Kiwanis club names new president

New Kiwanis President Doug Roberts (left) is congratulated by outgoing President Glenn Keeran.

Sisters Kiwanians recently named Doug Roberts as president. He will serve a one-year term.

Doug and his wife Linda moved to Sisters from Newport several years ago. Doug is Associate Broker, GRI, CRB with Co1dwell Banker/Reed Bros. Realty.

At the same annual ceremony, a number of Kiwanis members were singled out for special awards.

Katie Powers was named Kiwanian of the Year. Jim Mitchell was given the Kiwanian Service Award.

Other honorees included: Tim Comfort -- Sparkplug Award; Dave Marlow -- Rookie Of The Year; Leart Jett -- Spouse of the Year.

Jim Mitchell and Leart Jett were presented with the international club's Hixson Award for contributions to the Kiwanis Foundation.

The Project of the Year was The Annual Sisters Kiwanis/Ray's Food Place Golf Tournament and Bill Duehren and Jeff McDonald were given special recognition for making it a success.