News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Metolius River Basin holds a special place in the hearts of those who live in the Sisters Country. It is equally precious to thousands of people who have visited Camp Sherman and fished or hiked along the river over many decades. Many consider the Metolius Basin sacred ground, and proposals for two resorts in the area immediately sparked opposition, despite Jefferson County's decision that the resorts are appropriate under the county's new zoning map. Contention over the... Full story
Chris Mortimer, a naturalist from California, was driving over the Santiam Pass on Wednesday, January 28, when he was shocked to see a very large, wolf-like animal dash across the road in front of him. "Wolf!" he shouted, and pulled over to the side of the highway. With only a small, point-and-shoot camera at his disposal, he did the best he could to document what may turn out to be the first wild wolf seen in these parts in over 100 years. "I think it's too far from Idaho to... Full story
Construction of a new Central Electric Cooperative power station just outside the Tollgate subdivision will start on April 6. The project is expected to take six months to complete. Representatives from the utility presented plans to Tollgate residents last week. CEC needs a new, larger station that can accommodate a mandated transition from 69 kv power to 115 kv power. Bonneville Power Administration has mandated conversion by 2010. Load on the CEC system increased from an average of 44.7 megawatt peak in 1993-94 to 74.4mw... Full story
Ricky McCollum was a hard-playing third grader in the summer of 2007. Then he started vomiting. At first his mother, Bree, thought he was overheated and overexerting. But the vomiting continued and she took him to the doctor. Extensive blood work was clear; nobody seemed to know what was going on. The vomiting did not abate. On October 7, Bree took Ricky to the emergency room at St. Charles Medical Center, where a doctor performed a CAT scan. "The doctor came back and said... Full story
To the Editor: In the interest of keeping discussions of the Local Option school levy focused on the facts, I'd like to offer some observations about the numbers presented in the opinion piece last week: Public school enrollment this year is currently 1,323 pupils (not 1,200). Spending per pupil is $9,110, not the $10,000 stated in the opinion piece, so spending per classroom is about $210,000 - not $230,000. Yes, $210,000 is a lot of money. It includes teacher's salaries, heating, transportation, maintenance, custodians,... Full story
I was asked to assume the Executive Director position at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, and I agreed to accept the role because it's my civic duty to ensure the best for my community. Just like many of you, I love Sisters. I went to high school here, my family is here and most recently I started my own family here. The Chamber is a catalyst for change. With the driven members on the board, positive leadership, and creative and task-oriented staff members - we can accomplish great things through the Chamber for... Full story
Though Ten Friends co-founder Rand Runco has been in Nepal for just one month, he has made much progress toward achieving the Sisters-based non-profit's goals. Runco has taken a two month leave of absence from his teaching post at Sisters High School, and has high hopes for his trip. So far, his main focus has been establishing and solidifying the Himalayan Teacher Training Center (HTTC). The program's emphasis is on producing teachers from Nepalese mountain areas that will... Full story
Stu Ehr, Media Director at Sisters Community Church, has a passion for both ministry and film. Over the past ten years he's combined both passions through overseas filming trips to Nicaragua, India, Russia (twice), Uganda, Yucatan, and most recently the Republic of Chad, located in Central Africa. Ehr's career in film began many years ago in the Portland area. A native Oregonian, his career started with local Portland TV stations. Moving to Sisters in the mid-nineties, Ehr... Full story
With the Sisters High School Mr. SHS 2009 pageant less than two months away, the candidates, their escorts and committee members are working hard to ensure this year's performance stands out from years past. A new beneficiary this year, the fund-raiser will benefit St. Charles Medical Center-Bend's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) rather than Doernbecher Children's Hospital. To orient the contestants to the new recipient of their fund-raising, the candidates visited St.... Full story
The Outlaws had a rough week on the hardwood. Sisters suffered a 43-40 loss at Cottage Grove (CG) on Tuesday, January 27, and three days later lost 62-48 at Marist. Sisters jumped out to an early lead in Tuesday's game against Cottage Grove and at the end of the first quarter held an 11-8 lead. In the second quarter the Outlaws fell apart. The Lions went on a huge run, gained momentum and outscored Sisters 21-11. At the half CG had pushed to a 29-22 advantage. Senior Tyler Miller said, "We weren't executing our offensive... Full story
• Sisters Rotary facilitated a record number of "Shots for Tots" in the annual immunization program last month. Fifty-eight children were immunized (average 3.5 shots per child). Some children received as many as six immunizations. An additional 12 children were screened by the Health Department for immunizations but were determined to not need shots at this time. Fourteen adults were also administered free flu shots. This is the largest Shots for Tots Clinic ever held in Sisters during the 10-year history of... Full story
The girls basketball team suffered two losses on the hardwood last week. Sisters lost 55-39 at Cottage Grove (CG) on Tuesday, January 27, and two players were taken off the court due to injuries. Three days later the Lady Outlaws lost 46-32 at Marist. In Tuesday's game against No. 2 ranked CG, the Outlaws faced a team extremely patient on offense, very athletic and 12 players deep. Danelle Allen sprained her ankle at the close of the second period and was unable to return to the game. Kiana Jiminez reinjured her ACL at the st... Full story
Molly Blust held off a state champion runner to win the girls division at the Skadi Cup 5 kilometer freestyle race at the Tea Cup Nordic Center near Mt. Hood Saturday, January 31. Blust defeated runner-up Alyssa O'Connor of Summit, who has won track and cross country titles during her running career at the Bend school. Blust had a 10-second margin. "Molly expected more of a challenge from Bev Schlegel of Redmond, but it was Alyssa, who hadn't raced yet this year, who we had... Full story
Sisters dog trainer and dog behavior consultant Anne Geser has taken her training skills to a new level. Geser recently became certified as a Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Behavior and Training, graduating with distinction. "I know people want to do (dog training) in a kinder, gentler way," said Geser. The methods she'll be teaching in her upcoming classes stress that. Geser uses force-free training, utilizing a clicker and food reward to build... Full story
Marvin Benson hasn't wasted any time joining the art scene in Sisters. When the Sisters Library invited local artists to display their work in an exhibit, the new Sisters resident jumped at the chance. The show runs from January 16 to February 25, and includes over 100 works of art. Benson relocated from Colorado only six months ago and left behind quite a legacy when he and his wife decided to join their sons and grandchildren in Central Oregon. A member of the Colorado... Full story
•Christmas Mountain Magic and The Candy Bin are having a Valentine Re-Opening Party at 10 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14. Prizes will be given to the first 50 customers. They are now located at 220 W. Cascade Ave. •Central Bark will be closed for daycare Monday through Friday, February 9 through 13. They will still be open for overnight guests. Regular daycare hours will resume on Monday, February 16. Call 549-BARK (2275) for more information. •Out West Designs is offering a "Buy One Get One... Full story
Broken Top Veterinary Clinic has a new veterinarian on staff. Dr. Beth Young joined the practice part-time last summer and came on full-time at the beginning of this year. She came to the Sisters area by a circuitous route. Born and educated in Ohio, Dr. Young graduated from Ohio State University in 1992, majoring in agricultural science. She completed her veterinary schooling at the same university in 1996. The Ohio State University veterinary school offers its students a... Full story
The Outlaws wrestlers traveled to Burns on Saturday, January 31, for the Woodfin-Robinson Tournament. They lost each of the dual meets against Burns, Crane, Riverside, Grant Union and La Pine due to a short roster which resulted in forfeits. However,Thomas Schantz brought home a championship trophy for the Outlaws. Schantz (189 pounds) defeated each of his opponents and received forfeits from Crane and Burns. Thomas earned first-period falls over Jaime Villa of Riverside and... Full story
Hal Ketchum, one of the most renowned singer-songwriters in country music and a member of the Grand Ole Opry, has more than a dozen Top 10 singles to his name, including "Small Town Saturday Night," "Past the Point of Rescue," I Know Where Love Lives," "Sure Love," "Hearts are Gonna Roll," and "Stay Forever." Central Oregon fans will have the chance to see this stellar performer when he makes his return to Sisters with his acoustic band on Saturday, April 25, to close the 12th season of the Sisters Starry Nights Benefit Conce... Full story
Sisters author Terri Daniel will offer a workshop on dying, grieving and the transition from physical to nonphysical life at Cascade Fitness on Sunday, February 5, at 3 p.m. Using interactive exercises, guided meditations and visual imagery as tools for navigating the grief process, Daniel shares her perspective on death and dying. Her workshop begins with a brief introductory lecture about the misconceptions and mythologies associated with traditional Western views of death, and throughout the presentation those notions are... Full story
The Sisters Parent-Teacher Community (SPTC), an organization working to enrich the education of local school children, has announced its Second Annual Green and Gold Gala Auction benefiting Sisters Elementary School. On Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m., SPTC will hold its annual auction event to raise money for Sisters Elementary School educational programs. The event will be held at Aspen Lakes Golf Course Brand 33 Restaurant east of Sisters on Highway 126. The evening will include a silent and live auction, raffles, and fine... Full story
With two excellent World War II films coming to Sisters in recent weeks, it seems like a good moment to look at a few other films that vividly capture the great crisis of civilization in the 1940s. "Valkyrie" did an outstanding job of depicting the July 20, 1944 bomb plot and coup that nearly did away with Hitler. "Defiance," coming to Sisters Movie House later this month, tells the story of the Bielski Brothers of Belarus, who led a Jewish partisan movement that created a... Full story
In their second-to-last meet before District Championships, the foursome of Courteney Satko, Hillary Johnson, Felicia Pledger and Michelle Young finished the competition against Sweet Home and Stayton with a decisive win in the 400-yard freestyle relay. In the process, the girls replaced the previous Sisters High School record (4:13.0) set by Brittany Baldessari, Tia Berg, Courteney Satko and Felicia Pledger with a time of 4:12.04. The Sweet Home "A" team was second with a time of 4:36.85. The Outlaw girls won the competition... Full story
An altercation in the locker room at Sisters High School sent a 16-year-old sophomore to the hospital and a 14-year-old freshman to jail early Tuesday afternoon. Parents have been notified. Names of those involved are not being released at this time. According to Principal Bob Macauley, the two students were returning from a PE class when the incident occurred. "One student was just mouthing off to the other... he hit a nerve with Student B and (Student B) just cold-cocked... Full story
