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24 Wednesday, May 30, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon MEMORIAL DAY: Event marks solemn occasion of remembrance TSP: Sisters City Council will vote on plan on June 27 Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 “the best way to show appre- ciation for our freedoms is to exercise our freedoms.” Keynote speaker Brett Miller, who was wounded in Iraq in 2004 and has since established a veterans out- reach program known as Warfighter Outfitters, noted that speaking at a Memorial Day ceremony is a bit like “preaching to the choir.” “Most everyone here understands the sacrifice and meaning behind Memorial Day,” Miller said. “It’s a 365-days-a-year Memorial Day for those who have lost someone… a family member in combat.” Miller observed that it is difficult to grasp the mean- ing of the occasion when contemplating the sacrifice of thousands; it is easier to grasp when you put an individual face on it. So Miller recounted the story of Tommy Tucker of Madras, Oregon, who enlisted in the 101st Airborne at the age of 24. Tucker — a talented band musician and a natural mechanic — served acquisition of land, east- bound truck traffic utilizing the Barclay Drive alternate for getting through town would experience little delay at the US20/Locust intersec- tion, encouraging more use of the alternate route by freight traffic and getting trucks off Cascade Avenue. Making Barclay a through street, with no eastbound stop at the intersection with Locust/ Camp Polk, would also help encourage truck traffic to utilize the alternate route. A third component of the alternate route calls for realigning Barclay, removing three curves and installing a multi-use path to the side of the street. Commissioner Daryl Tewalt questioned the need for the multi-use path beside Barclay. Four of the commissioners agreed that the Washington Avenue bicycle boulevard concept needs to be revis- ited. Testimony from long- time Sisters resident Dave Moyer, who has lived on Washington since 1972, asked PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK Lance Trowbridge, American Legion Commander, and John Ferguson (not pictured) explained the symbolism of the MIA Missing Man Table. four months in combat in Iraq before he was captured by enemy combatants. He died at their hands in June 2006. Tucker is memorialized in a bronze statue in front of the police station in Madras, Miller noted. “That is one story that you can grab onto and share — because it’s local,” Miller said. “We have Gold Star family members of Tommy Tucker here today.” Sacrifice is a fundamen- tal ethic to those who answer the call to the colors,” Miller noted. “If Tommy was here today, he would say, ‘I was just doing my job.’ I firmly believe that,” Miller said. Sisters High Desert Chorale under the direction of Connie Gunterman sang the individual service hymns, allowing veterans to stand and be recognized for their service. Chris Patrick played “Taps” and the Village Green flag was ceremonially raised from half-staff to full-staff, where it fluttered gently in the breeze. The Redmond High School Marine Jr. ROTC retired the colors and the attendees adjourned — many visibly moved — to share some fellowship over grilled hamburgers pro- vided by the organizers of what has become a power- ful and important Sisters event. commissioners to reconsider that part of the TSP. Part of the bike boulevard designation would require parallel parking along Washington and Moyer estimates that if that happens, “approximately 100 park- ing spaces would be lost.” Moyer indicated that his- torically the decision was made by the City to leave the parking from the alley paral- lel to Hood and Washington Avenue to the south of town as natural as possible, without paving and formal parking spaces. A 30-year resident who also lives on Washington concurred with Moyer, say- ing that the current parking situation allows for RVs, vehicles with trailers, and busses for public events like the Quilt Show, to park along Washington and still be close to downtown. Four of the commission- ers agreed with the longtime residents that more study may be needed on that one issue, so they attached a condition to their recommendation of the TSP to the Council. Approval of the TSP will come before the Council on June 27, at which time the public can make comment. Letters may also be sent to the City Recorder beforehand. Sisters Saver is back at High Desert Hair! ENJOY 20% OFF Your Appointment Booked in June Offer valid for appointments with Courtney only. Mention coupon when scheduling. 541-977-1630 161 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters In Town Square across from Melvin’s BRING IN THIS COUPON FOR $2 OFF any 30-35-40 lb. bag of Dog Food or Drew any 16-20 lb. bag of Cat Food 541-549-4151 102 E. 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