News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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From a start in a 200-square-foot storage room at Cascade Fitness, Step & Spine Physical Therapy has grown to include a flagship clinic in Sisters, a large facility in Redmond, and a clinic in Bend. Now, the Sisters-based physical therapy clinic is set to open a facility at 7555 Falcon Crest Dr. in Eagle Crest resort between Sisters and Redmond. "We have quite a few Eagle Crest patients here," Barrett Ford, co-founder and physical therapist at Step & Spine Physical Therapy,... Full story
Governor Kate Brown paid a visit to Central Oregon on Friday, February 1, and made her first stop of the day in Redmond where she met with a group of 18 teachers and school counselors representing school districts in Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Bend, and Sisters. Among the group were Sisters Elementary teacher Clay Warburton and Sisters Middle School teacher Deborah Riehle. The Central Oregon office of Oregon Education Association helped organize the visit which was intended... Full story
Members of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce gathered last Thursday night at FivePine Lodge & Conference Center to salute individuals and organizations that enhance the quality of life in Sisters. Outgoing Chamber President Victoria Graves kicked off the proceedings with her presentation of the President's Award to Sisters photographer Jerry Baldock, praising him for his constant presence at Sisters events, capturing "amazing flashes of everyday life." Sisters Trails... Full story
Editor's note: This is the second part of a two-part exploration of the challenges facing Outlaws coaches in Sisters. The men and women who coach sports in Sisters love the work they do and the relationships they establish with their athletes. On the other hand, there are some aspects of the work that can make them question whether what they're doing is worth the time and work invested. One of the key challenges is managing expectations and communications with parents. "If... Full story
In response to concerns voiced by neighbors regarding the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS) and an incident in January involving a shelter guest, the SCWS steering committee hosted a public meeting on Monday, February 4. There were close to 100 attendees at the meeting who were asked to fill out comment cards if they wished to speak or to have their comments read by the facilitator. All comments, written and oral, were tracked by two recorders and will be utilized by the... Full story
To the Editor: I appreciated reading Randall McCall's letter in last week's Nugget, which opposed the views I expressed in my letter published the prior week. In my letter, I stated several concerns about the Tollgate-to-Sisters High School trail's resurfacing along the portion that traverses Tollgate property. A couple days earlier, I had a lengthy and mutually respectful conversation with a fellow Tollgate resident about the issue. She explained in depth the reasons why she supported the entire trail's resurfacing (many of... Full story
When I was in sixth grade, I brought Hunter S. Thompson's "Hell's Angels" to "free reading day" at school. It did not go well. My teacher thought it was an inappropriate book for a 12-year-old (which it was) and she called my mom. My mother, who suffered a lifetime of inappropriate reading choices from both of her sons, agreed that a gonzo plunge into late-'60s Bay Area motorcycle mayhem was an unfortunate choice of school day reading materials - but she insisted that I be... Full story
Brett Hudson had three principles in mind in planning the Sisters School District refurbishment projects funded by a $10.7 million bond approved by Sisters voters in 2014: • Building longevity. • Operational savings. • Improved educational outcomes. Thanks to some financial good fortune, detailed planning and strong management and oversight, Hudson and the District were able to deliver more than they expected. "Originally, the bond was just... Full story
Dave Elliott is leaving Sisters after four decades during which he did as much as anyone to make the community what it is today. Elliott served twice as mayor of Sisters - the second time presiding over a period of massive change to the town - and as chair of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors as the fire department transitioned into the modern era. Now he's retiring to a 46-acre spread near Spray, Oregon, that he purchased with his... Full story
Elise Wolf, a professional in wild bird rehabilitation, will be the speaker at a presentation sponsored by the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) Thursday, February 21, in the Sisters Camp Sherman Fire Station Community Hall. Wolf is the director of Native Bird Care of Sisters, an avian rescue center right here in the Sisters area. Her topic will be "Sisters' Extraordinary Birds: Up Close & Personal." The talk is the latest in the Bjarne Holm Speakers Series sponsored by STA. The STA series focuses on local outdoor recreation and... Full story
Last Tuesday at Sisters City Hall, a 10-month-old boy named Kaenon was gifted with a soft fleece blanket with footballs scattered across it. Additionally, he received a coordinating brown knitted bear to hug. He was accompanied by his mother, Ashlee, and grandmother, Laurie, of Sisters. Kaenon has had a rough start to his young life, having undergone seven surgeries since his birth. He and his mom came to Sisters to live with his grandparents because of his medical needs.... Full story
The Lady Outlaws notched a sweet 41-32 victory at home over Woodburn on Wednesday, February 6. The contest was played a day later than scheduled due to weather conditions. At the start of the contest, Sisters came out aggressive and ready to play, and with approximately three minutes left in the first quarter held an 8-6 lead. The last couple of minutes the Outlaws had good looks at the basket, but couldn't get their shots to fall, and at the close of the period trailed 9-10.... Full story
Carol Fay (Lash) Elder, Age 76, passed on January 17 at home with family after a long road with cancer. Carol was born December 21, 1942, to Mike (Sr.) and Lula Mae Lash in Aberdeen, WA. She married the love of her life, William H. Elder, on June 10, 1961, in Neilton, Washington. Bill and Carol then made their home in Quinault, WA where they raised their family. They retired to Sisters in 1995. Carol was an avid quilter and loved all of the quilting groups she was involved... Full story
Terry Brotherton Terhune, age 77, passed peacefully on January 31, 2019, at OHSU Hospital with her family surrounding her. Born on March 14, 1941 in Walla Walla, Washington. Married to Charles Terhune. Educated in Walla Walla and at Northwestern University with graduate work at Stanford University, and Oregon State University. Lived primarily in Oregon, including Corvallis and Sisters. Loved to travel and teach. Converted to Catholicism after many years of visiting Mt.... Full story
John was born in Portland, Oregon the son of Jack and Dona McLaren (deceased). He grew up in Beaverton and graduated from Beaverton High School in 1961. After completing his military service he met and married Kay (Shoop) in 1966. They recently celebrated 53 years of marriage. They moved to Sisters, Oregon in 1978, where they continued to reside for over 25 years. During this period they owned and operated Sisters Mercantile. John was a perfectionist in every sense of the... Full story
The new owner of a venerable Sisters retail establishment has joined a hot new trend. Is it a brilliant new technology, disrupting the bookselling business? On the contrary. Lane Jacobson, owner of Paulina Springs Books since November 1, used the good old-fashioned medium of the email newsletter to announce: "Given the recent and continuing revelations about Facebook's misuse of and seeming disregard for the privacy of its users and their data, I have elected to halt any... Full story
The nine Outlaws wrestlers who competed at the OSAA Special District 4A Wrestling Championships at Madras High School Friday and Saturday, February 8-9, posted Sisters' best showing ever for Outlaws wrestling. They finished sixth out of eight teams with a score of 80.5. La Grande took first (376.54), Baker was runner-up (317), and Ontario took third with 196 points. Sisters' squad had the lowest numbers (nine) of any team in attendance, yet came away with strong performances.... Full story
Last week provided a sobering look in the American mirror. Much of that ugly reflection was concentrated in the State of Virginia, where Governor Ralph Northam first admitted, then denied, that he was one of the two utter dimwits who appeared in a photo from his medical school yearbook. One of the idiots was wearing blackface, and the other case of arrested development was done up in Klan regalia, including the stupid hood. Northam seems to have seized on the "plausible deniab... Full story
Fancy restaurants are gearing up for a packed house, flower companies are preparing for the busiest day of the year, and folks everywhere are pulling out all the stops to plan the perfect night for their Valentine. Valentine's Day is often filled with expectations of romance. It's a joyous day to celebrate the love between two people. But for others it's a day filled with mournful memories wishing for what they once had. You don't have to be in a relationship to celebrate... Full story
Sisters girls lacrosse players have got themselves a new head coach in Shelby Wilcox, who was just recently hired to fill the position. Wilcox brings lots of player experience and a deep knowledge of the game. Wilcox grew up in Livermore, California, and started playing lacrosse in middle school. She went on to play four years on varsity at Grenada High School. Shelby played on defense all through middle school and her freshman year in high school, and then her final three... Full story
What is the status of the American badger in Oregon? No one really knows - and I doubt if many Oregonians care. From my experience roaming through the countryside east of the Cascades, I can accurately state that badgers are targets for shooters and for the most part hated by a great many horse people; as badgers dig in pursuit of food and shelter, they create holes in which horses break legs. In the official Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife webpage the American badger... Full story
My second time to Cambodia I was welcomed with a lecture about avoiding the voluptuous prostitute. Apparently the streets of Takeo, Cambodia where we were staying, were a trap for tourists. Traveling alone was not an option. A talk of that sort isn't a welcome you would expect on day one of a two-and-a-half week mission trip to southern Cambodia. As it turns out, the human and sex trafficking trade would play a part in our purpose there. For those two and a half weeks in Janua... Full story
