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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Sisters Trails Alliance hires program manager Thanks to a grant from the Robert W. Chandler Discretionary Subfund of The Oregon Community Foundation, Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) now has a paid staff member to support the work of the organization: Karen Isberg. Isberg was born and raised in Colorado and moved to Maui, Hawaii, where she and her husband, Greg, raised their family. On Maui, Karen taught school for 14 years, helped manage their woodworking business and spent 30 years serving on equestrian and educational nonprofit boards. A little over four years ago Karen and Greg decided to relocate back to the mainland and Greg suggested the com- munity of Sisters. As avid lov- ers of the outdoors this area is a perfect fit for them. Isberg9s experience in nonprofit work has given her a solid foundation in fund- raising, volunteer manage- ment and event planning and execution. <We are thrilled to have Karen in the role of program manager for STA,= said Board Chair Catherine Hayden. <Karen will be the primary connection to our members and donors and will ensure our community is informed about STA9s events, accom- plishments and activities.= Isberg said, <Sisters Trails Alliance provides me with a wonderful opportunity to be involved with deepen- ing the connections between community members and the incredible outdoor expe- riences that are available to them. I am a strong proponent of continuing the education, See STA on page 11 SPRD kicks off summer programs child-sized garden tools on her table. She spoke knowl- edgeably about growing orna- mental plants and edible veg- etables in the Sisters climate. Talus will be teaching a family vegetable gardening class beginning in mid-June, By T. Lee Brown Correspondent Citizens of Sisters Country joined Sisters Parks and Recreation District (SPRD) for snacks, chats, and the debut of SPRD9s bright new summer catalog on Thursday. Johanna Talus displayed See SPRD on page 22 PHOTO BY CAROL STATTON Madi and Amy Larrabee were in the right place at the right time to come to a family’s aid. Mother and daughter come to rescue By Carol Statton Correspondent Spotting smoke will trig- ger a gut-level reaction in many Central Oregonians. Whether from a wildfire, prescribed burn or property fire, smoke means fire and fire means potential danger. For one mother and daugh- ter heading home to Sisters from Prineville, the sight of smoke compelled an immedi- ate response. Tuesday, April 9, was a day four people will never forget. Life changed dramati- cally for a couple who would end up losing their home to a fast-burning house fire. That same day, Amy and Madilyn (Madi) Larrabee were expe- riencing several unexpected alterations in their schedule; changes that positioned them for great purpose. Timing brought these two families together; human and equine lives were kept safe that day and Amy believes it was due to <God9s divine timing.= It all began when a soft- ball game in Prineville was called early. An injured teammate then needed to be dropped off. Kids were hun- gry. Madi9s younger sibling needed a potty stop, and an excruciating back condition caused Amy to postpone shopping for a horse trailer before heading home. Each unplanned shift led to one life-changing appointment. Madi had taken over driv- ing so that her mom could recline in a more comfortable position. Shortly after pass- ing Cline Falls, she spotted smoke coming from a rural residence. After pulling over, they both realized that this was more than just a burn pile. Windy conditions and proximity to a barn triggered an immediate response. Madi, despite wearing Birkenstock sandals, started running and climbing fences to get to the barn. Amy dialed 9-1-1 and rushed to catch up. She needed to make sure her See RESCUE on page 30 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. 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, noon, Sisters City Hall. 800-272-3900. 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 Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Sisters Caregiver Support Group ages welcome. 541-771-2211. 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-771-3258. Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to community room. 541-923-1632. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Military Parents of Sisters Meetings of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. are held quarterly; please call for details. Location information: 541-549-1193. 541-388-9013. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. Sisters Parent Teacher Community SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. Saloon. 541-480-5994. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group District. 541-549-2091. 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m., The Lodge. Sisters Family Aglow Lighthouse 541-668-6599. 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. community room. 541-549-6157. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st CITY & PARKS Wednesday, 5 p.m. The Pines Clubhouse. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, 541-549-6022. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Sisters Park & Recreation District Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., SPRD bldg. 541-549-2091. 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Sisters Planning Commission Three Sisters Lions Club 1st 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place City Hall. 541-549-6022. 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. Sisters Middle School Parent Collaboration Team 1st Tuesday, 2 p.m., SMS. 541-610-9513. 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 lisa@nuggetnews.com