Sisters salutes...

• Mary Burdick offers "a huge thank-you to Gilbert Porraz, coach and mentor to our kids during the flag football season. We are all so grateful for Gilbert's committment and dedication to the Raiders team.

"We would also like to thank Sisters Rental for their flexibility with Gilbert's schedule during the week for practices. Thank you also for all the sideline heaters provided during the frigid Monday night game."

• A tip of the hat to all those involved in the transaction that secured 231 acres of the Lazy Z Ranch for the city.

Not only will this fill a vital need for more wastewater capacity for Sisters, it will guarantee that this scenic area is retained as open space.

The many acres of water rights is an added bonus. If substantial water rights can be donated for instream use, it would go a long way toward restoring Whychus Creek to its old glories.