Wednesday, November 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
It’s Christmas Tree
cutting season
It’s never too early to get into the Christmas
spirit! Christmas tree permits can now be pur-
chased or redeemed at Deschutes and Ochoco
National Forest offices.
Individual Christmas tree permits are $5
each and can be purchased or redeemed on
weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the
Deschutes or Ochoco Supervisor or District
Offices and a number of Central Oregon
retailers.
Each household can purchase a maximum
of five permits.
For the fourth year in a row, Smokey Bear
and Santa Claus are teaming up to bring some
special holiday cheer to fourth-graders across
the country. As part of the national Every Kid
in a Park initiative, the U.S. Forest Service
notes that all fourth-graders are eligible for
a free Christmas tree permit from their local
National Forest.
In order for students to receive a free tree
permit, they must present a valid paper voucher
printed from the Every Kid in a Park website.
Step 1: Visit www.everykidinapark.gov and
follow instructions to obtain the paper voucher.
Step 2: Print out the paper voucher.
Step 3: Bring the paper voucher to a
National Forest office to claim the free permit.
Additional information and a list of retail-
ers can be found online at https://go.usa.gov/
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Be mindful of the season when you’re out
in the woods with the family. Weather condi-
tions at higher elevations can be dramatically
different from local conditions, and visitors
should be prepared for cold and unpredict-
able weather. Additionally, most forest roads
are not maintained for winter driving, so snow
patches or debris may be encountered.
Bring a hand saw or axe as well as winter
clothing and safety equipment. Tire chains and
a shovel are recommended, as is extra food,
drinking water, blankets, a flashlight, first-aid
kit and survival gear. Tree cutting and travel
can take longer than anticipated, and individu-
als are encouraged to notify a friend or family
member of the anticipated destination and to
leave the woods well before dark.
To keep a tree from drying out and becom-
ing a fire hazard, leave it outside until you’re
ready to move it indoors. Cut the trunk at an
angle before placing it in the stand and remem-
ber to refill the stand’s
reservoir daily.
Whychus Cellars
It all began 23 years ago. While attending the University
of Hawaii, winemaker Brent Renison learned many things,
including how to make pineapple wine.
Since then, he and his wife, Dechen Dawkins, began
harvesting grapes from Stormy Morning Vineyards in
the Willamette Valley to fuel their hobby.
After the couple moved to Sisters, Whychus
Cellars was established in 2016 and now produces a
modest supply of pinot noir and white pinot noir; a
locally crafted complement to your holiday dinners or
simply a post-holiday restorative. The winery’s name was
inspired by the rugged beauty of Whychus Creek and was
chosen for a wine that invites conversation about the creek
habitat restoration projects underway.
Sisters-area delivery is available through their website, www.WhychusCellars.com.
Old Mill District
Anchored by Old St. Nick and his festive SantaLand, the
Old Mill District features roving carolers, the Tree of Joy
— a gift drive for children and families in need — and a
beautiful display of holiday lights.
Bend’s riverside shopping, dining and entertain-
ment district hosts numerous holiday events, start-
ing with the I Like Pie fun run on Thanksgiving
morning. On November 23, come watch Santa
make his grand entrance into Bend when he flies
into the Les Schwab Amphitheater in a helicopter at
10:15 a.m.
Celebrate the start of Chanukah on December 2 with
the lighting of a giant menorah. Stop by December 14 and
take in an armada of illuminated kayaks and canoes during the
annual Holiday Lights Paddle Parade.
There’s also some fantastic holiday shopping to be done in the Old Mill District. Can’t
decide on a gift for that special someone? Old Mill District gift cards are redeemable at all
restaurants, stores, art galleries and the Regal Cinema movie theater!
Modern Manners
…teaches posture, cell phone and social
media etiquette, table manners, job
interviewing skills and much more.
Instructor Karee Edwards,
an etiquette expert,
is now teaching in Central Oregon.
Gift Certifi cates Available
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Sisters-area delivery is available through
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