News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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As the weather begins to warm, with spring just around the corner, March contains an abundance of astronomical offerings. Some of these include the zodiacal light, a four-bodied conjunction, and optimal views of the full supermoon — or is it? But up first is a profile of the early spring constellation of Hydra. Hydra, the Water Serpent, is the largest, occupying an area of 1,303 square degrees, and longest of the 88 modern constellations. Except for its head, this groupi... Full story
In early spring the symphonious melodies of the male American robin [Turdus Migratorius] are heard over the entire U.S. They begin mating in April and can produce up to three broods by the end of July. The female builds the cup-shaped nest with grass, twigs, and feathers and a coating of mud for stability. Occasionally the male will assist in the gathering of materials. The nest is built in many places including drainpipes, in wreaths on doors, window ledges, and, of course,... Full story
I’m opening drawers in the room where I let the words flow. They’ve been closed for so long. As papers came into the light, memories from a decade, sometimes more, began to speak — raining down images of sickness, old friends lost, families growing, and plans never honored. When I’m waiting for my computer to wake up or the laundry to dry, I take more out and divide what I find into recycling, garbage, those worth keeping, and what no one else should see. It was left there when I was too lazy, overwhelmed, or sick... Full story
Doug Williams has a perspective on Sisters only long-time locals know. He’s lived in town since 1963 and has watched it survive, grow, and change — from a mill town to the modern mix it is today. He moved with his family from Bend and started his freshman year in high school with about 150 students — with only 15 in his freshman class. For Williams, going to high school in Sisters was like being in the Old West. “Some kids were riding their horses to school and... Full story
Firefighters knocked down a blaze in a detached garage in Camp Sherman on Saturday afternoon, February 20. Firefighters with the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District responded to a 4:24 p.m. report of a structure fire. The two-car garage also included overhead storage, and an office area in the rear of the building. First-arriving firefighters found fire and smoke in the downstairs garage, and fire was spreading to the second-story storage area. Firefighters were able to... Full story
• Diana Michelle Harris wrote: New Year’s 2020 I was full of anticipation that a new decade was emerging. The past decade was the hardest I have experienced. Thankfully, I was able to achieve a major milestone in my life. One year ago, February 2020, I was able to completely pay off my Habitat mortgage. The original plan was that there would be a community gathering celebrating this momentous occasion through a deed burning ceremony last August: a special moment I was e... Full story
Katie Williams of Sisters lost her husband, Jim, to cancer almost three years ago, March 10, 2018 — seven days before their 11th wedding anniversary. Katie’s story of her experience of spending Jim’s last eight days with him at Partners In Care Hospice House is one of gratitude for the comfort, support, and physical care provided to both Jim and Katie by the staff. “The way they cared for him was so gentle and sweet; talking to him, telling him what they were going... Full story
Books for a long winter’s evening... “This Close to Okay,” by Leesa Cross-Smith On a rainy night in Kentucky, therapist Tallie Clark is driving home from work when she sees a man on the edge of a bridge. She pulls over, jumps out of her car and convinces him to step away from the bridge and join her for a cup of coffee. What happens next will change both of their lives forever. In a story about a deep and personal connection between two strangers, Cross-Smith elegantly uncovers an emotional journey between recently divor... Full story
If you worked at home during the pandemic, your dog may have gotten used to constant attention. Millions of dogs accepted the constant company of their human companions who were home all day — quite easily. Being alone when pet parents return to work after months at home will pose challenges for dogs. You can take steps to minimize the difficulties for them. If you have any extra time before returning to work away from home, make use of it to prepare your pooch. You can... Full story
This week marks the anniversary of what would be an ominous event: the first time the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) compiled COVID-19 data for seven consecutive days. In the week of February 23, 2020 (Sunday) through February 29, 2020 (Saturday), 26 cases throughout Oregon were recorded by the OHA. The first Oregon death resulted on March 14. Since then, OHA has compiled massive amounts of key data. Cases and deaths as of February 14, 2021: Over the past five months, three... Full story
With caseloads from COVID-19 plummeting and vaccinations ramping up, the people who stage Sisters’ major events have reason for optimism about the summer. But the picture of what events might look like remains far from clear. Even though the events don’t happen until summertime, it takes considerable time to ramp them up, and commitments are made to performers and participants much earlier than the event dates. Sisters Rodeo (June 11-13), the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (Ju... Full story
The Outlaws football squad is excited to be back on the field again. Coach Gary Thorson told The Nugget that the Outlaws should be improved up front on both sides of the ball. Although numbers are down, Thorson is excited about the new additions to the team and the season ahead. Hudson Jones (senior), Cameron Wessel (senior), and Henry Rard (sophomore) will be the core of the offensive line. Jones is expected to produce at the guard posi-tion. Rard has added size and strength since last year and will play on both sides of... Full story
The art scene in Sisters is a cathedral-size tapestry with increasing recognition, as well as a tourism draw. Visitors are treated to a galleria of wearable art, metal art, fabric art and, of course, paintings and sculpture. Much, if not most, of art in Sisters is inspired by the surroundings of nature from our iconic mountains to glazed meadows, towering trees to rivers and streams. Wildlife imagery is rich in the Sisters art tradition. Enter John Morrison, a retired vice... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival is seeking to support the artists that support its programs through cash awards. The My Own Two Hands “Holding Hope” art auction and fundraiser is scheduled for May 10-15. Sisters Folk Festival is seeking donations and welcomes artists to consider donating to this year’s auction, with an expanded reach in a virtual format. Final artwork submission deadline is Thursday, March 25. This year SFF is working to support those artists who have supported the o... Full story
In January, when students at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman were invited to write a letter to Deputy Dave Blann, some of them remembered his laugh and playful nature. Others were too new to Camp Sherman and never got to meet him before he passed away last year. For 24 years, “Deputy Dave,” as he was widely known, lived in the Camp Sherman community and was a friend and protector for his neighbors. By the time students finished their letters and illustrations, even tho... Full story
The Sisters Country Vision is a community-led vision project, created with extensive community engagement in 2018. In the Vision, “Integrated Transportation Options” is prioritized as one of five strategies to create a more livable Sisters Country. In 2021, the Vision Implementation Team (VIT) — representing local government, agencies, nonprofits, and community members — is collaborating with several key players to address the evolving transportation needs of the community. Andrea Breault, the Transportation Dir... Full story
To the Editor: In response to the letter from Mr. Baldwin on February 10: Even though I support Biden and his policies, I agree the landslide of executive orders is disconcerting in view of his stated goals of promoting unity. However, Mr. Baldwin falls into a dangerous “fake news” format, which has fed the extreme conservative movement. Saying that Biden has a “long history of graft” is called libel unless you can produce facts that prove this statement. An extremely important improvement in the current divisiveness of our... Full story
Young artists from Sisters won honors in the Central Oregon Scholastic Art Awards program this month. The program celebrates budding artists at the middle-school and high-school levels. There was an exhibit opening and award ceremony at Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Pence Hall and Pinckney Art Gallery on February 8. The works will be on display at the Pinckney Gallery through February 28. There are 26 potential categories in the show, including 2-D, 3-D, and c... Full story
Sisters voters will be asked May 18 to pass a bond for the construction of a new elementary school to replace the current building that is undersized and in need of major renovation. A 2001 bond that was used to build Sisters High School is “retiring,” which means that if the levy is passes the tax rate of 93 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value would simply continue, allowing the creation of a $33.8 million fund for construction of the new school and renovations and upgrades on other district property. Population gro... Full story
From a fully equipped studio off Indian Ford Road and transmitted over a tower atop Grizzly Butte in Madras, Jim Goodwin delights listeners with a bucket (as he calls it) of the music you probably know and love with no commercial interruptions. Goodwin is on the air with Live Jive on KJIV FM 96.5 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9 a.m. and noon. KJIV is one of nine stations under the ownership umbrella of Jive Radio that features a round-the-clock brand of music... Full story
