News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Marsha Marr, owner of the Sisters shop "Miss Sew-It-All," literally cut into a five-foot square piece of Italian history a few weeks ago. The red and black plaid woolen fabric dates back to 1906 Italy. Carmen and Laurie SantaMaria returned to Sisters from Pennsylvania with the historic piece of fabric in March. The fabric originally belonged to Carmen SantaMaria's grandmother, Erina Bucci Marcantonio, and was kept in a cedar chest and handed down in the family. Laurie... Full story
Getting your pets out of harm's way in an emergency is a critical part of disaster preparedness in Sisters Country. The Pet Evacuation Team, P.E.T., is a non-profit animal-rescue organization that works under the direction of the Red Cross and emergency services to ensure the safety and welfare of domestic animals during a natural disaster or as a result of abuse and neglect. P.E.T. of Deschutes County was founded by Jamie Kanski in 2001. Kanski, regional coordinator of... Full story
Jane Burkholder had enjoyed knitting as a hobby for 20 years. Then she decided to buy a spinning-wheel with the idea of harvesting her own wool or fiber. She didn't own sheep or alpaca, but she did have an Australian shepherd named Granger. She collected his fur from the soft undercoat when she groomed him on a regular basis. "I saved his fiber for a long time, because I knew that one day I wanted to spin," recalled Burkholder. When Granger was diagnosed with cancer eight... Full story
Sisters Christian Academy's spring program "The Night at the Museum" was an eclectic blend of art and the physical sciences. The school's gymnasium was turned into a showcase of art and science displays. The school is known for its history pageants; this was a different approach to hands-on learning. "Our school's art teacher, Jessica Stevens, organized most of the art projects that teachers have been collecting from students over the months," said Principal Barbie Martin.... Full story
Nikko, an 8-year-old Collie, uses her calming nature to help students in the life-skills program at Sisters High School. Her owner, Martha Adamson, knew that one day Nikko would be a good candidate in helping people in need. "Even as a puppy she had a very calm and loving disposition." Nikko is certified by Therapy Dogs International. According to TDI, therapy dogs have a long and successful track record as helpers in the areas of mental health, speech and language... Full story
Clearwater Gallery and the conservation organization Friends of the Metolius joined forces last Saturday to celebrate the Metolius River. The gallery hosted an eclectic, non-juried art reception, "For the Love of the Metolius." Each entry represented the Metolius River as its main focus. Clearwater Gallery owners Dan and Julia Rickards will donate 20 percent of the sale of each art piece to Friends of the Metolius to support their mission to protect the Metolius Basin. The cel... Full story
Hasli, an 8-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, has learned his share of adaptability through exceptional situations as a therapy dog. His owner, Eloise Barry of Sisters, went through hospice training so she could utilize his lovable disposition for people that request therapy dogs through Hospice of Redmond. Barry renews his certification every two years through Therapy Dogs International. He has been a therapeutic aid for elderly residents in skilled nursing facilities and... Full story
According to the famous Pennsylvania groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, there will be an early spring this year - quite the contradiction for Sisters Country. Each winter on Groundhog Day, folks in west-central Pennsylvania wait for Punxsutawney Phil to emerge from Gobbler Knob and provide a forecast for either a late winter or an early spring ahead. According to the folklore, which all started in 1886, if he sees his shadow we will get six more weeks of winter, if he doesn't we will get an early spring. The prediction is made at... Full story
At only 19, Canyon Bork is determined to become one of the best professional farriers in Central Oregon. "I truly care about horses and want to contribute to their well-being," said Bork. Bork has been around horses since he was 4. Although he didn't own one, his dad's friends had horses that he was permitted to ride. He took riding lessons during the summer breaks from school. After graduating high school in 2011, he enrolled in equine science and production at the Treasure... Full story
The snow shower started before dawn on Christmas morning, making the tree tops glisten. Sisters folks awoke to a winter wonderland with big flakes of snow coming down. The snow continued to fall heavy at times. The official definition of a white Christmas is to have one inch of snow on the ground on December 25, whether it is snowing or not, according to meteorologist Jeff Haby. The fact that Sisters had a total of nine inches of snow on the ground (according to the NWS) and... Full story
Elise Wolf has been rescuing injured birds for more than four years. Her bird rescue center, Grebe Acres, located on her property in Sisters, is a work in progress. Wolf specializes in shore birds and water birds and has a large shorebird aviary plus a couple of song bird aviaries where they can be kept while rehabilitating. "My goal at Grebe Acres is to have specialized setups for water birds, expand my shorebird aviary and also put up some more aviaries so that I can provide... Full story
Close to 300 friends, family and Sisters folk filled the Sisters High School auditorium Saturday evening to watch the Sisters Dance Academy winter recital titled 'Tis the Season'... to Dance. Excited dancers ages four to 18 performed ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary dance. "We feel so lucky for all the support we've gotten from the Sisters community this past year since the opening of our new dance academy building," said Lonnie Liddell, owner and dance instructor at... Full story
Despite the chilly weather in Barclay Park on Saturday, December 8, family and friends arrived early for the dedication of the 10-foot-tall great blue heron sculpture in honor of Elizabeth Dasch, artist and longtime resident of Sisters, who passed away in 2009 at age 97. The towering bronze sculpture was created by local artist Danae Bennett Miller. The project was over a year in the making. Dasch's three grown children donated $25,000 toward the sculpture in her memory. "My... Full story
Gayla Nelson, owner of Dark Horse Ranch in Sisters, received a very special blessing on Thanksgiving Day over two years ago: A four-month-old mustang foal that was rescued from the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in southeast Oregon. The refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, is noted for its population of wild horses. A mustang is a free-roaming horse of the North American West that descended from horses brought to America by the Spanish. Mustangs are often... Full story
Dale Coats of Sisters and his dog Buddy have something in common: they are both trained and certified for the Tri-County School Response (SRT) crisis intervention team. Coats has over 10 years of experience when it comes to understanding the benefits that therapy dogs can bring into different situations. "I feel like I'm a pioneer when it comes to expanding an area where therapy dogs can help," said Coats. "We have just scratched the surface as to where these amazing animals... Full story
Christine Cole has a hard time believing that it's been 15 years since she first took the job at Sisters Feed & Supply. Last week, however, Cole said goodbye to her fellow employees as she moves on to a new chapter in her life. "I have had access to so much knowledge working at the feed store and have learned a lot," said Cole. "I have had a special bond with the customers; I enjoyed making suggestions that could help." She calls herself the "Jack of all trades" when it comes... Full story
As a seasoned veterinary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Robert Fuller of Sisters carries a high level of responsibility. "I am the only orthopedic surgeon east of the Cascades that does spinal surgery," said Fuller. "Otherwise they would have to ship the animal to Portland." The spine is one of the most delicate parts of any vertebrate's body; moving an animal that needs spinal surgery could prove detrimental. Dr. Fuller performs orthopedic surgery "on call" for over a dozen... Full story
When Jacque Fleming first found Bear, a 7-month-old Australian shepherd, he had a cracked skull; he was a victim of abuse. That was two years ago. Now Bear brings comfort and earns smiles as a therapy dog for elderly hospice patients in Sisters. Fleming was somewhat skeptical when she answered what sounded like a desperate plea - a "Dog needs a home" ad on the Bend-area Craigslist nearly two years ago. Fleming was not new to animal rescue, yet when she arrived at the... Full story
Alpacas have appeal in Central Oregon, certainly for Marlene Baldock. She's the owner of Desert Song Alpacas in Sisters. She lives in the Cloverdale area with husband Jerry, a freelance photographer, their rescue border collie mix dog, Jasper, and 13 Huacaya alpacas. Baldock utilizes her Huacaya herd of 13 in a special way. Desert Song Alpaca Farm consists of three pristine acres, exclusively for alpaca roaming. The backdrop of a waterfall flowing into a pond adds a soothing... Full story
