News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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For many years, I considered Sisters simply a place with slow traffic to get past on the way to one trailhead or another. I drove through town several times while living in Portland and later from the opposite direction as a Klamath Falls resident. I admit, I barely noticed the town, as attractive as it's always been. My limited view changed, fortunately, when I moved to the area last summer. Yes, I was once again drawn by the magnificent landscape with all its hiking, backpacking and climbing options - my passion. But... Full story
It was a busy year for Sisters School District in 2016, highlighted by voter passage of a bond measure to upgrade every school. That work began in the fall and is continuing. The District also got good news in the annual report card issued by the Oregon Department of Education for 2015-16. Sisters out-performed the state average in every category and every subject area that was tested. Here's a look at those issues and several others that made news during the year: State Report Card Sisters schools had strong test results... Full story
A man who killed a jogger in Camp Sherman nearly 40 years ago has died in prison of apparent natural causes. John Arthur Ackroyd was convicted in 1993 of the killing of Kaye Jean Turner, who disappeared on a run in Camp Sherman in 1978. Turner, 35, left her rental cabin in Camp Sherman for an hour's run on the morning of December 24, 1978. She never returned. Her remains were found the next year, but it wasn't until 1993 that the State of Oregon was able to obtain murder... Full story
With near-zero nighttime temperatures forecast for this week, daytime mercury reaching only into the teens, and biting wind swirling the drifts of snow, the opening of the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS) couldn't come soon enough. The opening has been highly anticipated since the concept was born several months ago. Last Sunday evening, opening night for the shelter, there were two male guests who came to enjoy the warmth and safety of the shelter. It is expected the... Full story
To the Editor: I would like to thank The Nugget for the beautiful cover on the December 21b issue. We are leaving Sisters soon and this cover leaves "a piece of Sisters" to take with us. It will remind us of the kind, supportive, and wonderful people Sisters is made of. Our 501(c)(3) charity for unwanted horses needing volunteer area youth, had always received great reception with our Giving Tree in Sisters Feed. Due to our impending move out of state, we were unable to set our tree up this year. But The Nugget's... Full story
Warfighter Outfitters was born in Sisters and operates out of here - but its reach extends far beyond Central Oregon. In 2016, the nonprofit served "just a hair over 2,000 veterans," according to founder Brett Miller, himself a combat-wounded veteran of the war in Iraq. Warfighter Outfitters (www.facebook.com/warfighteroutfitters) was founded by veterans and is run by veterans to provide fellow veterans with the opportunity to get into the outdoors and pursue activities they... Full story
Sisters' new City Recorder, Kerry Prosser, brings with her a wealth of work experience in dealing with the public and a 20-year history as a Sisters resident, providing a familiarity with Sisters and her citizens. All of Prosser's employment prior to City Hall was with retail establishments. Her working career started with an internship and two years as a retail coordinator for rapidly growing Great Outdoor Clothing Company. She opened 12 stores for them around the country,... Full story
The Outlaws won all three of their games at the annual Sisters Holiday Tournament held Wednesday through Friday, December 28-30. With the sweep, the Outlaws earned the tournament crown. Madras was runner-up, and Henley finished third. Sisters knocked off Baker 56-46 in their first game of the tourney. The Outlaws started the game with a superb defensive effort and held the Bulldogs to just nine points in the first half, which put Sisters up by 17 with a score of 26-9. The Outl... Full story
The Lady Outlaws finished fifth out of eight teams that were in attendance at the annual Sisters Holiday Tournament, held Wednesday through Friday, December 28-30. Banks took first-place honors, Mazama was runner-up and Henley finished third. Sisters started their tournament play with a nice 44-36 victory over Crook County (CC) on Thursday. Coach Alan Von Stein told The Nugget that it was the Outlaws' best performance to date. It was a close first quarter, and at the end of... Full story
I decided to write the first column of the New Year down here in the barn, with the horses and the hay and the barncats. My wife and I have managed to do a few things right, and this barn is one of them. Aside from a particular stretch of rimrocked desert in northwest Nevada - which I won't tell you about - it may be my favorite place in the world. The tack room is heated, I've got a two-burner stove with a chipped-enamel kettle where I can make tea, and I've fashioned... Full story
As the snow piles up and the New Year begins, January brings beautiful night skies to Central Oregon. January is a very special month astronomically for containing the Quadrantids meteor shower, which is the first major meteor shower of the year. Usually active between the end of December and the second week of January, the Quadrantids peak late the night of January 3 and early morning of January 4, with up to 40 meteors per hour at its highest point. The moon at its first... Full story
Rabbits are intelligent social animals. And they make wonderful companions - for the right people. According to current data from the American Pet Products Manufacturers' Association (APPMA), rabbit ownership has increased dramatically over the past decade. There are now approximately 5.3 million companion rabbits owned by 2.2 million households in America. Many pet parents frequently characterize themselves as a dog person or a cat person. But who, exactly, is a rabbit... Full story
Rollo, a 3-year-old mastiff/lab mix, was surrendered to Three Rivers Humane Society in January 2016 when his owners lost their home in a Sisters fire. This gentle giant, weighing in at 115 pounds, is a sweet boy, although he has been the product of some unfortunate circumstances. Not long after he was surrendered to the shelter someone adopted him - but it wasn't a good fit. "The people who adopted him from our shelter surrendered him to the Willamette Humane Society in Salem... Full story
Wayne Kimball passed away after a long illness at St. Charles Hospital on Christmas Day. His wife Carol was at his side. He was 77. Born in Eugene, Oregon, Wayne attended Springfield High School. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1961 with a BA in Chemistry. He later completed Masters Degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Public Administration. After graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S. Army. Colonel Kimball's 27-year career included combat service in... Full story
Over the years I have given up making New Year's resolutions. I decided it was just a way to beat up on myself when, after a few weeks into January, my burst of momentary resolve began to fade and wither away. And I was left feeling I failed - again. Instead, I have developed what I like to call "guidelines for living" every day, not just part of each January. These are five simple-sounding suggestions that, when taken together, provide the guidance for the way I want to live my life. I share them with you, not to suggest... Full story
With 2016 drawn to a close and a new beginning on the horizon, many people are putting their past behind them and moving forward with vigor. 2016 was a stellar year in fitness, with a number of interesting breakthroughs. Here is a rundown of a few. Ultra-marathons reach an all time peak: Marathons anymore are for Average Joes, with the consensus from many fitness enthusiasts that 26.2 is for soccer moms and AARP members. The new fitness and fortitude test is 50-100k through mountains and forests without course marshals every... Full story
