News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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It’s great to see so many American businesses taking action against climate change. Leaders in corporate America recognize the overwhelming consensus of climate-change science and are finding solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It proves that we are an innovative nation where business adjusts to market changes to continue to prosper. CEOs, responsible for quarterly earnings and maximizing shareholder returns, are a risk-averse group. So, they do their homework before deciding to make big changes in how they d... Full story
The creative talents of Sisters' students are being honored in the annual Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards Program. These young artists will have their works on display at an art gallery in Bend this month. "Sometimes students are surprised to have won an award and are encouraged by that," says Bethany Gunnarson, art teacher at Sisters High School. "And if a student didn't win, they can learn from that experience also by gaining some perspective." Gunnarson says that in ad... Full story
A variety of equipment and technology keeps the roads around Sisters safe during the winter. State, county and city crews must work together to insure that all the roads are passable when it snows. "We work in partnership," said Julianne Repman, spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Based on weather conditions, crews may plow the snow, apply cinders to the roads, or use a deicer, which leaves behind stripes of FreezeGard. The chemical in that product is magnesium chloride, which includes a rust inhibitor.... Full story
Tracy Moore interacts with children she met on her seaborne journey. photo provided Tracy Moore is just a junior at Oregon State University, yet has already realized a lifelong dream. Walking through the basement of a building at her college, this Sisters High School graduate noticed a poster on a bulletin board for a "semester at sea." Moore had always wanted to travel so she checked out the program at www.semesteratsea.com and planned to take her college classes overseas. To attend fall semester aboard a ship took effort.... Full story
O'Keeffe's® Co. in Sisters will soon ramp up production. photo by Peggy Chesser O'Keeffe's® Co. is boldly going where no hand cream has gone before. To Home Depot. And maybe to Lowe's, too. The Sisters company is expanding into a market where customers are thinking more about nails and drills than skin care. But the founder says large home improvement chains are where her customers shop. "Our goal is to break into the industrial hardware market, with the most effective product in its category," said Tara O'Keeffe.... Full story
Sisters Middle School student Skye Ling-Scott took the cover photograph of the Three Sisters for the students' 2005 calendar. photo by Susan Springer Sisters Middle School students packed a lot of lessons into a recent class. They learned about digital photography, how to make computerized special effects, and how to reach out to a teacher in need. The students' "Faith, Hope and Charity" calendar honors cancer patient and Language Arts Teacher Kim Dunaway. Sisters Middle School students learn the basics all through the school... Full story
Sweet Medicine Nation, on the left, with participants at an international forum for native peoples held in Mexico. photo by Susan Springer A forum of indigenous people representing peoples from Alaska to Argentina was recently held in Mexico. Sisters resident Sweet Medicine Nation was the North American delegate. She and the 360 representatives discussed issues of health, politics and law. One result of their forum will be a report for the United Nations. Sweet Medicine Nation, a holistic health practitioner, was asked to... Full story
Sisters High School sophomore Audrey Tehan defending a post. photo provided Trying out for the soccer team and not making it did not discourage Audrey Tehan. Fracturing her foot has not discouraged this Sisters High School sophomore and neither has juggling her studies with traveling to soccer tournaments. Audrey Tehan is committed to doing her best to compete on the Olympic Development Program (ODP) team. And her best is pretty good. Tehan is the only girl from Central Oregon to play in the state's ODP. The program is... Full story
Local artists will have a collective showing of painted plates depicting Sisters scenes at Navigator News after Thanksgiving. photo by Susan Springer A group of Sisters artists got together last week for a painting party. But the evening had bigger goals beyond the fun. These artists hope this is the start of a collaboration that's good for the whole community. Deb Sether opened her pottery studio and kiln to the group so they could create their art together. Each artist painted a big plate depicting a scene of Sisters. They... Full story
The McKenzie Highway, which usually sees 300 cars a day, is now closed for the winter. photo by Susan Springer The highest pass in Oregon closed for the winter last week. The scenic McKenzie Highway (Hwy. 242) closed from nine miles west of Sisters to its junction with joins Highway 126 near McKenzie Bridge. The pass, at 5,325 feet, is one of the few roads in Oregon that is routinely closed for the winter. The highway has numerous sharp switchbacks making it difficult to operate snowplows on the blind corners, according to Or... Full story
Ray's Food Place will expand to include more shopping space, more check stands and several new services in about a year. No official plans have yet been submitted to the City of Sisters. photo by Susan Springer If all goes as planned, Sisters residents will be able to grocery shop in a larger, modernized Ray's Food Place next September. C & K Market, Inc., which owns Ray's, is planning to build a new store behind the current location on West Highway 20 in the Three Wind Shopping Center. The existing store would then be demoli... Full story
Sisters' downtown core was busy, but the cash registers didn't always ring. photo by Susan Springer Sisters business owners give this past summer season a mixed report card. Some noticed an increase in business compared with the summer of 2003 when forest fires kept visitors away. Yet all hope to see more local traffic in their businesses. Events brought many tourists to town, but that didn't necessarily translate into brisk trade. Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cheryl Rhea said, "We already have a... Full story
At Wild Rivers Gallery, artist Sally Bailey works on a series of bright sunflower paintings. photo by Susan Springer Artists created with their hands, paintbrushes, voices and bodies at the Third Annual Sisters Art Stroll sponsored by the Sisters Gallery Association. Last Saturday, September 25, art appreciators saw belly dancing, heard live music and witnessed sculptures and paintings come to life. High Desert Gallery's Todd Dow, who organized the event, said there was a steady crowd throughout the afternoon and evening. He... Full story
Keep the meds away from the cat. photo by Susan Springer Pets in Central Oregon live in a rough-and-tumble environment. From coyotes to raccoons and snakes, they have more to contend with than city pets. But when pets are injured in a fight or have other aches and pains, veterinarians say not to treat them with "people medicine." "Don't give any type of medications without first talking to your veterinarian," says Steve Myrin, DVM, of Black Butte Veterinary Clinic in Sisters. Aspirin and other over-the-counter pain relievers... Full story
Lonny Johnson, a traditional wheelwright, uses a "traveller" to measure circumference of a "felloe" (bent oak). From drums to dancing and turquoise to teepees, there was something for everyone at the Western & Native American Arts Festival in Sisters last weekend. "This is a beautiful place and the people are fantastic!" said vendor Bouncing Bells. Although speaking for herself, she summed up the sentiment of festival-goers and vendors. People were able to imagine how life was lived in a teepee, to hear the music of the West... Full story
Organizer Linda Davis signs up volunteers for pro-Kerry activities at her monthly meeting. photo by Susan Springer With only two months until the presidential election, Sisters area residents are actively working to get their preferred candidate elected. While George W. Bush and John Kerry supporters vehemently disagree about who should be president, they agree on the important activities to get their candidate in the White House. Republicans and Democrats are aggressively registering new voters. Also, both sides say the seco... Full story
Antique enthusiasts hunted for treasures rain or shine at the Sisters Antique Faire last weekend. photo by Susan Springer What a difference a day made for antique enthusiasts last weekend. On Saturday, shoppers packed Village Green Park to search for treasures under a sunny sky. But Sunday's rain caused some dealers to pack up their booths early and thinned out the previous day's crowds. "This is my favorite show all year!" said antique dealer Liz Dodge of Coos Bay, who remained enthusiastic even though her booth sat on wet... Full story
Lily Aamodt enjoys the sandbox at A Joyful Noise Preschool. photo by Susan Springer Big kids are not the only ones heading back to class this September -- many little Sisters residents are starting school, too. Four local preschools help prepare children for kindergarten. The schools expect to be full and some expect waiting lists. They offer similar activities such as story time, painting, outdoor play and songs. However, the preschools differ in teaching philosophy, number of days a week and price. Sisters Elementary... Full story
UK International Soccer Camp coaches congratulate Sisters students for completing a week of soccer training and give them each a handshake and an evaluation for improving their game. photo by Susan Springer "Back home it's a fever!" exclaimed an English soccer coach visiting Sisters. He was describing the popularity of his sport in Europe. Sisters youth caught a bit of that fever last week, learning soccer skills and enjoying a cultural exchange with coaches who call the sport "football." At a weeklong soccer camp at Sisters... Full story
If all goes as planned, Sisters residents will be able to grocery shop in a larger, modernized Ray's Food Place next September. C & K Market, Inc., which owns Ray's, is planning to build a new store behind the current location on West Highway 20 in the Three Wind Shopping Center. The existing store would then be demolished, making room for additional parking. "It's way overdue," said C & K Market's General Manager Larry Hage of the proposed new store. "We feel we can do as well as any of the big boys that could come to... Full story
