Peterson named "everyday hero"

Mardyth Peterson, manager of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, received an "Everyday Heroes" award initiated this fall by the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International.

Peterson was given the award Thursday, December 3, by Norm Scott, president of the Kiwanis Club of Sisters, for her exemplary service to the community last summer and fall during a transition of executive leadership of the Sisters chamber. Peterson stepped up from the role of administrative assitant.

It was the first "Everyday Heroes" award presented in Sisters.

In citing Peterson for her dedication and performance, Scott noted that the award is designed to recognize individuals who go beyond the ordinary in doing their job.

Sisters Kiwanis expects to nominate other individuals for the award during the year.