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Wednesday, October 25, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Sisters woman honored for transportation work During the recent Oregon Public Transportation Con- ference in Pendleton, COIC Executive Director Karen Friend was honored with the prestigious award of 2017 Outstanding Public Transpor- tation Manager in Oregon. Karen led the creation of the Central Oregon public transit system Cascades East Transit (CET) back in 2008. She has also served in leader- ship capacities within COIC for 21 years, most recently as transportation manager, deputy director, and now executive director. She has demonstrated organizational excellence and expertise in finance and transportation, as well as providing a wealth of knowledge and stability for COIC, CET and the Cascades East Ride Center (CERC). Karen is also a tireless advo- cate for state and regional transportation improvement, funding and partnerships as a member of the Oregon Transit Association Board of Directors and Oregon Public Transportation Advisory Committee. See FRIEND on page 22 Outlaws claim eighth straight volleyball title By Rongi Yost Correspondent Sisters’ volleyball squad made quick work of the Tigers at Junction City (JC) in a 25-18, 25-14, 25-11 sweep that was over in 50 minutes. Sisters wrapped up league play with a 10-0 record, marking their eighth consecutive title. After the long bus ride over the hill, the Outlaws came out slow and lacked motivation in the first set of the match. Once they woke up, it was all over for the Tigers. Everyone got time on the court, and the win was a total team effort. In the final set, Sydney Head had a six-point serving run that sparked the Outlaws and gave them momentum to surge ahead and post the win. Hawley Harrer recorded nine kills and eight digs, and Ashlynn Cantwell contrib- uted 10 kills. Jessie Brigham had 12 digs in the match, and Ellie Rush tallied seven assists. Coach Rory Rush said, “We distributed the ball nicely, and had some good See VOLLEYBALL on page 22 PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD Linda Wolff (left) and Ronni Duff help new volunteers for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter sign up to serve. Cold weather shelter set to open By Sue Stafford Correspondent There will be a pre-open- ing training on Tuesday, November 7, 6 p.m., at Westside Church, 442 Trinity Way, for people planning to volunteer for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter this winter. All past and present vol- unteers who haven’t attended training for this upcom- ing season are encouraged to attend. New volunteers must complete a background check before being able to serve as shelter monitors. No other volunteers are required to complete a background check. The Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS) opened for the first time last January and successfully served 41 adults and three children over three months, providing 860 bed nights, hot dinners, and breakfasts. The SCWS is a partner- ship of Sisters-area churches, civic organizations, nonprof- its and concerned citizens, working in collaboration to provide shelter and meet basic needs of those without permanent housing in Sisters. They provide shelter on dan- gerously cold nights from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Volunteers work in pairs to help cre- ate a secure, safe, and non- judgmental environment for guests. The SCWS steering com- mittee, headed by co-chairs Lois Kaping and Ron Gregg, has been working through the summer to plan for the cold months ahead. Three churches so far have commit- ted to providing shelter this winter, beginning November 15 and running through March 15. Westside Sisters Church, Sisters Community Church, and Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration have agreed to again host the shelter. The shelter capac- ity is determined by the fire marshal, with most locations able to house 25 guests. Services provided to shelter guests include sleep- ing mats and bedding, storage bins, hot dinners and light breakfasts with snacks to go, hygiene items, donated clothing, and access See SHELTER on page 23 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & community room. 541-419-1279. 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 Weight Watchers 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. (weigh-in 8:30 a.m.), Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Comm. Church, 541-602-2654. Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 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., SCHOOLS Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran are held quarterly; please call for details. Church. 541-548-0440. Black Butte School Board of Sisters Parent Teacher Community 541-388-9013. Directors 2nd Tuesday, 0 p.m., 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters Black Butte Macintosh Users Group Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Library community room. 541-549-1471. Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Sisters Christian Academy Board Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., Location information: 541-279-1977. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club RE/MAX Out West Realty offi ce at SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community & Enrichment) Wednesdays, 1 to Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Outlaw Station. 541-549-4133. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday per month, Central Oregon Council on Aging Sisters Trails Alliance Board Sisters Area Photography Club SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Community Church. 541-678-5483. community room. 541-549-6157. Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002 . East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. FIRE & POLICE 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. This listing is for scheduled meeti regularly ng teresa@nuggetn s; email ews.com
