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18 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Give Gift Certifi cates for Christmas Gifts Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas by receiving 12 days of Discounts on Gift Certifi cates Discounts start at 12% on Dec. 1st, running to 1% on Dec. 12th. CALL NOW. MetoliusRiverLodges.com g • 541-595-6290 at a Camp Sherman n Happy Holidays from The Porch Gift Certificates make great Stocking Stuffers to get stuffed on! Buy a $100 Gift Certificate and receive 10% off your visit between 12-1 and 12-25. 541-549-EATS (3287) 243 N. Elm St. Sisters Fri.-Tues., 5-9 p.m. • Walk-ins welcome! We’re ’ Decking k the h Halls… l l …making everything merry throughout the Lodge, so be sure to stop by! A tree is lit in Sisters Country By Jodi Schneider McNamee, Correspondent A blast of arctic air plunged into Sisters days ago, bringing the first snow of the season and dropping temperatures at night to below zero. Regardless of the frigid weather, folks gathered among friends and family for the annual Christmas tree lighting cer- emony on Friday evening at Fir Street Park. It’s a Sisters tradition. Folks didn’t notice the cold — they felt the warmth from the firepit, crafted by Ponderosa Forge & Ironworks, and the warm savory taste of hot chocolate, coffee and popcorn provided by the Three Sisters Lions Club. Most impor- tantly, it was the warmth of comrade- ship that this annual tradition brings to everyone who partakes. In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge went from the White House to the Ellipse (President Park South) to light a 48-foot fir tree as a local choir and quartet from the U.S. Marine Band performed. 92 years later, this photo by Jodi Schneider McnaMee American holiday tradition continues The Community Tree is lit up in Fir Street park. to bring folks together to share in a message of hope and peace. Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Americana Project Megan Ellsworth kicked event coordinator, Jeri Buckmann, addressed off the festivities, performing a seasonal the large audience and pointed out her favorite, “White Christmas.” thoughts on why this is a unique community. Ellsworth is a senior at Sisters High School “If you remember, it was over a year ago and she not only performs in the Americana that downtown Sisters had many renova- Project, she also teaches younger students tions, it was a big undertaking and now it guitar. looks amazing. I want to announce that we Sisters City Manager Andrew Gorayeb have been voted number five in the state of pointed out that the Christmas tree was a little Oregon for the main street downtown. And we different from last year. couldn’t have done it without so many people, “We have ornaments on our living tree for including the City of Sisters, the city manager, the first time,” Gorayeb explained, noting that the City Council and the mayor.” Sisters Public Works Director Paul Bertagna Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Exec- went up on a manlift in the frigid conditions utive Director Judy Trego thanked everyone after Tuesday’s snowstorm to hang the orna- involved with the building of Fir Street Park. ments. The Christmas ornaments dangled “It was a risk worth taking, because this among the branches along with the shim- beautiful park would have become an empty mering white lights, creating a brighter and parking lot.” more festive tree that will continue to shine Singer/songwriter from the Sisters throughout the holidays. Join us for dinner h ursday through Saturday SAVE THE DATE Reservations: 541-549-3663 New Year’s Eve Crab Feed VISIT YOUR STORE FOR A FREE GIFT (While supplies last, one per customer.) FREE T-SHIRT $ With any 25 purchase (Offers valid through 12-24-15) 541-549-2059 216 W. Cascade Ave. Your Store Your Store is one of the best places in Sisters Country to put check-marks on your Christmas list — without flattening your wallet. Everything is priced to please the budget, from souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts to new Baja Joe’s pullovers and warm winter jackets. With a purchase of $25 you can get a free hat or T-shirt. There are special sale items for as low as $5. Got a skier or snowboarder on your list? Let them fly their winter sports flag with T-shirts or sweatshirts featuring Mt. Bachelor or Hoodoo. Support the local Sisters High School boosters club with purchases of special Outlaw wear. The selection is huge, the prices are elf-friendly and the shop is conveniently located right on Cascade Avenue. At this time of year, it’s great when someone makes it easy — and that’s what you’ll find at Your Store.