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Wednesday, November 14, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Climate change lawsuit on hold By Andrew Selsky Associated Press SALEM (AP) — A law- suit by a group of young Americans, which asserts the U.S. government is harm- ing them by having created a national energy system that causes climate change, is on hold again after a fed- eral appeals court Thursday granted the Trump administra- tion’s motion for a temporary stay. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals gave the parties 15 days to respond to the administration’s petition for a writ of mandamus—a rarely used judicial appeal that asks a higher court to overrule a lower one before the conclu- sion of a case. The constitutional climate lawsuit was brought by 21 young Americans in 2015 and is supported by Our Children’s Trust. Trial was supposed to have begun in federal court in Eugene, Oregon, in late October but was delayed when the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily put the trial on hold. Then, on November 2, the Supreme Court declined to stop the lawsuit but told the Trump administration that the government can still petition a lower court to dismiss the case as the government had asked the high court to do. The case was brought by 21 young people, aged 11 to 22, who argue that govern- ment officials have known for more than 50 years that car- bon pollution from fossil fuels was causing climate change and that policies on oil and gas deprive them of life, lib- erty and property. “Given the urgency of climate change, we hope the Ninth Circuit will recog- nize the importance to these young Americans of having a prompt trial date,” said Philip Gregory, co-counsel for the young plaintiffs. U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken met in Eugene with the parties Thursday and indi- cated she would promptly set a trial date once the appeals court lifts its tempo- rary stay, according to Meg Ward, a spokeswoman for the plaintiffs. The young plaintiffs also accuse the government of failing to protect natural resources as a “public trust” for future generations. The lawsuit wants a court to order the government to take action to quickly phase out carbon dioxide emissions to a certain level by 2100 and develop a national climate recovery plan. The federal government, under both the Obama and Trump administrations, has tried repeatedly to get the case dismissed. Trump administra- tion lawyers have argued that the lawsuit seeks to direct fed- eral environmental and energy policies through the courts instead of through the politi- cal process. Lawyers for the youths say evidence should be heard at trial and that the case shouldn’t be dismissed before then. FREE LIVE MUSIC! Friday, Nov. 16 & Entertainment & Events NOV 14 WED NOV 16 FRI NOV 17 SAT Saturday, Nov. 17•9pm Classic Rock and Blues with Uncle Woody 175 N. Larch St. 541-549-6114 5 4 hardtailsoregon.com NOV Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. 21 WED PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Sisters choirs provided patriotic music to honor veterans in annual observances last Friday. Dance party alert! Join Brent Alan and his 8-piece party machine. Nov. 24 / Sat / 8 PM T The Weather r Machine Art! Food! Music! PUB OPENS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS BelfryEvents.com 541-815-9122 Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. 22 THUR Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. NOV NOV 23 FRI This Portland-based rock group has been compared to The Kinks and Paul McCartney. Dec. 1 / Sat / 10 AM -4 PM NG O Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Uncle Woody 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover! Blues and Classic Rock. For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Brian Odell & Fiddler Bob Baker 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. The Belfry Live Music with Brent Alan & His Funky Friends 7:30 p.m. Join Brent Alan and his 8-piece party machine. Info: call 541-815-9122 or go to BelfryEvents.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Open Mic & Jam Night 7 p.m. Every Monday, no cover! For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. 19 MON NOV Brent Alan & His Funky Friends BI Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Uncle Woody 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover! Blues and Classic Rock. For information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Tower Theatre (Bend) Vienna Boys Choir 7:30 p.m. Folk tunes, classical masterpieces and pop songs from this beloved pre-teen chorale. For more information call 541-317- 0700 or go to towertheatre.org. Use discount code “Nugget.” NOV 20 TUES Nov. 17 / Sat / 7:30 PM Sisters Movie House 12 Angry Men 7 p.m. Free showing of this classic jury-room drama sponsored by Sisters Community Church. Followed by discussion session. Call 541-549-1201 for more information. Sisters Coffee Company Bingo Night 6:30 p.m. Benefi t for Camp Eagle Cap. Live dessert auction and bingo games. $1,500 in prizes! Call 541-550-9671 for more information. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting NOV 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. 15 THUR Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Italian Fridays 5pm! Honoring veterans... 13 NOV 24 SAT Hardtails Bar & Grill Civil War Party 1 p.m. and DJ Chuck Boogie 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Galleries and shops feature live entertainment and refreshments, every fourth Friday of the month! For additional information go to sistersartsassociation.org. Hood Avenue Art Small Wonders Artists’ Reception 4 to 7 p.m. With live entertainment and refreshments! For more info go to hoodavenueart.com. 142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade items from local vendors are featured in this 8th annual fundraising event! Free admission. For info email ckunc@aol.com. 142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Handmade items from local vendors are featured in this 8th annual fundraising event! Free admission. For info email ckunc@aol.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Juju Eyeball 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Beatles music. Free, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com ?
