News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Keegan Williams, a talented nine-year-old artist from Bend, has taken the art scene by storm with his clever drawings, which feature witty creatures and designs that come mostly from his vivid imagination. Williams’ dream of becoming a cartoonist has become more of a reality after art enthusiasts bought 12 prints of his drawings that were displayed on the wall at Good Day Café (adjacent to Bedouin) during the last Fourth Friday Artwalk. Bedouin owner Harmony Thomas is a Si... Full story
After overindulging in too many rich foods, many of us enter January feeling tired, depressed and a few pounds heavier. This year make your health a top priority. Make time for exercise, self-care and cooking healthy meals. It’s an opportunity to recommit to your health and well-being. If you want to eat better this year, determine how you plan to do so with smaller and sustainable New Year’s goals. For example, you could eat at least two fruits a day, or limit soda int... Full story
Some people keep track of their dreams by writing them down on paper the minute they wake. But local artist Megan Phallon transforms her dreams into artwork. Phallon has narcolepsy. People with the disorder often report having vivid, bizarre, or disturbing dreams. A person with narcolepsy can enter REM state at sleep onset or shortly after falling asleep, making it possible to dream vividly even during a brief nap. Phallon’s dreamworld sometimes blurs with reality and when inc... Full story
Pepper and cinnamon may no longer be luxuries for most, and spices may have lost the allure that once placed them alongside jewels and precious metals, but the incredible history remains, and so does the wide variety of exotic flavors, colors and aromas that made spices so valuable in the first place. Most spices used in cooking began as medical ingredients, and throughout the Middle Ages spices were used as both medicines and condiments. Spices are aromatic, natural substance... Full story
Christmas kicked off early last Saturday at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire & Ambulance Association, Sisters Kiwanis Club and Furry Friends Foundation sponsored the “Spirit of Christmas Giving Tree” which provided Christmas gifts to families in need in Sisters Country this holiday season. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire & Ambulance Association (SCSFAAA) collected new unwrapped gifts at the main fire station at 301 S. Elm St. in Sisters. Gifts were available to children, age... Full story
Students at Sisters Christian Academy earned awards for their proposals on how to clean the oceans as part of the 28th annual Inventerprise Science Contest Challenge. Brenda Simpson, senior product development lead from Lonza Pharma & Biotech, presented awards to six students at Sisters Christian Academy. The contest is sponsored by Bend Research, which is now a part of Lonza Pharma & Biotech, with support from Bend-La Pine Schools, Central Oregon Community College and the... Full story
It’s the holidays, and Sisters Christian Academy (SCA) teachers and students were busy last week, boxing gifts of a different kind. A Feed the Need packing party kicked off early in the school gymnasium on Thursday, December 19, with a full school effort participating in the process of scooping, weighing, sealing and then packing the sealed bags of high-protein dehydrated meals in a box for hungry children and orphans in Haiti. Robbie Gilliam, SCA principal, guided students, teachers and volunteers from the community t... Full story
Black Butte School (BBS) students revealed the history of the Hodag and how it came to Hoodoo Ski Area in a stage production at Camp Sherman Community Hall on Thursday. “Oregon Winter” was a variety show with holiday music and the feature presentation of the evening, “The Legendary Hodag,” was written and directed by Jennie Sharp. The year is 1893. Eugene Shepard, played by student Jo Jo Souza, a respected timber cruiser, stumbles into a logging camp in Rhinelander, Wiscons... Full story
Sisters Dance Academy’s winter recital “One Winter’s Night” delighted a packed house at the Sisters High School auditorium on Saturday. Dancers aged 3 to 18 performed ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, Broadway and contemporary, donning bright colorful costumes depicting the holiday season. The festive performances showcased 200 dancers that enchanted the audience during both shows. This year’s theme was inspired by a song from “The Chronicles of Narnia,” entitled “Only the Beg... Full story
Everybody’s got their own Christmas traditions, especially in the way of what they’re eating that day. In a recent article, Time Magazine reported that Americans consume an estimated 22 million turkeys on Christmas. They also purchase an estimated 318 million pounds of ham around the holidays. The Christmas ham, also known as the Yule ham, comes from an English tradition. It is said that the tradition started with the Germans, who wanted to appease Freyr, the god of fertility, harvest and boars. The turkey appeared on Chr... Full story
Even though Santa has been busy in Sisters this holiday season, he still had time to pull up his sleigh at Sisters Art Works last Saturday to put in a special appearance for Pet Photos with Santa that benefits Furry Friends Foundation. Loads of folks brought their beloved dogs inside Sisters Art Works building to get a special portrait with St. Nick. Local artist Kathy Deggendorfer hosted the annual Holiday Open House Celebration with fundraisers benefitting Furry Friends... Full story
Dr. Little Liedblad of Broken Top Veterinarian Clinic has been involved with competitive dog training for over 15 years. She’s traveled the country with her dogs, Suture, Kanga, and Kiva to American Kennel Club (AKC) shows. Liedblad got excited about obedience and agility training when Suture, a female Australian cattle dog, came into her life nearly two decades ago. It took time, commitment and TLC to understand what it took to train a dog for AKC competitions. Liedblad said,... Full story
Winter is arriving now in Sisters. When the weather outside is frightful, it’s your job as a pet parent to keep your furry friend warm and safe. After all, Rover can’t quite put on a scarf for his morning walk or tell you when he wants to go indoors on a blustery day. Keeping pets warm and safe during winter months should be a top priority for all pet parents. Frigid weather can be hard on pets, just like people. It is important to prepare your furry friend for the cold win... Full story
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recently announced a new four-legged addition to their team. Earlier this month, the sheriff’s office asked for name suggestions from the community for the 15-week-old bloodhound that was donated to the agency by Tamaron Ranch Bloodhounds in September. The top 20 most popular names were put to a vote. After thousands of name suggestions and over 2,600 votes, the name Copper was selected for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s new K9’s officia... Full story
The average American can consume thousands of calories at Thanksgiving dinner. It’s far too easy to overload on your favorite comfort foods like buttery mashed potatoes and gravy, loads of stuffing and pumpkin pie. No one ever said Thanksgiving dinner was healthy — but there are certain tricks to make it a little healthier, and avoid riding out the food coma on the couch for the rest of the night. Whether you’re doling out your own portions or you’re at the mercy of yo... Full story
It’s almost the spookiest night of the year. Halloween is an exciting time for children and families, but it can be stressful and dangerous for your pets. This time of year, with jack o’ lanterns, witch costumes, ghosts, ghouls and trick-or-treaters, can be upsetting, frightening, and dangerous for your furry friend. All but the most social dogs should be kept in a separate quiet room away from the front door during trick-or-treating hours. Masks and costumes change how peo... Full story
Central Oregon is full of wonderful wilderness areas and has some of the most spectacular hiking areas in the country. But any wilderness adventure carries with it some degree of risk. The best way to reduce risks is to plan ahead and be prepared. Be aware of your surroundings, of others and the wildlife that roams the wilderness areas. From large mammals like bears and cougars to tiny hummingbirds and butterflies, the diversity of wildlife in Central Oregon is amazing and... Full story
The annual harvest celebration event is a Sisters tradition, and for 40 years thousands of people from all over the Pacific Northwest meet up in Sisters to observe the changing season with the Sisters Harvest Faire, hosted by Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. Last weekend the event featured 185 vendors that lined Main Avenue with unique handcrafted items from fused glass to metal art. There were novelties for everyone’s taste. The faire is the last hurrah of the summer s... Full story
Lori Owen, a registered nurse, recently purchased the adult foster home at 182 E. Tall Fir in Sisters, formerly Absolute Serenity, owned by David Tolle. Owen is calling it “Our Home.” “My philosophy is as we provide excellent loving care, we must always be mindful that we are a guest in their home,” she said. Owen is passionate about her profession. “It’s so rewarding to make a difference in someone’s life. I believe adult foster care is best because you can meet all the residents’ needs in a smaller environment, an... Full story
Researchers studied 529 bird species over the last half-century and produced the most comprehensive study ever done on North American birds, according to a recent article in the journal Science. Thanks to the decades of monitoring by researchers and bird enthusiasts across the continent — as well as weather radars — scientists had a huge amount of data to work with. Grassland birds such as meadowlarks and northern bobwhites have declined by 53 percent since 1970... Full story
Anyone who has ever stroked a dog’s soft ears or felt the gentle rumble of a cat’s purr knows the calming feeling an animal can offer. Animals offer companionship and unconditional love; they can improve health and general well-being, especially in the older adult population. The most serious problem for older adults is not disease; it’s loneliness. Elderly people, especially those living in residential care facilities, are at a higher risk for developing depression. When they are without a spouse or children around to keep... Full story
Last weekend, Oak Street was transformed back into the wild and woolly past of the American Wild West for the 7th annual Sisters Wild West Show. When the country was wild and young, anything could happen, and people often took justice into their own hands. The outlaws of the Old West packed their six-shooters and rifles to rob banks, stagecoaches, and trains. Mick Howard, a.k.a. Mojave Mick, a Deschutes Desperados re-enactment player, served as the local sheriff ready to... Full story
Every summer the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration hosts its traditional small-town country fair, and last weekend marked its 24th year. People come from all around the region for some good old-fashioned fun. The lines at the Sweet Tooth booth started early as folks waited, despite the chilly overcast August morning, for their piece of Marionberry cobbler with or without vanilla ice cream. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department had their big red fire trucks on display to... Full story
You didn’t have to fly to Hawaii to catch a hula dance performance — at least not last Thursday. Dark clouds and thunder offered up a tropical island flavor for the fifth Hawaiian luau presented by the Sisters Park & Recreation District with sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Sisters and others. Celebrating with the aloha spirit, hundreds of people gathered at The Village Green, which was transformed into a Polynesian playground with a feast fit for Island royalty. The l... Full story
The Friday-evening art show and silent auction kicked off the 24th annual Country Fair held at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration last weekend. Guests enthusiastically bid on items that were showcased in the entryway that lead into the art show. The auction, featuring items donated by local artists and businesses, was run by Sydney Harrison, a former coordinator for the Country Fair on Saturday. “We have over 200 donated items this year, more than we’ve ever had. The... Full story
