News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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On August 29, 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state. Many luau events are held in August around the nation including the Hawaiian Luau that has been held in Sisters’ Village Green in past years (canceled this year due to COVID-19). When you think of Hawaiian food what comes to mind? Poke? Sweet bread? Pineapple? Hawaii is distinct from the rest of the United States in many ways. The food available on the Hawaiian Islands reflects a rich and diverse culture. Digging down through the layers of Hawaii’s home cooking uncovers an acco... Full story
Last summer Sisters Elementary School nurse Beth Hummel took a leap of faith and bought a class IV heat laser, a powerful therapeutic instrument that uses focused light to stimulate a process called photobiomodulation (PBM). It marked the launch of her new business, Hummel Massage and Laser Therapy. With 23 years in nursing and 15 years as a massage therapist, Hummel was eager to begin a new chapter using the healing light source that changed her life, moving her on the road t... Full story
When Sisters resident Mona Delfino, animal communicator and energy healer, found out there was a horse at 3 Sisters Equine Refuge in Bend who was recently rescued from near death, she seized the opportunity to help. Like Robert Redford in the film “The Horse Whisperer,” Delfino was born with a remarkable gift to communicate with animals and help them heal. Delfino said she became aware of her special abilities at the age of five when she knew what her dog Shadow was thi... Full story
A new quilt exhibit at Beacham’s Clock Co. is celebrating a century of women’s rights. In the fall of 2019, East of the Cascades Quilt Guild (EOCQ), a Sisters-based quilt guild, was taking theme ideas and voting on which one they wanted to do for a special exhibit in the 2020 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS). The guild had a tie between celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage and My Kind of Town, the theme for the 2020 SOQS. (Five Central Oregon guilds had a special exhib... Full story
Exercise provides your furry friend with many physical and mental benefits. It keeps joints limber and promotes good range of motion, maintains muscle mass, which can help prevent injury, and helps to maintain cardiovascular health and decreases obesity. Daily exercise can strengthen your bond and reinforce your dog’s need for routine. The amount of exercise and activity a dog needs will depend upon their age, breed, overall health and the outside temperature. Summer is h... Full story
The 4-H program strives to prepare young people for success in life by teaching them life skills through many different experiences — in science, health, agriculture and civic engagement. Raising livestock is one of those experiences. Learning what it takes to care for an animal teaches the children tremendous responsibility. Along the way they build confidence as they learn new skills or share what they know with others. For 35 years Pam Mitchell has been leading the... Full story
The road to recovery kicked off for local businesses in Sisters when they unlocked their doors on Friday, May 15, the day Deschutes County moved into Phase 1 of the state’s reopening. On June 6, Deschutes County was approved to enter Phase 2 of the State’s reopening plan for Oregon. A the pandemic intensified, Governor Kate Brown has mandated that Oregonians are now required to wear face masks while in all indoor public spaces and outdoors if they cannot maintain six feet of... Full story
Rumor has it that during Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) Sisters establishments sell more wine than they sell beer during Sisters Rodeo. What could be even better than a cool glass of wine on a warm July day? Possibly a frosty fruity wine cooler. Wine coolers have been bottled and sold by commercial distributors since the early 1980s. The term “wine cooler” was originally a description of a drink that a bartender would make by combining wine and various other ingredients to make a refreshing summer beverage. Think Sangria o... Full story
Since 2007, quilters who participate in the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show have turned their talents to helping others. The Wish Upon A Card Fundraiser & Fabric Challenge started as a partnership with the St. Charles Foundation/Wendy’s Wish (Wendy’s Wish disbanded in 2015). The Wish Upon A Card Program continued, with proceeds supporting the SOQS Scholarship Program benefiting Sisters High School students. Quilters from all over the United States and instructors of Qui... Full story
Quilting has been integral to Diane Tolzman’s daily life for the past 20 years. In 2014 when her 9-year-old grandson, Devin, showed an interest in learning the art of her craft, she was glad to serve as a model of inspiration for the future generation quilters. “I was always quilting when my son, his wife and their kids moved up here to Sisters six years ago,” Tolzman explained. “Devin was 9 at the time and spent time watching me quilt and then decided he wanted to make hi... Full story
Entrepreneur Jean Wells Keenan has been an innovator in the quilting world for over four decades. Creating a business out of her passion, Keenan then took her talents as a teacher, artist, author, and quilt shop proprietor to another level. It all began modestly in 1975, when Keenan, proprietor of the Stitchin’ Post, and her friend Kathy Howell, another business owner nearby, decided to host a small summer fair in July and hang a few quilts outside near her shop. During that t... Full story
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS), the world’s largest outdoor quilt show in the world will be reinvented into a virtual experience in light of the COVID-19 restrictions. There will also be fiber arts on display in the Clearwater Gallery honoring Jean Wells Keenan’s work as the Featured Gallery Artist for the 45th SOQS anniversary. Clearwater Gallery in Sisters showcases a brilliant display of regional and local artists whose works represent a variety of artistic mediums. Loc... Full story
You’ve got your dog protected from fleas and ticks for the summer so now it’s time to take him on a camping trip with your family. However, there’s a whole heap more in Central Oregon that can harm Rover besides fleas and ticks. Your furry friend may love to run through the creek and lap up water, but there is danger: the tiny intestinal protozoa giardia is found in nearly all streams, rivers, ponds and lakes in Central Oregon. A dog can acquire giardia by ingesting an infec... Full story
There’s nothing more American than a backyard barbecue. Memorial Day weekend typically marks the start of summer when grilling in the backyard is a great way to cook during the warm season. It’s a time to break out the apron and tongs, fire up the gas or charcoal and listen to the sweet sizzle of a steak and corn on the cob. Barbecue, according to research done by The Smithsonian, began during the Colonial Era in Virginia. Colonists observed Native Americans smoking and dry... Full story
Sisters residents turned out on Saturday morning, June 27, to show appreciation for firefighters and police. Cort Horner, Sisters resident and organizer of a rally held on the corner of Highway 20 and Pine Street, said that this was a positive, all-inclusive gathering with the sole purpose of letting all first responders know they are appreciated. First responders are always at the forefront of every incident or disaster, and they assure the safety and well-being of the... Full story
A Great Dane is one of the biggest dogs in the world and, due to their massive size, have a fairly short lifespan, usually six to eight years, and only some will even make it to 10 years of age. Bella May Cupcake, an AKC registered Great Dane, was born February 22, 2009, and has spent 11 years as a remarkable family companion pet to Emily and Rick Kroytz and their three children. Kroytz, a registered nurse at St. Charles, told The Nugget, “I had always wanted a Great Dane a... Full story
Summer is here, and when the mercury rises furry friends are at risk for heatstroke or death if their pet parents make the mistake of leaving them in a parked car. Unfortunately, every year across the nation, thousands of pets fall victim to or die from hot-weather-related conditions due to the ignorance or poor judgment by a pet parent. Leaving your pet in a parked car can be a deadly mistake. The temperature inside a car can reach 120º Fahrenheit in a few minutes. Even partially open windows won’t protect your furry f... Full story
Many camps are canceled across the region, some are moving to a virtual-only format, and others are opening with limited capacity and guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19 spread. Outdoor arts and crafts, washing hands and social distancing — Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) summer camps must adjust for coronavirus. Executive Director Jennifer Holland told The Nugget, “We are looking forward to offering both our very own day camps as well as specialty camps... Full story
The dance goes on. Sisters Dance Academy has been adapting while being closed since March 21 because of COVID-19 precautions. How do you teach a live performance art when you can’t gather to practice live performance? Lonnie Liddell, owner of Sisters Dance Academy, and the other teachers quickly got to work creating class and choreography videos for their students to follow from home. “We knew we needed to be able to somehow keep offering classes — not only to keep the... Full story
Restaurants, bars, breweries, tasting rooms, and distilleries were all given the go-ahead to open under Oregon’s Phase I plan for recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown. After May 15, for the first time in two months, restaurants fired up their grills and employees put on their masks, allowing people to dine in and sit outside while following Phase 1 guidelines. The Open Door at Clearwater Gallery located on Hood Avenue opened their doors on the Friday that kicked off Memorial D... Full story
Spring is here. It’s heating up in Sisters, and summer is just around the corner. With the change of seasons come outdoor chores, spring cleaning and the arrival of pests for your pets. So, before you start on those seasonal chores take inventory of potential hazards for your furry friend. Dogs love spring because they get to spend more time outdoors. After being cooped up during winter, your pooch is eager to get outside and start exploring! It’s therapeutic for Rover to be... Full story
The road to recovery has started for local businesses in Sisters. They unlocked their doors on Friday May 15, the day Deschutes County moved into Phase I of the state’s reopening. For the first time in weeks many retailers welcomed people in their stores and said it’s giving them a sense of normalcy. Some small business owners in Sisters are still erring on the side of caution, sticking with curbside pickup. A couple are remaining closed. But for others, it’s business as us... Full story
You’ve finally done it. After months of dreaming, you finally made the decision to take the plunge and bring home your own little bundle of furry joy. Now that it’s warming and heading towards summer you can’t wait to hit the trails with your new pup and introduce him to a life of adventure. However, since puppies don’t typically finish their initial series of inoculations at the veterinarian until they’re 16 weeks old, there’s time for your little pooch to learn basic train... Full story
After a sudden and disorienting national shutdown, many of us are at home a lot more than we are used to. As the days pass, you might find yourself wanting to engage in more productive activities. Partners Julia de Castra and Michael Grant have taken the word “productive” to another level, diving headfirst into the world of design, building their own unique home stud by stud on the outskirts of Sisters. “In these challenging times with many stuck at home, Julia and I are s... Full story
The weather’s warming up, and now may be the perfect time to start a garden. Gardening is a relaxing recreational activity that can provide great personal rewards. During this time, when many people are working at home and students are learning at home, gardening can be a positive family activity to adopt. For beginners looking to start gardening with small patio spaces or a deck to grow on, container gardening is the way to go. All you need is the right size container, p... Full story
