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6 Wednesday, December 6, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon CAMBODIA: Sisters team built each wall block by block Continued from page 4 we arrived allowed us to start building walls. We trans- ferred blocks from stacks to the worksite, applied mortar and built each wall block by block, leveled, added mor- tar, added a block until the row was complete. We mixed mortar by hauling buckets of sand and water, added a bag of cement and stirred the thick sluice with shovels. We filled mortar buckets and repeated this process hour after hour, day after day. Finished houses measure approximately 356 square feet, about the size of a sin- gle-car garage, and include a flush toilet. Families and extended families with up to eight members will occupy these homes built on land secured through collabora- tion between the Cambodian government and Habitat Cambodia. Though each family has their own story, similarities exist. Most were squatting on land that did not belong to them. Many homes were unstable structures of tin and boards that would flood during the rainy season, caus- ing unsanitary conditions. Income levels vary but most get by on a few U.S. dollars per day. The 23 families occupy- ing these newly constructed homes will now have a safe and secure place to live and will own their homes thanks to the work of volunteers and successful funding by Habitat Cambodia. Building in another coun- try is demanding yet reward- ing work. Participant Sally Benton described the experi- ence this way: “Taking part in a big build is a remarkable experience allowing one to engage with a culture that is so different from our own and provides the opportunity to give back to our global community by providing much-needed housing.” Though we worked hard during the day, evenings provided a mix of opportu- nities to try out the cuisine of the area or participate in group dinners and activi- ties. On our final night, the Battambang Circus treated us to a performance. The show included a range of circus acrobatics, juggling, and clowning, dramatic and visual art retelling the Khmer Rouge story. The perform- ers were coaches and train- ers for the arts school, Phare Ponleu Selpak. The NGO helps disadvantaged young people escape from situations connected with poverty such as begging or trafficking to get an education, in public school and in the arts. We all agreed the performance was world-class. This is the fifth over- seas build led by Sisters Habitat board member Jack McDonnell and his wife, MaryAnne. One previous build was in Nepal, three in Kyrgyzstan. Asked why they devote so much time to Habitat for Humanity, MaryAnne replied, “We believe assisting Do you have 2 hours a week to be in the best shape of your life? C Cenobia Gonzalez: L 54 lbs. and went Lost f from 43% body fat to 19% T Tony Gonzalez: L 67 lbs. and went Lost f from 28% body fat to 11% Before After FREE intro session! C Call l l 5 541-699-7800 4 1 6 9 9 7 Join Sisters’ Strongest or email coach@crossfi tsisters.com Fitness Community! In the Ray’s Shopping Center • crossfi tsisters.com PHOTO BY GARY MILLER Eighty-eight-year-old Pom Ki does not complain about her leaky thatch and wood house but is excited to have a new comfortable home. She is nearly deaf but speaks at least four languages: Khmer, English, French and Thai. She keeps a whiteboard in her home to communicate using the written word. people in other countries to have a decent place to live is how we can help to create world peace.” STORE CLOSING! MUST GO! EVERYTHING on gifts, collectibles, Extreme markdowns elry and more. home decor, art, toys, antiques, jew The RAINWATER GIFT SHOP 161 E. Cascade Ave., In Town Square • 541-904-0153 Open every day 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Happy Holidays! $300 Discount Disc co unt t For the month of December when you start a full comprehensive treatment program! New patients only. Not valid with any other offer. 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Written in a scholarly style, yet easily accessible, American Trinity emphasizes the tragic history of American Indians, while connecting their treatment to other cultures in prior centuries such as the Jews, enslaved Africans, and beleaguered Christians. Peterson says, “Shining the light on all the dark corners of American history is painful.” However, he points out that deeper understanding of our national history and human nature allows us to have a better understanding of our future. This should be a very enlightening as well as informative evening. Jim Cornelius will also be joining us this evening. We can order & receive most books in a couple days – free shipping! SHOP LOCAL for: Books, Games, Toys, Gifts, Audio Books D L T | O/O Business Cell (541) 848-3194 “Enriching the lives of those we serve, one day at time” Enjoy the Holiday Season at THE GALLERY RESTAURANT AND BAR Atlas Cider on Tap SOUP OF THE DAY Dec. 6th - Dec. 12th Sat............... Cream of Spinach Wed ...............Chicken Noodle Sun .................. Vegetable Beef Thurs ................... Beef Noodle Mon .... Cajun Chicken Gumbo Fri Clam Chowder & Vegetable Tues ................. Vegetable Beef Breakfast & lunch 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jeff, Theresa, Ann, Jamie, Shiela, Terri, Shanntyl, Brittany 152 E. Main • 541-549-8771 Full-service dining in the bar nightly until 10 p.m. (21 & over) 171 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters • 541-549-2631
