News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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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
Eight Sisters women ages 51 to 75 and Mabel, a black labrador, didn’t let a global pandemic stop them from a long-prepared-for running event. On May 3, with the support of Sisters Trails Alliance, they participated in a “Social Distancing Sisters 10K And A Half” race through open trails in the forest. The group had originally been training for the Avenue of the Giants Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10 K Run that was to be happening May 3, but the event was canceled due to COVID... Full story
With cities and communities still under stay-at-home orders across Oregon and schools and offices closed for the foreseeable future, it’s not surprising that COVID-19 would impact Mother’s Day plans this year. It has been 106 years since President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Mothers need to be celebrated, and on May 10, 2020 it is still all about cherishing the relationships with the moms in your life. Mother’s Day is a special day to... Full story
COVID-19 has been great for shelter animals. During the coronavirus pandemic, dog and cat adoptions and applications for foster homes have been on the upswing. Many shelters and rescues have suspended the ability for the public to casually visit the shelter in order to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 to staff, and have transitioned to by appointment for adoptions or for placement of animals into foster homes. Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) is now available by... Full story
If you’ve started running or gotten back into it in the last few weeks during the pandemic, you’re not the only one. Cities across the country have seen a rise in the number of people walking, hiking and biking outside as social distancing guidelines have taken hold. Runners across the country are still hitting the pavement and the trails even while most races are canceled or postponed, including the Boston Marathon. Sisters resident Virginia Silvey, a marathoner who has been running/walking for nearly 40 years, had been rece... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) supports the arts, and this year during the COVID-19 pandemic the nonprofit organization will celebrate by going virtual for the My Own Two Hands Community Art Auction and Fundraiser that supports youth programming. A silent auction is happening May 8-16. It’s a way to offer up the art that was generously donated by local and regional artists. No purchase of tickets will be necessary to participate in the auction. Participants will simply be e... Full story
Last week, a respected scientific panel told the White House that research now shows that the coronavirus can be spread by talking, or possibly even just breathing. According to a federal official, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been preparing to recommend that everyone wear homemade face coverings in public settings, like pharmacies and grocery stores, to avoid spreading the virus. Public health officials have continued to stress that N95 masks and... Full story
With the world on lockdown, public spaces closed, and only so many episodes of “Outlander” to keep us entertained, we’ve got little left but to stare out our windows. The optimistic isolationist will find a whole amazing world of wildlife out there, enough to keep us busy until this is all over. It’s time to become a backyard birder. Birding is a perfect hobby for the quarantined. It’s a fun activity you can do from home in your own backyard. It requires little more than eyes... Full story
A crusade of noble intentions has been underway in Sisters Country. Homebound residents are crafting hundreds of facemasks to help shield healthcare workers and others from the coronavirus. Last week, Sisters resident Pete Shepherd launched a campaign: 5 day/500 Mask Challenge. “The virus is pitching one fastball after another, high and tight to the chin. We come to the plate individually, and yet each of us can help all of us by watching for a pitch that we can hit,” Shepherd... Full story
With health and government officials urging people to stay home in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking for productive and comforting ways to pass the time indoors — prompting the reawakening of cooking and baking. With more people working from home, nutritionists say now is the time to start cooking and brushing up on your culinary know-how. Cooking can be a comfort and one way to reduce anxiety during trying times. If you’re at home, cooking i... Full story
There’s no magic pill to protect you from the new coronavirus (COVID-19). But there are real ways you can take care of yourself and give your immune system the best chance to do its job against a respiratory illness. If you’re not in the habit of eating a variety of fruits, veggies, and lean sources of protein, now is a good time to start. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition. From vitamin-packed fruits to the benefits of bone... Full story
The Centers for Disease Control and the American Veterinary Association have recently stated that pets are NOT a risk for spreading COVID-19. The World Health Organization has also recently reported that there is “no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the coronavirus.” The virus is believed to have originated from exotic animal food markets in China – but domestic dogs and cats themselves do not appear to be carriers. Pets are... Full story
Few things in life give us more joy than our furry friends. On top of the emotional benefits our pets give us, there are health benefits as well. The new year is well underway, but we can still resolve to make life healthier and happier for our furry companions. Make this year a fresh start for your pet — perhaps a new diet and exercise regimen or more play time with you. Whether you need to get back on track with his daily walks or make that vet appointment you’ve been... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) canceled the March 18 concert with Kacy & Clayton and the SFF poster unveiling after closely monitoring information and advice coming from state and federal health officials in respect of slowing the spread of COVID-19. Although the SFF poster unveiling was postponed/cancelled, the 2020 SFF poster image, “Beargrass,” by local artist and musician Dennis McGregor has been released. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Sisters Folk Festival and... Full story
It’s often said that everyone is at least a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Across America, it’s a huge celebration of green beer and a meal of corned beef and cabbage — but that’s not quite as Irish as you might think. Head over to Ireland, and you’ll find parades, festivals, live music, and street carnivals, but you won’t find corned beef on the table — and there won’t be any green beer, either. Next Tuesday, March 17, marks the celebration of the life o... Full story
Sisters Rodeo’s 80th anniversary poster by artist Valerie Smith portrays a rodeo cowboy saddle bronc rider. Smith’s drawing captured the true spirit of the classic rodeo event. The poster also includes a historical representation of the past using six black and white photos from the Sisters Rodeo archives that surround Smith’s artwork. Smith told The Nugget, “We’ve gone to the Sisters Rodeo quite a few times, and my husband, William, takes a lot of photos. I chose that phot... Full story
Local artist Dan Rickards knows there’s something magical about Sisters. This year’s poster, “My Kind of Town,” created by Rickards for the 45th Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) captures the essence of this charming town. “There are quite a few elements that need to come through in every poster,” Rickards told The Nugget. “The Sisters mountains, a quilt, and the theme involved that needs to be threaded in.” Rickards painted the majestic Three Sisters Mountains under... Full story
Dan Rickards was honored last Friday evening with a presentation of an appreciation plaque from Rotary Club of Sisters at Clearwater Gallery during the Fourth Friday Art Walk. In 2019 Rickards created artwork that graced the front of the very first Sisters Country-themed holiday card published and sold by Rotary entitled “A Warm Welcome.” The card featured a twilight image of a wintery country cabin in the woods festooned with holiday lights and the Three Sisters as bac... Full story
In 2019 Nathan and Emily Woodworth, both award-winning actors and writers, finished crafting a short film that honored absurd ideas and themes that were hugely influenced by Monty Python. The brother-sister team from Sisters recently won three awards for their surreal comedy, “The Purse: A Dream In Two Acts,” from Maverick Movie Awards, one of the most widely respected film competitions in the world. Nathan said, “We are incredibly honored to have had our film win Best Scree... Full story
On Wednesday mornings at Sisters Middle School (SMS) you can find a classroom full of attentive K-12 kids transfixed by a vinyl chessboard. These students are improving their thinking and problem-solving skills while having fun playing the board game of strategy. There you can find Jennifer King, the Outlaw Chess Club’s facilitator. King told The Nugget, “I got into leading the chess club because it’s my son Ashton’s passion. And I’ve only been playing chess as an adult for... Full story
Sisters’ talented art students had their work judged against a fierce statewide competition — and came out winners. Last Saturday, Sisters middle and high school students were celebrated at the Scholastic Art Awards in the Pence Pinkney Art Gallery at Central Oregon Community College (COCC), where they received their award certificates. This year, there were over 800 entries in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in Central Oregon alone. The annual Scholastic Art & W... Full story
Love is a positive emotion with many tangible health benefits, and you can express it in many ways — including a home-cooked meal. Cooking is an expression of love, so plan a night in with your significant other and make your meal just as special as if you had gone out. It’s possible to keep the romance alive by staying in and cooking an elegant, affordable meal that will sweep your sweetheart off his or her feet. Everyone can cook. Even if you’ve never cooked, this is the p... Full story
This year, 2020, is a leap year. We get that extra day because time needs to be counted. Every four years our calendar must come into agreement with the calendar that governs the universe. You can thank Julius Caesar, the catalyst behind the origin of leap year in 45 BC. A leap year is a year with 366 days, instead of the usual 365. Leap years are necessary because the actual length of a year is 365.242 days, not 365 days. Every four years this extra day is added to the calendar on February 29th. The additional 24 hours are... Full story
