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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 9 Boys golf competes at championships By Rongi Yost Correspondent PHOTO COURTESY OSP A two-vehicle wreck at Santiam Junction took the life of a Sutherlin woman. Fatal wreck closed Highway 20 on Monday Sisters and Black Butte Ranch fire and police person- nel responded on Monday to a fatal wreck on Highway 20 at the Santiam Junction. Preliminary investiga- tion by Oregon State Police revealed that a green 2001 Toyota Tacoma, operated by Lucas Ettinger, age 33, of Salem, was travelling east- bound on Highway 20 at the Santiam Junction when a 1993 Ford F250 pickup, operated by Willard Metzler II, age 57, and passenger, Dana Metzler, age 63, both of Sutherlin, was travelling westbound and turned in the path of the Toyota. The Toyota collided with the Ford nearly head-on. Dana Metzler suffered fatal injuries and was pro- nounced dead at the scene. The remaining occupants received minor injuries and were transported by third party for treatment of their injuries. Highway 20 was closed for approximately one hour following the crash. One lane was opened for two hours until both lanes were reopened. The boys golf team fin- ished seventh out of eight teams at the district champi- onships held at Tokatee on Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9. Sisters posted a team score of 405 on day one, and on day two finished with a 410 for a two-day total of 815. Sutherlin took top honors at 719, and Stayton was run- ner-up with 724. Remaining scores were: Cascade (765), Junction City (770), Cottage Grove (795), Sweet Home (808), and North Marion (824). On day one, Wyatt Hernandez posted a 99 to lead the Outlaws, and Andrew Mayes was just one stroke back at 100. Kade Owen and Peyton Myhre both carded a 103, and Austin Lake finished at 111. Myhre’s birdie on the par-three No. 17 hole was the highlight of the day. Peyton almost had a hole-in-one, but the ball stopped about one foot from the hole, and Peyton made an easy tap-in for the birdie. On day two, Mayes posted a 49 on the front nine, and lowered his score by four strokes (45) on the back for a total of 94, and the Outlaws’ Hair & Nails Natural & Artifi cial 541-549-6566 484 W. Washington Ave., Ste. B Echo Rods & Reels! Economical & High-Performance. Lifetime warranty. Kid-specifi c, too! Rods starting at $89.99 Breakfast on the Metolius (Lunch & Dinner, too!) Bridges Restaurant Casual Fine Dining Come try our chef’s delicious creations! Call 541.516.3030 | lakecreeklodge.com 151 W. Main Ave., Sisters 541-549-FISH | Open 7 days a week Wed.-Sun. Breakfast and Lunch 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m., by reservation best score of the day. Hernandez was three strokes back at 97. Owen shot a 109, Lake finished at 111, and Myhre rounded out the scores with a 123. Hernandez started his round with a par, birdie, bogie, and was at even par after three rounds, which, according to Coach Bill Mitchell, is very difficult. Wyatt hit a good drive with his seven iron that landed four feet from the hole, and he hit the putt for birdie. “Wyatt is getting better each time he plays, and next year I know he will be shoot- ing better scores on a con- sistent basis,” said Mitchell. “Peyton has also been a pleasant surprise. He’s never played golf before, but he fearlessly jumped in and has been the fifth man for us. He’s a good basketball player and those skills have served him well as a golfer. Next year, I’m counting on him to be one of my top three golfers.” At the close of the tour- nament Mitchell got positive comments from the Junction City (JC) coach. “The JC coach, a new coach we’d never met before because we mostly play in Central Oregon, came up to the boys after the round and said he had many players and coaches come up to him and comment on how nice all of the Sisters boys were to play with,” said Mitchell. “This was very special and made me feel great. We do have some great kids from strong families. Hats off to them all.” Mitchell told The Nugget that senior Andrew Mayes will be hard to replace. Mayes is attending Utah State in the fall and is enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program, and would like to be a fighter pilot. Owen will also graduate this spring and will be missed on the Outlaws squad. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Retirement Saving for the Self-Employed The choice to become self-employed can be a fulfi lling journey, but it comes with many responsibilities. 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