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18 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Singing out... TOY PROJECT: Crafters create Christmas the old-fashioned way Continued from page 3 was shown. Everyone agreed the project is a <labor of love= that gets better every year. <These toys are going to such a good cause,= said Sisters woodworker Dennis Mills. <These kids probably wouldn9t get any presents if not for these toys. It hits you hard in the chest.= The collaborative effort began six years ago when all the woodworkers were part of COW, until the peo- ple from Sisters split off and formed their own group. Now both groups contribute to the Christmas effort. The program got a big boost this year from Hardwood Industries in Bend with a donation of 250 board feet of poplar lumber from which to craft the toys. Representatives of each of the agencies shared stories of the impact the toys have on the recipients. Healthy Families provides family sup- port services that are aimed at preventing child abuse. They build relationships with fami- lies through weekly visits for up to three years. Their representative shared the story of a family with three children and mental health issues, living in a two- bedroom single-wide mobile home. Their only heat came from a small woodstove with a broken door. Despite being here legally, the father was fearful of being deported. Their transportation was unre- liable and they were lacking adequate clothing and food. Toys and enrichment activi- ties were beyond their means. Last Christmas, the young- est girl received a cradle and doll, having never had a doll before. The mother referred to it as the little girl9s heirloom. Head Start, whose motto is <Healthy minds, healthy learn- ers,= provides free, parent- driven preschool programs for low-income children. Head Start and Early Head Start offer family-centered services that enhance social compe- tence, school readiness, and overall health and well-being. There are nine sites in Central PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD Woodworkers made First World War-era biplane models. PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD Woodworkers and crafters have engaged in a labor of love to provide for children in need in the community. Oregon, and one family from They were frequently moved each location will be chosen for foster placement and the planes always moved with to receive the toys. Kathy Malone, who volun- them. They have finally found teers as a CASA for children their forever home in north- in foster care, talked about east Oregon with their adop- little Katie who received a tive family. <We get to take the love cradle and doll. The doll was the first thing she would bring you9ve put into the toys and out every time Malone visited. share it with the children,= It was the one thing she could Malone told the toymakers. The afternoon concluded take with her if she got moved with a reception including to a different family. Two years ago, three hors d9oeuvres, wine, and brothers in foster care each beer, where woodworkers and received one of the airplanes. crafters swapped stories. The Holiday Book Catalog is Here! PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK The Johnson Girls performed at the Sisters High School Jazz Choir’s Holiday Showcase. WHAT’S A RELAXATION ROOM? Settle into one of our stress-therapy chairs for a calming experience. Relax, enjoy! alm m i n g celestial c e l e stial ex xp e r i e n ce. R elax, enjo $20 for one full session or $30 for two tw full sessions! Relaxation Room Saturday & Sunday, Noon to Close S Sa Sisters 5 541-771-0320 320 . Redmond R d d 541 541-388-3091 388 3091 Discounts On Everything In The Catalog! Books for all ages, games, toys, stuffed animals, cards and so much more. 252 W. HOOD AVE., SISTERS, OREGON | 541-549-0866 Come celebrate the so ou r c e of o our u r source HOPE Christmas Ch i Carol C lW Worship hi S Service i Sunday, December 22 • 10 a.m. Holiday Wines to fit every palate and every budget. Order your party platters now for holiday entertaining! 541-549-2222 635 N. Arrowleaf Trail, Sisters • www.gorays.com Special Christmas choral music & Christmas carols Traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday, December 24 • 9 p.m. Christmas carols, Christmas story and message with candlelight All are welcome! Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir St., Sisters • 541-549-5831 www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com