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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters Olive & Nut CoM hits milestone Obituary Nikki Lynn Heiden By Jim Cornelius December 13, 1946 — March 6, 2018 Editor in Chief Nikki Lynn Heiden passed away in her Sisters home on March 6 after a lengthy illness. She and her long-time friend Pam Klampe founded a fashion jewelry store, Ear Expressions, in Corvallis in the early 1980s. Nikki even- tually purchased the store from Pam and in 1991 relo- cated the business to down- town Sisters. I n 1 9 9 4 s h e m a r- ried Sisters resident Jim Yuskavitch whom she met when he was also living in Corvallis. Although they were only married for 24 years, they knew each other and were together for nearly 40 years. Nikki retired several years ago after 35 years in business when her daugh- ter Jennifer took over the store. Nikki also served on the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors a number of years ago, and for several years organized the Sisters Art Mitch and Julie Mansfield’s story is a familiar one. Just over a decade ago, they visited Sisters at Thanksgiving time and they fell in love. They decided that Sisters was the place where they wanted to raise their daughters, and they made the move. They purchased Sisters Olive & Nut Co. from friends of a friend and went into busi- ness. His friends and family thought he’d gone… well… nuts. “I owned a machine shop and never worked a day of retail in my life,” Mitch recalled. “They all thought we’d lost our minds. ‘You’re going to sell what, where?’ “And here we are.” And here they’ve been — for 10 years this month. “It went fast,” Julie said. Any local retailer can tell you that if you can make it for 10 years in Sisters, you’re doing something right. Through economic hard times, “snowmageddon” and wild- fire, Sisters Olive & Nut Co. has continued to offer delecta- ble gourmet items for visitors and locals alike. Julie notes PHOTO BY JIM CORNELIUS The Mansfield family have made a home — and a successful retail business — in Sisters. that many visitors are regular assumed) at a premium. “We’re very comparable,” customers, year after year. It’s a happy relationship, which, to Mitch said. The Mansfields emphasize Julie is no mystery. “They’re on vacation and how much they appreciate the we’re giving them food!” she way Sisters businesses feed each other — directing visi- said. A c c o r d i n g t o t h e tors to the various shops across Mansfields, oils and basalmics town. And sometimes there are are their top-selling items. particular synergies. “The distillery (tasting And, of course, they have an array of olives and nuts. But room) right next door has been a boon for our particular genre that’s not all. “We are certainly more than of condiments,” said Mitch the (name) olives and nuts,” with a grin. Sisters Olive & Nut Co. Mitch said. The shop also has a unique is located at 271 W. Cascade selection of Oregon-crafted art, Ave. For more information see www.sistersolivieandnutco. gifts and home décor items. “We have all sorts of made- com or call 541-549-8047. in-Oregon products,” he said. And, they note, their prices 541-549-9388 are not (as is sometimes 5 Stroll. She leaves her husband Jim Yuskavitch of Sisters; daughter Jennifer Heiden- Smith of Sisters; son Erik Heiden of Bellevue, Idaho; brother Charles Ferrall of Henderson, Nevada; sister Jerri Weathers of Salem; and four grandchildren, Soren Smith, Serafina Smith, Iris Heiden and Olivia Heiden. The family plans to have a private memorial at a later date. SISTERS Come See What All Th e Excitement’s About! Vegan and gluten-free options always available. Brown Diamond & Fancy Sapphire Wedding Ring Sat. March 17, 12-6 p.m. • 183 E. Hood Ave. 541-617-6078 Closed Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 403 E. Hood Ave. | 541.549.2699 Not Using Your RV? Want it Sold? CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! 9 Reasons to Consign Your RV with Larry’s RV ★ No waiting by the phone! ★ We advertise for you! ★ We help you set a selling price! ★ No missed appointments! ★ We certify the RV as sound with a complete systems check! ★ We arrange financing! ★ RV is shown at OUR LOT, not at your home! ★ We have excellent Highway 97 exposure! See our complete inventory online at www.larrysrv.com Liquor Store Now Open Inside Ray’s Food Place! Special Orders Welcome! Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. Follow us on Facebook for information on events! rays45liquor@hotmail.com Call 541-923-4564 3000 S. Hwy. 97 in Redmond 635 N. Arrowleaf Trail, Sisters – 541-549-2222
