News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters High School equestrian team got off to a strong start at the first Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) district meet, held February 11-13 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. The Sisters riders earned wins and high placings in several individual performance events. Olivia Chandler brought home first-places in Hunt Seat over Fences and Dressage, while Sisters riders Katie Yozamp and Bobbi Jo Rosauer gave Sisters a trifecta in Hunt Seat over Fences with... Full story
Karen O'Neal, of O'Neal Farms in Sisters, is on track to accomplish big things in the equestrian sport of three-day eventing. Described as the triathlon of horse sport, eventing encompasses dressage, cross-country jumping and stadium or show jumping over the course of three days. It's a discipline that tests the mettle of horse and rider and is taxing both physically and financially. O'Neal and several of the horses she campaigns came away from the recent United States... Full story
Camp Sherman is well known for its quiet, but several students at Black Butte School keep the action going when the school day is over. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, after-school clubs meet and their participants play strategic games, create drama and make music. The Nugget visited the school last Thursday while the music club was jamming in the gymnasium. Sounding a bit like a garage band warming up, the musicians' enthusiasm was apparent. Seventh-grader Oli Samek is... Full story
Dr. Robert Jeffrey is making sure his Sisters chiropractic patients get their care locally. He's opened an office in Sisters, at 207 N. Fir St. Suite A-1, above Cascade Fitness, and is available on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings. Jeffrey's main office is in Bend, and that is where his spinal decompression table is located. Patients experiencing major disc problems may need to have some treatments there. But a complimentary initial consultation, which consists of an analysis... Full story
Dr. Andrew Abdelnour, DMD, has taken over Dr. Brad Braman's dental practice in the High Lakes Building at the corner of Pine Street and Adams Avenue. Braman's retirement was accelerated due to health concerns; he and Abdelnour are long-time friends and it was a good fit for Abdelnour to relocate to Sisters. Abdelnour previously practiced in McMinnville, finishing there in October after spending several months commuting between the two locations. Abdelnour is a McMinnville... Full story
Brian Henson, 16, a junior at Sisters High School, recently completed the lion's share of his Eagle Scout project. On Saturday, November 20, he organized 25 fellow Scouts to build an access stairway and improve some landscaping at the First United Methodist Church of Bend, Troop 21's meeting place. Eagle Scout projects are designed to test the management and organizational skills of the Scout. While the physical work is sometimes completed in a day, planning begins many... Full story
Wine in the Pines, held November 13 at FivePine Conference Center, was a fundraising venture organized by Sisters Rotary. Organizer Kathi Johnson, past president of Rotary, was enthusiastic about the night. "The event was well attended and everyone had a good time," she said. Some 138 people sat around tables set for eight that were decorated with pine boughs and bottles of wine. The catering team at FivePine produced a delicious Italian dinner, a jazz trio set up in the corner, and raffles of various wine-related items... Full story
Managing pain is a daily challenge for some people, and Rick Judy, DMD, is offering another option in Sisters. The modality is called Auricular Therapy, and it uses low-amperage electrical current on specific points in the outer ear to target pain areas within the body. Developed in the 1950s by a French neurosurgeon, the technique can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatments. "It's another approach to pain management and a diagnostic tool that allows me to... Full story
The Magical Voices of Christmas, on December 5 at Sisters High School, is one way Sisters Country residents can get into the holiday spirit. In its 14th year, the musical event features local and regional talent. Singing, dancing, instrumental music and a sing-along at the end gives the audience a feeling of hometown warmth in the midst of busy holiday preparations. And the homemade cookies at intermission, all baked by local Rotary Club members, add to the cozy atmosphere. There's also an altruistic focus to the evening.... Full story
Oracle Farms near Sisters has a new trainer and instructor. Allison Findlay, 23, is a recent graduate of Oregon State University and a longtime three-day eventing competitor. Findlay offers reasonably priced lessons to beginner through intermediate adults and children, on clients' own horses or on her lesson horses. Safety and horsemanship are emphasized and students are encouraged to figure out for themselves how far they want to go in their riding. "I like to be motivating,... Full story
Maureen Bidasolo, RN, BSN, is a nurse who knows firsthand the confusion that patients and families face in trying to coordinate care for a loved one with a variety of health issues. She worked as the nurse/counselor at Bridges Academy for several years and also aided her ailing father-in-law in getting the care he needed. Bidasolo recently launched her business, Integrated Care, to help clients understand the issues they are facing and the choices they have. "I advocate for pa... Full story
Sisters trainer Audrey Goldsmith and her students, Emily Christen, 13, and Autumn Saunders, 14, recently returned from two end-of-season dressage shows with several ribbons and championships as testament to their horses' abilities. The world of dressage contains a dizzying array of terms and movements confounding to the uninitiated. Those who have mastered the art of dressage make it look easy. But they know a different reality. Saunders sums it up: "I like how easy it looks... Full story
Sarahlee Lawrence has crammed an awful lot of adventure into her 27 years. International river guide, horseback safari guide, organic vegetable farmer, local food proponent and most recently, author. Lawrence's memoir, "River House," is the story of her return to the family ranch at Lower Bridge and the adventures leading to her decision. It's also the chronicle of the deep and sometimes fiery relationship between Sarahlee and her father as they labored to build a log house for her on the ranch. Lawrence will be reading from... Full story
The closing of Sisters' chapter in the history of prominent centers of the llama breeding world came this weekend at Hinterland Ranch, a llama ranch east of Sisters. Owner Kay Patterson dispersed her premier breeding herd at the Walkabout Finale held on September 3-4, and is ready to move on to new adventures. "My glass is always three-quarters full," said Patterson, reflecting on the end of her time at the top of the llama breeding industry and the beginning of the next... Full story
High Lake Pony Clubbers swam, ran, shot at targets and jumped their horses at the second annual Pony Club tetrathlon competition on Saturday. Seven enthusiastic competitors, ranging in age from 8 to 13 years, took part. Tetrathlon is one of the official U.S. Pony Club events and is also part of international Pony Club competitions. Saturday's competition began bright and early at the Sisters Athletic Club pool, where the older competitors swam 100 yards and the younger ones... Full story
The Around the Block Fiber Art Stroll on Saturday afternoon began the countdown to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Several businesses in town hosted fiber artists, and strollers got a glimpse of what to expect come next Saturday. According to Kathy Deggendorfer at Sisters Art Works, the afternoon was "amazingly brisk." She had met people from all over the country, some in town for the Fourth of July and some just for the quilt show. The event was "another well-oiled machine fr... Full story
Sisters residents get used to seeing all sorts of interesting sights as the summer crowds descend upon the town. One that will become familiar even after those crowds leave is the dog cart pulled by Sherlei (pronounced Shirley) Lestarjette's enthusiastic pair of rescued dogs. Tramp and Lady. Both are 18-month-old black Lab-cross pups from the Redmond Humane Society. They can be seen most days by those who savor the early morning and evening sights and sounds west of Sisters.... Full story
If you're looking for something a bit different to wind up Quilt Show weekend, try heading out to Camp Fraley Ranch, east of Bend, on Sunday afternoon and take in a polo match. The Pacific Northwest Polo Invitational is a charity match organized by the Cascade Polo Club. It's the first polo match held in Central Oregon, and has been eagerly anticipated by enthusiasts of the sport. Club president Dan Harrison, of Sisters, said there's a two-fold reason for bringing polo to... Full story
Sisters equestrians and others in need of gear repair no longer have to tote their leather goods to another town for fixing. Three Ponies Saddlery, located next to the Sisters Rodeo office on Cascade Avenue, can handle most anything except boots, according to saddler David Holmes and his wife, Dawn. And if you decide your old saddle has had it, David can make you a new one. The shop is small but tidy, with an eclectic collection already accumulating. Several saddles are for... Full story
Fresh-food lovers in Sisters Country can feast with a new Community Supported Agriculture venture. Paradise Farms, located at Plainview between Sisters and Bend, is signing up CSA members, in addition to providing fresh produce to a farm stand in Bend. It's the first year of CSA production for farm partners Kevin and Shirley McBride and Charlie Rich. The property is leased from Don Schnack, who Kevin said is supportive and, in fact, had encouraged the venture long before it ca... Full story
Renting a camp trailer is a reality in Central Oregon, thanks to Sisters couple Kevin and Karly Lusby. Their new business, based in Sisters, is called EZ Camp RV Trailer Rentals, Inc., and they have seven trailers available to rent for camping, to accommodate visitors or as hospitality units during large events. The trailers range in size from a compact tent trailer to a spacious 29-foot unit that sleeps eight. In the RV industry, this is known as a "cats and dogs fleet"... Full story
The Sisters High School equestrian team rode home triumphant from the recent OHSET state meet, held May 13-17 at Central Point. The drill team is state champion, and freshman Bobbi Jo Rosauer brought home a silver medal in dressage. Ten of the 14 team members qualified for the state competition, which drill coach Ann Gates counted as "phenomenal." Head coach Beth Jacobsen said, "We've had a really good year. I'm so proud of all our team." The drill team certainly had a Cinderella story, according to Jacobsen and Gates. At... Full story
Sisters Country has its share of famous residents. There are sports people, artists, writers and entrepreneurs who choose Sisters to practice, or retire from, their professions. The latest celebrity - complete with his own Facebook fan page - is Porter. Now, Porter isn't your usual famous personage, but he does have an entourage to prepare his food, make his bed and ensure he turns up on time to appointments looking spiffy. And while Porter is not yet at the top of his game,... Full story
The Sisters High School equestrian team finished the regular season on a high note, with ten riders heading to the state meet. Central Point is the venue for that meet, which takes place May 13-16. Sisters is part of the Central District, made up of 14 schools in a district stretching from Hood River in the north to Lakeview in the south, Pendleton in the east and Sisters in the west. The schools are classed mini (1-3 riders), small (4-7 riders), medium (8-13 riders) and... Full story
Running an animal rescue is a balancing act, a tightrope of meeting the animals' needs and fiscal security. Doing so in a time of national recession magnifies the challenges. Equine Outreach Inc. is Central Oregon's largest horse rescue organization, and the cold spring is stretching resources. Joan Steelhammer, founder of the non-profit, says their most critical need at present is for hay, with cash for vet bills running a close second. "We feed three-quarters of a ton of hay each day," she said. That's 25-30 bales daily,... Full story
