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Wednesday, March 8, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Outlaws softball team raring to go By Tom Mauldin Correspondent What a difference a year makes. This time a year ago, Sisters High School’s varsity softball field was in game- ready condition, but then first-year Head Coach Dave Smith had a roster of three. It took two weeks of recruiting by Smith and his small roster to fill out a lineup card. This year, Smith has 15 players raring to go, but the varsity field is covered with snow. Smith said the team is “looking a lot more promis- ing than the field conditions.” And the weather forecast is “iffy” at best. The Outlaws are scheduled to open the season hosting La Pine on March 16. Sky-Em League play opens on April 5 hosting Elmira. “The numbers are good, but at the moment we are hampered by snow on the field and we are battling for gym space with the other sports,” smith reported. Other than that, Smith and crew have a lot to be excited about. The Outlaws return eight players from last year’s 2-15 team (2-13 in the Sky-Em League), including seniors Savana Ryan (first base), Kylie Steiner (second base- catcher) and all-league, left-handed pitcher Amanda Smith. A fourth senior, Brenda Isarraraz, is mak- ing her softball debut this season. After taking her sopho- more season off, Cassidy Ling-Scott returns as a junior. Smith said, “We are excited to see her on the field again. At the moment, Cassidy will be joining Smith on the mound.” Returning Sophomores are Sara Hartford, Sophia Affatati, Grace Maiden, Nancy Montecinos and Beth Anne Yount. New to the roster are soph- omores Mya St. Clair, Denise Tapia, Emma Ransom, Rylee Funk and Graciela Isarraraz. 9 Band of Brothers donates to ranch On February 22, a del- egation of members from the Sisters Band of Brothers presented a check for $500 to support the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, whose mis- sion is “A working ranch that restores purpose and spirit to veterans of all ages.” “On behalf of all the men and women who have served our country and deserve a place to connect, heal, and find a sense of peace and purpose, I can’t thank you enough,” said Alison Perry, founder and executive direc- tor of the ranch. “This gen- erous gift is so very much appreciated.” The Veterans Ranch, located on a 19-acre property just outside of Redmond, was the brainchild of Perry, who long ago realized there was a need for an environment away from the chaos of larger urban areas; where veterans could experience a different kind of healing process uti- lizing agri-therapy and peer supports. In 2013, an advisory group came together to imag- ine, design, and facilitate the ways and means to make the PHOTO PROVIDED Sisters Band of Brothers has contributed to the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, which helps veterans restore a sense of purpose and spirit. For more information ranch a reality. Today, the ranch house has or to make a donation, call been remodeled, the property 541-706-9062; email info@ is awaiting the construc- centraloregonveteransranch. tion of its new greenhouse, org; or mail COVR, P.O. Box and the adult foster home is 8302, Bend, OR, 97708. The Sisters Chapter of licensed and scheduled to open on May 1. With accom- Band of Brothers meets for a modations for four individu- luncheon at 11:30 a.m. every als, resident applications are Wednesday at Takoda’s res- taurant for the opportunity to being taken at this time. A final fundraising effort share friendship, camarade- is underway to raise $75,000 rie, and assistance. Anyone by April 15 to ensure a timely that has served in the military is welcome. opening for the home.