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Wednesday, November 11, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters salutes... • Circle of Friends would like to thank A’Journe Spyker, Sisters Fire District, and the members of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration for the dona- tion of apples, time, and instruction on making fresh apple cider on November 4. • The Sisters Schools Foundation Board is pleased to share the results of our fall distribution to teach- ers in the Sisters School District. Thank you to Starry Nights, The Roundhouse Foundation, and numer- ous private donors whose generous contributions and continued support allow for teacher requests to be granted. New Superintendent Curt 9 Keeping Western tradition strong Scholl commented, “I am so impressed by the commu- nity support for the Sisters Schools Foundation’s mis- sion to provide enrichment funding for the schools in our district.” The Foundation was able to fund $21,827 of programs. Funding supported all three schools including kindergar- ten literacy supplementation, sixth-grade outdoor school and an auditorium acoustic shell. We would also like to thank the teachers in the Sisters School District for their hard work, dedication, and creativity that inspires our students daily and makes us proud to be a part of this community. photo provided sisters kids make apple cider on a circle of Friends outing. By Jim cornelius News Editor Sisters’ Western tradition and style are in good hands now that Dixie’s has opened its doors downtown. Those same doors opened for decades on Leavitt’s Western Wear store; now Rigoberto Ramirez is building on that legacy — and adding new elements of his own. “Blending Western and outdoor together is what I’m focused on at this point,” Ramirez told The Nugget last Friday as he presided over the store’s grand opening. He wants his store to appeal to those who love Western style — but also to those who need hard-work- ing, durable outdoor clothing for work and play in Sisters Country. He means to keep the quality high and the prices reasonable. “It’s going to remain Western,” he said. “A Western apparel store is the core.” But in the spirit of pioneer- ing adventure, he’s “really eager to try out new things — new brands, new styles.” He wants his customers to find unique items they can’t pick up just anywhere on the range. Ramirez will be lis- tening closely to his custom- ers on that score, finding out what they want and need out of a Western/outdoor shop in Sisters. The name, Dixie’s, asserts an independent identity for the store. Dixie Baker is Thanksgiving Pie Extravaganza Please join us for photo by Jim corneLiUS rigo ramirez, with Dixie and Gary Baker, at sisters’ new Western and outdoor store, Dixie’s. Rigo’s mom — and a Western fashion plate. She and her husband, Gary, have lived in Sisters for the past eight years. They bought the property, but they’re retired and have no interest in operating a busi- ness. Enter Rigo. He’s visited the area many times and, like so many, he fell in love with it. And, while he’s never done retail, he has a strong business background. “I have a business degree from Pepperdine,” he said. “I’ve always had that entre- preneurial spirit.” So Dixie’s is a tip of the hat to his mom, and a new identity for a location that has become a community institution. “I thought it (the name) was great right off the bat,” he said. “It’s catchy; you remem- ber it.” The layout of the store has changed, which gives it a fresh feel — and it was busy on its first day of operation. That kind of support has been apparent since Ramirez first launched the enterprise. “We’ve had great support from the community so far and I’m appreciative of that,” he said. “We feel very wel- comed to the community.” Dixie’s is located on the corner of Cascade Avenue and Elm Street in downtown Sisters. For more information call 541-549-6451. Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry ~ Over 22 years Serving Sisters ~ We are preferred providers for Delta Dental PPO and Premier, MODA, Advantage, Pacifi c Source, Cigna and the V.A. 541-549-0109 | 304 W. Adams Ave. | Sisters A BUFFET OF PIES! Thurs., Nov. 26, 2-4 PM There is no cost to attend, however we will be accept- ing donations to benefi t the Black Butte School in Camp Sherman. Hair & Nails HOODOO HOOD D O O Grades: 5-12 G Season: S eason: Jan. J 8-Feb. 19 Frida 4:15-9 PM Fridays Natural & Artifi cial 541-549-6566 484 W. Washington Ave., Ste. B NIGHT SKIING Reg. Deadline: Dec. 16 Parent Meeting: Dec. 16, 6:30 PM | SHS Lecture Room www.lakecreeklodge.com Camp Sherman | 541-516-3030 30 YOUTH BASKETBALL Grades: 1-4 Season: Jan. 4-Feb. 27 NOW OPEN!!! Skill Assessment: Dec. 5 & 12 SistersRecreation.com sses ★ PREMIUM WESTERN APPAREL ★ Come in and meet new owner, r, Rigo! Home Goods • Accessories • Jewelry Tasha Polizzi • Vogt Silver • Filson • Old Gringo Sisters’ Exclusive Pendleton Dealer • Wrangler Lucchese Boots • Boulet Boots • Double D 541-549-6451 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 100 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters ies & cla ! View acti g v is it te r online and re 1750 50 W. WM Mckinney ki B Butte tt Rd Rd. | 541 541-549-2091 549 2091 SNO CAP MINI STORAGE Sisters Industrial Park 157 Sisters Park Dr. • 541-549-3575 www.SistersStorage.com • State-of-the-art Security Technology • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x40 • Individual Gate Codes • Long-term Discounts • On-site Manager
