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20 Wednesday, December 20, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters Country birds By Douglas Beall Correspondent That raucous chatter heard often in neighbor- hoods across Oregon is what I refer to as the Western blue-jay (Aphelocoma californica). Originally referred to as a “scrub” jay, they now have a larger population within forests and towns. This blue-with-a-gray- back jay inhabits residen- tial areas in large numbers, gleaning food from backyard feeders and trees. Insects, nuts, snails, berries and bees make up their main diet. A six-inch nest is built within tree branches, where one to five pale-green- splotched eggs are hatched in 15 to 17 days. Another 19 days are required before the chicks leave the nest. That is when the real squawking begins as the young beg for food. These jays will plan for the colder months and cache thousands of acorns, pea- nuts and other seeds secretly around their territories. Only 30 percent of the bur- ied food is used during the winter, so in spring many of these seeds will sprout and beget new plants. A group of jays are known as a “party,” a “scold,” a “band” or a “cast.” To view more images of the Western blue-jay, visit http://abirdsingsbecause ithasasong.com. Concert to benefit Sisters shelter Local musicians will play at Cork Cellars on Thursday evening, December 21, in a benefit fundraiser for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS). The benefit is organized by Ed Fitzjarrel, who will play with his duo partner Joe Leonardi. Fitzjarrel’s com- pany, Metabolic Maintenance Products, will match the funds donated by patrons at the show. Also performing are Doug & Katie Cavanaugh, and Mike Biggers & Jim Cornelius. It costs approximately $200 each night the shelter is open, which this year is from November 15 to March 15. Most of the expenses are associated with insurance and the contracted night-shift monitors. Donations can be made — earmarked specifically for SCWS — online at www. shepherdshouseministries. org/donate/scws, or a check may be mailed to Shepherd’s House Ministries, P.O. Box 5484, Bend, OR 97708. Indicate on your donation that it is for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter. The shelter, which was launched last winter, rotates between several church loca- tions. Services provided to PHOTO PROVIDED Ed Fitzjarrel and Joe Leonardi will play at Cork Cellars on Thursday in a benefit for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter. shelter guests include sleep- ing mats and bedding, storage bins, hot dinners and light breakfasts with snacks to go, hygiene items, donated cloth- ing, and access to employ- ment support and com- munity services. Activities offered at the shelter include meals, movies, puzzles, cards, conversation, and community. The shelter has a page on Facebook, “Sisters Cold Weather Shelter,” and a SCWS page on Signup. com. For information about volunteering contact Ronni Duff at ronniduff@aol.com. For other information email loiskaping@bendbroadband. com. PHOTO BY DOUGLAS BEALL Come On In For Christmas! The shop is full of great gear and clothing. Gift certificates make a great gift for those hard to buy for on your list! MEATS • CHEESES EATERY • DRINKERY Your Christmas Tradition... SMOKED SMOK SMO SM MO K E ED D HAM a nonprofit charity that provides fully guided and outfitted trips for disabled Veterans at no charge 151 W. Main Ave., Sisters | 541-549-FISH WINTER SALE Motorized Blinds PR PRI PRIME PRIM R I M E R RIB IB SMOKED SM M O K ED TUR TURKEY RK E Y All guides and board members are disabled veterans. There are no paid employees. Warfighter Outfitters is 100% volunteer-based and only spends donor dollars on basic operating costs of fuel and food. All operating costs are funded by donor dollars. Limited number available. Would you consider making a donation to Warfighter Outfitters today? Cordless Blinds 25% OFF BLINDS FREE CORDLESS/MOTORIZE UPGRADE ON SIGNATURE SERIES ONLY. 25 TOP BRANDS | FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION 541-788-8444 www.BudgetBlinds.com CCB Licensed #197715 | Bonded more than 2,000 veterans were served last year Order yours today! 541-719-1186 or sistersmeat@gmail.com. 110 S. Spruce St. Always t a Open Every Day a x m p e ert e ! 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on duty warfighteroutfitters.org Warfighter Outfitters • 541-719-0565 • 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
