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Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Vineyards and a healthy ecosystem What can the study and management of Oregon9s vineyards contribute to a healthy ecosystem? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Conservation, biodiver- sity, and habitat connectiv- ity are the keys. With more than 35,000 acres of Oregon farmland devoted to grapes, vineyards provide an excel- lent laboratory to identify on-farm biodiversity stan- dards that can support habitat connectivity across working landscapes. <Vineyard Landscapes: Biodiversity and Conservation See VINEYARDS on page 31 Trails group welcomes new board members Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) welcomed Scott Bowen and Kevin Erickson to the board of directors at the January meeting. Scott and Kevin, both Sisters residents, bring a wealth of trails and trail-related event experience. Scott was heavily involved in cycling as a board member of Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition and as an advocate and fundraiser for a national cycling advocacy organiza- tion, <Bikes Belong,= prior to moving to Sisters with his family in 2017. Scott loves to mountain bike, and is also an equestrian and hiker. Scott says, <The trails are an enor- mous part of why we moved to Sisters. The Peterson Ridge Trails are, to us, the happiest place on earth.= Scott looks forward to being part of the leadership team that keeps the trails interwoven into the heart and soul of Sisters. One of the main reasons Kevin and his wife moved to Sisters three years ago was the Peterson Ridge Trail net- work. Kevin was a volunteer on the citizen advisory board for non-motorized trail-users with the North Idaho district of the U.S. Forest Service and trails are his passion. He says, <We wanted to live in a com- munity of involved citizens that share similar interests, with healthy outdoor recre- ation being a big part of the lifestyle we chose.= Kevin is currently work- ing on a project to develop a mountain bike trail network in San Carlos, Mexico, where he spends the winter. Kevin9s trail-related experience is extensive and will greatly benefit STA. See TRAILS on page 25 PHOTO PROVIDED Representatives of Sisters Rodeo accepted the Columbia River Circuit’s prestigious award. Sisters Rodeo earns award Sisters Rodeo recently received the prestigious award <Large Rodeo of the Year= chosen by the Board of Directors of the Columbia River Circuit, which includes 32 of the best PRCA rodeos throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo and Annual Meeting were held in Yakima, Washington on January 10-12, 2020. Sisters Rodeo was represented by four members of their Board of Directors: Curt Kallberg, Chris Schaad, Rodger Dwight and Patty Cordoni, who were proud to receive the plaque in an arena presentation. When asked what makes the Sisters Rodeo stand out, President Curt Kallberg mentioned not only the out- standing volunteers, stock, competitors, and professional staff including the ever-popu- lar J.J. Harrison, but also that <fans don9t come to see our rodeo, they are a part of our rodeo.= This winning formula seems to bring back enthusi- astic crowds every year and arena sell-outs have become the norm. Sisters Rodeo celebrates its 80th anniversary, June 10-14; tickets are now on sale at www.sistersrodeo.com or through the ticket office at 541-549-0121. To volunteer or become a member of the Sisters Rodeo Association, email info@ sistersrodeo.com or call 541-771-0931. SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. / Thurs., 10 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1st Tuesday, noon, SPRD bldg. 800-272-3900. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelefl y@msn.com. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217. Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843. 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. 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Go Fish Fishing Group 3rd Monday, Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All Sisters Caregiver Support Group ages welcome. 541-771-2211. 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., The Lodge in Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Sisters. 541-771-3258. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to community room. 541-923-1632. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Citizens4Community, Let’s Talk of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. 3rd Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP at Location information: 541-549-1193. citizens4community.com Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Military Parents of Sisters Meetings 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at are held quarterly; please call for details. Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. 541-388-9013. Sisters Parent Teacher Community Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Saloon. 541-480-5994. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m., The Lodge. & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. 541-668-6599. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. District. 541-549-2091. Location information: 541-279-1977. Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. Meeting Room. 503-930-6158. 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 Monday, 5 p.m. Sisters Library. Public welcome. 808-281-2681. 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