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Wednesday, November 11, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Decisions, decisions... Sisters donates ‘Treats for Troops’ The Sisters community turned Halloween treats into something more than a week- end of fun. In just one week, 104 pounds of Halloween candy was donated by Sisters’ families to be delivered to troops and veterans this Veterans Day. The Sisters Parent Teacher Community (SPTC) encouraged parents and students to donate extra Halloween candy to “Treats for Troops.” The SPTC set up collection boxes at Sisters Elementary School and a local business for people to drop off candy the week following Halloween. “My kids love to trick-or- treat,” said Haley Ellis, presi- dent of the Sisters Parent- Teacher Community. “We get so much candy, more than we can eat! Treats for Troops allowed us to share our good- ies for a good cause and begin a great family conversation around Veterans Day.” Candy collected from Sisters is donated to two orga- nizations: Caring for Troops, a nonprofit based in Bend dedi- cated to supporting men and women with ties to Central Oregon that are deployed overseas; and Operation Gratitude, another nonprofit organization that sends over 21 photo by erin borLA Better than hoarding... photo by Jerry bALdock 150,000 care packages annu- ally to soldiers, sailors, air- men and marines deployed overseas, their children left behind, and to new recruits, veterans, first responders, wounded warriors and their caregivers. “I only got 43 pieces of candy this year,” said local fifth-grader Chloe Frazee. “But I pulled 15 pieces out for the troops because they don’t get to go trick-or-treating. I want to help people like my grandpa and many more who served. I want to show them how much we love, and care, and appreciate them.” Candy was collected, sorted (chocolate candy must be shipped separately), bagged and weighed. Students I want to show them how much we love, and care, and appreciate them. — chloe Frazee and their families were also encouraged to write letters and cards to be included with the packages. All donations will be delivered to the recipi- ent organizations this week. Patrons purchased “empty Bowls,” filled them with soup and helped sisters FAN (Family Access Network) provide for the community. Chamber seeks board nominees The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nom- inations for new members to the Board of Directors. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. Those interested in run- ning for the board may email a short biography and photo to judy@sisterscountry.com. To learn more about the position contact Judy Trego via email or call the Chamber office at 541-549-0251. Board nominees are elected by the membership. Any member in good stand- ing is eligible to apply. Serving h e Sisters, Camp Sherman and Black Butte Ranch Areas Ponderosa Properties R E A L T O R S 541-549-2002 A N D 1- 800-650-6766 LLC P R O P E R T Y M A N A G E M E N T www. P onderosa P roperties.com 221 S. Ash St., Sisters The Locals’ Choice fr Real Estate Sales Kevin R. Dyer 541-480-7552 Rad Dyer 541-480-8853 Carol Davis 541-410-1556 Catherine Black 541-588-9219 Ali Mayea 541-480-9658 Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226 Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650 Carrie Koepke 541-419-1575 CRS, GRI, Principal Broker ABR, CCIM, CRB, CRS, GRI, Principal Broker ABR, GRI, Broker CRS, Broker Broker, GRI, Green Broker GRI, Broker Broker
