Wednesday, October 9, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Fire season was a short one
The 2019 fire season offi-
cially ended last week on all
lands protected by the Oregon
Department of Forestry
(ODF).
The 923 wildfires on
ODF-protected lands this year
is about average. However,
thanks to favorable conditions
and successful initial attack,
the 16,867 total acres burned
is 56 percent below average.
Based on the average number
of days in fire season across
all ODF districts, this year
was the shortest fire season
in the 21st century at only
99 days. This is about three
weeks shorter than the 121-
day fire season average for
ODF across all districts.
<Thanks to a minimum
number of wildfires on the
landscape statewide, we were
fortunate to have adequate
resources to respond to fires
on our jurisdiction,= said
ODF Fire Protection Deputy
Chief Ron Graham. <With
two team deployments 3 to
the Milepost 97 Fire and
Ward Fire 4 we share in the
success of the 2019 fire sea-
son with Oregon9s complete
and coordinated fire protec-
tion system, including forest
and range landowners, local
fire districts, tribes, contrac-
tors, federal, state and county
partners.=
The end of fire season
removes restrictions on ODF-
protected lands intended to
prevent wildfire, such as on
backyard debris burning and
use of certain equipment.
Many structural fire depart-
ments in Oregon, however,
still require a permit for
debris burning, so check with
your local fire department
before starting a burn.
As Oregon transitions out
of fire season, ODF districts
across the state are shifting
their attention to wildfire
prevention efforts. Clearing
vegetation, creating defensi-
ble space around homes, and
keeping those debris piles
under control are just a few
ways ODF is working with
local landowners, members
of the public and fellow fire
response agencies to mitigate
wildfire risk.
While we are
seeing cool, rainy fall
weather, it is important
to note conditions can
change quickly.
— Ron Graham
<While we are seeing
cool, rainy fall weather, it
is important to note condi-
tions can change quickly,=
Graham said. <Given most
of the lightning this time of
year is accompanied by rain,
human-caused fire starts tend
to increase in number. People
are anxious to burn back-
yard debris piles and can get
complacent with fire safety.
We are grateful for the help
of every Oregonian working
together to prevent wildfires
year round.=
The start and end of fire
season are set by each fire
protection district based on
the fuel conditions in their
area. The arrival of steady,
soaking rain coupled with
cooler temperatures and
shorter day lengths usually
triggers the closure of fire
season. The 2019 fire sea-
son varied across districts in
length from 122 day in ODF9s
Southwest Oregon District to
just 78 days in the Northwest
Oregon District.
For more tips on how to
keep yourself, your loved
ones and your property
safe from wildfire at any
time of year, visit ODF9s
Fire Prevention webpage at
www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/
pages/FirePrevention.aspx
or go to the Keep Oregon
Green website at www.
KeepOregonGreen.org.
Entertainment & Events
OCT
9
WED
OCT
11
FRI
OCT
12
SAT
Che Apalache
Four-man “Latingrass” string
band based in Buenos Aires.
KJ ANNIE
KARAOKE NIGHTS!
Sat., Oct. 12 • 8 p.m.
Brian Odell Band
Rock band with roots in funk,
fusion, and folk.
Tues., Oct. 22 • 6-9 p.m.
Prime Rib Fridays 5pm!
Sisters
Science Club
175 N. Larch St.
t.
Pub opens 1 hour prior to shows.
FRI. & SAT. at 9pm
541-549-6114
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Dr. Jerry Freilich
302 E. Main | 541-815-9122
BelfryEvents.com
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Coffee & Connections at
Jobb 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Connect with remote workers &
other professionals. For more info call 541-588-0311.
Sisters Movie House The Blind Side 6:45 to 9 p.m. Part of
the Creativity, Culture and Faith Series. For information and
tickets call Sisters Community Church at 541-549-1201.
Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20.
For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting
OCT 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or
go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com.
10
THUR Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every
Thursday, no cover! For additional information call
541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
Fri., Oct. 11 • 7 p.m.
HAPPY
HOUR
MON-FRI 4-7pm
OCT
13
SUN
OCT
15
TUES
The Belfry Live Music with Che Apalache 7 p.m. For
tickets call 541-549-4979 or go to sistersfolkfestival.org.
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring
your own games & friends or fi nd them there! Call 541-588-
0311 for more information.
Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke
Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional
information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.
Clearwater Gallery Dan Rickards Print Signing 10 a.m.
Dan Rickards will individually sign a free print of his newest
painting, “Adventure on Wonderland,” for the fi rst 150 people.
Limit one per family. Call 541-549-4994 for information.
Main Ave. Downtown Sisters Sisters Harvest Faire
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Juried arts and crafts fair with live music by
Dry Canyon Stampede. Call 541-549-0251 for information.
Cork Cellars Live Music with Jim Cornelius and Mike
Biggers 6-8 p.m. No cover! For information call
541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com.
The Belfry Live Music with The Brian Odell Band 8 p.m.
For tickets call 541-815-9122 or go to BelfryEvents.com.
Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke
Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional
information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.
Main Ave. Downtown Sisters Sisters Harvest Faire
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Juried arts and crafts fair with live music
by Bill Keale. Call 541-549-0251 for information.
Sisters Saloon Open Mic Night 9 to 11 p.m. For additional
information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is
at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information
call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
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OCT
16
WED
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Coffee & Connections at
Jobb 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Connect with remote workers &
other professionals. For more info call 541-588-0311.
Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20.
For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
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Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting
OCT 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or
go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com.
17
THUR Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every
Thursday, no cover! For additional information call
541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
OCT
18
FRI
Entirely & wholeheartedly
humanitarian-based.
Now available in Sisters at
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FivePine Lodge Sisters Festival of Books Local Author
Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres with 13 local
authors. Tickets and information at SistersFoB.com or call
541-549-0866.
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring
your own games & friends or fi nd them there! Call 541-588-
0311 for more information.
Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke
Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional
information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.
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