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Wednesday, June 21, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Obituary
LETTERS
Continued from page 2
Mike Knop
May 3, 1958 — May 13, 2017
Mike, the Wheel, was
born in Detroit, Michigan
on May 3, 1958, and died in
Central Oregon on May 13,
2017.
After high school Mike
started his journey to the
West Coast with stops
in Denver, Colorado and
Kennewick, Washington.
Mike met Barb in Denver
thanks to Barb’s twin sister
in the summer of 1982 when
Barb was on vacation and
needed a golf partner.
The couple came to
Cannon Beach for the sum-
mer of 1983 and never left.
Mike and Barb were mar-
ried on the beach in Cannon
Beach on June 30, 1984, with
all members of their immedi-
ate families in attendance.
Mike and Barb purchased
a cabin outside of Sisters in
Crossroads so that they could
be closer to Mike’s favorite
place — the Metolius River.
Mike was a painting con-
tractor in Cannon Beach.
Mike’s side of the family
include: Father Bill; Brother
Larry and Barb #2 (Amanda,
Alex); Sister Jane and Ken
Bridge (Christopher and
Roxanne, Sara and Joe, and
Josh); Brother Phil; Aunt
“Joe” and the camping cous-
ins Kris (Tim), Kate, and
Kelly (Doug). Preceded in
death by Mother Irene.
Barb’s side of the fam-
ily include: brothers-in-law
Jim and Marianne Eggers,
(Nathan, Rachel, Brooklyn,
Courtney) Steve and Di
Eggers, (Emily and Michael,
Kelly, Stephanie), Phil
Eggers, Joe and Lori Eggers
(Jacob, Zach); sisters in Law:
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Ave., Sisters.
Great hair
doesn’t happen
by chance.
It happens
by appointment.
Tim & Ronnica Westcott
Jenny Duey
541-588-6611
220 W. Cascade Ave.
Come in, Relax, Enjoy!
Margaret Zerr (Michael,
Cassandra), Katy and Jeff
Eucker (Adam, Alyssa) Mary
and Tom Davis (Anna), Patty
and Dana (Nicole, Melanie,
Zach); niece Jennifer (Jon)
Johnson; 12 great-nieces and
great-nephews.
Preceded in death by
father and mother-in-law
Stew and Patricia Eggers;
brothers-in-law Fred Zerr
and Paul Eggers; brother and
sister-in-law Alden and Tina
Thomas; and niece Allison
Thomas.
Mike and Barb were
extremely lucky to have had
two wonder-dogs. Boomer
was the first dog and Zoomer
followed. Boomer and
Zoomer were a big part of
Mike’s heart.
Mike requested a party,
and his party was held on
Saturday, June 10, (Belmont
Day) at Cheri’s Café in
downtown Cannon Beach.
To honor Mike’s life do
not buy flowers but rather
plant something perma-
nent. Mike believed in liv-
ing life to the fullest, chas-
ing dreams, placing bets,
cherishing and cultivating
relationships, enjoying hob-
bies, learning something
new every day, music and
reading.
It was important for Mike
to live in paradise, catch and
release and spend quality
time with friends, especially
at Cheri’s. Horse-racing,
brewing beer, cooking great
meals, baseball, hockey
and fly-fishing were Mike’s
favorite pastimes.
I will.
Before the show Ms. Liddell asked parents
to please not take pictures during the perfor-
mance. She told us all that there would be a
DVD of the recital available. She explained
that the light from cameras and cell phones
may interfere with the filming. She was very
clear. The only hiccup for me at this recital
was a parent who, using her cell phone filmed
her daughter every time she came on stage.
She sat in front of me. It took some of the
ambience away from my experience. She
also, on occasion, had that bright light in
her lap.
Please, audience, be respectful of the audi-
ence. Put your cell phone away and just enjoy
the young boys and girls on stage. Buy the
DVD!
Denice Cristiano
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To the Editor:
Regarding the Looking Outward column
by Dan Glode on climate change (The Nugget,
June 14, page 17), he needs to get his facts
straight.
A quick Google search reveals the U.S.A.
is NOT the biggest carbon producer! China
produces 8,175.31 metric tons per year, com-
pared to 5,490.63 metric tons for the U.S.A.
Russia and India are next with approximately
1,750 metric tons each. Also, take a look at the
direction that each country is trending.
Bert Schube
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To the Editor:
Sisters High School was a very busy
place Saturday! With a basketball tourna-
ment, Sisters Dance Academy’s spring recital
(now with an early matinee performance),
and Crest the Cascades participants filling
the west parking lot, there were large quan-
tities of people – many children – streaming
through.
Amidst all this, a person strolled in with
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a dog and tethered it to a bench right on
the path, then proceeded into the build-
ing. My family and others were picnicking
at the tables nearby. Less than 15 minutes
had passed before an elementary-age child
slowly rolled by on a skateboard and startled
the dog. The dog reacted with growling and
thrashing, breaking free (appeared he was
only held in place by a breakaway collar). He
proceeded to leave amongst an energetic bas-
ketball team now gathered outside, multiple
families picnicking at the tables, and chil-
dren flowing in from all directions in colorful
costumes.
It must have been terrifying for this dog to
be in a strange place, surrounded by strange
sights and much commotion, without the
comfort of his owner on the other end of his
leash!
A bystander was able to catch the dog and
return him to his unfortunate predicament.
The young skateboarder was strongly
reminded (both by the growling dog and his
parent) on the reasons to avoid skateboarding
where other people or animals may be present.
Dog owners, when in public, please respect
your dog and the people who share these
spaces.
Jess Draper
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To the Editor:
The City of Sisters would like to invite you
to our Open House Barbecue this Thursday,
June 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The parking lot at City Hall will transpire
into a creative, educational, and fun event.
Entertainment will be by The Anvil Blasters,
with a historical slide show and barbecue. It is
the perfect opportunity for the residents and
friends of Sisters Country to meet their City
Council, staff and new City Manager.
City Council and staff are here to serve
you. We are looking forward to meeting you
at this very special event!
A special thank-you for all the prepara-
tion and hard work by City staff to make this
possible.
Richard Esterman
Sisters City Councilor
We invite you to check out all the art
at our new gallery in Town Square.
Menu at SistersSaloon.net
541-549-RIBS
190 E. Cascade Ave.
SEE YOU THERE!
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on this week’s inserts in the Nugget:
Ray’s Food Place: June 23rd only!
Fantastic Friday’s One-day Deal
is Hass Extra Large Avocados at
two for $3! (Limit of four.)
Bi-Mart: Save big now! Get the
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$17.97! Holds up to 63 cans with 3-day
ice retention in 90º temperatures!
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