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30 Wednesday, May 23, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon VOTERS:bLevies will have to be renewed in five years Continued from page 1 voting in favor. The mar- gin of victory strikes Sisters Schools Superintendent Curt Scholl as an affirma- tion of the solid relationship the schools have with the community. “It continues to say what a supportive community we have, and how they value education for our students, and the impact strong schools have on the community,” he said. “Local option is vital to the district, representing approximately $1.2 million, or nine percent of the bud- get. That can be translated to roughly 15 teaching posi- tions or 26 school days,” Scholl said. That means that the dis- trict can never be complacent about voter support. “It was a big deal,” Scholl said. The passage means the district can continue to offer signature programs that are exceptional for a small dis- trict: outdoor education, music programs, a farm-to- table agricultural program — while maintaining small class sizes. Scholl describes these key functions as “all the things that we do that require resources — human resources, really.” The district, like all schools in Oregon, relies on enrollment, which currently stands at 1,097. Scholl says that’s the highest it’s been in his tenure here. “We’re cautiously opti- mistic moving into next year,” he said. Sisters Park & Recreation District got a big shot in the arm with the 58 percent voter approval of a 15 cents per $1,000 local option levy to supplement the district’s 22 cents per $1,000 permanent tax base. SPRD Board Chair Bob Keefer told The Nugget that the infusion of funds will allow SPRD to main- tain its physical assets and will help the district keep programs affordable and expand adult and senior adult programming. Keefer also noted that the addi- tional funds — which should come to more than $200,000 per year going forward — will help the district retain staff. Each levy will require renewal in five years. Voter turnout in the pre- cincts that make up Sisters Country was approximately 48.5 percent — consider- ably higher than the record- low 33.6 percent turnout statewide. Summer Forecast For Buying & Selling Real Estate... Sunny Showings, Smooth Closings, And A Hideaway To Call Home! Ross Kennedy Principal Broker Luxury Home Specialist 541-408-1343 Serving Black Butte Ranch h & The h Greater Sisters Area 70085 Sorrell Dr., Sisters $569,000 MLS#201803567 Lovely 2,742 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 3-bath home featuring open fl oorplan. Spacious media room is perfect for movie nights. Granite countertops in kitchen with gourmet cook’s delight Th ermador range/oven/propane cooktop. 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Providing their image to the police is the best way to catch them and also the best deterrent to having the crime committed in the first place. Available online are mul- tiple models of wifi-enabled doorbells with real-time video cameras, most with night vision and motion detection. Some also allow for two-way talk. The system includes an app that downloads to a cell phone and is able to control the doorbell, take a photo, record a video, and talk with a visitor no matter where the phone’s owner is at the time. These units are remarkably affordable and don’t require complicated installation. There are a number of monitored alarm systems that will alert a central con- trol center of a break-in, with notification to local law enforcement. These systems generally require professional installation with a monthly monitoring fee. Bailey said even a simple outside auditory alarm can act as a deterrent to a would- be-thief who might run given the possibility of attention drawn by the sound. 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