News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Joan Warburg has old ties to Sisters Country. She visited with family here for years, eventually moving to be closer to them. Now she's forging a new bond with Sisters - as principal of the district's only public elementary school. Warburg is impressed by the relationship between local schools and the general community. "It's a very special quality," she told The Nugget. "We have retired scientists that are investing in the students. We have people in the community who are pas... Full story
The Norton family spends most of their free time playing or working in the great outdoors near Sisters. They watch a few TV shows and play some video games, but place limits on screen time. It sounds like good old-fashioned common sense: People need fresh air and healthy activity, right? Common sense has taken a hit in recent years, especially since online devices became handheld. Smartphones, tablets, and ubiquitous wi-fi hold children, parents, and everyone else in their... Full story
There's a special place in my heart for SPRD. Two years ago, my family set out from Portland in a tiny travel trailer, wandering beaches, deserts, and mountains. I'd fallen in love with Sisters during an artist residency at Caldera. Now we set up camp in the forest nearby, hoping this would become home. Our family had grown close on the road; we needed a little space. My husband went to work. My health improving, I started writing again. As for our 5-year-old: we signed him... Full story
Research shows that social media and phone overuse is becoming a problem-especially for kids and teens. Bullying, anxiety, depression, and suicide are among the growing fears of parents and educators. How can teens help themselves feel better? How can adults help? Spending time in nature reduces anxiety and combats depression in people of all ages. One program at Sisters High School takes nature immersion to a whole new level. IEE, or Interdisciplinary Environmental... Full story
A lucky group of juniors will make it into the high school's lauded IEE (Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition) program. The rest of us can create our own small expeditions close to home. "As human beings, we are all hardwired to connect with nature," says nature awareness teacher Susan Prince. "It's not complicated." You don't need fancy recreation equipment or special clothes. Start with your five senses and a small chunk of time. 1. Start right now, or plan ahead.... Full story
The month of May saw a burst of art activities in Sisters. Popular events like an annual parade, a music show at The Belfry, and big fundraiser at Ponderosa Forge brought townspeople out in force for My Own Two Hands (MOTH). Meanwhile, a less publicized art show popped up: a temporary gallery inside the Commons Room of Sisters Elementary School. For the SES Art Gallery, students carefully assembled their work from the school year's art classes into a portfolio. Where a... Full story
Ever been to a medical fundraiser with somber speeches and a lot of sad faces? Amber Alvarez Lara's recent fundraiser at Sisters Elementary School was exactly the opposite. Lively Mexican music filled the air while kids in bright costumes took to the stage. Dozens of families chatted and mingled, eating delicious food and waiting to see who might win the raffle. Patrons donated $10 per plate to help offset medical, travel, and other costs associated with Amber's two spinal sur... Full story
I recently had occasion to chat with a local colleague about the tone of political discussion these days. Progressives are often too hostile, he suggested, and make too many assumptions based on (ironically enough) the race and gender of other folks-especially if those other folks happen to be white and male. I'd say there's been plenty of hostility on all sides, but he's got a good point. If progressives want to make real progress in the world? Rather than licking our wounds... Full story
Walk into the Sisters Library on a weekday afternoon, and you'll see people of all ages staring at screens. A recent visit found a gaggle of young boys gathered around computer monitors, whispering in excitement as they blew people up with their virtual tanks. One fired up a violent video game in the children's room, where toddlers were playing and younger kids reading. It's not just at the library, of course: after school, kids chill out in front of the TV at home or get on a... Full story
