News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Facing possible charter termination due to declining enrollment, parents of children who attend the Sisters Charter Academy of Fine Arts turned out in force at last Wednesday's school board meeting to defend what they consider a vital educational option in Sisters. "We couldn't have designed a program ourselves that better meets our needs," said parent Keri McDowell, who has two children in the school. She said the school is "an invaluable amenity to a small town. It's... Full story
Sisters City Councilor Jerry Bogart owes more than $38,000 in unpaid taxes dating back to 1997. There are three liens on file at the Deschutes County Recorder's Office. Bogart told The Nugget that he has filed his taxes each year but that he has been unable to pay them in full. He owes taxes for 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006. The lion's share of the tax debt, $23,825, dates to 2006. "The main thing was, a partnership split up and I got all the taxable income for that... Full story
A chilly breeze couldn't keep a hardy crowd away from the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce's "From Timber to Turned Wood" event, held Saturday on a lot in Pine Meadow Village. The bleachers were full for each of three lumberjack shows staged by Stihl Timbersports Series Events. "This is our first-ever logging competition," Chamber Executive Director Erin Borla said. "We're here celebrating the sesquicentennial (150 years of Oregon statehood), celebrating the history of our... Full story
"I was going to be a pro baseball player," World War II veteran Harold Mulligan recalls, admiring a framed photo of a young man in a white uniform. "Things sure turned out different." A Pearl Harbor survivor, and involved in more than six major battles and historic events in the Pacific Theater, Mulligan recalls his time in a Navy uniform with mixed emotions. "Sometimes I just wish I could forget about it all," he said. When twilight falls on the high desert, the old ghosts st... Full story
To the Editor: In regard to the proposed construction of the assisted-care center here in Sisters I have a view to offer that may reach some readers who can identify with this softer approach. How many here in the community have family members in assisted-care facilities around the country? Wouldn't it be grand to have them a little closer to home in their golden years. How much time, effort and funds are spent traveling and communicating? Not to mention the obvious issue like disruption of families' daily lives to care for... Full story
Employees of Coyote Creek Café - some of whom had worked at the restaurant for the better part of two decades - gathered Thursday morning at the restaurant, seeking final paychecks. Restaurant operating partner Eric Metzel abruptly closed the restaurant Wednesday, November 4, leaving patrons and employees alike more than a little surprised. A sign on the front door read: Due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to close; we would like to thank you for your... Full story
Parents celebrated their children's artistic achievements while raising funds for their school at Friday's Sisters Elementary School Green and Gold Gala at Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Each of the grades, kindergarten through grade four, created works of art to be presented at auction. Gross proceeds for the evening reached $19,500. "We surpassed our expectations, which is great, especially in this economy," said Melanie Petterson, school volunteer and founder of the event. "Not only did we surpass the... Full story
With an attendance of approximately 250 people and $1,300 raised for the arts fund, Sisters High School art teacher Mike Baynes considers the 13th annual Coffee House to be a success. The student-organized event took place last Wednesday in the commons of Sisters High School, and is a fundraiser for Sisters High School art programs, benefiting the visual arts, band, choir and woods departments. A portion of the monies go to fund the Visual Arts Scholarship and the fund for... Full story
The boys JV soccer team wrapped up league play with a 2-2 tie with Marist on Tuesday, October 20, followed by three consecutive wins. The Outlaws defeated Summit 2-1 at home on Thursday, October 22, and the following week, October 27, beat the Lions 6-1 at Cottage Grove (CG), and on October 29, took down Junction City (JC) 7-2 at home in their final game of the season. The Outlaws were pleased with their 2-2 tie with Marist. Marist has the smallest soccer field in the league which creates a few challenges. "A small field... Full story
• From Peg Bermel, branch manager of Sisters Public Library: "Once again the Sisters Library Halloween Parade was a huge success. A very special 'thank you' goes to all the Sisters merchants, the Sisters Rotary Club and Barbara Turner. This year over 350 children dressed up in colorful costumes, over 200 adults dressed in festive outfits and over 60 store merchants generously provided candy for the children. It's wonderful to see parents, grandparents, children and storeowners all enjoy a colorful and festive parade.... Full story
The Sisters Middle School Cross Country running team once again showed their mettle at the district meet last week. Nearly every running team in the county challenged the Outlaws, but even under the extreme pressure, SMS stepped up. The eighth-grade boys ran away with the first-place trophy. Seven of the top 10 belonged to Sisters. Evan Rickards placed first, ending his nearly flawless middle school cross country career. He finished the race in 10 minutes, 30 seconds. Jake McAllister, Devon Calvin and Brandon Pollard... Full story
The girls soccer team recovered a 4-1 win over Riverside in Boardman on Saturday, November 7, and will advance to the second round of the state playoffs. Sisters will take on Westside Christian, the No. 1 seed from Special District 8, on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:30 p.m. The game will be played in Portland at Tualatin Park and Recreation District field. Marin Allen scored Sisters' first goal in Saturday's match-up with Riverside. Allen took a pass from Mindy Marr at the 16-minute mark and made a great shot that went up and... Full story
The No. 5 Lady Outlaws defeated top-ranked LaSalle (ranked No. 4 in state) in three straight sets and will head to Lane Community College as one of the final eight teams in the state playoff competition. Scores in the match were 25-18, 25-21 and 25-19. The match was marked with high energy, and both Sisters and LaSalle played very aggressively on offense. The Outlaws were fired up from the start, but LaSalle never gave up and kept at it the entire night. Hannah Harrer sparked the Outlaws in game one with an impressive kill... Full story
Sisters area rescue personnel helped a 60-year-old man who suffered a medical incident while hiking on Tam McArthur Rim on Thursday, November 5. According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reports, members of the sheriff's office, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department and a Forest Service law enforcement member were dispatched at about 12:28 p.m. to a report of a hiker suffering from a medical condition requiring immediate assistance. The caller, who was not part of the h... Full story
The boys' soccer team battled through regulation play, overtime and a shootout to earn the playoff win over Ontario at home on Saturday, November 7. Ontario scored a goal in the 18th minute of play, but Sisters responded quickly just two minutes later with a goal from Kevin Marquardt, who was assisted by Sam Quinn on a through ball. At the half the score was tied 1-1. Ontario scored 11 minutes into the second half to go up 2-1. The Outlaws didn't quit, but buckled down and... Full story
(Belva) Margaret Richins, age 95, died at her home, surrounded by her beloved family, in Sisters, on November 4. She was born on August 29, 1914, in Hooper, Utah, to Parley Pratt Parker and Margaret Fowles Parker Gee. Margaret loved to garden, celebrate holidays, entertain guests, quilt, scrapbook, camp, travel, sew, cook, read and teach. She cross country skied until she was about 85 years old. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.... Full story
Charlotte Christine (MacEachern) Urben, of Sisters, died October 31 after a long illness. She was 72. Charlotte was born June 3, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, to Angus and Tillie MacEachern. She married Carl L. Urben on December 26, 1959 in Portland. She graduated from Grant High School in Portland. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Oregon State University. She was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She taught clothing and textiles at the collegiate level. She... Full story
Cowboy poet Larry Dudley will be doing a poetry reading from his new book, "A Cowboy's Heart," on Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sisters Public Library. The short stories and poems in "A Cowboy's Heart" spring from Dudley's experience of living a rugged life in Central Oregon: cow roping; bull riding; and backcountry exploring. His love stories and poems reflect years of heartache and wrongdoing, interrupted by his mid-life discovery of Christian living. Dudley... Full story
The Outlaws played their best game of the year to defeat the Lions 33-21 at Cottage Grove on Friday, November 6, ending their season on a high note. The Outlaws started off fast when Jared Nelson took the opening kickoff to the 45-yard line. Sisters didn't waste any time and went 56 yards in six plays with Eric Carlson throwing an 11-yard strike to Daniel Wiegand for the touchdown. Alex Novotny's PAT was good and Sisters took a 7-0 lead. Cottage Grove's high-powered offense was quick to respond with a touchdown of their own,... Full story
Placing three runners in the top 12 and getting personal bests from the rest of the team, the Sisters Outlaws boys cross country team earned a third-place trophy at the OSAA State Championships Saturday, November 7 at Lane Community College in Eugene. Parker Bennett, one of the favorites to contend for the state title, tried repeatedly to separate himself from Henley's Jed Tolbert and North Valley's Brady Beagly, but ultimately finished third behind the pair from the Skyline... Full story
A dedicated group of 20 Sisters quilters has been turning their passion for the craft and their compassion for wounded soldiers into a project that honors those who have sacrificed dearly in two current conflicts. The Hero Quilters of Sisters have made some 250 quilts to be donated to returning service members who have suffered serious wounds in Iraq or Afghanistan. "They're the worst of the worst," said quilter Jan Sims. "Brain injury; spinal injury; amputee." The comfort of... Full story
An agreement to bring the 30-acre McKenzie Meadows property inside the city limits of Sisters will go before the Sisters City Council for a vote on Thursday, November 12. The matter will be discussed in a workshop at 6 p.m.; the regular council meeting is set for 7 p.m. The site is proposed for a senior living facility including a lodge and single-family homes for people 55 years of age and older. The property was approved for annexation by a vote of the citizens of Sisters in 2006. In a related matter, the council will consi... Full story
Central Electric Cooperative will switch electric supplies from the old Tollgate substation to the new one with two separate operations that require brief outages for different areas around Sisters. The first will start late Monday night, November 16 and conclude early Tuesday, November 17. The second operation will be done during the daytime of Wednesday, November 18. The Tollgate subdivision will not be affected by these outages. "The switching procedures will require short outages for the safety of the line crews and engin... Full story
