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14 Wednesday, February 2, 2022 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon STA: Organization serves as steward of resources Continued from page 1 anxious to deepen that com- mitment by serving as an active and involved board member. Campbell9s journal- ism background is already being put to good use in sup- port of STA9s email commu- nications, and her many years of experience in planning and producing programs and events will serve the organi- zation well as Sisters emerges from COVID-19 and the Speaker Series and member gatherings restart. Campbell has been a key figure in the Sisters Science Club, initiating the effort to gain nonprofit status, serving on the board, and acting as the driver behind the highly successful Science Club lec- ture series. The STA is hon- ored to have her passion and skill set in support of their work. Vice Chair Catherine Hayden said, <I have the distinct impression that she is a 8doer.9 Kathy is outgo- ing and capable of taking on a project and seeing it through. She has good ideas for developing connec- tions to other community organizations.= Duehren believes in giv- ing back and, as hiking is one of his primary activities, he wanted to direct his volun- teer support where he9s most active and has a great deal of experience. And that would be a recreational nonprofit, a perfect fit for board service PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED David Duehren. Kathy Campbell. with STA. Duehren also has a significant amount of non- profit board experience hav- ing served as a board member of Kiwanis in Sisters and as treasurer of the Tech Catholic Community board at MIT. His resume is packed with tech experience and he9s already jumped into a proj- ect that will enable STA to provide better, more detailed maps for trail users. Duehren has been a volunteer with STA over the years and is anxious to step up to a bigger commitment. Board member Paula Gallego said, <David has good ideas, is a doer, loves the trails and hiking and is anxious to get involved and be hands on.= <We are continually amazed at the knowledge, experience, and generos- ity of folks in Sisters,= said STA Board Chair Rick Retzman. Both Kathy and David responded to our call for new board members with a desire to share their talents with STA, and their skill sets are a great addition to our board. We9re very excited to We are continually amazed at the knowledge, experience and generosity of folks in Sisters. — Rick Retzman. Year-round FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling — — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-410-4509 SistersForestProducts.com Ad sponsored by The Nugget Newspaper. have them join our team. Our thanks to departing board member Kris Calvin. Kris has contributed above and beyond during his tenure, leading the effort for the new Peterson Ridge Trailhead kiosk, crafting and install- ing it, among many other accomplishments.= The STA is a nonprofit organization whose mis- sion is to connect people and communities to each other and their natural surround- ings. In cooperation with the Sisters Ranger District, the organization maintains non- motorized trails in the Sisters area including the renowned Peterson Ridge Trail system. The STA produces a free trail map, hosts an annual speaker series, and supports trail-related activities, advo- cacy, and events throughout the year. The STA relies on volunteers, memberships, and donations to support its work. Anyone interested in getting involved with STA can find more information at www.sisterstrails.org. ELEMENTARY: Bond sale was boon to district funding of project Continued from page 1 something that will need to be carefully monitored. <But regardless of the things we don9t know for sure, the district is extremely excited about this project,= he said. <For us to have all of the schools in close proxim- ity with a brand-new, modern elementary school is some- thing for the entire commu- nity to celebrate,= he said. The site for the new build- ing is on the school property behind the west grandstands of Reed Stadium. While Scholl fully expects the new building to be ready on time, he acknowledged that it is good to have the current building for use if the schedule gets delayed. <Our students will have a place to learn one way or another to start the 2023-24 school year,= he said. DAVIS TIRE Ou r family can take care of your family of autos & trailers Brakes • Axles • Ball Joints • Suspension • Shocks • Struts TIRE INSTALLATION, ALIGNMENT, REPAIR, BALANCING, ROTATION Sisters S Sis ter s Indu I Industrial n str ndu s r ial i al l Pa ia P Park a rk r k 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. Serving Se Ser S er e r vin vi in g S Sisters i ist stt ers e s Since S in Si i nce nce 1962 19 9 62 6 2 541-549-1026