News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Jill had lost her husband a few years ago to cancer, and during the months following his passing, deep loneliness had set in. After all, they had been together for over 30 years. Her best friend advised her to get a dog because they make great companions, so she did. A year later Jill and her best furry friend went everywhere together, a special bond had been formed. Pet parents talk about their furry friends like they're part of the family, and it often seems as though the... Full story
A torrid heatwave has shifted into high gear. It broke at least seven June record highs in the Northwest, and weather forecasts indicate that it will extend through early July. With record temperatures in Central Oregon, it is important to keep your pet in mind when it comes to keeping cool. Summertime may be the time for walking and playing in the sunshine with Fido, but unfortunately your furry friend has a much harder time keeping cool than you, especially when temperatures are on the rise. Be mindful of the heat and keep... Full story
Sisters offered sunny skies on Saturday for Art in the Park, an added attraction for visitors to enjoy during rodeo weekend in Sisters. Creekside Park was filled with over 85 vendor booths for folks to take in. Ken and Sandy Ash, first-time vendors from Roseburg, really stood out to the crowd with their unusual birdfeeders and flower plates that add charm and color to your garden. "I recycle decorative plates that I buy from just about anywhere, and attach them to electrical... Full story
So you've got Fido protected from fleas and ticks for the summer and it's time to go on that camping trip with your family, including your furry friend. However, there's a whole heap more in Central Oregon that can harm Fido besides fleas and ticks. Your furry friend loves 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 infected cyst in the water through... Full story
"The Biggest Little Show in the World" isn't called that for nothing. Sisters Rodeo's 75th anniversary was a spectacular celebration that pulled out all the stops from vintage airplanes flying over Sisters on Sunday, to past rodeo royalty in attendance. The weather smiled on the milestone anniversary: there were sunny skies and perfect temperatures for every performance. This year's 75th-anniversary poster by Dennis McGregor gave a true historical representation of the era of the first Sisters Rodeo, with a saddlebronc cowboy... Full story
Steve Seskin is more than a successful singer/songwriter and teacher; he's known for his exhilarating performances, and also has an undeniable connection with children. On Thursday evening, June 4, at The Belfry, Sisters Folk Festival (SFF), in support of Circle of Friends, presented Seskin in concert. Seskin performed a very unique song, with special performances by 15 lively children, kindergarten through eighth grade, who are mentored through Circle of Friends. The... Full story
The grand opening celebration for Three Creeks Brewing Co., located in the industrial park of Sisters, kicked off at 5 p.m. on Friday evening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new 9,000-square-foot, 30-barrel production facility. While company partners Victoria Graves and Rob Durand held the ribbon taut, owner Wade Underwood cut the ribbon, and head brewer Zach Beckwith cheered them on. Beckwith has been with Three Creeks for almost three years. "I've been over here... Full story
According to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, music and dance share a parallel expression of emotion. This new research suggests that the two disciplines can express a mood together, with complementary methods of generating the dynamics of feeling. That was proven true Saturday evening when over a hundred dancers of all ages from Sisters Dance Academy performed their 11th semi-annual recital in the Sisters High School auditorium. "This... Full story
It's May, and spring has finally arrived in Sisters Country. Warmer weather, longer days, flowering trees, brightly colored hanging baskets ... and fleas. According to Debbie Putnam, DVM at Riverside Animal Hospital in Bend, the recent mild winters and warm summers in Central Oregon have resulted in an increased prevalence of these blood-sucking creatures. This year has been especially mild, and you can expect to see more fleas and ticks than in previous years. Add a little... Full story
On April 5 the Project Uganda Team, seven adults and seven students from the Sisters School District, returned from their 10-day journey in Uganda, Africa. And on Friday evening at The Belfry, folks got a chance to listen to a presentation about personal experiences during their stay in the small, remote village of Kiwangala. Folks also had the opportunity to buy authentic Ugandan goods, and meet Osborn Muyanja, the director of the Good Samaritan School in Kiwangala. One side... Full story
Circle of Friends has been evolving since their start in 2011, and on Wednesday, May 20, in their annual "fund- and friend-raiser" luncheon, that evolution continued. For the first time, two of the young friends from the mentoring program attended the luncheon with their friends/mentors and were introduced to guests with a question/answer roundup on stage. Board members, committee members, mentors and first-time folks who wanted an introduction to the mentoring program... Full story
It's your normal morning routine; Fido gets to go on his long morning walk and get the exercise he needs to keep fit. Meanwhile your indoor Kitty is curled up in her favorite chair, not burning any calories. With little to do all day she is getting downright portly, and out of boredom she's eating more from her food dish that is always full of kibble. The number of overweight cats is at an all-time high, according to annual survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity... Full story
With bells and chimes ringing and drums thundering, the Sisters Americana Project students kicked off the 14th annual community arts fundraiser My Own Two Hands (MOTH) on Friday, making their way down Main Avenue holding up the MOTH banner, followed by young artists from the SPRD Community School. This year's event theme was "Imagine." Students from the Grasshoppers and Dragonfly programs celebrated using their imaginations to create art. Directly following were students of... Full story
Saturday, May 2 was National Wildfire Preparedness Day. To mark the occasion, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District hosted the second annual Sisters community event to help residents learn how to make their homes and neighborhoods safer from wildfire. From Sisters Country fire history to the basics of defensible space, there were tips, tools, and teachings that everyone could use to help raise wildfire awareness and bring neighbors together to work on projects to protect homes. Assistant fire management officer Jinny Reed... Full story
When Bend Follies producer Brad Ruder asked Marlene Baldock, Sisters resident and owner of Desert Song Alpaca Ranch, if they could use one of her alpacas during a skit in the Follies, she was delighted - and nervous. "It was exciting to think about, but Hakon, the alpaca I chose to be in the skit, has never been in a building before," said Baldock. "You never know how an alpaca will react in a new environment, especially with lights and noise. So I have been practicing by brin... Full story
Dealing with fire in the forest is a hot topic in Sisters. On Tuesday evening at The Belfry, Sisters Science Club hosted the last Frontiers in Science lecture series of the year: "Sustainable Forest Management Practices, or...Why is there Smoke in My Blue Sky?" The 7 p.m. symposium was free to the public and every seat in The Belfry was taken. John Bailey, associate professor of silviculture at the Oregon State University College of Forestry, began with a focus on fire history and fire ecology during the past century and how... Full story
Your 8-year-old son and your 1-year-old pooch are playing in the room next to you, when suddenly you hear a growl coming from your dog. You race into the room and find your son trying to get the family dog to sit in a chair. Your son explains they were just playing a game and Fido needed to be sitting in that chair. Luckily you were nearby, but things could have gotten out of hand; your son could have been bitten. Young children are not able to interpret a dog's language, and... Full story
At the beginning of spring break the Project Uganda team checked 28 suitcases - donated by members of the Sisters community - at the Redmond airport on their way to Uganda. Weighing in at 50 pounds each, the suitcases were filled with 250 brand-new athletic shoes, donated by Sisters Middle School (SMS) social studies teacher Casey Pallister, and 451 menstrual kits handmade and donated by volunteers from Days for Girls Organization. The bags also included clothing, hygiene... Full story
The idea of working directly with nature appealed to Will Brendeke, and at a young age he decided to become an entomologist. But in 2003, after receiving his bachelor's degree in entomology, Brendeke joined the Peace Corps, and for over two years he volunteered doing agroforestry in Senegal, West Africa. Living in a tiny mud hut without electricity or running water, he taught the Senegalese herdsmen how to plant trees and build live fences out of thorny brush. He enjoyed his... Full story
Threatening clouds gave way to sunshine as hundreds of ambitious children from infant to 11 years old awaited the siren for the 37th annual Sisters Easter Egg Hunt to begin in Creekside Park. The park overflowed with 4,000 colorful plastic eggs hidden in the grass, behind trees, on rocks, and nestled in the pine needles. The Easter Egg Hunt was co-sponsored by the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale fire department volunteer associations. Early on Easter morning they hid the... Full story
So Fido has finally learned to sit quietly and not beg at the table during dinnertime. What an accomplishment for your furry friend. But now that he's been so good, doesn't he deserve a table scrap? When most pet parents are thinking of "people food" or table scraps, they're thinking of leftover hunks of fat, pizza crust, bones, or chunks of gravy on mashed potatoes. These types of table scraps are NOT healthy for your dog. Those types of scraps are usually very high in fat and calories and low in nutrients, plus these rich... Full story
Clearwater Gallery hosted the third annual Wild River Show during the Fourth Friday Art Stroll last week. The gallery featured the Deschutes River with interpretive works of over 20 Northwest artists. The Wild River Project was launched in February of 2013 by Clearwater Gallery featuring the magical Metolius River. Collaborating with "Friends of the Metolius," the nonprofit organization benefited from the sales generated by a community art show. This year's Wild River Project... Full story
Sometime last fall a three- to four-month-old black German shepherd mix dog was found roaming the streets of Yakima, Washington. He had no tags or microchip. Luckily for this homeless pup, someone picked him up and brought him to Wags to Riches Animal Rescue and Sanctuary near Yakima. Sisters City Council member Wendy Holzman and her husband, Alan, have faced the challenges of adopting a shelter dog more than once, and when they saw the sweet face of the black shepherd mix puppy on Petfinder they decided to meet him. "Our dau... Full story
Lately you've noticed that your well-trained furry friend hasn't been coming when called and seems distracted. Could it be hearing loss? Some dogs can have a temporary hearing loss due to wax build-up in their ear canals, especially dogs with a lot of hair around their ears. A total loss of hearing due to a host of causes such as severe, untreated ear infections, old age or injuries. One or both ears may be affected. Some dogs are born deaf, which is known as congenital... Full story
Almost five years ago Sisters resident Pam Creason, Sisters Mercantile manager for 29 years before it closed in 2013, decided to adopt a kitten after her beloved Siamese cat passed away. She placed a call to Cat Rescue Adoption & Foster Team (CRAFT) in Bend. "I remember seeing their little donation jars around town, so I called CRAFT and spoke with Janice Sershen, a volunteer there. I told her that I was looking for a Siamese, and she said she would call me if they got one... Full story
