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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y ‘Pachyderm Intrigue’ on tap with Science Club In 1965, Don Miller was on a science trip with natural- ist and nature photographer Jim Anderson. “Jim noticed I was trying to repair my point-and-shoot camera with chewing gum,” Miller recalls. “He gener- ously loaned me one of his SLR cameras for the remain- der of the trip — and pro- vided some tips on creative photography.” The two have been friends ever since, making Miller’s upcoming lecture as the first Jim Anderson Chair speaker especially meaningful. On Tuesday, November 28, Miller will speak on “Pachyderm Intrigue & Elephant Lessons” at The Belfry for the Sisters Science Club “Frontiers in Science” series. Miller ’s lecture, co- sponsored by the Friends of the Sisters Library and supported by FOSL’s Jim Anderson Chair endowment, will explore the sophisticated nature of elephant society and communication. A conserva- tion photographer, Miller has See ELEPHANTS on page 37 Camp Sherman woman joins land trust board The Deschutes Land Trust has announced that Inge Wells of Camp Sherman and Melissa Kent of Bend have joined the Land Trust’s board of directors. Both women bring unique skills, expertise, and passion for conserving land in Central Oregon to the Land Trust. Inge Wells is a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Appellate and Civil Enforcement Divisions of the Oregon Department of Justice. Wells grew up in the Willamette Valley, and attended law school at the University of Washington. She and her husband pur- chased a home in Camp Sherman in 2002, and moved there full-time in 2012. Inge began working in DOJ’s Bend office in 2016, and is thrilled to be able to live and work in Central Oregon. She enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time outdoors. Melissa Kent is the retired CFO of a private investment firm and is a founder and executive chair of The Office Group, a nonprofit that pro- vides mentoring, tutoring and college counseling to See WELLS on page 38 PHOTO BY JIM ANDERSON Connie Gunterman, new Sisters High Desert Chorale direntor, and nhorale pianist Donna Moyer preparing for the weekly Monday night rehearsal at The Episnopal Churnh of the Transfiguration. Sisters chorale has new director By Jim Anderson Correspondent The Sisters High Desert Chorale came under new direction this spring when Connie Gunterman was cho- sen as choral director follow- ing the retirement of Irene Liden. Connie brings over 25 years of choral-conducting experience. “I grew up in a musical family in rural Kentucky, where music was always a part of my life,” she said. “My mom’s family formed a regional gospel quartet, and my earliest memories have a soundtrack of four-part har- mony. Music gave me oppor- tunities and challenges that have shaped my personality and attitude.” Gunterman’s first directing experience began early. As a junior in high school she was student conductor for both the school chorus and pep band. “My small high school had no football, soccer, or even a track team; but we did have basketball, and the pep band played at every home game,” she recalled. “I had wanted to be drum major for the march- ing band but wasn’t selected because the suit didn’t fit me — so the job went to a tall drummer! It was even better for me when I was picked to be the conductor for the pep band.” Gunterman sang in the Kentucky All State Chorus during her junior and senior years and fell in love with big chorus sound. After high school, she attended See CHORALE on page 34 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 Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., Three Sisters Irrigation District Offi ce. 541-549-8815. CITY & PARKS Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Caregiver Support Group VFW Post 8138 and American Legion 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m., Ray’s Food Place Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., community room. 541-771-3258. Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123 or Friends of the Sisters Library Board 541-549-1132. Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Weight Watchers Sisters Library. 541-977-8285. community room. 541-923-1632. Thursdays, 9 a.m. (weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m.), Sisters Community Church., Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board 541-602-2654. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Location information: 541-549-1193. Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to SCHOOLS 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Black Butte School Board of are held quarterly; please call for details. Directors 2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Parent Teacher Community 541-388-9013. Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters Black Butte Macintosh Users Group Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. Sisters Christian Academy Board 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., Library community room. 541-549-1471. Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. RE/MAX Out West Realty offi ce at Location information: 541-279-1977. Outlaw Station. 541-549-4133. 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. Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. . 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-678-5483. 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 822. Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday per month, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002. This listing is for scheduled meeti regularly ng teresa@nuggetn s; email ews.com 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.
