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Wednesday, June 22, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 11 R Spot brings Italian cuisine to town SPRD offers self- defense instruction By Jim cornelius News Editor Jon Hosler and Norman Garrett have been working together for years in the culi- nary world. Now they are together again in a new Italian restaurant in Sisters, called “R Spot.” “We saw a need for Italian food in Sisters,” Hosler said. “With all the options, there was no Italian.” The name is indicative of what Hosler, Garrett and front-of-house manager Jennifer Martell are shooting for with R Spot — a sense of community and neigh- borhood. It’s R Spot as in “our spot” — everyone’s spot. “Let’s got to R Spot for dinner.” They’re already fulfilling that sense of neighborhood. Open till midnight, they’re seeing folks stop in for take- out — or to hang out and enjoy the food. Students come in to enjoy a bite and study. “We’ve noticed that we’ve become really student- friendly,” Hosler said. “They were excited that they could have a place that is safe and family-friendly. And good food; they were excited about that, too.” Customers can enjoy lunch or dinner on the spot, but the main focus is on cre- ating high-quality prepared meals that people can order in advance and come in and grab. They can get their bev- erages that way, too. “We have a grocer ’s license, so we can sell a six- pack to go,” Hosler noted. In addition to the call- in orders, there’s a case full of grab-and-go options for those who are really pressed for time, but don’t want “fast-food.” The meals may be the height of convenience, but the quality is homemade. Sauces are made from scratch WHY COOK? To Go! Lunch & Dinner photo by Jim cornelius Jennifer Martell, Jon hosler, and Norman garrett have received a warm welcome with r Spot. from family recipes and there is a multitude of gluten-free options. “We wanted… to make it really feel like you’re at mama’s or grandma’s house,” Hosler said. R Spot is located next to Metamorphosis Salon. Though its address is on Main Avenue, it actually opens on Elm Street. The reception has been warm. “Word-of-mouth is incred- ible,” said Holser. Happy 11th Anniversay, Chelsie To my wonderful, caring, understanding & occasionally hardheaded very best friend. Love, John Th ank you for all the support from the Hoyt-Helser Gloeckner family. o u r Pe a Sp e a k Y c e! fet’s “Take the War Out of Our Words” Citizens4Community’s next free quarterly learning session is set! Discover how to build trust by communicating more effectively. All are invited… Tuesday, July 12 at Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. Pasta Dishes, Paninis, Desserts Homemade from scratch Beer & Wine Take Out / Eat In 541-549-SPOT (7768) Open 12pm-12am Tues-Sun 101 E. Main Ave. #A, Sisters (Next to Metamorphosis) D! LOCALLYOWNE our Sake R Spot y spot! • 5-6 p.m. Intro to Speak Your Peace and the Civility Project • 6:30-8 p.m. Skill-building on how to “Give Constructive Criticism” (one of the Civility Project’s core tenets), featuring award-winning speaker Sharon Strand Ellison Sharon Strand Ellison, author of “Taking the War Out of Our Words: The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication.” Visit Citizens4Community.com for details! — Ad Sponsorship Courtesy of RE/MAX Out West Realty — Have you ever thought to yourself, what would I do if I was in “fill in the blank” kind of situation? Would I be pre- pared or know exactly what to do if my safety or the safety of my family was on the line and nobody was coming to help? It seems like every time we turn on the TV these days, there is a new threat to con- sider, that deserves the ques- tion to be asked, “What would I do if that was me or some- one I loved in that situation?” There are no guarantees and sometimes the best you can do is to be prepared, prac- tice, and then hope and pray that you are never tested. How much better to have and never need, rather than to need and never have had the tools and skills that could be the differ- ence between survival or not. Chuck Quandt (Coach Q) grew up in the streets of South San Diego and has 20-plus years Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) experience and 14-plus years experience as a bouncer in some of San Diego’s toughest clubs, bars, and venues. He knows a bit about how to defuse and deal with real-world altercations and challenges. This will be the focus of a program at Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) running June-August, every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., for $135 for three months. Classes will include both indoor and outdoor training. Coach Q believes learning to train on different surfaces (asphalt, concrete, gravel, grass) is very important in real-world self-defense. This program will cover role-playing and real-world scenarios and solutions. It is designed for men, women, and children 13+ who are ready to learn the answers to hard-to-answer questions. Contact SPRD for reg- istration information at 541-549-2091.
