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14 Wednesday, August 3, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Halley to play in All-Star Football game By rongi yost Correspondent Chance Halley was cho- sen to participate in the East West Shrine All-Star Football Game, which will be held on Saturday, August 6, in Baker City. Halley will play on the East team, which consists of 32 players from multiple leagues in the 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A levels. The whole experience is much more than just a game. All-star players will play for children who are patients of Shriner Hospital for Children. Players visit the hospital and meet the kids that they will play for. Once the game begins, players participate with a common goal, and even though they play on two dif- ferent teams, they are united in their purpose, and are only opponents on the field. Chance will be playing wide receiver and defensive back during the game, as well as some special teams. This past season, while play- ing for the Outlaws, Chance was part of a handful of tal- ented seniors that helped pro- pel Sisters to the conference championship. Coach Gary Thorson, who was chosen to coach the East team said, “Chance was one of our hardest workers on the team, was always quick to help out where needed, and played multiple spots for us.” Halley told The Nugget he is really excited and honored to get the opportunity to play for something much bigger than himself. “My dad grew up in Shriners hospital for most of his childhood, so this is a great way to give back,” said Halley. On Friday, July 28, play- ers headed to Wilsonville and toured the Shriners Hospital. From there they boarded the bus and traveled to Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, where they will stay for a week and practice for the game. Halley shared his thoughts about the tour at Shriners. “Our time at the hospital was truly an amazing experi- ence,” said Halley. “The kids had a such a positive outlook on life. It was very inspira- tional. Not one of the kids let their troubles bring them down.” Over the course of the week, several activities will be held to celebrate the game and serve as additional fundraisers for the hospi- tal, including a parade at 11 a.m. on game day. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be aired on ROOT Sports Network. After the Shriners game, Halley will continue his football career, along with teammate Logan Shutte, as a Linfield College Wildcat. Heads or Tails… You Lose Loaner Cars Deductible Assistance Windshield Replacement 541-549-DENT 5 4 1 5 4 9 D E N T 332 W. Barclay Dr., Sisters LETTERS Continued from page 2 when you are able. As a fellow business owner, we are hit up multiple times a week by people seeking donations and assistance. While trying to help as many causes as possible, it can be difficult and really expensive. I don’t know where you stand on the air- port or skydiving, but I can tell you that this company is stepping up to help someone they don’t even know, simply because it is the right thing to do. I say: welcome to town, Skydive Awesome! Thank you for your support. Jennifer McCrystal s s s To the Editor: The July 20 story of the “Marines land in Camp Sherman” (The Nugget, page 1) rekin- dled many a memory for me. Back in the summer of 1955 or ’56, I had the good fortune of working on a fire-sup- pression crew headquartered at Allingham. Translated, our crew followed the logging companies around and piled brush for fall burning. Our crew consisted of four or five forestry students from the Southern states, plus three or four local youth. My dad, Howard Anderson, was the Forest Service lookout (for 9 years) stationed on Abbot butte, 5 miles northwest of Camp Sherman. Lee and Bunny Morton were in charge of the Allingham Guard Station. Our crew bunked in two small cabins. The building torn down was the cookhouse, where we prepared our own sack lunches, and had dinner prepared for us each night by Faye Brown, wife of Bill Brown, our foreman. One member of our crew was a local boy, Dan Barclay, of a prominent area logging family. Dan got to drive our crew truck each day to the work site and back. Each night, returning from work, we’d be dust-covered and odiferous. So, armed with our own swim trunks, a bar of soap and a towel, we’d head for the Allingham Bridge. Jump in, get out, lather up, jump in again, get out and towel off. This was our daily routine. Many memories; sorry to see that part of history go. Duane C. Anderson Tualatin s s s s s s To the Editor: Sisters Park & Recreation District would like to thank the community for their support of the 2016 Glory Daze Car Show. There was an increase of about 60 cars over last year’s show, and the spectator attendance this year was fantastic! Thank you to the many Sisters community members who were involved as sponsors, participants, judges, and spectators. It is because of your participation that the show was a huge success this year! Rob Meeter To the Editor: The flashing speed limit signs as you enter Sisters City Limits are nice, but can’t we get some actual speed enforcement? To be brief, I’ll just suggest a focus on South Pine Street. This is a narrow street in a residential area. This an area favored by walk- ers, runners, kids, dogs and bicycles, many from Blazin Saddles. Posted speed limit is 25 mph. Actual has to be 40-plus mph. Greg Waddell
