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6 Wednesday, June 20, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon City snapshot By Sue Stafford Correspondent PHOTO BY CODY RHEAULT Kerri Raymond led Minnow down a long path from “train wreck” to ace queen horse. MINNOW: Rodeo Queen’s horse took a long rode to success Continued from page 4 the weekend as, “truly amaz- ing” and herself as glowing with pride. “My ultimate reward was watching Minnow perform over the weekend,” Kerri said. “I couldn’t ask for any more.” Konze entered the week- end on the horse she knew lit- tle about. Her personal horse she felt wasn’t ready for the distractions and stress a rodeo environment puts on animals, leaving her in need of a horse able to represent the Sisters Rodeo Association and the American flag well. Minnow came as a lent horse to the res- cue of the queen. Minnow was the second horse of Raymond’s she has ridden and Konze knows full-well the trust and bond created with them. Safety is never a concern atop one of her well-trained horses, leav- ing the Rodeo Queen always knowing things will go right. “I wanted a horse that would make the Sisters Rodeo Association look good, as well as my flag and rodeo,” she said. “And I needed Minnow to do that.” Both received numerous compliments throughout the weekend: People would say they have, “never seen such a wonderful queen horse.” For a horse barely 14 hands tall and dwarfed by compari- son, the little mare showed impressive speed and agility in the arena, too. “When we started run- ning with the flag, all I kept telling myself was ‘I have to keep up,’” Hailey said. “For such a little horse, she’s really impressive.” If Hailey could take Minnow, she would. For the 22-year old queen, who doesn’t care for mares in gen- eral, she found Minnow was not a tool; she felt a deep bond between human and animal — the only mare she likes to date. While Raymond intends to “use Minnow as long as she will let me,” she also agreed to helping Hailey train and develop her own personal horse in hopes of making her similar to Minnow. Kerri Raymond couldn’t ask for anything better of her little mare. “I don’t need any reward,” she said. “Minnow is my reward.” • Two new state legisla- tors will hold a town hall in Sisters on June 20 at 5 p.m. at City Hall and the public is invited. The legislators are Representative Daniel Bonham (R) for District 59,which covers Central Oregon and the Columbia Gorge, who was appointed to replace John Huffman; and Senator Cliff Bentz (R) for District 30 encompassing all or part of 11 counties in Central and Eastern Oregon, who replaced Ted Ferrioli. • Public Works Director Paul Bertagna reported to the Urban Forestry Board (UFB) that the new multi- use paved path that will be installed along the north side of Highway 20 on the west end of town is being reduced from the original proposed eight-foot width to five feet in order to save some healthy ponderosa pines along the path. It will still be ADA accessible, which requires four feet. In another matter, the UFB approved removal of a ponderosa near the intersec- tion of Maple and Greenridge streets that is 100 percent dead, possibly from beetle infestation. Being dead, it represents a public safety hazard. • The Transportation Safety Plan (TSP) refine- ment is one step closer to being approved by the City Council, who at their June 13 549-9388 SISTERS workshop heard the results of 18 months of work by City staff, citizens, ODOT, and Kittleson Traffic Engineers. The objectives of the refine- ment are to address circula- tion of eastside traffic with near- and long-term improve- ments, the realignment of the Barclay corridor to encourage travel by freight haulers, and refinements to pedestrian and bicycle routes in and through town. Council will hold a public hearing on the TSP on June 27, before they vote on final adoption. • The fiscal year 2018-19 City budget was accepted by the City Council at their June 13 meeting. The new budget year begins on July 1, 2018 and runs through June 30, 2019. Council approved a resolution adopting the budget, appropriating funds, and approving the City of Sisters tax rate of $2.6418 per $1,000 of assessed value. The authorized appropria- tions total $15,227,487 for 2018-19. All City funds total $7,234,051 in appropriations and $7,993,436 in unappro- priated reserve amounts in all funds. The budget will now be filed with the Deschutes County clerk. • The Sisters Ranger District is applying for an Oregon Parks and Recreation grant to construct a new and permanent trailhead for the Peterson Ridge Trail, south of town. The new trailhead, 850 feet south of the corner of Tyee and Elm Streets near Road 16, will alleviate the congestion caused by hikers and cyclists who park their vehicles in the Buck Run residential neighborhood to access the trail. The new trailhead will provide ample parking for trail users, toi- let facilities, proper signage, and other amenities. It is also close enough to town for cyclists who prefer to park closer to businesses in down- town Sisters. • The new Wi-Fi system at the Creekside Campground is up and operating for use by campers. • C o m m u n i t y Development Director Patrick Davenport reported to Council that his depart- ment is stepping up their role of code enforcement regard- ing noxious weeds, inoper- able vehicles, and dangerous buildings. • The City has received nine applications for the vacancies opening on the Planning Commission. City Councilors will be meeting with the candidates in two groups on Tuesday, June 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at City Hall. Planning Commissioners come from both inside and outside the city. • Packets are now avail- able at City Hall for residents of Sisters who are interested in running in November for one of the three City Council seats that will be vacant in January 2019. A candidate must have lived in the city limits for 12 months. Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry Interchangeable 3-way Earrings ~ Your Dentist in Sisters Since 1993 ~ We are here to help you smile with confi dence! 541-549-0109 | 304 W. Adams Ave. | Sisters Veterans’ Services Serving those who’ve served. Thank You, Drivers! 541-585-VETS (8387) | www.deschutes.org/vets Sparks will fly! “Your Local Welding Shop” CCB# 87640 We do repair work and fabrication in steel, aluminum, copper & other metals. PHOTO HOTO BY ALEX EX JORDAN J ORDAN Tim Draxler, Cathy Negrete, Kim Henderson & Mike McDonnell for running the Sisters Rodeo Bus Shuttle! 541-549-9280 | 207 W. Sisters Park Dr. | PonderosaForge.com Every year, you have been there for us, whenever we need you. Tim and his crew have made the free shuttle a total success! Th ank you so much! Gary Baker & the Sisters Rodeo Association
