Wednesday, December 4, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Swim team preparing for first meet
By Charlie Kanzig
Correspondent
The Sisters High School
girls and boys swim teams
have begun preparation for
the first meet of the season,
set for Saturday, December 21
at the Bend Invitational, and
Head Coach Bryn Singleton
feels excited and grateful for
the upcoming campaign.
The girls team lost some
firepower to graduation, but
senior Lydia Bartlett returns
as one of the top freestyle
swimmers in the state among
1A/2A/3A/4A classifications.
Other returnees include Laura
Clem, Iris Diez, and Cambrie
Leaver, who are all work-
ing to improve on their times
from last year, according to
Singleton.
The boys team also returns
some strong swimmers includ-
ing junior Austen Heuberger
and senior Sam Mayes and
welcomes newcomers Clayten
Heuberger and Hayden Roth.
<I am really excited about
this season; I am so fortunate
to coach such a kind, hard-
working group of swimmers
(and parents!). It is so fun to
see how much kids improve
over their years on the team,=
said Singleton.
Her philosophy is to make
each swimmer the best they
can be over the course of the
season, and her emphasis goes
way beyond how many swim-
mers earn medals at State.
She explained, <Often, in
all sports, it seems that it is
the kids that are the fastest or
most athletic that get the most
attention, and deservedly so
since they are talented and
work hard every season. Just
as important to me, though,
are the kids who show up to
every practice, year after year,
and steadily improve.=
A pair of seniors exemplify
her goal for all members of
her team.
<Our captains this year,
siblings Connor and Quinlan
Crowe, are such excellent
examples of this to me. They
have rarely missed practice,
work hard at every practice
and, most importantly, are
kind and encouraging to their
teammates. To me, as a coach,
it is so important that every-
one on the team is an equal,
valued member. The result
of meets is only one factor
and there are so many other
important ways to be on the
team.=
Team numbers are simi-
lar to last year, according to
Singleton with 10 girls and 11
boys on the roster.
The team practices at Black
Butte Ranch, but Singleton
says the team will travel to
Juniper Aquatic to practice
starts during the season.
<We hope to get in there
this weekend in advance of
our first meet,= she said.
Singleton is assisted by
Rosie Horton, in her third year
working with the team.
<Our focus right now is
getting in as much good train-
ing as possible,= she said.
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Walter Trout Band
Sat., Dec. 21 • 8 p.m.
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Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20.
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Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting
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Wed., Dec. 11 • 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 5 • 7 p.m.
142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade items from local vendors in this
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Cork Cellars Live Music with Mike Biggers and Jim
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Paulina Springs Books Author Presentation with
Damian Fagan 6:30 p.m. The author will present from his
book, “Wildfl owers of Oregon.” For more info call 541-549-
0866 or go to paulinasprings.com.
142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Handmade items from local vendors in
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Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke
Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional
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Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is
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142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade items from local vendors in
this 9th annual fundraising event! Free admission, every day
through Dec. 21. For info email dttowing6811@yahoo.com.
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring
your own games & friends or fi nd them there! Call 541-588-
0311 for more information.
Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke
Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional
information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.
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Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Gingerbread Decorating
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Buy gingerbread people and decorate
them as you like. For more info call 541-588-0311.
Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20.
For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
The Belfry Live Music with Walter Trout Band 7 p.m.
Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter. Call 541-815-9122 or www.
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THUR Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting
5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or
go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com.
Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every
Thursday, no cover! For additional information call
541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net.
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Complimentary tickets are available at Gypsy Wind, 351 W. Hood
Ave. and Ken’s Imagination Gallery, 222 W. Hood Ave.
Presented by Sisters Community Church
in partnership with Sisters Movie House
For more information call 541-549-1201.
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Paulina Springs Books Author Presentation with
Joshua Savage 6:30 p.m. The author will present from his
book, “100 Things To Do in Bend, Oregon Before You Die.” For
more info call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com.
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse St. Lucia’s Day 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. Celebrate all day with Swedish Prinsesstårta Cake.
Kindergartner concert at 12:15 p.m. More info: 541-588-0311.
142 E. Main Ave. Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade items from local vendors in
this 9th annual fundraising event! Free admission, every day
through Dec. 21. For info email dttowing6811@yahoo.com.
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring
your own games & friends or fi nd them there! Call 541-588-
0311 for more information.
Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke
Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional
information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com.
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