News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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After years of seeing cigarette smoking rates decline, a new nicotine phenomenon has taken hold in the United States through a clever marketing and manufacturing strategy by companies like Juul, resulting in a wave of teenage users who may not have any real comprehension of the health dangers involved. Welcome to the world of vaping, the common term for using e-cigarettes. Vaping devices are also common for ingesting marijuana products, but this article is focused primarily on nicotine use. Young people of Sisters have... Full story
"Starry Nights Presents An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt" was a quick sell-out, but Ray's Food Place is offering a chance to win a pair of tickets and other prizes. Visit the Starry Nights display at Ray's in Sisters and enter to win tickets, CDs from the artists, a "locals gift bag" and other local gift cards. The drawing will be held on Friday, January 25, at noon. "We are thrilled to continue our support of the Sisters Schools Foundation through Starry Nights" said Ray's Food Place manager Jeff... Full story
The glare of a full moon will be temporarily darkened when earth's shadow falls upon the face of our only natural satellite on Sunday evening, January 20. The celestial event is a total lunar eclipse - a super blood moon one at that - to be conveniently staged in the evening hours here in Sisters Country. Because the moon's orbit is tilted at about five degrees with respect to the orbit of the earth around the sun, we enter an "eclipse season" approximately every six months,... Full story
To the Editor: I had the opportunity to read the book "George" by Alex Gino for the Oregon Battle of the Books. I enjoyed reading this book because it taught me about what she went through. It also taught me how not to judge others. I think everyone should read this book because all people deserve kindness. Emmitt Buller, 4th grade Sisters Elementary School ••• To the Editor: I am writing this letter for all the youth in Sisters who are a part of the LGBTQ community. I want to share my heart and tell you that... Full story
I read "George" by Alex Gino last year, knowing my son wanted to participate in the Oregon Battle of the Books as a third-grader. My son began reading "George" over the holiday break. After three chapters he came to me and said he was confused. I asked him what was confusing, which lead to a conversation about the book and how all people are different. We decided to continue to read "George" together so he can ask questions of me as they arise. My son is 8 years old, it's natural for him to be confused and ask questions... Full story
A year ago, long-time Sisters dentist Dr. Greg Everson came home from a lunch with Dr. Trevor Frideres and told his wife Vicki how much he liked the new dentist in town. They hit it off so well that now they are merging their practices. In what he describes as a "win-win-win," for both dentists - and most of all for their patients - Dr. Everson will continue to practice, but reducing his days/hours to spend more time with family; Dr. Frideres will see patients at both offices... Full story
When seniors in Sisters think "fitness" they may not picture themselves hoisting a barbell. But in fact, weight training is perhaps the most critical single component in senior fitness. Harvard Medical School reports that, "Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. After age 30, you begin to lose as much as three to five percent per decade. Most men will lose about 30 percent of their muscle mass during their lifetimes. "Less muscle means greater... Full story
I have often expounded on the mental-health benefits of running, and when I heard the term "mindfulness" for the 10,000th time in the last two years I thought it might be time to find out what the term means and how it might apply to my own life and those of the runners I know. The webzine Mindful defines mindfulness this way: "Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us." That sounds good, but how i... Full story
Anybody who has sat in a hot tub after a long day at work knows that it's a great way to relax, relieve stress and soothe the aches and pains of the day. But relaxation and soothing are just the beginning of the health benefits of a spa. Rick Trammell of Aqua Hot Tubs in Sisters says he has a client in his 70s, a man whose career took a toll on his body, who rolls out of bed each morning and uses his hot tub to loosen up and invigorate his battered body for the day ahead. "He... Full story
Laird Superfood has announced a major investor and significant expansion in Sisters. Currently employing 70 employees working in one 16,000-square-foot production building, the local company announced last Friday they have secured $32 million in a recent private funding round that included WeWork as an investor, as well as other private investors. WeWork leases co-working spaces to individuals and companies, including one-third of the Fortune 500 companies. An earlier chance... Full story
The Sisters Outlaws swim team members continued their assault on personal and season records at a dual meet versus Madras on January 12 at the Madras Aquatic Center. Official meet results were not published in a timely manner, but Head Coach Bryn Singleton reported notable highlights from the meet and shared what the team's focus has been as the squad moves beyond mid-season. "We have been working on more technical aspects of everyone's strokes this past week, and everyone really did a great job putting those things into... Full story
• Newly elected City Councilor Michael Preedin and re-elected Councilor Nancy Connolly were sworn into office at the City Council meeting on January 9. They will both serve four-year terms. Richard Esterman, re-elected to a two-year term, was out of town and had been sworn in earlier in the week. The Council members selected Chuck Ryan to serve another two-year term as mayor and Connolly will repeat as the president. • 2018 was the second-busiest year in... Full story
Community volunteers can improve their skills and confidence to collectively address issues and opportunities through a January 30 Citizens4Community workshop. From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall Community Room, located at 301 S. Elm St., Sisters residents can gather for a free light meal and instruction from professional facilitator Terry Buchholz, who will help attendees build their practical facilitation skills. Buchholz will be teaching how to lead more effective and... Full story
Voting is now open for the People's Choice Awards, presented as part of the 12th annual Sisters Library Art Exhibit, sponsored by Friends of Sisters Library (FOSL). There is no financial stipend, but the friendly competition for the community favorites always spurs artists to submit some of their best work. This year's exhibit features nearly 148 pieces from 51 artists who reside in and around Sisters. The entries include photographs, paintings in oil, watercolor, and acrylic, sculpture, scratchboard, quilts, pencil... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival is partnering with Preston Thompson Guitars (PTG) to present a phenomenal show with two dynamic bands, and two fantastic guitar players. A Bluegrass Showcase with Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley and Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen is set for one special evening Thursday, March 7, at The Belfry. Trey Hensley and Chris Luquette (both PTG sponsored artists) will open the show with a short performance and demonstration of select Thompson guitars, sharing the... Full story
The boys basketball squad posted a 51-41 win at home over Cascade on Thursday, January 10, and a day later dropped their game against Woodburn in a final score of 48-35. Thursday's game against Cascade was the second league game for the Outlaws, and was rescheduled from Tuesday to Thursday due to poor weather conditions. The Cougars are a fairly young team with not a lot of size, but one of the best overall shooting teams in the league, who entered the game with an 8-3... Full story
Friends and family of Jenny Cashwell are mourning her death this week and rallying to support her two young children. Cashwell, 37, was killed Saturday afternoon at the Cedar West Apartments in Bend. The incident remains under investigation. Bend Police reported on Sunday that they took Alan Peter Porciello, 36, of Bend into custody on charges of Manslaughter in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Cashwell lived east of Sisters and worked at Fullhart Insurance. She leaves two daughters, ages 8 and 11. Cashwell was... Full story
The Outlaws logged two wins last week to push their league record to 2-1. Sisters defeated Cascade 34-26 and brought down Woodburn 47-30. Sisters' home game on Tuesday, January 8, against Cascade was rescheduled to Thursday due to poor weather conditions. The Lady Outlaws were ready for action, and defeated the Cougars by eight. It was a tight first quarter and Sisters was up by just one, 8-7, at the close of the period. At the half, the Outlaws were on top by four, 20-16.... Full story
Once found only in health-food stores, organic foods are now widely available at most grocery stores. Organic agriculture means that the produce has been farmed in soil that contains no synthetic fertilizers or harmful pesticides, and animal products that are free of antibiotics and hormones. Organic agriculture works toward preserving natural resources, it supports animal health and welfare, and avoids most synthetic materials. It's not just a philosophy; the USDA regulates the organic industry with strict standards. The soi... Full story
Local farmers Benji Nagel and Carys Wilkins of Mahonia Gardens have entered a national farm grant competition. The couple hopes to earn funding to build a farm stand at their downtown Sisters property, and in turn offer direct sales of their Sisters-grown produce. This would be the first business of its kind in Sisters. Nagel told The Nugget that the farm stand would be on Adams Avenue and be open May-October on a temporary-use permit from the City of Sisters. "We still have... Full story
