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20 Wednesday, February 22, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon AWARDS: Dinner celebrates active Sisters citizens Continued from page 1 Hermans was tearful herself. “We live in such a great community,” she said. “So many great people. I’m just really humbled. I don’t know what to say.” Sisters Park & Recreation District was presented with the Chamber’s Pioneering Award for its work serving the community — from youth to seniors — with a vari- ety of programing. Shannon Rackowski, who works at SPRD, was honored individu- ally as Volunteer of the Year. Jeanette Pilak, executive director of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, presented the award. “This person gives 600 percent all the time. They give joy; they give passion…” Rackowski, visibly stunned by the honor, told the assemblage that she often has friends from the Coast ask her when she’s returning home. But she feels at home here. “I couldn’t have found a better second home than Sisters,” she said. Non-Profit of the Year went to the Three Sisters Lions Club for its charitable outreach work in the Sisters community, supported by a holiday bazaar featuring locally made handcrafts and a yard sale that people can spend days perusing. When we work together, incredible things can happen. — Greg Willitts Paulina Springs Books earned the customer-service award for creating a welcom- ing space where people can browse books and games and take in cultural events featur- ing authors from across the region. Owner Brad Smith saluted long-time store man- ager Sue Tank as “The face of Paulina Springs.” Citizen of the Year hon- ors went to City of Sisters Public Works Director Paul Bertagna. Chamber Executive Director Judy Trego said she got exhausted just read- ing out a list of the tasks Bertagna undertakes to make Careful out there... PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS Public Works Director Paul Bertagna (center) shared his Citizen of the Year honor with his crew. Pictured here are Josh Stotts and Gus Johnson. Sisters look good and function quick to share credit with his between his family’s business smoothly. parents, Bill and Zoe Willitts. — which is marking its 10th Bertagna was quick to “This award is really my anniversary — and the Sisters spread the credit. parents’,” he said. community at large. “This is pretty cool,” he The vision for the FivePine “What we sell is the town said as he was handed his campus, which started with of Sisters, and it’s an incred- award. “But I’ve got to give it Sisters Athletic Club, then ible town to sell,” he said. up for our public works crew. grew to include Shibui Spa, He noted that the relation- They bust their ass and they Sisters Movie House and ship is a model for what can do a great job.” Three Creeks Brewing Co., be done when people share Greg Willitts accepted the was Bill’s. He was unable to goals and efforts. Business of the Year award for attend due to illness. “When we work together, FivePine Lodge & Conference Greg Willitts also cited incredible things can happen,” Center, though he, too, was the symbiotic relationship he said. n i g n i s i t r e v Ad ! s k r o W t e g g T h e Nu “I’ve been advertising in the Sis- ters Saver (Nugget coupons) section for a year. I’m now so busy that PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Everyone walked away OK from this wreck on Highway 126. It’s a reminder that road conditions can still be dicey in Sisters Country. I’m usually completely full, but I always try to fi t people in. In peak season I have to book out a month SISTERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Thrift Store ReStore Get ready for those sewing projects with 50% OFF ANYTHING FABRIC 1/2 PRICE! YOU CAN SIT ON We will be closed Sun., Take a load o . f . f, ll. Feb. 26 for a changeover. set a spe 541-549-1740 541-549-1621 541 5 549 49 1 16 141 W. Main Ave., Sisters 254 W. Adams Ave., Sisters Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Donations accepted Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays Donations accepted Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in advance. For a small business, especially in the spa sector, this is unusual. 90% of my clients book their next appointment when they’re getting a treatment. Th e coupons have brought me new customers, and they’ve helped my repeat business majorly. I get friendly, kind locals and people new to the area who want manicures, pedicures and regular maintenance. Th e Nugget staff helps me create new ads each time — and it’s easy. My seasonal ads are creative, fun, and I enjoy working with the staff . Th e Nugget has always exceeded my expectations 200%.” ~Tracy Foteff , Barefoot in Sisters Advertising in Th e Nugget works! Call Karen at 541-549-9941 today!