News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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In our culture, having coffee has come to be more about grabbing a 16-ounce-whatever in a paper cup to go. It’s about fueling up and going fast. In Sweden, coffee is something to look forward to, a little time where everything else ceases and you savor the moment. Renee Reitmeier, owner of the new Fika Sisters Coffeehouse (pronounced Fee-ka) on Sun Ranch Drive, upholds the outlook of the Swedish coffee culture. Reitmeier said, “Fika Sisters Coffeehouse is inspired by the Swe... Full story
Chops Bistro owner Tracy Syanovitz just brought a new chef on board with over 30 years’ experience working in the food-service industry. Laotian-born Jerry Phaisavath, a former Black Butte Lodge executive chef, is the new culinary artist in the kitchen at Chops Bistro. With a diverse background, Phaisavath has an impressive list of work credentials including executive chef positions at private golf clubs, resorts, gourmet restaurants and hotels. He moved to Central Oregon f... Full story
Rover’s easy run around the yard becomes a stiff walk; his jump to a favorite chair is no longer possible, and lying down is accompanied by a deep groan. As your dog ages, things that were once second nature become an effort. Domesticated animals are living longer, and with longevity you’ll see increases in the odds that they’ll suffer from some form of arthritis. It’s time for a vet visit if you find that your furry family member has decreased activity and is relucta... Full story
Music and art enthusiasts gathered at Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop last week for the official unveiling of the 2019 Sisters Folk Festival poster featuring the original artwork of Dennis McGregor, local artist, singer/songwriter, and author. This is the 19th year that McGregor has been commissioned to paint original artwork for the annual SFF poster that attracts thousands of people to the three-day event. Around 6 p.m. the poster was revealed, and folks couldn’t have been m... Full story
Sisters High School (SHS) was transformed into a unique collaboration of the arts Tuesday evening, March 19, as students, teachers, and guests gathered together for the annual art night event. ART-i-facts benefits the full spectrum of high school arts programs. The event is a way to bring the arts community together with education to showcase what students have been working on for the last year. Bethany Gunnarson, SHS art instructor, said, “It’s for all ages and we hope to pro... Full story
Hayden Homes has joined up with Sisters Arts Association (SAA) for an exceptional opportunity for Sisters High School arts students to contribute to the region's vibrant arts scene. Building on last year's successful showing of art in the Village at Cold Springs model home, Hayden Homes is now sponsoring a contest for high school juniors and seniors this spring. Sisters High School (SHS) art instructor Bethany Gunnerson will soon be collecting artwork proposals from her... Full story
Darina Allen, cookbook author, chef and owner of Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland said, "For centuries in Ireland, the March 17 holiday celebrating the country's patron saint was a somewhat sober affair. It was much more of a religious feast - you went to Mass where people would wear a live shamrock, a little Irish dancing, and sometimes a parade." St. Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He is said to have died on March 17 in or around the year 493. He grew up in Roman Britain but was... Full story
When a last blast of winter walloped Sisters with over 30 inches of snow in some areas last week, it made for treacherous driving conditions, and had some folks homebound. Snow may be beautiful to look at, but it can certainly make a mess out of traveling back and forth to work. Many people had been hitting the snow-packed roads with cross country skis, but if you wanted to get somewhere faster, for some - mushing was the way to go. Mushing is a sport or transport technique... Full story
A lot of research has been built up around self-awareness - the ability to recognize the self as distinct from the environment. It's having consciousness and knowledge of the self as an individual. Humans have self-awareness and we're able to recognize our body, our feelings, and our thoughts as our own. But an unsettling question has hounded humanity for generations: Are we alone in our self-awareness; do other animals have a sense of self, too? Because you can't ask... Full story
Fancy restaurants are gearing up for a packed house, flower companies are preparing for the busiest day of the year, and folks everywhere are pulling out all the stops to plan the perfect night for their Valentine. Valentine's Day is often filled with expectations of romance. It's a joyous day to celebrate the love between two people. But for others it's a day filled with mournful memories wishing for what they once had. You don't have to be in a relationship to celebrate... Full story
Two of America's premier singer-songwriters joined forces for an acoustic evening backed by nothing but their superb voices, first-rate guitar playing and charming reminiscences in Sisters Starry Nights 40th live music show Tuesday, January 29, in Sisters High School (SHS)Auditorium. Starry Nights is a fundraiser for the Sisters Schools Foundation and has raised more than $1.3 million since its inception in 1997. The event is run by volunteers including Jeri Fouts, Susan... Full story
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and that means loads of sugar in the form of chocolates, cupcakes and sweets galore. Sugar is toxic and addictive, according to the experts interviewed for the CBS News show 60 Minutes a few years ago. The program featured Eric Stice, Ph.D., a neuroscientist at the Oregon Research Institute who has used MRI scans to conclude that sugar activates the same brain regions that are activated when a person consumes drugs like cocaine. It triggers the same reward centers as this dangerous... Full story
Once found only in health-food stores, organic foods are now widely available at most grocery stores. Organic agriculture means that the produce has been farmed in soil that contains no synthetic fertilizers or harmful pesticides, and animal products that are free of antibiotics and hormones. Organic agriculture works toward preserving natural resources, it supports animal health and welfare, and avoids most synthetic materials. It's not just a philosophy; the USDA regulates the organic industry with strict standards. The soi... Full story
Online grocer Peapod's third-annual meal forecasting survey showed a greater appreciation for home-cooked meals and that spending more time in the kitchen cooking healthy dishes is a top resolution for many in 2019. The more you cook, the healthier you live. People who frequently cook dinner at home consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to a study of more than 9,000 people published online Nov. 14, 2014, by Public Health Nutrition. The study found that... Full story
Fascination with the terrain where we reside has been innate to human nature since prehistoric times. Some of the cave paintings and other illustrations on bones and artifacts have turned out to be, according to the latest investigations, maps of hunting areas, streams, routes, and even maps of the stars. Evidence of mapmaking suggests that the map evolved independently in many separate parts of world. Marshall Islanders made stick charts for navigation. Pre-Columbian maps in... Full story
Last Thursday evening at the Camp Sherman Community Hall, Black Butte School (BBS) presented their annual winter performance. The production's theme "American Winter," a variety show of music, comedy and poetry involved all the 29 students from the small school. Act 2, the feature presentation "The Winter of Red Snow, was a historical play about the American experience at Valley Forge during the winter of 1778, featuring the upper grade students performing various roles.... Full story
Almost half of Americans make New Year's resolutions. These resolutions range from losing weight, to quitting smoking, to spending more time with family. However, we often forget to include our furry friends in the resolutions. This New Year, aim to make a few resolutions that will improve the relationship between you and your pet. When you find yourself getting caught up in life, take a breath and spend a little more time with your pet. It's easy to get distracted by all the... Full story
Sisters Dance Academy's ninth annual holiday recital, "The Greatest Stories Ever Told," enchanted a packed house at the Sisters High School Auditorium on Saturday. Dancers aged 3 to 18 performed ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, Broadway and contemporary, wearing stunning costumes that represented classic holiday tales. "This year's theme was inspired by wanting to do something very festive, a show that really makes you feel all those good holiday feelings - and what better way than... Full story
It's easy to get swept up in the holiday season. By eating just 200 extra calories a day - a piece of pecan pie and a cup of eggnog here, a couple pumpkin pancakes and some butter cookies there - you could pack on a couple of pounds by the New Year. According to recent research published in the New England Journal of Medicine it takes an average of five months to lose that extra weight. It is possible to eat healthy during the holidays. A little planning can help you get... Full story
Last Saturday Sisters was brimming with holiday merriment - including the four-legged kind. For the third year Kathy Deggendorfer hosted a Holiday Open House Celebration at the Art Works Building with fundraisers benefitting Furry Friends Foundation, Sisters Outlaws Equestrian Team, Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank, and Black Butte School. Pet parents brought their beloved dogs inside to get a special portrait with St. Nick. Santa had time to park his sleigh at Sisters Art Works and... Full story
An epic effort ended happily last month with the rescue of a greyhound dog that was lost in Sisters for days. On Wednesday, November 14, Steve Baughman and his three-year-old greyhound Warley were traveling from Salem to Sunriver when they stopped at Village Green Park in Sisters around noon for a potty break. "Warley took care of business and then I went into the restroom after securing the leash to a storage locker handle," Baughman said. "While in the restroom I heard a... Full story
The City of Sisters kicked off the most wonderful time of the year with the 15th annual Christmas tree lighting in Fir Street Park. The weather outside was frightful, but that didn't keep people from turning out to celebrate the onset of the Christmas season. This American holiday tradition continues to bring residents together to share in a message of hope and peace. It's part of getting into the Christmas spirit, getting the kids involved and watching the Sisters community... Full story
Every year a different National Forest is selected to provide a tree to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the Christmas season. The 2018 United States Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested from the Willamette National Forest in Sweet Home last Friday, November 2. That perfect tree from Oregon was chosen in August from a handful of finalists by the architect for the Capitol. It's the first time in the 47-year history of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Program that a noble fir has been selected and the second time... Full story
What comfort foods do you turn to when you're curled up on the couch on a cold evening? Ranker recently conducted a survey to determine which comfort foods are the most loved by Americans, and the foods that top the list come as no surprise: Ice cream, chocolate, grilled cheese, pizza... Comfort food is usually food prepared traditionally with a nostalgic or sentimental value. Many comfort foods have soft consistencies and are full of salts, butters and fats. It's simple, really: Whatever food comforts you the most is... Full story
Driving up to Alpaca Country Estates Ranch and Bed & Breakfast in Terrebonne, you can see pastures speckled with grazing alpacas. From a distance the animals might be mistaken for llamas or strangely colored deer, but up close, you can't help but marvel at their elegant necks, charming underbites, well-coiffed wavy hairdos, and bushy backsides. But they're not just intriguing creatures; they're how Art Izer and his wife, Nancy Chapel-Izer, make a living. They are a... Full story
