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26 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon DRESSAGE: Sisters youth has found her ‘happy place’ Continued from page 24 After Martin’s first accom- plishment, she went on to qualify at multiple recognized shows in Oregon, California, and Washington, where her scores qualified her to go to state and regionals “I went to Tule Lake in California to another rated show and I won three 2nd places and a 6th place,” Martin said. “It was by far my favorite show because you got to camp with your horses.” Oregon Dressage Society (ODS) state championships were at Devonwood, where she won reserve champion. After winning state shows a youth participant moves on to regional shows, and at the region 6 Northwest champi- onship show Martin placed 10th for her level. This was FLIGHT: Event offers a thrill to prospective pilots Continued from page 6 to $15,000 on ground school costs if they were to pursue a license independently. Sisters School District administra- tors are working with Central Oregon Community College to provide college credit for the high school students. the biggest show with the most participants for the year, coming from all over the Northwest. Martin has recently received one of the high- est honors in her class. The National Shining Star Award presented by the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) recognizes outstand- ing sportsmanship by youth. “The Central Oregon Chapter of Oregon Dressage Society nominated Lauren for Shining Star award because she exemplifies team spirit, sportsmanship and overcom- ing adversity,” Martin told The Nugget. “And in 2016 there were only 12 people in the nation nominated for the shining star.” “Dressage is my happy place,” Lauren said. “It’s the best thing in the world. You have a connection with your horse. It means focus, concentration and patience that are all rewarded by hard work. My goal is to earn all the medals from USDF.” Fendall and other teens gave the course rave reviews, and Fendall said he’s always wanted to become a pilot. Yeager told students and their parents prior to the flights that safety is always the program’s top priority. Judging from the excited reactions of the students after their flights, the day only whet- ted their appetite for flight. “Hopefully, I’ll be able to get a license later,” Fendall said. You meet the nicest people at The Hair Caché! HEARING: Council will decide whether to seat councilor-elect Continued from page 3 329 Jefferson Ave. One of the requirements that must be met in order for a person to run for the office of City Councilor is that he must have been a resident of the city (within city limits) for 12 consecu- tive months prior to the election. A number of questions from local residents came into City Hall prior to the election regarding Esterman’s residency. Esterman told The Nugget in a September inter- view that his long-time resi- dence in Tollgate has been used as his office for the past year and he has been living at the Oak Street rental. The Tollgate house was listed for sale in September of this year. When City staff checked the City’s water records, it KNEE PAIN? Quick and affordable relief. Auto accidents, workman’s comp. accepted. Three Sisters Chiropractic & Pain Management Dr. Inice Gough, DC | 541.549.3583 — Since 1997 — SISTERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Thrift Store ReStore REMINDER: We will close at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 for volunteer Christmas cheer. Also closing at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 for kids’ shopping day. ALL CHRISTMAS HALF OFF 541-549-1740 Halls Deck the IME! BIG T 541-549-1621 541 5 549 49 1 16 141 W. Main Ave., Sisters 254 W. 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