Sisters salutes..

•â¯Sisters High School has been awarded four pianos through the Snowman Foundation Piano Forte Guild. Sisters choir program and Americana Project teacher Rick Johnson wrote the grant. Johnson and his wife, Tara, along with Sisters Folk Festival Creative Director Brad Tisdel traveled to Portland last weekend where Johnson accepted the grant on the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall stage.

The pianos arrive in Sisters on April 16.

•â¯Jeff and Gina Kindle and their "canine crew" wrote:

On March 25, we watched as our rental home of 10 years - in its dilapidated state - burned to the ground. The 29 firefighters, assisted by law enforcement, were quick to respond. Their superb skill and teamwork was incredible. Hats off to each and every one of you!

The past few weeks have been challenging as we attempt to rebuild; yet, tragic as our situation seems, we have been truly blessed with the outpouring of support from this community. We are truly grateful to the City of Sisters, its proprietors, our friends (including the new friends we've met and those who choose to remain anonymous). Your emotional and financial support has lightened our burden and eased our path to recovery.

Sisters is truly a small town with a big heart. Shine on!