News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Three city councilors will be sworn in on Thursday, January 8. Incumbents Wendy Holzman and David Asson both won reelection in the November election. Asson received enough votes to earn four more years on the council; Holzman will serve another two-year term. Nancy Connolly is the only newcomer elected in November. She will serve a four-year term. Connolly ran on a platform of improved outreach to the citizenry of Sisters. McKibben Womack and Chris Frye continue to serve on the council; they did not face election in... Full story
Eight staff members of the National Weather Service in Pendleton voted on the 10 most important local weather events of 2014. The No. 1 weather story was the December 11 extreme wind which brought hurricane force wind gusts and widespread damage. A summary of 2014's top 10 local weather follows: 10. October warmth: Summer-like weather continued into October. Monument, Kennewick, and Walla Walla had the warmest October on record. Top 5 warm Octobers were recorded at Yakima, Whitman Mission, Trout Lake, The Dalles, Pendleton,... Full story
When the Oregon Ducks took the field in Pasadena on Thursday, January 1, to battle the Florida State Seminoles for a slot in the college football national championship game, they had the backing of a strong contingent from Sisters. NFL Hall-of-Fame quarterback and U of O alum Dan Fouts was on the 50-yard-line for the coin toss, named the Ducks' honorary captain. On the sidelines, Thomas Arends, a Sisters High School graduate and former Outlaws football player, kept a watchful... Full story
To the Editor: In mid-November we launched our annual donation campaign for the Sisters Park & Recreation District. The campaign is going great so far with donations this year ahead of this time last year, so thank you to all those who have donated. We can't do this without you. This year's donor campaign is focused on our Community Schools Program, and our Scholarship Program. Both of these programs are almost entirely funded by grants and donations. The Community Schools Program provides after-school programming for kids... Full story
The beginning of a new year provides folks with a fresh start and an opportunity to begin again. Every year, January 1 gives us hope for the future and the ability to shut the door on the past. It is the day we resolve to leave the past behind and move forward, it allows for a magical sense of renewal and a chance to start fresh. It is the day to fill ourselves up with courage and tell ourselves this is the year we will start doing more of the things we want and stop doing... Full story
Hobbs the Band will launch its progressive blues-rock into the fertile musical ether of Sisters Country with a potent show at The Belfry on Friday, January 9. In addition to serving as the launch-pad for a new music powerhouse, the event, titled "Capricornucopia," will also feature an extraordinary psychedelic visual element provided by Circus Luminescence. Founded by Eli March, the innovative troupe creates an ultraviolet universe of infinite imagination, with award-winning j... Full story
The Outlaws had a good showing at the annual Sisters Holiday Tournament held Monday through Wednesday, December 29-31. Sisters finished second, behind No. 2 state ranked Scappoose. Banks took third. Sisters started the tourney with a big 63-32 win over Illinois Valley. The Outlaws played four consistent quarters and transitioned well throughout the contest. Sisters was up 32-12 at the half and held onto the lead to the final buzzer. The Outlaws shared the ball, and scoring... Full story
Jackie, Jim, Ethan and Trish Erickson wrote: As many of you know, Jim Erickson suffered a heart attack that put him in full cardiac arrest on Sunday December 21. He was air-lifted to St. Charles. His prognosis was not good. But we are now happy to report after two weeks of intensive care and a little miracle, Jim will be moving to Pilot Butte Rehab for a couple of weeks and then home. This would not have been possible without a whole slew of people. We can't even begin to thank the many, many people who made this possible.... Full story
The Sisters community can help provide financial support for medical expenses being incurred by Sisters resident Jim Erickson and his wife, Jackie, through the online fundraising site https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/yb57/help-jim-amp-jackie-pay-medical-expenses. On Sunday, December 21, Erickson suffered a massive heart attack that put him in full cardiac arrest. He was airlifted to St. Charles Medical Center. Because Jim had been without oxygen for at least 10 minutes when his daughter, Trish, found him, his family... Full story
Call them legends or even old wives' tales, but don't call them facts. Whether it's a tip from a neighbor or something you remember from long ago, myths about dogs can steer you in the wrong direction. These myths have been around since the domestication of dogs, and some of them stick around even today. Here are some misconceptions about dogs that just won't die: It was once believed that dogs could see only in black and white. Many people still think this is the case. Dogs... Full story
The Lady Outlaws were exhausted after they completed four games at the Sisters Holiday Tournament, held Monday through Wednesday, December 29-31. After a team dropped out of the tourney the Outlaws had to play both sides of the bracket and play four games in two days. Top-ranked Henley dominated play throughout the tourney and was crowned tournament champion. The Hornets boast a great point guard and a big, strong post, and the team is very fast in transition; they make over... Full story
Radio host Kelsey Collins will plunge into the question of what makes us laugh in her KZSO radio show this weekend. "Contrary to what Aristotle opined way back when, humans aren't the only creatures that laugh," Collins says. "Baby chimps will laugh if tickled in the right way, too. And, I swear that I've seen my horse snicker, his nostrils waving sweetly back and forth, when I place my hand in just the right place behind his ear... As a good friend shared with me, we do share an experience of pure joy with our animal... Full story
The Belfry will welcome legendary multi-instrumentalist David Lindley on Sunday, January 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at www.bendticket.com Lindley performs music that redefines the word "eclectic." Lindley, well-known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed the concept of world music. The David Lindley electro-acoustic performance effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African,... Full story
There I was, checking my email - as I do every morning - when up pops one from my good friend and fellow airman down the road, Sage Dorsey. Every once in a while, Sage will strap me into the back seat of his beautiful Bellanca Scout and we'll fly out over forest and rimrock looking for a new golden eagle nest. Well, Sage announced he had a band-tailed pigeon in his backyard. Three of them, as a matter of fact. Now, Old Jim, being the wise and knowledgeable naturalist that he... Full story
• Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards has substantially expanded its music venue, putting up a semi-permanent tent over a concrete slab. The venue now features a stage and lighting for performers. The heated space will be used for the winery and event center's regular music performances through winter and spring. For a schedule of bands, visit www.faithhopeand charityevents.com. • Cowgirls and Indians Resale will be shortening store hours. Kate Aspen will be producing... Full story
Many in Sisters Country are familiar with David Asson as a member of the Sisters City Council. Perhaps not many are familiar with the other side of David: his fascination with putting up hay in Idaho as a kid, his life-long interest in haying machinery, and the book he's written about haying, titled "Bringing In The Hay." Asson will sign copies of the book at the Friends of the Sisters Library Book Corner at the library on Saturday, January 10. When Asson was asked about his... Full story
