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Wednesday, January 29, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Running commentary By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent I really never imagined writing a column about poop, but here goes. Those of you who hit the local trails to hike, bike and run have probably experi- enced this: You are on a trail that you frequent, when, along the side of the path, you notice a green or blue <doggie bag,= or a recycled produce bag, used to con- tain poop from someone9s canine companion. On your way back, you notice it is still there. The next day, you use that same trail and there it sits. If this were a rare occur- rence I would write it off as someone simply forgetting, but it happens frequently. My questions are two- fold: 1. Who do these offend- ers think is going to pick up their doggie bags? 2. If you9re not planning to dis- pose of the doggie bag, why use the bag at all? This issue could be the foundation of a more exten- sive social commentary. Are we dealing with enti- tled hikers who are above taking care of their dog9s doo-doo? Are people simply conve- niently forgetful? Do people believe that using the bags <is the respon- sible thing to do= yet they can9t get themselves to actu- ally complete the process and carry the dung to a disposal? Do people really believe those bags are biodegradable? Is it some sort of indirect protest against the new law that doesn9t allow plastic bags in the grocery store, so these rebels are saying <I9ll show you how to use a plas- tic bag, by gosh!=? Most of the bags on the market, including those you put your produce in at the grocery store, are not actually designed to return to the earth, despite what their label says. Most bags are oxo-biodegradable, which means they do break down, but just into smaller pieces of plastic. The real biodegrad- able bags, which are made of maize flour and vegetable oil, actually do break down naturally within a few weeks, with the help of microorganisms, whether they end PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG up in a landfill or A signpost on Sisters trails. among other com- postables. These bags tend to my hope is that the owners cost about 10 cents apiece. If themselves will do a little you are a dedicated bagger, better job of taking care of their dogs9 business. look for the genuine article. What I am about to say might seem old-fashioned, but on other than heavily traveled, close-to-town trails, wouldn9t it be better to just leave the poop, unbagged, in the woods? If Fido poops right on the trail, can9t we MON-FRI 4-7pm just take a stick and flick the pile off the trail, scuff a little KJ ANNIE dirt over it, and call it good? KARAOKE NIGHTS! With that said, I would FRI. & SAT. at 9pm rather see a forgotten poop bag along the trail than a Prime Rib Fridays 5pm! pile of poo on the path. I have actually carried other 175 N. Larch St. 541-549-6114 people9s forgotten bags to a disposal site and encourage hardtailsoregon.com Facebook darcymacey others to do so as well, but HAPPY HOUR RELAX WITH YOUR VALENTINE! Settle into one of our stress-therapy chairs for a calmin calming ng celestial c elestial exp experience. perri ence. Relax, enjoy enjoy! Valentine couples receive a 30-minute se session for only $40! 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 Entertainment & Events JAN 29 WED Night at the Orient Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. The Suttle Lodge Winter Beer Fest 1 to 5 p.m. Taste ales, enjoy fi re pits and snacks. All ages welcome. 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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. Dr. Larry Price: “Dark Matter” Thurs., Feb. 27 • 7 p.m. Tommy Castro & The Pain Killers Legendary blues and soul giant knows how to ignite a crowd! Pub opens 1 hour prior to shows. 302 E. Main | 541-815-9122 BelfryEvents.com 11 FEB 8 SAT Cork Cellars Live Music with Derek Michael Marc 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.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. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com ?