News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The topic of Sheriff Shane Nelson’s Tuesday, January 18 presentation at Aspen Lakes near Sisters — the effects and consequences of Oregon’s Ballot Measure 110 — wasn’t particularly controversial. The venue and the audience were. Nelson was asked to make a presentation at the regular meeting of People’s Rights Oregon 5 (PR OR5). He chose the topic. The event was portrayed in local media as a “closed-door meeting” because PR OR5 organizers planned to prohibit media attendanc... Full story
Jim and Marilyn Cornelius of Sisters are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ceili, to Jarod Gatley, son of Brian and Beth Gatley of Redmond. Ceili is a 2021 graduate of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and works in public relations. Jarod is a landscape photographer and director of Bend Adventure Sports. They plan a summer 2022 wedding.... Full story
In hoops, the Lady Outlaws kicked off their week with a 40-32 win at home over Newport on Tuesday, January 18, and three days later lost 50-25 at home to top-ranked Philomath. Sisters got off to a good start in Tuesday’s action and outscored the Cubs 12-5 in the first quarter. Ashlynn Moffat and Nevaeh McAfee each hit a long ball to highlight the period. The Outlaws offense cooled in the second quarter, but their defense stayed strong. Reese Harwell was especially tough. S... Full story
The Outlaws boys basketball squad fell 55-47 to Newport at home on Tuesday, January 18, and lost at home three days later against top-ranked Philomath in a final score of 52-24. Sisters knew their match-up against Newport on Tuesday would be a defensive game, and they knew they’d have to defend the three-point line, as the Cubs like to shoot from behind the arc. The game played out just as expected and was a low scoring affair for the majority of the game. The Outlaws executed... Full story
Hardwood floors are works of art to Fred Silva. He’s always felt that way. “I’m a carpenter by trade, I can build houses; I can do it all,” he said. But creating beautiful hardwood floors is his passion and his art, the thing he truly loves. That love affair started very early — when Silva was about 8 years old. “My parents took me to Hearst Castle when I was a little kid,” he recalled. “I admired the hardwood floors.” Hearst Castle was the lavishly constructed hom... Full story
Willy Frits Alexander, 80, of Sisters passed peacefully in his sleep after battling cancer for two years. Born in Vlfjord, Norway, Willy immigrated to the United States in 1946 with his family to Laramie, Wyoming, as survivors of World War II during Hitler’s reign. Once established in the U.S., the family relocated to Creswell, Oregon, where Willy spent the majority of his life as a professional heavy equipment operator. He married Gerri Alexander in 1984 and lived in the W... Full story
Fourth-grade teacher Clay Warburton takes to heart the need for students, even at the elementary school level, to understand the courage, bravery, and persistence of the people involved in America’s Civil Rights Movement and how they can discover their own ways to make a difference. Warburton helped lead about 50 people — students, parents, and other community members — on a walk around Sisters on Martin Luther King Day. He shared with The Nugget the reasons behind... Full story
Lisa Woodworth wrote: This is a small town and news travels fast, so many of you may know that Groomingdales has changed hands. Having gone to Sam and Kathy for years, it is sad for all of us to see them move on because we know how wonderfully they cared for our animals. Sam and Kathy, we’re wishing you well and will miss the lively place where laughter was heard and greetings were abundant. And, finally, thanks for fitting all of our dogs in on short notice and keeping your prices the same for years. Not only did you t... Full story
Evan Eby placed 18th overall to lead the Outlaws contingent at the Oregon XC Nordic ski race held at Mt. Bachelor on Saturday, January 22. Eby finished the 5-kilometer course in 13:05 in a race that featured skiers from the Northern and Southern and Mt. Hood divisions of the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association (OISRA). A total of 103 competitors completed the skate-style course. Parke Chapin of Summit cruised to an easy win as the individual champion in 11:00.6. Kaleb Briggs, in his first season of Nordic skiing, fi... Full story
The Outlaws skiers swept both the boys’ and girls’ races under beautiful and sunny skies, with five racers from each team finishing in the top 10 in the Giant Slalom race held on Saturday, January 22, at Willamette Pass. Both Bela Chladek and Araiya Grummer took first- place finishes and won their races by more than a second, which, according to Coach Gabe Chladek, is a big margin in alpine ski racing. Grummer finished with a combined time of 1:44.10 and Chladek finished wit... Full story
The January meeting of the Sisters School Board took place on Wednesday, January 12, with all board members in attendance. The meeting was held in person and offered virtually. •?Business Manager Sherry Joseph reported on the findings of the audit of the district’s finances as being straightforward with no issues of concern. •?A question was raised regarding pension costs for Sisters School District through the state Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) program, as the program changes. Curt Scholl responded t... Full story
Matt Martin, formerly with Deschutes County, has been hired as the City’s new principal planner. He will begin his duties in Sisters as of February 7. •?Staff will be preparing some amendments to the Sisters Development Code regarding the placement of storage units within the city. They will go before the Planning Commission and the City Council next spring for approval. There has been concern that the City’s limited supply of industrial lands should be used by bus... Full story
Dark skies To the Editor: I was pleased to read in The Nugget about the city making its Dark Skies Ordinance a priority. Standing on our front porch the other night, it was quite striking to watch the full “wolf” moon rise in the eastern skies. The moonlight was so bright you could read the headlines of The Nugget by its glow. A midnight stroll around the neighborhood could easily be done without the aid of a flashlight. Still, I couldn’t help but notice that some neighbors had their porch lights on. Hmmm… It takes... Full story
Lynn Lounsbury knows water. How it flows, percolates, rises, and falls. During his long career managing water systems, taking care of Central Oregon’s precious resource has been his highest priority. Since moving to Sisters in 1978, he’s managed water utilities for Black Butte Ranch (1978-2010), Indian Meadow Water Company (1988-2020), and Tollgate (1993-2022). He’s retiring from his duties with Tollgate at the end of this month. Looking back over decades of water and sewag... Full story
Someone asked Sheriff Shane Nelson the other night whether the ODOT cameras that have proliferated across Central Oregon could be used for law enforcement purposes. Nelson said that that would require a warrant and, to his recollection, it’s never happened in Deschutes County. The question carried a clear implication of concern over a high degree of surveillance creeping into daily life. Nelson noted that “anything can be used for bad” and that there must be a level of trust... Full story
We had our Christmas season’s peace shattered by our youngest Scottie, Chewy, developing an explosive case of lymphatic tumors. Our little angel passed on to heaven two days after Christmas. I believe that nothing bad comes without bringing something good. At this time, the good I see from Chewy’s passing is a renewed awareness of the dangers of chronic fear. Chewy had been beaten, abused, and occasionally starved in his former home. He lived with us for four years, becoming a happy dog most of the time. One can counsel an... Full story
Ryan Mantell and Joyce Johns can now lay their heads in new homes of their very own, thanks to the work of Sisters Habitat for Humanity and Heart of Oregon’s Youth Build program. Members of both organizations and a variety of community members braved a biting wind last Thursday, January 20, to mark the dedication of the two new homes, located in the ClearPine subdivision at the northwest corner of Sisters. The location represents a dream and a prayer fulfilled for Joyce J... Full story
Residents generally feel very safe in Sisters both during the day and at night and are not worried about being a victim of crime. Those sentiments were revealed in the results of a public safety survey conducted by the City at the end of 2021. The two most important issues for those responding to the survey were wildfire prevention (28.8 percent) and traffic safety (28 percent). The other issues ranked as follows: preserving livability — 19 percent; houseless/homeless... Full story
Note: When it comes to the discussion of water, or lack thereof, in Central Oregon there is a wide range of opinion, depending on who is talking. Not all those opinions are based on facts. Over the next several weeks, The Nugget will be presenting articles addressing the many factors related to the supply of water in the Deschutes River Basin, and particularly within Sisters Country. This week we’ll look at some basics of water (hydrology) to provide a basic understanding f... Full story
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson thinks that Ballot Measure 110 — the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative passed by voters in 2020— sounded good in theory, but brings negative unintended consequences. Measure 110 makes personal possession of a controlled substance a violation subject only to a maximum fine of $100, and established a drug addiction treatment and recovery program funded in part by the state’s marijuana tax revenue and state... Full story
Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District is seeking applicants to fill a vacant position on the Board of Directors. After reviewing all applications, the Board of Directors will appoint the successful candidate to the vacant position through June 30, 2023. The Board of Directors meet each month at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday. In addition, all members of the Board of Directors serve on the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District Budget Committee. Members of the Board of Directors must be a resident, or... Full story
