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8 Wednesday, July 24, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon SPRD offers families scholarships PHOTO PROVIDED An Outlaw Aviation plane apparently experienced engine failure and was put down in a cow pasture short of the runway at Madras Airport. Sisters plane lands short in Madras An Outlaw Aviation Cessna 172 on final approach into the Madras Airport apparently had an engine failure and was put down in a cow pasture approximately 3/4 mile short (south) of the runway. Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins reported that the airplane was flown by a student pilot and an instruc- tor from the Sisters airport. There was one other passen- ger on board in the rear seat. Sisters Airport owner Julie Benson told The Nugget that according to her information the student was from COCC. All three occupants appeared uninjured or had minor pulled muscle injuries, the sheriff reported. The stu- dent pilot and passenger were transported to St. Charles Medical Center in Madras to be checked out. The FAA and NTSB have been notified. Madras Airport Manager Rob Berg is assist- ing in the investigation and notifications of authority. <Thank you to Madras Police Officer Slyter for his quick response and for his assistance in the inves- tigation,= Adkins said in a Facebook post. <Jefferson County Fire and EMS were quick to arrive on scene, securing the scene and car- ing for the plane9s occupants. Speaking as a pilot, the flight instructor and student pilot did an excellent job landing the plane in the pasture and preventing injury and further property damage.= The Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) offers two scholarships for Sisters Country families that participate in SPRD programs. The Bonnie Malone Scholarship Fund was created in honor of the founder of SPRD9s maiden organization, SOAR (Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation). Malone helped start SOAR with the intent to serve children after school and expanded the offerings to include preschool, and even- tually other recreation pro- grams for youth and adults. When SOAR officially became a taxing district in 1998, Malone served on the Board of Directors until 2010. This scholarship is intended to support families that face financial barriers and pro- vide them with assistance so they can participate in SPRD programs. SPRD9s newest scholar- ship is the Lt. Chris Salisbury USMC Outdoor Adventure Scholarship Fund, created in memory of Lieutenant Chris Salisbury to assist children who may not otherwise be able to participate in SPRD summer camps, includ- ing the Jim Anderson Camp for Science and Nature, Survival Camp, and Summer Adventure Camp. Chris was an avid outdoorsman; he loved backpacking, skiing, and fishing. to adapt to their cars 4 and adjust their <fit= within them 4 in order to reduce their risk of injury during a crash. CarFit is a free educa- tional program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collabora- tion with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, to help address safety concerns related drivers. Checking to see that you and your vehicle fit well together can be as important to your safety as a mechanical checkup. Trained technicians will be on hand to assess driver fit in the vehicle and make indi- vidual adjustments to find the best person-to-vehicle fit. These adjustments will help you to benefit from your vehicle9s safety features. The event is by appoint- ment only. Contact Sharon at 541-390-6075. By Brady McCombs Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) 4 The Trump administration is proposing an ambitious plan to slow Western wild- fires by bulldozing, mowing or revegetating large swaths of land along 11,000 miles of terrain in the West. The plan announced this summer would create strips of land known as <fuel breaks= on about 1,000 square miles of land (2,700 square kilo- meters) managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in an area known as the Great Basin in parts of Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada and Utah. The estimated cost range for the project is about $55 million to $192 million up front and up to $107 million annually. Wildfire experts say the program could help slow fires, but it won9t help with the most extreme fires that can jump these strips of land. Do you know your agent? Do you understand your policy? Are you overpaying? Call or come in today for a free Farmers Friendly Review 541-588-6245 • 257 S. Pine St., #101 www.farmersagent.com/jrybka AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS Sisters Proper fit in car can save older drivers AARP and the Sisters- Camp Sherman Fire District Fire Corps group are spon- soring a CarFit program at Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department Station 701 on Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event is available to drivers of all ages. Even teenagers can benefit from the CarFit program. Older drivers are often the safest drivers in that they are more likely to wear their seat- belts, and less likely to speed or drink and drive. However, older drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur due to the greater fra- gility of their aging bod- ies. Older drivers are more physically fragile than their younger counterparts, and they9re generally less able to withstand the impact of a vehicular accident. There are ways for drivers He possessed the same enthusiasm and love for life that most young people have. What set Chris apart was his sense of compassion; he cared for all, particularly those who were less fortunate. The U.S. Marine Corps furthered Salisbury9s sense of compas- sion and helped guide it in a more controlled manner. This scholarship was created in his honor. Lt. Salisbury9s father, Ralph Salisbury, who cre- ated this new scholarship in partnership with SPRD, said <Chris would be honored to have supported SPRD in its quest to educate and engage children in outdoor activi- ties. We are hopeful to be able to expand support in other SPRD programs.= Anyone interested in applying for SPRD scholar- ships can access the eligibil- ity criteria and application at https://sistersrecreation. com/scholarships/ or at the Coffield Center located at 1750 W. McKinney Butte Rd. Wildfire plan would clear strips of land — Richard Esterman Presents — Arts & Antiques In The Park ATTENTION Entrepreneurs, Telecommuters & Those Working At Home… WOULD A CO-WORK SPACE IN SISTERS BE BENEFICIAL TO YOU? Networking, Collaboration, Desk & IT Support! • Shared & private/flex-space options • Phone rooms • Conference/media rooms • Meet-ups • Food & drink options Interested? 3SISTERSCOWORK@ GMAIL.COM Saturday & Sunday, July 27 & 28 Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Creekside Park Hwy 20 & Jefferson Ave. ANTIQUES A ARTS • CRAFTS & MUSIC! Music by Scott Brown Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. & Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m. For F or i information: nformation: Ri Richard Esterman 541-420-0279 • centraloregonshows@gmail.com www.centraloregonshowsfoundation.com Special thanks to Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort, Les Schwab, The Pony Express, Sisters Olive & Nut, KSJJ 102.9, Mix 100.7, The UPS Store, Your Store, News Channel 21, Davis Tire, Trailstop Market