News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
Sorted by date Results 478 - 502 of 571
The Sisters Dance Academy brought classic stories to life on stage for the semi-annual recital, with dancers aged 3 to 18 performing ballet, tap, hip-hop and contemporary dance to a full house on Saturday evening in the Sisters High School auditorium. "This year our story teller is Felicia Zandonatti. She is one of my cherished past dancers and has been attending Brigham Young University. She still loves to dance and wishes she was performing, but told me narrating would... Full story
After leaving home at the age of 14 in 1945, because he didn't want to be an extra mouth for his dad to feed with four other siblings, Sisters resident Oran "Mac" McCartney put himself through high school in Estacada, sleeping in the back of cars at night determined to get his high school diploma. "The janitor would let me in every morning before school so I could take a shower in the boys' locker room," McCartney said. McCartney had different odd jobs during high school,... Full story
The cutest little dog wagged his tail when you approached him at the park. How could it have turned into an aggressive dog and bite you when all you did was put out your hand for him to sniff? Educating folks about how to interact properly with any dog is critically important when it comes to reducing dog-bite incidents. Be aware of the fact that any dog can bite - from the smallest to the largest. Never approach an unfamiliar dog; respect his space and teach your children to... Full story
Cats and dogs are the most popular pets in the world. Cats are more independent and are generally less demanding. Dogs are loyal and obedient, but require more attention and exercise, including regular walks. Which one is right for you? Many people already have a sense of whether they are a "cat person" or a "dog person." Some folks have grown up with certain pets and are most comfortable with that particular species. Cats and dogs have different needs and characteristics,... Full story
Sisters Rodeo marked its 74th year living up to its title as "The Biggest Little Show in the World!" Despite some chilly weather, all events were well-attended and the action packed the house on Saturday. Some of the highest level of talent competed from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association this year to wow the audience with their extraordinary skills. Sisters Rodeo offered the second-largest rodeo purse available in the month of June and the biggest available for the... Full story
The accomplishment that brings the biggest smile to Duncan Campbell's face these days is providing the most challenged children a nurturing relationship with an adult role model who spends quality one-on-one time to help them thrive. Circle of Friends, founded by Sisters resident Duncan Campbell, is a volunteer mentor program in Sisters. It is modeled after Portland's Friends of the Children, founded in 1993 by Campbell. Campbell remembers his own childhood and how he had a... Full story
Last week Otis, a male rottweiler, was attacked by a mule deer doe inside Sisters city limits. Sisters resident Tracy Foteff had him harnessed on a leash and was walking him down an access trail to Whychus Creek in the Timber Creek subdivision near Sisters Elementary School. "We were walking to the creek when all of a sudden a doe stood up behind a bush that we were walking by," she said. "I didn't think anything since Otis is a large dog; we kept on going, but suddenly she... Full story
Leanne Smith, board member for Friends of the Sisters Library, has kept in touch with her brother David Waldo and his wife, Jenny, since they moved over 8,000 miles away to Singapore, the most densely populated independent country in the world. Keeping in touch by email for three years, Waldo had invited his sister to visit Singapore often. Smith never expected that one day she would spend an entire month with her brother and his wife touring the islands of Southeast Asia, cru... Full story
Friday morning at 10 a.m. in front of Sisters Market & Eatery, Erin Borla, executive director of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, set the wheels in motion for the ribbon-cutting celebration of the completion of the roadwork portion of the Cascade Avenue Street Improvement Project. "We understand the project is not complete, but this is a ribbon-cutting for Cascade Avenue being open," she explained. "It was a big deal having a major artery closed in Sisters Country for... Full story
The combination of a voracious appetite and natural curiosity can lead to trouble for dogs. Plants that are poisonous to dogs can be found in your home, your yard and in the wild, and sometimes all it takes is a little bite to lead to an emergency trip to the veterinarian. Many types of plants and flowers are toxic to dogs. Effects range from mild to severe, depending on the type of plant and the quantity consumed. Some plants will only cause slight stomach upset, while... Full story
Imagine stepping back in time during the Civil War in 1863 and walking into the campgrounds behind the frontline of a field filled with Confederate and Union soldiers at battle. The Northwest Civil War Council (NCWC) brought history to life for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War during a full reenactment at House on Metolius, Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18. House on Metolius, located in Camp Sherman, offered the setting of a beautiful meadow along the Metolius River, with... Full story
It was a full house at The Belfry on Tuesday, May 13, when close to 100 people gathered for the second annual Circle of Friends Fundraiser luncheon. Circle of Friends board members, committee members, mentors and first-time folks who wanted an introduction to the revolutionary mentoring program mingled among a dozen decorated tables. The table and wall decorations were created from scrap paper left over from larger projects done by several Circle of Friends students, using... Full story
The cutest little dog wagged his tail when you approached him at the park. How could it have turned into an aggressive dog and bite you when all you did was put out your hand for him to sniff? Be aware of the fact that any dog can bite, from the smallest to the largest. Never approach an unfamiliar dog, respect his space and teach your children to do the same. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 18-24. This week is the time to raise awareness of canine behavior through... Full story
Women in elegant attire and stylish hats mingled among family and friends on Saturday at St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church while listening to beautiful music provided by Chris Patrick and Seylah Broderick. The church hosted its 14th annual Tea and Fashion Show in the parish hall. Each sizeable round table was uniquely decorated with colorful china sets donated for the event from the home of the many individual table-dressers. Mary Richards, longtime parishioner, provided... Full story
You've recently bonded with your rescue dog after working for weeks on training and socializing him. You've noticed that your allergies seem much worse and it's not even spring. Could it be your furry friend? One of the worst discoveries pet parents can make is that they are (or a family member is) allergic to a four-legged family member. Some people develop an immune reaction to a certain protein produced in the sebaceous glands of a dog or cat's skin. This allergen is found... Full story
Sisters-Camp Sherman fire district volunteer emergency medical response (EMR) firefighter William Hayes was honored with an award for outstanding service as the number-one responding volunteer. On Thursday, April 24, he found himself receiving the Governor's Volunteer Award, handed to him by Kate Brown, secretary of state, at the Salem Convention Center. The 2014 Governor's Volunteer Awards recognized outstanding volunteers from all reaches of the state who improve their... Full story
The timing couldn't have been better for the launching of a new club in Sisters High School. "Interact" is a service club sponsored by Sisters Rotary Club. Heather Johnson, Sisters High School health teacher, encouraged the students who had been deeply moved by the school's connection with Uganda to come to the Interact Club's inaugural meeting the following day. Interact is a combination of the words international and action. Interact is a club for youth ages 12-18 who want... Full story
On February 21 Osborn Muyanja, educational director of the Masaka School and Orphanage and Good Samaritan Ministries Director for Uganda, walked into Heather Johnson's Health 2 classroom to share the story of his upbringing and how he started a school for 17 orphans under a tree in the Masaka region of Uganda. The students listened to the soft spoken Muyanja as he told his story of poverty, war, famine and illness. Johnson had no idea how profoundly it would affect each and... Full story
Hundreds of eager young egg-hunters lined up on the Creekside Park Bridge and surrounding walkways waiting in anticipation for the start of the 36th annual Sisters Easter Egg Hunt. Earlier on Easter morning, the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale fire departments divided the park up into four areas, one for each age group, scattering 6,000 brightly colored eggs on the grass, behind trees, and among the pine needles for the Easter egg-stravaganza. Spurge Cochran, portraying th... Full story
You love spring; it's a time for renewal and the little green buds on the trees outside are beginning to blossom, your daffodils have bloomed and the air is warm. But you noticed that Fido and Kitty don't seem so happy lately. They have started to scratch alot. April is Parasite Awareness Month: It's important to keep your four-legged friends free of parasites. What is a parasite? A parasite is a plant or animal that lives on or inside another living organism (called a host).... Full story
Sisters artist Dyrk Godby laid the groundwork for the 13th annual Sisters Folk Festival fundraiser, My Own Two Hands, by creating a stunning representation of Native Americans watching a wagon train traveling on the Oregon Trail burned on cowhide for this year's theme "From Where I Stand." It was chosen as the image for this year's MOTH poster. The My Own Two Hands community celebration of the arts kicked off on Friday afternoon with bells, chimes and drumming heard from the... Full story
Fido stays home five hours a day while you're working. He naps most of the day on his usual spot that is now worn down on the couch. He's bored because he has nothing to keep him mentally and physically stimulated. Dogs are amazing creatures and they are our wonderful loving and nonjudgmental friends, but they also have an innate and instinctual need to work. Dogs need a job that provides appropriate release for their mental and physical energies. Even before domestication,... Full story
April is Blue Ribbon Month for the national fight against child abuse, and on Tuesday, April 1, Circle of Friends mentors tied blue ribbons on trees and fences on Hood Avenue to increase awareness for the prevention of child abuse. Circle of Friends mentors are individuals and families that provide training, support and resources to mentor children. The mentors spend quality one-on-one time with each of the children and build nurturing relationships to help them thrive. They w... Full story
The weather was a tad warm, at 35 degrees, Saturday morning for the fourth annual "Mush without Slush" based at Zimmerman Butte just west of Sisters. Sled-dog enthusiasts and their eager dogs were getting geared up for a snowless "fun run" on forest roads and trails. Polly Riley, Mush Without Slush timer, commented on the weather as she handed out purple-and-white bibs with numbers for each participant. "We would like it to be a little cooler; it's better for the dogs," she... Full story
It's almost dawn - with an hour to go before your alarm goes off - and suddenly you wake with a start, only to find Kitty meowing two inches from your face, ready for action. Most likely Kitty wants to play while you're sleeping because cats are actually crepuscular. Cats often surprise us with their unpredictability and, at times, they may even seem downright eccentric. Weird cat behaviors may look unusual to humans, but for the most part it's completely normal for them.... Full story
