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Wednesday, January 24, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon HOOVER: Facility has already drawn interest from locals Continued from page 1 to flourish; and revivify, to give new life or vigor. Hoover came to Central Oregon in 1989 from California, after discovering the lure of the place during ski vacations at Mt. Bachelor. It was here he met his wife, Pamela, while taking dancing lessons and they now have two grown sons in their 20s. Born in Phoenix, Hoover and his family soon moved to the San Francisco Bay area where he attended school. After graduat- ing from California State University San Francisco with double degrees in eco- nomics and urban planning, he worked for a time as a department head for the City of Sacramento. He attended Pacific McGeorge Law School in Sacramento where he earned his law degree and worked in the areas of busi- ness and commercial law and estate planning for several years. After moving to Central Oregon, where he has worked as an investment advisor and financial planner, Hoover became a familiar face as a regular contributor for 10 years on KTVZ-TV in the morning reporting on finan- cial news. Hoover experienced first- hand the need for appropriate local care for seniors when his parents moved here from California to live across the street from Hoover and his family. He and his father were the sole caregivers for his mother as she declined in ill health. The intention for The Lodge in Sisters is to provide a quality, hospitable resi- dence for both independent seniors and those requiring some assistance with their daily activities such as medi- cation management. There will be no memory care or skilled nursing care avail- able; however, there will be a full-time registered nurse on staff. For residents who no lon- ger drive, transportation will be available. Hoover hopes to work in partnership with a medical transport company to get residents to doctor appointments. — Serving all of Central Oregon — Sandy Goodsell Principal Broker Jonathan Hicks Broker ABR, CDPE, CIAS, GRI, SRES 541-480-0183 865-335-6104 LICENSED BROKERS IN THE STATE OF OREGON goodsellandhickssellcentralor.com CUSTOM HOMES • RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS John P. Pierce 541-549-9764 CCB# 159020 CCB# 16891 Becke W. P ierce Arne J. P ierce General Contracting LLC 541-647-0384 General Contracting LLC 541-668-0883 CCB# 190689 CCB# 208020 Serving the Sisters Area Since 1976 Strictly Quality DON’T MISS OUT on this week’s inserts in the Nugget: Ray’s Food Place: Why didn’t the melons get married? Because they cantaloupe! Fresh Cantaloupes are a rich source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Find them now at Ray’s Food Place, two for $5! Bi-Mart: Shop the Super Deals at Bi-Mart taking place just in time for the big game! Take $100 OFF any 55" TV (limited to stock on hand). Plus special discounts on Blue Diamond® nuts, Lay’s® chips, Fritos® dips, and select beverages! The level of interest in The Lodge is high as evidenced by the 20 inquiries received in the last two weeks, since the previous article in The Nugget. “We knew there was a desire and need for a facil- ity but we’re stunned by the positive reception and enthu- siasm we have seen,” Hoover said. Hoover told The Nugget that it’s an honor and a com- mitment to be able to say, “You can be with friends and family and maintain commu- nity connections which are important to retain. Honoring our seniors is a wonderful experience to be part of.” We knew there was a desire and need for a facility but we’re stunned by the positive reception and enthusiasm we have seen. — Peter Hoover “Four different (Sisters) businesses have already indicated their interest in 29 providing services for our seniors,” Hoover said. H o o v e r noted the job opportuni- ties that will be available for residents of Sisters, as well as the expected posi- tive financial impact on local businesses and organizations. “We want to be a vital, PHOTO PROVIDED important part of the commu- Peter Hoover is a local developer who has taken on nity and a good the creation of The Lodge in Sisters. neighbor,” Hoover said. their parents to Sisters. The Lodge is expected There is no buy-in to the to be ready to start formally project. Units will be avail- taking reservations as of able on a month-to-month February 1. So far, Hoover rental basis. The prices of the says, they have received a studio, one-, and two-bed- number of inquiries, some room residences have not yet simply indicating an interest, been announced. others committing to become More information is avail- residents, and three who able at www.thelodgein have actually selected their s i s t e r s . c o m . H o o v e r particular residence. Hoover can be reached at 541- reported that half of all inqui- 549-5634 or by email at ries have come from local T H R I V I F Y L L C @ g m a i l . residents hoping to move com.
