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Wednesday, May 30, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Farmers market has new manager By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent Rachel Kelleher, a regis- tered nurse and Sisters resi- dent, has taken the reins as the new manager of Sisters Farmers Market located in Fir Street Park. She replaces Benji Nagel and Carys Wilkins, who stepped down from the volunteer position earlier this year. Nagel and Wilkins, found- ers of Mahonia Gardens, an organic farm east of Locust Street, signed on as co-man- agers in 2013, when the mar- ket was just 2 years old. Kelleher hails from Wilsonville, but found her way to Sisters in 2015. Wilkins and Kelleher met up and have been friends ever since. “She’s really motivated and brings a youthful ener- getic movement as the new manager,” Wilkins said. “She has great ideas and is imple- menting them into place.” Farmers markets have deep roots in American history. In July 1806, President Thomas Jefferson bought beef, eggs and assorted vegetables at a Georgetown market. When vendors bring fresh produce or homemade goods to Sisters Farmers Market, they’re in participation with the renaissance of a beloved American Institution. “I believe in the new movement toward organic farming, knowing where your food comes from,” said Kelleher. “It’s healthier for everyone.” Kelleher worked as a sur- gical nurse at St. Charles Medical Center until giving birth to two baby boys, one right after the other. “I needed a slower-paced lifestyle while raising two sons,” said Kelleher. But not too slow. Kelleher took a holistic nutritional health coaching course a few years ago and has recently hooked up as a personal trainer at Sisters Athletic Club. “As a nurse I wasn’t fixing the root of the patient’s prob- lems, but now I’m helping people get heathier before a problem starts,” she said. As the new farmers mar- ket manager Kelleher will help vendors get situated and answer any questions people Sisters Farmers Market Fridays 2:00-5:30 p.m. June-September Fir Street Park sistersfarmersmarket.com 21 Sisters salutes... have. Kelleher will be there every Friday as host selling new awesome reusable tote bags that have the Farmers Market logo and can be used for shopping. “We may have lost ven- dors last year because of smoky conditions caused by the Milli Fire, but we have new vendors this year, includ- ing Boone Dog Pizza bakery items,” said Kelleher. “I’m excited about being manager, it’s been a learning curve but I have been getting help from Benji and Carys.” Kelleher’s goal is to kick off a sponsorship program, so the market can have its own savings account. “We h av e a lot of great ideas and poten- tial but don’t have the funds to bring those ideas to frui- tion,” she said. S i s t e r s Farmers Market will be operat- ing each Friday starting June 1, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. The com- mittee is still actively seek- ing vendors. For more infor- mation visit PHOTO BY JODI SCHNEIDER MCNAMEE w w w. s i s t e r s - Rachel Kelleher has taken the lead for Sisters farmersmarket. Farmers Market. com. PHOTO PROVIDED Dozens of Sisters High School seniors have received scholarship support for post-graduation education through Sisters GRO. Jenn Rambo wrote: It is so refreshing to see that the Sisters commu- nity is seriously invested in our future. Donors offered $245,000 dollars in scholarships awarded to graduating seniors. This Tuesday was truly a night of celebration. The Aspire and GRO (Graduate Resource Organization) programs at the high school are a signifi- cant conduit allowing our youth to pursue their further education. I am extremely proud and honored to be in such a generous community that sees the value in these stu- dents. Thank you to all the donors, teachers, vol- unteers and parents. Your continued support is an inspiration! QUALITY PRE-OWNED RVS BIG SAVINGS COMPARED TO NEW-MODEL RETAIL! See our complete inventory at www.larrysrv.com Motorcoaches • Travel Trailers • Fifth Wheels Truck Campers • Toy-Haulers Arriving Daily 2009 SPRINGDALE 179RD $9,995 VIN100818 A/C, rear view window over dinette, large refrigerator, tub/shower. 2015 ROCKWOOD 1910 $8,995 VIN292650 3-burner cooktop, sink, lg. seating/dining, toilet, awning. 2016 TESLA 3212 $52,000 VIN002568 Toy-hauler! 2 slides, dual-tank fuel station, A/C, full-length awnings. 2014 FOUR WINDS 28Z $59,995 VINA69723 1 slide-out, A/C, generator, gasoline, lots of storage, 31K miles. (Expires 6-13-18) CONSIGNMENTS WANTED • ONSITE PROPANE & STORAGE 541-923-4564 3000 S. Hwy. 97, Redmond Sales: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Service: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parts: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
