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C O M Wednesday, December 4, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon M U N I T 3 Y Suicide prevention resources available Deschutes County Health Services 3 Suicide Prevention Program reminds local resi- dents of available resources as we enter the holiday season. While the holidays can be a season of cheer, it can also be a difficult season for those who have lost a loved one 4 whether to suicide or other means. Local suicide preven- tion resources are avail- able at www.deschutes.org/ suicideprevention or on the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance9s website at www.preventsuicideco.org. The Deschutes County Crisis Line is also available 24/7 at 541-322-7500, select option 9. <Suicide is a very compli- cated act,= the health depart- ment noted in a press release. <No one single thing causes it. However, in many cases, a mental-health condition can be part of it, and these conditions are treatable. It is important to reach out for help. There are signs that may mean someone is at risk for suicide.= Suicide warning signs are: " Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself. " Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun. " Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live. " Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. " Talking about being a burden to others. " Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. " Action that is anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly. " Sleeping little or too much. " Withdrawing or feeling isolated. " Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge. " Displaying extreme mood swings. Sheriff’s sergeant averts tragedy A sheriff9s deputy pulled a man out of harms way during a response to an accident east of Sisters in Tumalo. On Wednesday, November 27, the Deschutes County Sheriff9s Office responded to a multiple-vehicle crash at Tumalo Road near Swalley Road. According to a sheriff9s office social media post, Sgt. James McLaughlin was assisting with traffic control when a pickup began slid- ing down the grade toward See CLOSE CALL on page 30 PHOTO BY SHERVIN LAINEZ Dustbowl Revival returns to Sisters in one of a series of winter concerts staged by Sisters Folk Festival. Festival announces winter concerts Tickets are now on sale for Sisters Folk Festival9s 2020 Winter Concert Series. A three-show series pass and individual concert tickets are available. This year9s series features compelling bands all fronted by dynamic women 4 including standout mandolin player Sierra Hull 4 bring- ing timely and innovative Americana music to Sisters this winter. The dates of the three-show series are January 15, February 21 and April 9, 2020. On Wednesday, January 15, Las Cafeteras will return to Sisters with their socially engaged show and uplifting, positive message. A product and reflection of the diverse, hard-working, politically active neighborhood of East Los Angeles, Las Cafeteras presents songs of activism and celebration on their sec- ond studio album, <Tastes Like L.A.= The album offers a powerful counterpoint to the current dominant news narrative, while encour- aging people of all back- grounds to cherish both what makes them unique and what unites them all. With open hearts and open minds, Las Cafeteras offers a timely and affirmative statement to con- front a troublesome time. Over the past decade, Las Cafeteras has demonstrated that in art as in life, borders are meant to be crossed. Las Cafeteras9 new album includes songs about longing for home, love, joy, commu- nity and the fight for a bet- ter world. Citing inspiration from Nina Simone9s quote, <It is an artist9s duty to reflect the times,= members of Las Cafeteras use their music to tell stories about the streets where they were raised, the communities they live in today and their dreams for the world they hope to see in the future. With their infec- tious and uplifting spirit, Las Cafeteras demonstrates that while the struggle for peace, justice and equality is a serious matter, it doesn9t mean that you can9t have a good time along the way. If anything, the joy they bring to listeners offers an inspi- rational soundtrack for the march toward a better future. On Friday, February 21, Dustbowl Revival will per- form their horn-driven, up- tempo Americana music that spans genres and topics with ease and intention. Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundar- ies of what American roots music can be. In many ways, they could have continued creating joyful, booty-shak- ing songs and cut-to-heart folk-rock ballads that lift up See FOLK FESTIVAL on page 26 SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. 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 Friends of the Sisters Library Board Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Sisters Caregiver Support Group Church of the Transfi guration / Mon., ages welcome. 541-771-2211. 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., The Lodge in 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Sisters. 541-771-3258. Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to community room. 541-923-1632. Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Let’s Talk, Sisters 3rd Mon., 5:45 p.m., of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., Paulina Springs Books. 541-815-2088 Location information: 541-549-1193. noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Citizens4Community.com/events Church. 541-548-0440. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Military Parents of Sisters Meetings 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver are held quarterly; please call for details. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Support Group 1st Tuesday, noon, 541-388-9013. Sisters City Hall. 800-272-3900. Sisters Parent Teacher Community Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Saloon. 541-480-5994. Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m., The Lodge. Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. 541-668-6599. For Saturday meeting dates and to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation location, email: steelefl y@msn.com. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. District. 541-549-2091. Location information: 541-279-1977. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843. Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157. Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1 p.m. Suttle Tea. 503-819-1723. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place 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 Monthly on a Friday. Call 541-549-4133 for date & time. 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. CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., SPRD bldg. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. 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