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6 Wednesday, July 4, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Psychiatrist launches local practice Transient merchant regulations arise again By Kathryn Godsiff Correspondent By Sue Stafford Correspondent Issues swirling around per- mits for transient merchants in the downtown area ate up a lot of time and aroused con- siderable ire and controversy in Sisters before apparently being put to bed late in 2015. They’re back. In a review during their June 27 workshop of the cur- rent transient merchant regu- lations, members of the Sis- ters City Council heard from City Attorney Jeremy Greene that the entire ordinance is poorly written and needs to be overhauled, with greater clari- fication and specificity. The transient merchant ordinance is being reviewed regarding the 100-foot set- back required on Cascade Avenue and the fact there are no exemptions for nonprofit organizations such as the vet- erans who would like to sell raffle tickets on Cascade dur- ing the Quilt Show. Greene indicated that having no exemptions is not the norm. City Manager Brant Kucera indicated the most recent revision to the tran- sient merchant regulations was done with regard to the aesthetics of Cascade Avenue and to protect the interests of full-time, brick-and-mortar, taxpaying local merchants. Council President Nancy Connolly said she favors the 100-foot set-back because she sees Cascade Avenue, which is a state highway, as the front window of the city. Councilor Andrea Blum doesn’t see groups being located on streets other than Cascade as a deterrent to their sales and favors keeping the 100-foot set-back. Councilor Richard Ester- man, who acknowledged his conflict of interest on the mat- ter due to his being an event promoter, contends that the ordinance is a violation of the First Amendment. Staff will work with legal to develop a policy and bring it to Council in a workshop. Sisters Country residents searching for an empathic ear as they struggle with mental- health issues have another choice with the recent arrival of Dr. George Mecouch, D.O., a board-certified psychaitrist. He has long wanted to be a small-town psychiatrist, hav- ing grown up in rural New Jersey. Dr. Mecouch did his psychiatry training at The Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1982. He worked in the Midwest for several years then came to Oregon in the mid-1990s. He spent the past 28 years living in West Linn, Oregon and maintained a pri- vate practice in Vancouver, Washington. In addition, he was the medical director of a community mental-health center in Clark County, Washington. When the opportunity pre- sented itself, Dr. Mecouch and his wife, Susan, made the move permanently to their home at Black Butte Ranch and he set up his practice in Sisters. Specializing in Jungian analysis and depth psychol- ogy, Dr. Mecouch places great emphasis on delving deep into the soul of a patient. He treats more than symptoms and seeks to help his patients figure out ways to connect the soul to the world around them, allowing the psyche to heal itself with time and hard work. Practical applications are the end goal, and he uses a variety of techniques to get there. “Psychotherapy tries to determine what the depth of the soul wants,” he said. Dream analysis, cognitive behavorial therapy, talk ther- apy and empathic listening, as well as medication when necessary are techniques Dr. Mecouch uses with patients. He also advocates getting outside and finds his personal best therapy is fly fishing. PHOTO PROVIDED One of his favorite T-shirt slogans reads, “Therapy is for the rich, fly fishing is for the rest of us.” “Fly fishing is the best therapy, but if it doesn’t work, come see me,” he said. 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Author Presentations Wed. • 7/11 • 4 PM Marie Bostwick — AT SISTERS PUBLIC LIBRARY — Just in Time Marie explores the themes of marriage and loyalty in this novel as Grace refl ects on her 15-year marriage. When an accident leaves her husband in a coma, she fi nds herself wondering about her future and capabilities as she becomes burdened with responsibilities. She must look to her friends and inside herself for the answers. Thurs. • 7/12 • 4 PM Rene Denfeld — AT SISTERS PUBLIC LIBRARY — The Child Finder Happy th of July! 4 We will be closed W July 4. Oregon author Rene Denfeld speaks about her book during quilt-show week. Her lyrical, beautiful writing is inspired by her work with sex-traffi cking victims and innocents in prison. Rene has also been a foster adoptive parent for 20 years. Three years ago Madison Culver went missing at the age of 5 while looking for a Christmas tree with her family. Naomi’s personal journey from foster child to adulthood parallels her search for Madison. Friday • 7/13 • 4 PM Elise Hooper The Other Alcott Pacifi c Northwest debut novelist Elise Hooper brings the story of May Alcott, the youngest of the Alcott sisters, eclipsed by her sister’s literary triumph in 1868, who sets out to pursue her own career as a painter. The quest takes her to major cities in Europe where she fi nds herself on a collision course with her famous sister. Professional accomplishment comes at a steep cost. We can order & receive most books in a couple days – free shipping! 506 N. Pine St. 541-549-9631 Sales • Service Rentals • Accessories www.sistersrental.com SHOP LOCAL for: Books, Games, Toys, Gifts, Audio Books I IT’S T ’ S N NOT O T S SUMMER U M M E R WITHOUT A JUICY STEAK! Our artisans are 3rd-generation meat and smoking experts, and we’ll cut your meat to order. We’ve got tasty sandwiches, NW craft beer on tap and in growlers. 541-719-1186 Excellent meat case! 110 S. Spruce St. Beer & wine, too! 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