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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon aige Page by Paige 19 The Nugget Newspaper Crossword By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service By Paige Bentley-Flannery Sisters Community Librarian Do you have a favorite book that takes place on an island or in a small town? “The Invisible Husband of Frick Island” by Colleen Oakley What if your husband was gone but you pretended he was still around? That9s exactly what griev- ing widow Piper Parrish is doing. The Frick Island townspeople know Tom died in a crab-boat accident but they go along with her 4 even waving, asking him questions, and saying hi. When newspaper reporter Anders Caldwell is assigned to cover the annual Frick Island Cake Walk, he boards the ferry with little enthusi- asm. But he soon discovers there9s more to this eccentric little town than its fundraiser. The real story of the invisible husband had the potential to grab national attention for his podcast, <The Adventures of Clark Kent.= Anders returns to do covert research and begins to learn why the islanders are so protective of Piper. But as he starts to fall in love with her and island life, how will he tell the truth about the story BARN QUILTS: Tradition could catch on in Sisters Continued from page 5 That9s pale in comparison to Quilt Barn Trail of Oregon in and around the Tualatin River valley, where 59 barns, granges, vineyards, or community halls display a stunning mosaic of outdoor quilt art. So, what gives in Sisters? In my travels around the county, I have found no more than three such quilted build- ings. Let9s say I9m off by 100 percent. That9s still a dearth of barns. The closest you9ll find is not on a barn but the back of a Pine Meadow Village home (shown above). It9s not for lack of creativ- ity I am certain, as we will all see this weekend. I just don9t think the spark has been struck. At least I9m hoping that9s all it is. I stopped in at Stitchin9 Post, and, alas, there were no patterns or how-to books, although from time to time they have courses featuring barn quilts. <How hard can this be?= says the man who has never put an ounce of time into quilting, but hours and hours in admiration of the work of others. I have no less than 137 photos of quilts. And those are the ones I kept he9s really chasing? Oakley captures quirky, small-town life with warmth and charm. Readers will enjoy the unique facts throughout the book about bugs, cake, and boats, as the mystery unfolds. For more favorite books set on an island or in a small town, explore: <Beach Read,= by Emily Henry; <Big Girl, Small Town,= by Michelle Gallen; <Everything I Never Told You,= by Celeste Ng; <The Islanders,= by Meg Mitchell Moore; <What9s Mine and Yours,= by Naima Coster; and <The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry,= by Gabrielle Zevin. Check out more new books at Deschutes Public Library or email paigeb@ deschuteslibrary.org. from hundreds more taken. I9m pretty sure we have enough barns around Sisters Country, including some spectacularly fancy horse barns. Admittedly it would be some tedious paint work. There are some ready- made options. In fact, there is a large cottage indus- try that will hand paint or sell vinyl applique barn quilts. They typically come in 24-by-24-inch sections that, when joined with others, can make a fairly infinite, square- shaped, and long-lasting pattern. You could hoof it up to Lowe9s and get 24-by-24-inch metal and vinyl squares for $86 or pick up a 48-by-48-inch design for $339. There are over 20 mix-and-match pat- terns, making it a snap to let your inner barn-quilter loose. Now look, if Sisters is somehow to barnstorm this idea, it9s important to know that barn quilts aren9t just pretty to look at. Done right, they tell a story. Usually about the building on which they are attached or the land on which the barn sits. Or the family ancestors who settled the land. Maybe even the Native Americans who were there first. That sounds just as interesting to me. Kind of like a rolling history museum. A raise of hands: Who wants barn quilts in Sisters? — Last Week’s Puzzle Solved — This Week’s Crossword Sponsors Greg Wieland L.Ac. Practicing since 1989 352 E. Hood Ave., Ste. E Sisters Acupuncture Center CCB#220624 D ESIGNERS & B UILDERS of D ISTINCTION 541-549-1523 Residential Remodels New Construction Water & Fire Damage Repairs Commercial Tenant Improvements Handyman Services www.laredoconstruction.com • 541-549-1575