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6 Wednesday, August 15, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon HEALING: You don’t have to be ‘good’ to reap benefits from art Metolius Pond open for kids’ fishing Metolius Pond, a new fish- ing pond for kids and disabled anglers on the grounds of the old Metolius Hatchery, is now open for fishing. The pond will be stocked regularly with trout from Wizard Falls Hatchery, pro- viding an easier fishing oppor- tunity in an area with no other stocked ponds. “Trout are difficult to catch in this area, as the Metolius River is renowned as a chal- lenging place to fish and is restricted to catch-and-release fly-fishing only,” said Jennifer Luke, ODFW STEP biologist in Central Oregon. “This new pond will give kids and dis- abled anglers from this area or visiting Camp Sherman a great opportunity to catch a trout. “The new pond is also in a very scenic area near Spring Creek and its spawning kokanee and redband trout, with views of Black Butte,” added Luke. Kids age 17 and under and anglers with a disabilities license will be able to fish at Metolius Pond. Fishing is free for kids age 11 and under while older kids need the Youth License ($10 for both residents and non-residents; includes fishing, hunting, shellfish and Columbia River Basin Endorsement). Per Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, the bag limit at Metolius Pond is two fish per day, and the pond is open sun- rise to sunset. The Metolius Pond grounds taxes, and the right side of the brain is our artistic or creative side. We need expressive arts for healing. Being involved in creative writing, listening to music, or coloring/painting can be really helpful...” There’s a certain quality of being called “flow” that experts say is very beneficial for us. This refers to a state of being completely engaged in something to the point of being in a near-meditative state. It carries many of the benefits of meditation, leav- ing you much less stressed when you’re done. You can also experience “flow” when you’re doing creative activi- ties like writing, art, and gardening. Just having a hobby can make you feel more balanced. Sometimes, with all of life’s responsibilities, we forget that we need down-time. Taking even a few minutes on a regu- lar basis to devote to a creative endeavor can give you more of what you need in this area. And with something artistic, you have the additional benefit of being left with something beautiful to show for it! Continued from page 4 that look good to you. All you need to do is have fun! Participating in art can take your mind off what’s stressing you, at least for a few minutes. It’s difficult to keep about your problems when you’re focused on creating. When you’re fin- ished being engrossed in your creative process, you should have a clearer head with which to tackle your problems again. Artist Jean Rouas, a regis- tered art therapist, NLP practi- tioner with a bachelor’s in psy- chology, practices art therapy with clients in a mental-health facility in Angwin, California, and believes that engaging in art can release past traumas. “Most of us go through some kind of trauma in our lives, and scientists have found that past traumas are stored in the right side of the brain,” Rouas said. “The left side of the brain is the logical person who sits down to do his annual PHOTO COURTESY GARY LEWIS Holden West, 3, and Ava West, 5, with a nice rainbow trout they caught at Metolius Pond, Central Oregon’s newest fishing venue for youths. include a parking area (includ- ing ADA parking), ADA path and vault toilet. A gravel path- way around the pond will pro- vide easy access for anglers. The Metolius Pond project was funded by the Restoration and Enhancement Board and included improvements to wildlife habitat on the site such as wildlife-friendly fenc- ing and planting of native shrubs and grasses. School groups will also be invited to use the site for field trips to Need a DENT -AL Check Up? fish or learn about stream hab- itat and kokanee spawning in Spring Creek. Directions to Metolius Pond: From Sisters, drive nine miles northwest on Highway 20 and turn right (look for the Camp Sherman / Metolius River Recreation Area sign). Veer left at fork and head to Camp Sherman (2.5 miles). Turn right onto Old Fish Hatchery Road (gravel road). Go to the end of the road to the parking area. WE’RE NOT JUST TIRES! We do... Alignments, Brakes, Shocks, Struts, CV Joints, U Joints, Axle Shafts, Drivelines, & Tire Siping ...not only cars, but trailers, too! DAVIS TIRE 188 W. 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