Wednesday, May 22, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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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