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Wednesday, June 8, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 18-year-old dies in motorcycle crash An 18-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 242 last Wednesday. Oregon State Police report that troopers were dispatched to a motorcycle versus SUV crash at about 3:55 p.m. While en route to the crash, troopers learned the operator of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The preliminary investiga- tion revealed a 2015 Yamaha was being driven by Brady A. Williams, age 18, from Eugene. Williams was travel- ing eastbound on McKenzie Highway near milepost 56. Williams failed to negoti- ate a right-hand corner and crossed the center-line. The rider came off the motor- cycle and was struck by a westbound vehicle. The west- bound vehicle was a 2001 Toyota Tacoma driven by Lori L. Fleischmann, age 35, from Portland. Fleischmann and her passenger were not injured. The highway was closed for approximately five hours. Speed is being considered as a contributing factor of the crash. CyCLInG: Sisters riders entered race for fun — and won Continued from page 1 they ascend Peterson Ridge, returning dusty-faced with smiles; high-fiving their fel- low riders. The Stampede is an exhilarating ride and per- sonal test of endurance and fortitude. The race is popular due to the charm of Sisters, the exquisite course, and the atmosphere of friendly competition. On the morning of the race, Shawna Palanuk was adamant that this was just a ride for her, that her best races were behind her, and that whatever the results were, she was con- tent. Shawna is a mother of two, a student pursuing her second bachelor’s degree, and a former professional moun- tain-bike racer who traded weekend racing for weekend lacrosse matches for her fam- ily. Shawna is a very competi- tive person, who said that as a full-time racer she sacrificed time with friends and family and couldn’t enjoy rides with- out a training benefit as the goal. She has learned to lead a balanced life, and returned to the Stampede with one goal: to have fun, enjoy the atmo- sphere, and enjoy the race with her family. She succeeded in this — and as a bonus, came away with a victory in her first race in several years. Creed Siebel woke up Sunday morning of the race and made breakfast for his young son, just like any other morning. He strives to fulfill his duty as a father. “Family time is very im- portant to me,” he said. “I remember as a child the way my dad made me breakfast, the time we had together, and that’s why our mornings are precious.” He was a little embar- rassed to admit to not having a training regimen. In fact in his four-day workweek, as a solar technician, Siebel worked 48 hours. His rides generally come before the sun crests the mountains, get- ting up at 5 a.m. and back by 7 a.m. for breakfast with the family. It worked. He, too, took top honors in his race. Barron Johnson moved to Central Oregon three years ago with limited mountain biking experience. In fact, he rode a mountain bike, but he had never actually been mountain biking. Barron said that he started mountain bik- ing as an exploration of his new environment. He soon met others and it gave him new friendships. Barron lined up for his first race at age 49, saying that it was social pressure from peers that pushed him to com- pete. Johnson runs with the Clydesdale category, a unique division that gives the bigger- built guys an opportunity to compete. This is a counter- culture in a sport that puts a premium on light weight. 31 photo provided Creed Siebel and Barron Johnson at the Sisters Stampede. “It is exactly what it sounds (like),” he said. “A race for the big guys.” Many people imagine the life of a citizen racer as a bal- ance of training, nutrition, and time management. Consider, however, the profiles of our local champions: working long hours, being a mother and student, finding a new hobby and integrating into a new community activity. These are the people we line up behind at the grocery store, the ones who have the same chaotic schedules, the ones looking after family and trying to run a business. These people may seem extraordi- nary when we see the results of a race, but away from the track they’re more similar to the average citizen than the extreme athlete. It just goes to show that a person can enjoy a hobby, be successful, and challenge themselves without drudgery and sacrifice. 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