News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Shopping for holiday gifts and specialty foods will inevitably look different this year as we head into another time of closures and restricted shopping practices. Luckily our local producers and distributors are motivated more than ever to connect Central Oregonians to all our region has to offer during the holidays and throughout the winter season. Farms stands and outdoor markets may be closed for now, but there are many other options for sourcing goods locally, which is not only helpful to feeling more connected to the re... Full story
In a year marked by canceled events, separation, and loss, it can be difficult to focus on the positives. But one place that positive energy was palpable this summer was in Fir Street Park each Sunday. The success of Sisters Farmers Market can be attributed to a few factors — perhaps the most prominent being the community support. In March, the pandemic threatened the possibility of holding markets this summer. It was the community of vendors from past seasons of... Full story
The Sisters Farmers Market is hosting a Fundraising Raffle for COVID-19 expenses and Oregon Wildfire Relief funds, featuring three large prizes with values totaling nearly $3,000. Prizes consist of: • A 2021 large Seed to Table produce share or $800 gift certificate to the Seed to Table booth at Sisters Farmers Market. • Private tour and dinner for four on Seed to Table Farm prepared by a local chef. • Grand prize basket filled with nearly $850 worth of goods... Full story
Gemini is the featured constellation for the month of February in this edition of Stars over Sisters. This grouping of stars depicts a pair of celestial twins and is located between Auriga, Taurus and Orion to the west, Monoceros and Canis Minor to the south, and Cancer to the east. Gemini ranks thirtieth in size among all the constellations and was first catalogued by Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Gemini is one of the 12 zodiac constellations. The zodiac is... Full story
They call me Bad Kitty. Like they have ANY CLUE about what life is really like on the mean streets of Sisters. Talking about these hoity-toity humans at The Nugget, see? Take this Mother Teresa. So sweet. So kind. She's nice to everyone and everybody loves her, right? Except she calls me "evil." Gave me my name. Says I hog the food and I should "spread the wealth around a little." Doggone socialist. Get this straight: Yes, I am one of the one percent. I worked my tail off to get what's mine and I'll be dog-slobbered if I'll s... Full story
Two wrecks in two days on Highway 20 four miles east of Sisters last week left drivers shaken but uninjured. The first accident occurred on March 26 when Tamara Prinzing, 32, of Tumalo, fell asleep while driving her Chevrolet Suburban toward Bend near Harrington Loop Road. Prinzing's vehicle drifted into the westbound lane, forcing Carla Shute, 36, of Salem, to drive her Honda Accord off the road and into a tree. Airbags deployed, preventing injury, according to a deputy on the scene. Prinzing said she woke suddenly, and... Full story
Two Sisters youths were arrested Sunday, March 22, for a burglary at Circle 5 RV Park. According to sheriff's department reports, the youths aged 14 and 11, broke into a fifth-wheel trailer at Circle 5 on Saturday, March 21, vandalized the interior, and stole a Ruger 1022 .22 caliber rifle. The youths, who live at Circle 5, were charged with first degree burglary. The 14-year-old was also charged with first degree theft. Neither were taken into custody. Both were to be cited into the Juvenile Empowerment Team diversion... Full story
Amorita Patterson of Prineville was crowned as the queen of the 58th Annual Sisters Rodeo on Sunday, March 22. The 18-year-old Southern Oregon University student put on a fine display of horsemanship in the rodeo arena to cap her winning performance. The rodeo runs in the Patterson family. According to Amorita, her dad "used to be a bull rider in his younger days." Patterson told the Sisters Rodeo Association that she was "raised with good down-home values - as a cowgirl." Patterson was selected from a field of five young... Full story
Sisters residents and classroom raising supporters from across Oregon will join for a celebration of the new Sisters Elementary School addition on April 22. The school is organizing music, food, celebration activities, tours of the addition, and the unveiling of dedication bricks. The school wants to thank and celebrate the many contributors who made the $500,000 addition possible. Live music will be provided by the Blue Darts. The afternoon program will include poems and commentary bystudents, community members, staff and... Full story
Jeri Fouts was named Citizen of the Year by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce at its annual installation dinner at Dancin' Boots Thursday, March 5. Fouts was honored for her work in organizing the Sisters Starry Nights Concert Series, which benefits the Sisters Schools Foundation. Ray's Food Place was named Business of the Year for its numerous contributions to the Sisters community. Ray's is a sponsor of the Sisters Starry Nights series, contributes to the schools, and hosts health and wellness clinics. In presenting the... Full story
Jim Prichard and Tracey Anthony, both of Sisters, won tickets to the sold out, February 21, Sisters Starry Nights concert. Sisters Elementary School third grader Lauren Kallberg selected the ticket winners in a drawing at Ray's Food Place. Each winner receives two tickets to Saturday's performances by Karla Bonoff and J.D. Souther and a case of Coca-Cola products. A similar drawing for tickets to the March 14 concert with Kim Carnes will begin next week at Ray's Food Place.... Full story
Sisters Habitat for Humanity volunteers joined new home owners Barbara Hinkey and her mother, Georgia, on February 1 to dedicate the eighth Habitat home to be constructed in Sisters. Steve Michel of the Three Sisters Fellowship offered an opening prayer, followed by comments by the owners of existing Habitat homes and Bob Sherman, chair of the building committee. Then, the blessing of the home was offered. Tom Worcester, of the Family Partnership Committee, spoke briefly, followed by the ribbon cutting and a tour of the... Full story
A female shepherd/husky mixed-breed dog is expected to make a full recovery after being shot twice in the head on January 23. Sheriff's department officers are still investigating the shooting, which took place on Peterson Burn Road west of Sisters. The dog's owner reported the shooting and transported his dog to Sisters Veterinary Clinic. According to Ali Geraths of Sisters Veterinary Clinic, the dog "was shot from behind and (the bullets) passed through the back of the neck and the face." But even though the gunshots "left... Full story
Three Sisters High School graduates have received scholarships at Central Oregon Community College. Alicia Roth was awarded a Reiss Hermen Equipment Scholarship. Bryanne Elder was awarded a Mary Dillon Scholarship. Elder is working toward associate's degree in nursing. Jenifir Tracy received an Honor Book Scholarship. Annually, the COCC Foundation assists more than 200 students with scholarship support. The Foundation, a separate, nonprofit corporation governed by a volunteer board of trustees, assists the college and... Full story
Sisters police have arrested the man they believe stole a Hoyt's Lumber and Building Supply truck last November 12, crashing through the steel gate at the lumber yard as he made his getaway. Police arrested Randall Scott Hobaugh, 38, in Redmond, after sheriff's deputies nabbed him on several outstanding warrants. According to police, they got on Hobaugh's trail after a woman in Vida reported that he showed up at her house November 12, with the truck, saying that he worked for the company. The woman knew Hobaugh by one of... Full story
Burglary and attempted burglary charges against Jason Alan Melton, 21, of Sisters, have been dropped. Melton was arrested after he allegedly entered a home on Indian Ford Road. Melton told The Nugget that he was looking for help after walking for about four hours from Stevens Canyon where his Jeep Cherokee was stranded. The Nugget was told by the sheriff's department and then reported that Melton went to the back door of a home after the homeowner had refused a request to use the phone. That was incorrect. According to both... Full story
The roads to and through Sisters received a fresh coat of asphalt last week as crews worked to freshen old pavement and repair sections damaged by heavy trucks during the rebuild of that section of Highway 20 washed away by winter storms. In downtown Sisters, a giant milling machine ground out three inches of old pavement, according to Jack Boatwright, one of two Project Team leaders in the Bend construction office of the Oregon Department of Transportation (the other works on the parkway). Although the old paving was... Full story
