News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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After two months of investigation, the Forest Service has named the culprit in the start of the Pole Creek Fire: Lightning. Forest Service spokesperson Jean Nelson-Dean told The Nugget Tuesday morning that investigators are "quite confident it was lightning. "It was a difficult fire to investigate," Nelson-Dean said. The point of origin near the Pole Creek Trailhead was severely burned, so there was no specific tree that could be pointed out as having been struck by lightning. However, surveys of weather monitoring and... Full story
Councilor David Asson presented his draft proposal for the development of two sectors of the city's Economic Development Strategic Action Plan (EDSAP) at a Sisters City Council workshop Thursday, November 1. After a spirited and sometimes emotional discussion, several conclusions emerged: First, the council still does not agree on the funding, staffing or charter for Sisters economic development. Second, the economic development manager position currently held by Patty Cordoni is a full-time position, which can't be fully fun... Full story
With one dissenting vote, the Sisters City Council has endorsed a plan for Cascade Avenue renovation that the city, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the downtown merchants believe they can live with. The council vote was 4-1 in recommending that "Plan B," the asphalt alternative for rebuild of Cascade Avenue, should move forward. The vote was not specifically about choosing concrete or asphalt. The issue has always been about the schedule and phasing of the project to completely rebuild the Highway 20 roadbed... Full story
From literally halfway around the world (9,320 miles) school principal Mr. Zhang visited Sisters' schools last week. Zhang is from the city of Xi'an in east-central China. With more than 1.5 billion people in the country, Xi'an is a "smaller city" by Chinese standards, a population of 8 million. Mr. Zhang is the new principal of his 1,600-student grade 7-12 public school. "The students here (Sisters) get very hands-on experiential learning," observed Zhang, speaking... Full story
During the last several years, more drivers have reported being involved in traffic crashes with wildlife on Oregon roads during November than any other month of the year. Oregon State Police (OSP), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) urge drivers to be aware of the increased potential for wildlife on or along our roads, and offer tips when traveling. According to statistics from ODOT's Crash Analysis & Reporting Section,... Full story
To the Editor: As a veteran reflecting on Veteran's Day this coming Sunday, I am proud to call "patriotic" Sisters my home. I appreciate the fact that the Sisters community is proactive in raising awareness for veterans with our youth. In particular, there exists a "Veteran's Appreciation Scholarship" that has impacted attitudes toward veterans for over 250 Sisters High student applicants since 2002. The Veteran's Appreciation Scholarship was established by local veteran Lynn Johnston as a way to inspire students to gain... Full story
Salmon recovery is going well - but many things have to happen in sequence to make the return of a native fishery a reality. That was the message delivered last Wednesday afternoon by Michael Riehle, supervisory fish biologist for the Sisters Ranger District, in an hour-long lecture to a large group of Sisters Country residents at the Sisters Library on the status of the salmon recovery plan for this region. According to Riehle, the Eastern Cascades Population Group must... Full story
Are you wondering if your child's development is on track? Will their smile last a lifetime and can they hear and see okay? Health and development from birth through age 5 is critical to your child's success in school and in life. Healthy Beginnings can help you answer these questions and more, at no cost to families; there are no eligibility requirements for this service. On Friday, November 9, Healthy Beginnings will bring one of its screening clinics to Sisters. Attending one of these screening clinics provides each child... Full story
A 10-foot-tall bronze heron now roosts in the heart of town. The heron, installed in Barclay Park, is the newest addition to Sisters' public art collection. On Friday, the City of Sisters Public Works Department, along with Empire Stone Company, used a crane to lift the heavy rocks and sculpture into place. The sculpture was created by local artist Danae Bennett Miller and honors Elizabeth Dasch, a former resident of Black Butte Ranch and Sisters, who passed away in 2009. For... Full story
The Lady Outlaws defeated Sutherlin 3-1 at home on Friday, November 2, in a play-in game where all four goals were scored in the first half of the contest. The Outlaws notched their win in front of their biggest crowd of the season. Sisters was to play Molalla on Tuesday, November 6, in Round 1 of the state playoffs. Natalie Ambrose scored early in the game to give Sisters a 1-0 lead. Ambrose won the ball at midfield, beat all Bulldog defenders and placed the ball in the... Full story
Liz Stewart received top honors as Player of the Year when all-league honors were announced this past week. Stewart was instrumental in each game the Outlaws played and helped lead Sisters to a league finish in a tie with Junction City as co-champions. Stewart, also a first-team all-league pick, was one of the best defenders in the league and the most lethal offensive weapon the Outlaws possessed. As a sweeper, Liz scored 13 goals in league, more goals than any other player on... Full story
When asked about Sisters Park & Recreation District's (SPRD) highly popular class, "Pottery with Mike Baynes," Program Manager Kelly Sheets can hardly contain her enthusiasm. She doesn't just manage the program - she's a participant. "The class is awesome," she said while catching a quick cup of coffee at Sisters Coffee Company before class began last Tuesday, October 30. Sheets had just returned from a whirlwind trip to Southern California to greet a new baby in the... Full story
After a Tuesday morning classroom visit by three local historians, students know one thing for certain about daily life in early 19th century America: Things were much tougher. Injecting a measured dose of reality into Kit Stafford's Americana class at Sisters Middle School, volunteer guests Peter Feldman, Larry Nelson and Lance Trowbridge offered engaging details of pioneer life to students to assist with their project, taking on the personas of a businessman, artist or... Full story
The Lady Outlaws played in a grueling, intense five-game match against Ridgeview on Friday, November 2, and emerged victorious with scores of 25-23, 22-25, 23-25, 25-20 and 15-10. Ridgeview proved to be a very strong opponent and were solid at all positions. "I'm sure they were the toughest first round in the playoffs," said Coach Miki McFadden. Each set was a battle with the scores going back and forth the entire time. In the fifth and final set the score was tied 10-10 and... Full story
Leart Jett admits to being "batty about beads." Throughout November, Jett and Tammy Haynes will have their art pieces on display in the glass cabinets in the foyer of the Sisters Library, as part of the Friends of the Sisters Library (FOSL) monthly art exhibit. While Haynes has been doing the beading art for a little over six years, Jett started when she was 8 years old, working with her grandmother's old bead collection. Tammy works with metal and beads, gaining great... Full story
Julia Sweeton taught school for 30 years - 20 of them at Sisters Elementary School. Now she's off on a new adventure, headed Down Under to Australia. Colleagues and friends at Sisters Elementary School bade her bon voyage at a gathering last week. "The plan now is to go to Australia and begin the process of residency there," Sweeton told The Nugget. Her daughter Ashley Albury married an Australian and lives there in a town just outside Brisbane. "This will be the first... Full story
Concert-goers turned out in their best Central Oregon-formal wear for a night of musical theater last weekend - and they left the Tower Theater expressing superlatives. The Voices of Hope Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber turned out to be an extraordinary experience for audience and performers alike. Sisters choir teacher Rick Johnson was featured as the Phantom of the Opera, and members of the Sisters High School Concert Choir were on stage singing with him. "It's the... Full story
• Therapeutic Associates at the Sisters Athletic Club is holding a complimentary sports injury clinic for student athletes in Sisters. The clinic specializes in the treatment of young athletes, using innovative and comprehensive treatment strategies to promote a speedy return to the field, court, or track. Athletes who are not injured are encouraged to stop by the clinic for a free 12-point injury screen and exercise prescription in order to prevent sports injuries. Clinics are held on the first and third Saturday... Full story
Slick's Que Co. in Sisters has announced it will be shutting down its restaurant in downtown Sisters at 240 E. Cascade. The owners of Slick's have cited unsuccessful lease negotiations with a new building owner, and tough economic conditions in Sisters. Slick's has been an active business and strong supporter of the Sisters community since it opened in May of 2009. The restaurant had become a popular destination for barbecue lovers from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond, serving up Texas and Southern-style barbecue an... Full story
A stellar overall season came to a somewhat disappointing close for the Sisters Outlaws boys and girls cross-country teams as the girls finished seventh and the boys ninth at the 4A State Championships held on Saturday, November 3 at Lane Community College in Eugene. Both teams hoped to place a little higher, but came up short. "There is nothing wrong with feeling a little disappointed when you know your potential and don't quite meet it," said Coach Charlie Kanzig. "We won't... Full story
At only 2,200 feet of elevation, the hike to beautiful, deep aqua-blue Tamolitch Pool is an excellent "shoulder season" hike. According to Forest Service information, it is open "most" of the year; more to the point, it is often snow-free well into December. It's not one of the better-known hikes in our area, but, at only a little over four miles round-trip, it's one of the easiest and most rewarding. It is also one of the most puzzling. From all appearances, this is where... Full story
Martha "Meta" Marion Bood, of Sisters, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 of natural causes. She was 91. A family memorial will be held in Sisters at a later date. Mrs. Bood was born April 30, 1921 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, the daughter of Swedish immigrants Carl Linus and Anna Maria Johnson. Martha was proud to work as an airplane riveter during World War II. She married John Edward Bood on February 28, 1945, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. In Pontiac, Rhode Island, she was... Full story
One Sisters family cut the ribbon on their new home while another turned the first shovelful of dirt on the site of their new home in a Sisters Habitat for Humanity dual ceremony on Thursday, November 1. "We are very eager to sink a shovel into the dirt," said Jennifer Heiden-Smith, as she and her children Soren and Serafina prepared to do just that. Randy Heiden-Smith was unable to attend the ceremony due to work commitments. "We're very thankful, honored," she said. "We are... Full story
