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🌱 What do new multimillion-dollar lawsuits mean for the Sisters Rodeo’s future?

Sisters, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Sisters! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What do new multimillion-dollar lawsuits mean for the Sisters Rodeo’s future?
  • How much is this week’s Sisters Rodeo really boosting local businesses?
  • Meet the woman quietly steering Sisters Rodeo’s sold-out ticket operation.

Also on today's calendar: Forest Bathing and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Spectators sue Sisters Rodeo two years after bull named ‘Party Bus' jumped arena fence into crowd (ktvz.com) — Two spectators injured when a bull jumped the fence at Sisters Rodeo two summers ago are now suing the rodeo and its livestock contractor for more than $11 million. The complaints describe serious trampling injuries and allege the rodeo later profited from the bull’s notoriety, while the contractor argues the Sisters Rodeo Association bears primary responsibility and the association has not commented.
   

2. Sisters Rodeo provides much-needed business boost after rough tourism year (centraloregondaily.com) — Sisters businesses are banking on this week’s Sisters Rodeo to bring a major surge of visitors and spending after a tough stretch of wildfires, smoke and low-snow winters. Shop owners describe packed lines, strong sales and a much-needed upbeat vibe, while the local business association works to spread events beyond summer so merchants aren’t relying on just a few big weekends.
   

3. Meet the ticket team leader keeping Sisters Rodeo running smoothly for sold-out crowds (centraloregondaily.com) — As sold-out crowds stream into this week’s Sisters Rodeo, longtime ticket manager Jeri Buckmann and her volunteer team are working behind the scenes to keep entry lines moving and visitors happy. Buckmann, involved since 1999, says connecting with first-time buyers and rodeo regulars alike is what makes this “Biggest Little Show in the World” feel like a way of life.
   

4. Safety Group Urges Awareness After Recent Child Vehicle Tragedies (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — A national child-safety group is sounding the alarm after ten young children, including a 6-year-old in Sisters, were killed in backover and frontover vehicle incidents in just 18 days. The organization warns that larger SUVs and trucks create dangerous blind zones and urges families to use simple steps like walking around vehicles, closely supervising kids, and securing doors to prevent similar heartbreak.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sisters

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 13
  • Sisters Rodeo Parade →
    Downtown Sisters Boutique Hotel - Sisters OR Sleeps 2 /1.5 bath unit 2, Sisters
    9:30 am

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Other local events
    Sunday June 14
  • Forest Bathing →
    Indian Ford Meadow Preserve, 69700-69714 Indian Ford Rd, Sisters
    1:00 pm
    • Monday June 15
  • Field Day 2nd-5th
    Sisters Elem Sisters, OR 97759
    12:45 pm
    • Tuesday June 16
  • Last Day of School
    Sisters Elem Sisters, OR 97759
  • Kindergarten - 2nd Field Day
    Sisters Elem Sisters, OR 97759
    12:30 pm
    • Thursday June 18
  • Big Ponderoo Kick-Off Concert →
    Village Green City Park, 350 S Fir St, Sisters
    5:30 pm
    • Friday June 19
  • SUMMER BREAK
    Sisters Elem Sisters, OR 97759
    • Friday June 26
  • SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm →
    Downtown Sisters Boutique Hotel - Sisters OR Sleeps 2 /1.5 bath unit 2, Sisters
    10:00 am

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  • Sisters School District 6 posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Sisters. Apply here.
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Ok Sisters! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sisters

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