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22 Wednesday, May 27, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters Farmers Market to provide food aid ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/PROSTOCK-STUDIO READING: Youth who read tend to thrive in many respects Continued from page 3 reader is to read books that interest them. As adults, we read to be entertained and to learn new information. It is important that our students begin now to engage in this practice of reading.= To help get kids con- nected to books, Warburg wants students and their families to know about three easily accessible resources to accomplish that. Locally, Paulina Springs Books has created a link on its website for students and their families to access books specially collected for young people. That address is https://bookshop.org/lists/ sisters-elementary-school- catalog. According Warburg, this link connects to the catalog and shows a breakdown by subject that allow custom- ers to click through to view books on the list, which ini- tially will include 200 titles. Each of these featured titles can be purchased at a 15 percent discount for Sisters Elementary School students. The entire inventory of titles the bookstore offers is available on the regular web- site as well at https://www. paulinaspringsbooks.com. Warburg said, <I am excited about the opportunity to support a local business and give our students options of obtaining some fresh and new reading materials.= Lane Jacobson, owner of the store said, <We view Paulina Springs Books as a community-building busi- ness, and one of the most essential ways of doing that is to support the youth of our community! This can take a lot of different forms, like our Festival of Books Scholarship for instance, which was $2,000 this year, or provid- ing discounts for orders from the school district. But in the case of this partnership with Sisters Elementary, it9s just something that makes sense, especially given current cir- cumstances. Providing a dis- count on a curated list of our favorite kids books is really the least we can do 4 and we hope that it helps to make it a little bit easier for fami- lies to keep their kids enter- tained and taking a break from screens. And, hope- fully, some kids will discover some great new books in the process!= Jacobson wants the public to know that while this pro- gram originated as something just for SES students, the dis- count on the catalog is avail- able to all customers. <It9s really just a teeny tiny example of all the ways in which the community has come together to support each other through all this,= he said. The program will run through the end of July. To place an order for pick- up at the store or deliv- ery direct to their home, families can order through the website. Contact infor- mation for the store is info@ paulinaspringsbooks.com and 541-549-0866. Another local asset is the Deschutes County Library. Until the library opens again, perhaps in June, access to the summer reading program for kids can be found at https:// www.deschuteslibrary.org/ calendar/summer. Our local library is a wonderful resource for students and families. — Joan Warburg <Our local library is a wonderful resource for stu- dents and families,= Warburg said. <This is an easy, cost- effective way to access books and other reading material.= Finally, most students are familiar with the Scholastic Company, which has spon- sored book fairs at schools for decades. According to Warburg, Scholastic is offer- ing a summer program that can be accessed at https:// www.scholastic.com/site/ summer/home.html. A Partnership Beyond Your Expectations for puzzle on page 20 are accepted. The Sisters Farmers Market is working on integrating these pro- grams into the market this season in the hopes that, between these options and the Seed to Table COVID-19 Food Aid Program, no per- son or family will be left out from having fresh, locally- sourced, healthy meals all season long. The COVID-19 Food Aid Program is a sliding scale aid program according to indi- vidual9s request and avail- able funding. There are many local families who may not necessarily feel they need to utilize the food banks. Nonetheless, they may have been hit hard financially and could benefit greatly from assistance. As families may be faced with finan- cial choices, our organiza- tion does not want nutritious foods to have to be cut. The Harvard Medical School lists eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables as the second most important strategy for boosting one9s immune sys- tem. This is a time when we need these foods the most! In addition, a trip outside of Sisters is another stressor as it bears another expense and now incorporates elements of exposure. The Sisters Farmers Market is striving to be a local food hub while pro- moting an open-air, socially- distanced model for local shopping. To learn more about pro- grams visit www.sisters farmersmarket.com. THE ARENDS & SCOTT REALTY GROUP Discover the Diff erence Phil Arends Chris Scott Principal Broker Broker 541-420-9997 541-588-6614 phil.arends@cascadesir.com chris.scott@cascadesir.com Licensed in the State of Oregon Licensed in the State of Oregon Stop by and visit with Tiana Van Landuyt & Shelley Marsh. 220 S. Pine St., Ste. 102 | 541-548-9180 Hey, Ross, , You’ve Got Mail! French Country Beauty To: ross@myrksolutions.com From: Peter & Lynn F. Re: Why We Recommend Ross 69558 Halter, Tollgate SUDOKU SOLUTION The Sisters Farmers Market, managed by the Sisters-based nonprofit orga- nization, Seed to Table, is helping to ensure the Sisters community has access to essential, local, artisanal and nutritious goods. Thanks to The Roundhouse Foundation, the Market has launched a COVID-19 Food Aid Program to begin on the market9s opening day of June 7. Individuals who apply and are accepted into the program will be eligible to receive between 25 and 75 percent off of essen- tial foods at the Seed to Table produce booth at the Farmers Market. Individuals can apply at www.sisters farmersmarket.com. As the market has tran- sitioned under the manage- ment of Seed to Table, it has opened up new opportunities to expand its service to our community. SFM Market Manager, Caroline Hager said, <Farmers markets pres- ent an amazing opportunity for connecting a diversity of individuals to one com- mon access point of essen- tial goods, all harvested and curated within one9s own county.= The market is also striv- ing to ensure outside funding and government programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women-Infants-Children and Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP), 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,937 sq.ft. home on a .5-acre level corner lot backing to commons and National Forest. Vaulted ceilings and wrap-around deck. Heated detached double car garage, Tollgate community amenities: pool, clubhouse, tennis courts. Ross is a real professional. We had a unique, luxury property, which required special attention to the marketing. He quickly brought us a qualifi ed buyer and went the extra mile to help with the many details during the middle of the coronavirus quarantine. 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