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Wednesday, July 25, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Sheriff’s team takes od quality of life issues Speeding traffic in neigh- borhoods, distracted driving, drug use and sales, vandal- ism and graffiti — all of these issues can degrade the quality of life in a community. The Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office (DCSO) has created the Community Action Target Team, or CATT, as a proactive approach to focusing on quality of life issues in Deschutes County, including Sisters. The Sisters Bike Patrol is part of the CATT effort, according to DCSO spokes- man Sgt. William Bailey. He also noted that extra traffic enforcement patrol was out in Sisters last weekend as part of the CATT program. The CATT will be utilized on an ongoing basis to focus on locations needing addi- tional enforcement regarding distracted driving, illegal drug possession and sales, theft, trespass and criminal mis- chief. The team will utilize a number of patrol and inves- tigative platforms, including marked and unmarked patrol vehicles, in addition to foot See CATT on page 15 Stellar lide-up highlights blues fest Sisters Folk Festival. This is their first plunge into produc- ing and promoting their own event. Both are passionate about music, and they had a desire to “bring something a little different to Sisters,” as Jen put it. On a trip to the music hub of Telluride, Colorado, they reflected on the possibili- ties of helping Sisters become such a multi-festival center. Jen says that the experi- ence has, so far, “been fun; it’s been stressful; it’s been terrifying.” By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief Sisters is getting the blues — in a big way. On August 3 and 4, the Sisters Rhythm & Brews Festival is bringing a pow- erhouse line-up of artists to town in a first-time event that also supports vital elements of Sisters’ community. Jen and Joe Rambo have ample experience in the pro- duction of musical events; they provide electrical and equipment support to many of Central Oregon’s signa- ture events, including the See BLUES FEST on page 11 PHOTO PROVIDED Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper kicks of Sisters Folk Festival’s free summer concert series. Free codcert features bluegrass The weather will be hot and so will be the pickin’ as Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) kicks off its free summer series at Fir Street Park with a show by bluegrass lumi- naries Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. The three-show series is free to the public and will be presented on Thursday eve- nings: July 26, August 2, and August 16. It is sponsored in part by First Interstate Bank. O n T h u r s d a y, J u l y 26, Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper will take the stage, starting at 6:30 p.m. Cleveland is one of the premier bluegrass fiddlers of his generation and, with 10 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Fiddle Player of the Year awards under his belt, he is the most awarded and cel- ebrated fiddler in the history of the genre. Cleveland plays with so much fire, drive and virtuosity that audiences are often left shaking their heads in amazement. Together with his band Flamekeeper (four- time IBMA Instrumental Band of the Year Award win- ners), Cleveland delivers some of the most powerful, exciting and authentic blue- grass you’ll ever hear. The world tends to look at accomplishments in the form of accolades, and although only in his mid-30s Michael Cleveland has plenty to his credit. After picking up the fiddle at age 4, Michael’s musical momentum began to propel him forward toward early success. At age 9, Michael was invited to sit in with the legendary Bill Monroe at the Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. Soon after, he brought his virtuo- sic style to the Grand Ole Opry as a guest of Alison Krauss, and was hand-picked for the IBMA Bluegrass Youth All-Stars before he was 14. His blistering prow- ess and technical fluency have since marked him as a sought-after musician, lead- ing to performances with Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Tim O’Brien, J.D. Crowe and the New South, Andy Statman, and The Kruger Brothers in recent years. It wasn’t until See CONCERT on page 31 SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. 541-549-1527. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1st Tuesday, 11 a.m., Sisters City Hall. 800-272-3900. Black Butte Macintosh Users Group 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-1471. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelefl y@msn.com. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Ray’s Food Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Place community room. 541-771-3258. Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Go Fish Fishing Group 1st Monday, community room. 541-923-1632. 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings Sisters Meditation Group Sundays, are held quarterly; please call for details. 6 p.m., 484 W. Washington Ave. #A. 541-388-9013. Text only (no voice) to 541-207-7266. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Sisters Parent Teacher Community Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group & Enrichment) Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Community 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. Church. 907-687-8101 or 541-668-6599. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. community room. 541-549-6157. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654. SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX offi ce. 541-549-4133. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002. CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. cloverdalefi re.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to teresa@nuggetnews.com
