Letters to the Editor 12/23/2015

To the Editor:

What a wonderful program I witnessed at Sisters Athletic Club last Friday afternoon. Sisters High School Life Skills students are allowed access to our Sisters Athletic Club pool for swimming lesson and water skills enrichment experience that I'm sure changes lives.

As I viewed the activity in the pool, I was amazed at all the excitement and wondered what was going on. The joy these students were sharing was worth every minute I wasn't allowed in the pool.

It seems that Tate Metcalf, Sisters Athletic Club CEO, aquatics staff, and Josh Nordell, Sisters High School instructor have teamed together in this effort to provide recreational activities that could not have occurred without this collaborative agreement of two great-hearted men.

After the six-week Sisters Athletic Club experience I find that Mr. Nordell will partner with Hoodoo in a winter enrichment program.

What a great job being done at Sisters High School, and it benefits us as those participants who may not have had these opportunities without the efforts shown by all involved.

In the spirit of the season, thank you Tate and the club for supporting this once-a-year, six-week, 45-minute skills class that contributes so much to our school budget. Thank you, Josh Nordell, for going the extra mile in providing the insight into the needs of our students.

Merry Christmas to all involved.

Greg Johnson

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To the Editor:

We would like to thank everyone involved in this past weekend's Sisters High Desert Chorale Christmas concerts.

Over 65 singers, bell ringers, children's choir and various instrumental soloists come together every year to make these concerts a huge success. Their combined effort and hard work is most appreciated. These concerts embody the holiday spirit and have become a Sisters tradition enjoyed by all.

Irene Liden and Lola Knox