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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituary Reservations open for campgrounds Online reservations are open for summer season camping and day-use activi- ties at more than a dozen public parks, campgrounds and recreation areas Portland General Electric manages in concert with the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon State Parks, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, and other public and non-govern- mental partners. This year, under an agree- ment with USFS, PGE has added the Perry South and Monty campgrounds northwest of Sisters on the Deschutes National Forest to its roster of sites. The two campgrounds are within the boundaries of the Pelton Round Butte Hydroelectric Project, which PGE oper- ates on the Deschutes River in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. <The shared stewardship of Perry South and Monty campgrounds will improve the public9s experience on the national forest this sum- mer and the years to come,= said Ian Reid, Sisters District ranger. <We are excited about the improvements PGE has made and look forward to their continued partnership in helping us manage these lands we all love.= Ranging from full-service campgrounds and marinas to whitewater access sites, nat- ural areas and scenic over- looks 3 some dating back to the 1950s 3 PGE parks are great places to enjoy family-friendly activities including camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing, boat- ing and paddling, wildlife viewing, and a junior ranger program for the kids. They include facilities at popular locales such as Timothy Lake on the Mt. Hood National Forest, and Lake Billy Chinook in Central Oregon, as well as other sites along the Clackamas River and in Columbia County. <Our parks offer access to some of the most popular recreation sites in Oregon as well as some hidden gems,= said Tony Dentel, who man- ages PGE9s parks and rec- reation program on lands adjacent to PGE hydroelec- tric projects and other sce- nic sites. <These are amaz- ing landscapes that offer a wealth of benefits for Oregon and the region, including beautiful recreation and natu- ral areas as well as a clean, renewable supply of energy.= Like other PGE sites, Perry South and Monty have benefitted from recent improvements and are staffed by PGE parks personnel to promote a safe, clean, fam- ily-friendly atmosphere. PGE also partners with groups like the Northwest Youth Corps to help maintain its parks and adjacent areas. NYC pro- vides opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success as crew members perform- ing service, trail work, con- servation and maintenance projects. <PGE9s consistent part- nership with Northwest Youth Corps helps us engage crews of local youth in stew- ardship of critical habitat and open space,= said Matt Springer, programs director at Northwest Youth Corps. <Through completing these projects, we see youth grow into wonderfully gritty and confident leaders that under- stand the power of com- munities pulling together to accomplish great things.= To learn more about all of PGE9s parks and make online reservations, visit www. PortlandGeneral.com/Parks. January 21, 1924 – April 4, 2019 Margaret Jean Johnson, age 95, passed away on April 4, at her home with Kathy and Larry Nelson. She was born to Denver and Verna Figgins in Nowata, Oklahoma, the youngest of four children. She was raised in Hiwassee, Arkansas; Yakima, Washington; and Sunnyvale, California. At age 18, she eloped with Floyd Johnson prior to him leaving to serve in the Army during World War II. During the war years she worked at Moffet Field in Mountain View, California, building gondolas for blimps. Other jobs she held included working for Fairchild SemiConductor and as a bookkeeper for a family business. Upon Floyd9s return, they settled in the Santa Clara Valley in California where they raised three daugh- ters, Linda Henry of Sisters; Bonnie Holland (Ron) of San Luis Obispo; and Kathy Nelson (Larry) of Sisters. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Margaret had a love of nature and crafts, and was known for her hospitality, quick wit, sewing, quilt- ing, knitting, cooking and gardening skills. She was generous with her talents and mentored both family members and friends with her gifts. M a rg a r e t w a s p r e - deceased by her husband of 69 years and her brothers. A private memorial service will be held this summer in the garden of Kathy and Larry Nelson, a place she loved. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Our family can take care of your family of autos & trailers Made in Sisters, Oregon We skillfully fabricate your ideas (and ours) in steel, aluminum, copper & other metals. We do repair work, too. Menu at SistersSaloon.net until midnight every night 541-549-RIBS 190 E. Cascade Ave. Brakes • Axles • Ball Joints • Suspension • Shocks • Struts TIRE INSTALLATION, ALIGNMENT, REPAIR, BALANCING, ROTATION Sisters S Sis ter s Indu I Industrial n str ndu s r ial i al l Pa ia P Park a rk r k 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. Serving Se Ser S er e r vin vi in g S Sisters i ist stt ers e s Since S in Si i nce nce 1962 19 9 62 6 2 541-549-1026 Opening Soon! 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