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Wednesday, January 1, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon IEE program shapes lives of students By Ceili Cornelius ART EXHIBIT: Event features wide range of local artists Correspondent Continued from page 13 Sisters IEE (Interdisciplin- ary Environmental Expedi- tion) has been a shaping influ- ence on many Sisters High School graduates. For most, it enhances their understanding and appreciation of the world they live in. For some, it has created a life path. For Hogan Hernandez, now a student at University of Oregon, an IEE student in her junior year and IEE intern in her senior year, the experience helped to shape who she is and her hobbies, as well as leading to her sum- mer job. During her high school career, Hernandez was heavily involved with sports and leadership activities and was always participating in something. She took the IEE class in her junior year, and she said: <I thought it was cool to get in the outside environ- ment and learn things that pertain to basic life-applica- ble things outside of a class- room or textbook.= During her experience as an intern, she found a passion during her time working with other students in outdoor education. She finds the con- nection of education and the outdoors is a beneficial way for students to learn in a new way and connect with their sense of place. Hernandez participated in the outdoor program in college and found her place within out- door leadership and currently works for Ouzel Outfitters as a raft guide in the summer. The IEE program has had an impact on many Sisters students that have gone on to work in environmental fields. Eric Adler is CEO of Flume, where he helped cre- ate a water-saving sensor that allows for big cities and towns to track usage of water. It is also used in homes. <IEE had a huge influ- ence on me and taught me the importance of conservation and protecting the resources we have,= said Adler. The connection of the teachers to the students is something that keeps gradu- ates coming back to help out. <We never have a short- age of people to help with expeditions because we have so many graduates who have bought into the program and believe in it and want to come back,= said teacher Samra Spear. The relationship between students and instructors 4 where there is a connection to the place and small-town 4 is something somewhat unique to Sisters. <IEE can really thrive in that kind of environment, and will take place during library hours from January 8-24, and up until votes close during the reception. Library hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unless otherwise speci- fied, all artwork will be for sale, with 20 percent of the proceeds donated to the Friends of Sisters Library. All of the art must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. Here are the rest of the details: Only artwork that has not been shown in the exhibit in the past three years will be accepted. All artwork submit- ted must be approved by the FOSL Art Committee. No nudes will be accepted. Due to limited space, only two pieces of wall-hung art may be submitted. Secured wire hangers are required for all artwork that will be hung; no saw-tooth hangers allowed. Wall-hung art cannot exceed 30 by 40 inches, unless space permits. Quilts and other fiber art must have a sleeve secured on the back for hanging. Larger quilts will be PHOTO PROVIDED Students write reflections on their experience of place in Sisters’ innovative IEE program. it works,= said Spear. <The experience is not going to be the same for every kid, but we hope that we can help them get some- thing out of it better than they had planned. The more you put in, the more you get out of a program like this,= she said. For the future of the pro- gram, the instructors plan to adapt to whatever changes arise, and hope that it can be taken over by those who understand and appreciate the spirit of the program. <Having past students tak- ing over and looking at things a different way is a hugely important part of the pro- gram,= said Runco. <We love to see those who know the spirit of the program coming back and maybe taking it over,= said Herron. Beautiful, affordable clothing Enhance the look and feel of your home or business environment with our hand-crafted iron products. Treat yourself to something for the new year! PHOTO BY ALEX JORDAN CCB# 87640 hung from the library rafters, and cannot exceed 84 inches wide by 75 inches in length. For three-dimensional art, two pieces of either sculpture or ceramics, no larger than 12 inches, may be submitted. These pieces will be placed in the locked display cases in the entry area. There are no tables or shelves available for display of larger pieces. Up to five pieces of original jewelry may be entered. Each entry must be accom- panied by a proper identifi- cation label (available with official rules and invitation or at the library). A signed agree- ment is required for each art- ist, as is a one-page biography that includes the name and description of the artwork. The Deschutes Public Library System insures the artwork for the duration of the exhibit. Pickup of artwork 3 including any pieces that are purchased 3 is Friday, February 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the library. The FOSL Art Committee members are Paul Bennett, Wendy Birnbaum, Linda Davis, Marianne Fettkether, Jennifer Hartwig, Norma Holmes, Helen Schmidling, Zoe Schumacher, and Chair- person Zeta Seiple. Contact Paul Bennett, 541-588-0156, or Zeta Seiple, 541-549-6157, for more information. Gypsy Wind Clothing Nothing says quality like true hand-forged ironwork “Your Local Welding Shop” 17 541-549-9280 | 207 W. Sisters Park Dr. | PonderosaForge.com Open Wed., Thurs, Fri. & Sat., 11 - 4 | Closed Sun. - Tues. 351 W. HOOD AVE., SISTERS PUBLIC NOTICE Sisters Urban Renewal Agency Annual Report CREATIVITY, CULTURE, & FAITH Join Drs. Eden and Kevin Miller, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, for MORE POWERFUL THAN MEDICINE: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTEGRATION OF BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT IN THE HEALING PROCESS Wednesday, January 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Fireside Room Sisters Community Church 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy 541-549-1201 There is no charge for this community event.