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14 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Sisters Rodeo serves up clothing sale Sisters Rodeo is offering an early Christmas shopping opportunity on November 16, at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds. The Sisters Rodeo Merchandise Blow-Out Sale will offer discounts up to 40 percent on clothing for men, women and children, including T-shirts, sweat- shirts, vests, hats, jackets and more. Cash or a credit card are acceptable means of purchase. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds of the sale benefit Sisters Rodeo out- reach programs, including scholarships. ISTANBUL: Trip establishes common ground of humanity Continued from page 8 growing up and getting old could be attempted, and com- mon-ground understandings for our personal humanity might be offered. On the Metro today, I asked an elderly Middle Eastern looking man if the tram that we9d impetuously hopped on would be going across the bridge, where we needed to go, or if it stayed on this northern side of the city. My feet and legs were dog tired from walking all day on concrete sidewalks, stone streets, and asphalt; I preferred to walk as little as possible from here on out. He was truly local, wasn9t sure of my origins, and didn9t understand a word I said. Taking a long look at me, he got up from his seat and tried a remarkably proper response in what sounded to be broken French, perhaps guessing that was my nation- ality. I furrowed my brow and slightly shook my head <no.= Next he attempted a little broken German. I grinned big, grateful for his efforts and nodded <no= again. Finally, he turned his palms up, shrugged his shoulders, kindly grimaced and sat down. After both smiling and squinting an affirmative of thanks for the generous try, I turned away. It didn9t really matter. Wherever the tram ended up in this venerable metropolis, I was gonna be glad to get there anyway. Chris Morin is the co- owner and operator of Raven Makes Gallery in Sisters. GROONEY: Sisters man fought on Iwo Jima in World War II Continued from page 3 stars, he re-enlisted, spend- ing a total of five years and nine months as an active- duty Marine. At the end of 10 years in the Reserves, he had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 2005, Grooney returned to Iwo Jima for the 70th anniversary of the battle. Born at Hollywood Hospital and growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Grooney worked in the gro- cery business in Southern California for Ralph9s Grocery chain for 27 years. He and his wife, Claudia, were married in Hawaii on April 17, 1972 at 5:10 p.m. by a judge who was just leaving his office when they arrived. Having driven through Sisters on the way to visit C l a u d i a 9s r e l a t i v e s i n Prineville, the Grooneys were captured by Sisters9 magic, thinking it would be a nice place to retire. They pur- chased 10 acres in the Indian Ford area and in June 1979 they moved north, but retire- ment wasn9t in the cards. One month later, they rented com- mercial space and opened a natural foods store. After an interim move to a bigger space, they moved across Elm Street, where their mer- chandise changed from natu- ral foods to gift items. In 1984, Grooney was awarded the retail sales liquor license in Sisters providing a shot in the arm for their busi- ness. In September 1989, they moved the business to its present location at 111 W. Cascade Ave. Claudia was responsible for ordering gift PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD items and other merchandise while Bob managed the liquor Local veterans honored Bob Grooney, who is recovering from a broken leg. orders and sales. Retirement finally came in the spring of community life of Sisters. founding the Sisters Garden 2018 after 39 years of owning Bob served on the Chamber Club and later the Quilts in and running The Gallimaufry. of Commerce Board for 26 the Garden tour during Quilt Their grandson Spud Shaw years and was the president Show week. Bob was surprised and has worked at the store for 19 for a period of time. He9s been years and been the manager a Kiwanian since moving here pleased by his new blanket. In for 11 years, so the store is in 1979 and served as presi- addition, Schroeder presented dent. He was the chairman him with a number of military still in the family. People often ask, <What is of the Sisters School Board medals and ribbons that had a gallimaufry?= It is a Gaelic and instrumental in bringing belonged to another veteran, word that started out meaning a high school back to Sisters. in recognition of Grooney9s a bunch of leftovers (food) He served in a number of service to his country. but has morphed into mean- other capacities, including as ing a jumble, hodgepodge, or a founding member of what is now Sisters Park & Recreation Quality Truck-mounted bit of everything. <It was the perfect name District. He was also involved because, when we started in in early economic develop- business, we weren9t sure ment efforts. For his years Quality Cleaning 16 years in what we would sell and we of service to the commu- Reasonable Prices Sisters! didn9t want to be limited to nity, Grooney was presented — Credit Cards Accepted — one particular specialty,= with the first-ever Chamber ENVIROTECH Lifetime Achievement Award Grooney explained. Aside from their business, in 2016. 541-771-5048 Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB#181062 Claudia9s love of garden- Bob and Claudia have both been actively involved in the ing led to her involvement in RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Temperatures are Dropping... It’s not too early to get your home winter-ready! FAMILY OWNED. SISTERS PROUD. LOCAL. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL. CARPET CLEANING Organic, natural products Fall cleanups 23 years in business Mowing & pruning 541-549-2882 LCB#9583 People- & Pet-Friendly Lawn Maintenance Services 541-549-4349 | 260 N. Pine St., Sisters Licensed / Bonded / Insured / CCB#87587 Frontiers in Science May PRESENTED BY THE SISTERS SCIENCE CLUB Climate Change: A Geologic Perspective — Dr. Daniele McKay— Your assignment for Dr. Daniele McKay’s upcoming lecture is simple. Contemplate this analogy: Geologic history is to all of recorded human history as ONE day is to the last 0.1 seconds of that day. Fellow humans, we are barely a blip. After you have grappled with the immense span of geologic time, join us to learn more about how the Earth’s continuous alterations can inform our understanding of current climate changes. For more insight and context: www.sistersscienceclub.org. Toddler Play Time Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. Ages 0 to 5 Come and give your newborn or toddler a safe, indoor place to play! Tuesday, November 19 View SPRD activities & classes, and register online at The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters Lecture at 7 p.m. 1750 W. Mckinney Butte Rd. | 541-549-2091 Doors open at 6 p.m. for community hour, food & drink! Admission: $5; Teachers and Students - FREE Save the Date: Tuesday, January 28 Dr. Matt Shinderman “Vineyard Landscapes” BRING YOUR CURIOSITY AND AN APPETITE FOR KNOWLEDGE! 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