.grandpeaksatsisters. com. Grand Peaks at Sisters is being developed by Hunter Renaissance Development LLC. The company has a his- tory of philanthropic giving that includes spearheading support for victims of natural disasters and have co-founded nonprofits honoring and sup- porting military veterans and troops. For more informa- tion visit www.grandpeaksat sisters.com. SPRD cancels buried beef event Sisters Dental is committed to your dental health! Exceptional Health, Prevention & Aesthetics Ben Crockett, D.D.S. p 541-549-9486 f 541-549-9110 410 E. Cascade Ave. • P.O. Box 1027 • Sisters, Oregon 97759 Hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. THE GALLERY RESTAURANT AND BAR Join us for Breakfast! Starting at 6:30 a.m. every day ATLAS Blackberry Cider On Tap! SOUP OF THE DAY Sept. 20th - Sept. 26th Sat.........................Minestrone Wed ......................... Beef Stew Sun ........................Beef Barley Thurs ...........Caulifl ower Swiss Mon ........ Tomato Gorgonzola Fri Clam Chowder & Vegetable Tues ............ Cream of Chicken Breakfast & lunch 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Full-service dining in the bar nightly until 10 p.m. (21 & over) 171 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters • 541-549-2631