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Wednesday, August 28, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 15 Orientation set at SHS PHOTO PROVIDED Le Vent du Nord will bring their hard-driving, upbeat traditional Quebecois music to the stage at the Sisters Folk Festival. Sound of French Canada to ring in Sisters By Ceili Cornelius Correspondent The traditional Quebecois band Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning group con- sidered leaders in the franco- phone folk movement. They draw upon traditional sources and original compositions while enhancing a driving, soulful sound rooted in the Celtic diaspora. Andre Brunet, fiddle player of the band, spoke with The Nugget about his role in the band and how honored he feels to be in this long-lasting Quebec-based band playing songs of his homeland. Le Vent du Nord has been a band for 17 years and has done over 1,000 shows. Throughout the years, the membership of the band has fluctuated, but the group now is as solid as ever. <It is an honor to be a part of this band who plays It is an honor to be a part of this band who plays such traditional music that I have such an appreciation for. — Andre Brunet such traditional music that I have such an appreciation for,= said Brunet. Brunet had always had an affinity for the violin, taking lessons as a kid, and in 2008 took home top honors as Grand Master of Canada. He played in a band See FOLK FESTIVAL on page 24 Incoming first-year stu- dents are invited to come to Sisters High School on Tuesday, September 3 for new-student orientation. The orientation will be from 7:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. The purpose of this orien- tation is to make the transi- tion to Sisters High School a positive one, school officials report. Hand-picked seniors and juniors will be serving as leaders and mentors to help first-year students transition successfully to the school. The morning will consist of large- and small-group activities focused on team- building, cooperative skill development, and discussion skills. After lunch, students will get locker assignments and run through a short- ened version of their daily schedule. Bus routes will run in the morning and afternoon. The route times can be found on the district website: www. ssd6.org. TODAY F L L A C R O E IN OR YOUR E C N A R U S N FREE I ! N O S I R A P COM COM 541-588-6245 257 S. Pine St., #101 | farmersagent.com/jrybka AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS PHOTO PROVIDED Three Redmond residents died when their vehicle veered off Highway 126 and into a group of roadside rocks. Three die in rollover accident east of Sisters Three Redmond residents died in a single-vehicle wreck on Highway 126 between Sisters and Redmond last week. On Tuesday, August 20, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Oregon State Police troop- ers and emergency person- nel responded to the report of the crash on Highway 126 at Milepost 105. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2011 Toyota Venza, operated by Kenneth Vaughn, 69, of Redmond, was traveling westbound on Highway 126, when for an unknown reason it veered off the road and struck large rocks at a driveway access. Kenneth Vaughn and his passengers Sheryl Vaughn, 63, of Redmond and April Vaughn, 33, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff9s O ff i c e , R e d m o n d F i r e Department, and ODOT. Don’t be tardy for your back-to-school haircut! Call Jeff at The Hair Caché. 152 E. Main Ave. • 541-549-8771 Jeff • Theresa • Ann • Jamie • Shiela • Terri • Shanntyl They are here for you every step of the way: 1. Visit our showroom in downtown Sisters to discover the windows and doors to complete your home build or renovation. 2. We’ll come to your home to take the measurements, then place your order. 3. Our expert team will install your new windows and doors, fi nish them as required, and complete the trim work with meticulous attention to detail. Visit our showroom: 141 E. Cascade Ave. The whole second fl oor of the Town Square building Get our best price every day on the highest-quality windows, doors, and architectural millwork. CCB# 210187 541-549-0968 lakeviewmillworks.com