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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 7 Five new black belts in Sisters By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief Earning a black belt in a martial art is a significant accomplishment, represent- ing years of dedication and passage of a test that is often grueling — as much psycho- logically as physical. Five taekwondo practi- tioners with Outlaw Martial Arts recently stood that test and passed, earning the honor of wearing the belt — and the satisfaction of knowing that they have accomplished something remarkable. Anessa Stotts is just 14 years old, and she achieved her black belt after eight years of study. “My friends did it and it looked really fun,” Stotts said of her introduction to the mar- tial arts. Anessa’s dedication helped her make it through four or five months of preparation for a seven-hour test, under the supervision of Outlaw Martial Arts founder Marty Kaczmarek, known to his students as Master K. She acknowledged that when she received her black belt there was “a lot of water-works. It just means a lot to me.” She loves training at Outlaw Martial Arts. “It’s a big family, and we all get along great,” she said. Stott has no intention of resting on her laurels. “My future goal is, of course, to get my 8th-degree black belt,” she told The Nugget. She wants to teach, like the man who inspires her. “Master K is my biggest role-model in my life,” she said. Amy Barry is soon to turn 46. She took up taekwondo about five years ago. “I was looking for some way to get some exercise, and my son had been doing it since the first grade,” she said. That’s a very common way for an adult to find their way into the martial arts, and Barry found it satisfying. “I enjoy the taekwondo and I do the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and some judo as well,” she said. “It’s a great way to get a great workout and learn self-defense as well.” Barry plans to continue the practice, and in fact she recently competed in her first PHOTO PROVIDED Ethan Ferwalt, Amy Barry, Jayme Kaczmerek, Anessa Stotts and Jeremy Buller earned black belts. BJJ tournament, earning a second-place finish. Jeremy Buller, too, moved into taekwondo after enroll- ing his son at Outlaw Martial Arts, where he wanted the youth to learn self-control (it worked). As a nurse, Buller finds the capabilities he has gained practical. “It was just another way of keeping myself safe,” he said. Martial arts is a fam- ily affair — his 11-year-old daughter, his 9-year-old son, and his wife also participate. “Marital arts is a journey, Tappy Hour Menu — Kindling — — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS Mar. 22, 5-7 p.m. Basel Cellars RAY’S FOOD PLACE: It’s nature’s super food! This week’s Fantastic Friday One-day Deal , March 23 only, is California Hass Avocados at 2 for $1: no limit! ~ Your Dentist in Sisters Since 1993 ~ We are here to help you smile with confi dence! 304 W. Adams Ave. | Sisters The Discovery of the Century Sat., Mar. 24, 7-9 p.m. Brian Odell & Fiddler Bob Baker 391 W. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-2675 corkcellarswinebistro.com Larry Price, Ph.D. MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLASS Begins April 10 For 5th-12th graders Join instructor Tom Lyons this spring to head out on the trails and learn about SPRD’s bike track. Blazin Saddles sponsors this program with discounts on equipment and labor. Advanced & Beginning/Intermediate classes available for boys and girls in 5th-12th grade. Cost is $65 for 7 classes. View activities & classes, and register online! SistersRecreation.com 541-549-2091 • 1750 W. Mckinney Butte Rd. SNO CAP | GRAVITATIONAL WAVES: LIVE MUSIC 541-410-4509 BI-MART: Easter is April 1 this year and Bi-Mart is ready with a great selection of Filled Easter Baskets on sale at 20% off ! You’ll also fi nd Bagged Easter Candy (varieties like Reese’s, Whoppers, Snickers & more) priced at $2.99! General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry MONTHLY SYMPOSIUM IN SISTERS SistersForestProducts.com DON’T MISS this week’s inserts! See BLACK BELTS on page 30 Frontiers In Science TASTY THURSDAY FIREWOOD SALES he has been practicing tae- kwondo for seven years. He says that it has a positive impact on everything in his Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben 541-549-0109 Tues.-Fri. 4-6 p.m. Year-round and you take it as far as you want,” he said. He plans to continue the practice. Ethan Ferwalt is a senior at Sisters High School, and MINI STORAGE Sisters Industrial Park 157 Sisters Park Dr. • 541-549-3575 www.SistersStorage.com • State-of-the-art Security Technology • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x40 • Individual Gate Codes • Long-term Discounts • On-site Manager Dr. Larry Price has a knack for mak- ing complex science accessible to all. Spend an hour with us on Tuesday, March 27, and you will wander out of The Belfry into the starry night marvel- ing at what you now understand about gravitational waves, colliding black holes and Albert Einstein’s century-old predictions about the universe. Dr. Price, a physicist specializing in elementary particles, holds degrees in physics from Pomona College (B.A.) and Harvard Uni- versity (M.A. and Ph.D.). Now retired from the Argonne National Laboratory, he also worked at Columbia University and the U.S. De- partment of Energy. Dr. Price’s research has included experiments providing early insight into the structure of neutrons and protons; into properties of quarks; evidence for neutrino oscillations and neutrino mass; and the international effort culminating in discovery of the Higgs Boson particle. The direct observation of gravitational waves is indeed the dis- covery of the century because it will radically expand the reach of astronomy. Dr. Price will help us understand why and what this means for future study of the cosmos. Tuesday, March 27 At The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters One-hour lecture begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for community hour! Admission: $5; Science Club Annual Donors, Teachers and Students - FREE Save the Date: Tues., April 24 Nancy Hughes, StoveTeam International: “Cooking Shouldn’t Kill!” Bring your curiosity and an appetite for food, drink & knowledge!
