Wednesday, July 7, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Cromwell brings life experience
By Sue Stafford
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Correspondent
Tanner Cromwell, hired
six weeks ago as the new
program director at Sisters
Park & Recreation District
(SPRD), brings to the position
some valuable life experience
that he isn9t hesitant to reveal.
Cromwell, at 30 years
old, has experienced more
of life than a number of his
peers. While enrolled in col-
lege, painkiller use derailed
his plans and dropped him
into the dark world of addic-
tion. He finally reached out to
his parents to let them know
he was in trouble and needed
help.
After going to treatment at
the well-respected Hazelden
program in Minnesota, he got
sober at age 22. He stayed in
Minnesota in a sober-living
house, where he was sur-
rounded by positive influ-
ences and the support he
needed. While there, he vol-
unteered at a community cen-
ter with Americorps working
with pre-kindergartners.
When he left Minnesota,
Cromwell returned home
to Kent, Washington, and
his family and enrolled
at Western Washington
University (WWU) in
Bellingham. He had discov-
ered during his treatment and
while working his recovery
program that recreating in the
out-of-doors was a good way
to keep himself on track, so
he majored in recreation man-
agement at WWU. While he
was still a student, one of his
professors pointed him in the
direction of a job with SSC
Contractors, working with
16- to 19-year-old members
of the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe building trails on Mount
Rainier. After graduation, he
worked for the Bellevue Parks
Department in Washington
leading outdoor trips.
Cromwell hiked South
Sister last summer and liked
the area, so when he saw the
SPRD position advertised
online he applied. After being
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Tanner
Cromwell
was hired
as SPRD’s
new program
director.
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Deschutes Public Library: Finding Grants from Home
10 a.m. Learn how to use Foundation Online Essential to
fi nd grants for your nonprofi t. Registration required at www.
deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/.
Paulina Springs Books Virtual Event 6:30 p.m.
Jonathan Evison presents from his new book, “Legends
of the North Cascades.” Call 541-549-0866 or go to www.
paulinaspringsbooks.com to register.
Paulina Springs Books Virtual Event Noon. Doireann Ní
Ghríofa discussing her new book, “A Ghost in the Throat,”
alongside fellow poet Éireann Lorsung. Call 541-549-0866 or go
to www.paulinaspringsbooks.com to register.
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PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD
hired, he was fortunate to
meet local tiny-home builder
Jeff Miller, who agreed to rent
him one of his houses that
has air conditioning and is a
half-block from the Peterson
Ridge Trail.
His general hopes for his
new position include <learn-
ing the job, and then being
effective and productive,
making strong connections
with the community, and
having a positive impact.=
Cromwell has already estab-
lished a new partnership with
the Deschutes Public Library
for a trails program this fall
for those over 18. Each week
the library will provide par-
ticipants with reading mate-
rial on some aspect of the out-
doors, like wild mushrooms,
and then they will take a hike
looking for examples of what
they read about.
A partnership between
SPRD and Sisters Community
Church (SCC) has led to a
new teen center that will be
opening in The Hangar at
SCC. The SAGE Room at
SPRD will be reactivated with
programs for seniors. With the
reduction of programs during
the COVID-19 pandemic,
Cromwell indicated it almost
feels like they are starting a
new operation.
Cromwell9s engagement
with the community has
already led to his accepting a
position on the board of direc-
tors of a new drug-prevention
program in Sisters. He is
passionate about passing on
to others what he has expe-
rienced and learned about
addiction and recovery. His
position at SPRD will afford
the opportunity to provide
a positive role model for the
youth of Sisters.
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Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on
Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For
info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com.
Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:30 to 6:15
p.m. Sign up 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free.
For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.
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Black Butte Ranch Art at The Ranch 4 p.m. Art show,
silent auction, happy hour beverages and appetizers on the
deck of the Lodge. Benefi ts Sisters Schools art programs.
More info at www.blackbutteranch.com/stay/event-calendar/
Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with The Hwy 97
Band 7 p.m. Classic rock and more on the outdoor stage.
Free! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to
hardtailsoregon.com.
Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Friday Car Show 5-6:30
p.m. Bring your cool or vintage car for the free Friday car
show. For more information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.
Downtown Sisters Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. The 46th annual event featuring quilt exhibits,
quilts for sale, and livestream events throughout the day!
For additional information go to www.SOQS.org.
Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Lucky Town
8 p.m. Tribute to Bruce Springsteen on the outdoor stage.
Tickets at www.bendticket.com. For additional information
call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.
Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Live Music with Eric
Leadbetter 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge. Reservations
recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to
www.sistersdepot.com.
Cork Cellars Live Music on Saturday Nights 6:30 p.m.
No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to
corkcellarswinebistro.com.
Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fresh local produce. Every Sunday June to October! Go to
www.sistersfarmersmarket.com for more information.
Sisters Saloon Patio Stage Live Music with Honey
Don’t 6 p.m. Summer Sunday Nights at the Saloon. For
additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to www.
sisterssaloon.net.
Sisters Community Church Live Music with
Thunderstorm Artis/Bob Baker & Mark Barringer 6 to
9 p.m. Free summer concert series! For additional info call
541-549-1201 or go to www.sisterschurch.com.
Sisters Depot Locals Trivia Night 6 to 8 p.m. Reservations
encouraged. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.
sistersdepot.com.
Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on
Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For
info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com.
Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:30 to 6:15
p.m. Sign up 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free.
For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471.
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