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Wednesday, November 30, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A traditional tree-lighting ceremony Holiday Celebration 6th Annual Open House! By Jodi Schneider McNamee, Correspondent 10% OFF ALL ÉMINENCE ORGANIC PRODUCTS ONE DAY ONLY! Last Friday evening, hundreds of folks gath- enthusiastic choir. ered among friends and family for one of the “We are thrilled that Judy Trego asked us most anticipated holiday traditions in Sisters: to perform tonight,” Jacot said. “Skyliner Jazz the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in is a small, auditioned choir and we perform at Fir Street Park. concerts, festivals, and community events.” This American holiday tradition continues Mayor pro tem Nancy Connolly shared her to bring citizens together to share in a message feelings of thankfulness with the audience for of hope and peace. all who volunteer in Sisters. Long before the coming of Christianity, “For all of you that currently volunteer, I plants and trees that remained green all year want to thank you personally for the time and had a special meaning for people in winter. Just effort that you donate and give freely to the as people today decorate their homes during the community to make it such a special place to festive season with pine, spruce and fir trees, live and work. For those who don’t volunteer ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over yet, I urge you to find your passion, whether their doors and windows. it’s with the school district, the city, parks Then in the early 20th century electricity and recreation, Habitat for Humanity, or your brought about Christmas lights, making it pos- church. Know that you have the power to be sible for Christmas trees to glow for days on the change to make the community into what end. And with this, Christmas trees began to you would like it to be.” appear in town squares across the country to A popular custom is to bless the Christmas later become an American tradition. tree before lighting. Sisters resident and inter- The blaze in the firepit in Fir Street Park faith minister Sana Hayes took the honors: kept folks warm as they gathered around sip- “When the lights are illuminated on this tree ping hot cocoa and eating popcorn made by tonight, let it remind you of the power in your volunteers from the Three Sisters Lions Club. own life to be a light in the darkness. To help Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce someone find their own way. To give without Executive Director Judy Trego kicked things expecting anything in return.” off with encouraging information for the Skyliner Jazz Choir closed the ceremony community: singing “Silent Night.” Then, the tall live tree “Sisters is now the fastest-growing city in at the east side of the park lit up brightly with the state of Oregon! And not only is our city the white lights as the crowd cheered. fastest-growing in the state, we are economically grow- ing as well. We are pros- pering and our businesses are thriving. We want to thank the community for putting up with us. We couldn’t have done it with- out the community, and the business community is thriving because of you.” Fifteen Skyliner Jazz students from Summit High School in Bend began the festivities sing- ing “Jingle Bells.” Summit High School Choral direc- PHOTO BY JODI SCHNEIDER MCNAMEE tor Melissa Jacot led the SkylinerKJazzKChoirKhuddledKaroundKtheKFirKStreetKParkKfirepitKtoKstayKwarm. 19 Sunday, Sunday y , Decembe December er 4, 2 to 4 p p.m. . m Door Prizes • Drawings • Gifts Libations • Appetizers • Product Samples • Demos Essentials Skin • Hair • Nails Karen Keady, NCEA Certifi ed Esthetician 541-480-1412 • 541-588-6271 • 492 E. Main Ave. Monday-Saturday Flexible Hours | www.SistersEssentials.com Annie Painter The Studio Corner Larch & Main Sisters Art for all by request Kids’ classes, Adult groups, Family art, Teacher workshops What shall we create? www.anniepainter.com 541-639-2526 anniepainter@msn.com Guest teacher Kit Stafford offering FREE kids’ workshops at THE STUDIO December 27, 28, 29 (3 different sessions) 2nd-4th grades, 9:30-11:30 Space limited. Call Kit directly to register 541-771-ARTS HOLIDAY PROJECTS? Ladders Carpet Cleaners Storage Boxes Tables & Chairs 506 N. Pine St. Sisters Car Connection Sisters Car Connection makes it easy to sell your car — which may come in very handy this holiday season. You can get real answers right away on value, and they handle the paperwork while you’re busy celebrating the season. Sisters Car Connection details your car to sell — making it look good as new. In fact, some folks decide after the detailing that maybe they don’t need to sell after all… But if you do, Sisters Car Connection makes the transaction smooth and easy both for the seller and the buyer. They’re always on the lookout for low-mileage one- or two-owner vehicles for consignment. And if you’re in the market to buy, Sisters Car Connection takes all the stress and hassle out of the transaction. Sit down with owner Jeff Josten and give him your price range and specs, and let him go to work. Great deals on quality vehicles — what more could you ask for Christmas? 541-549-9631 Sales • Service • Rentals • Accessories • www.sistersrental.com Are They Hard To Buy For? We’ll make their vehicle like new again! Detailing cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats & RVs. Call 541-647-8794 102 W. Barclay Dr., Sisters