News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Sisters High School boys varsity ski team placed second in a giant slalom race at Hoodoo on Saturday, February 22. It was sunny and calm, and snow conditions were hard and fast, which made for one of the best races of the season. The steep hill at Hoodoo and the course set-up provided a challenge for racers. This was the first high school race to be held at Hoodoo in several years. Coach Gabe Chladek told The Nugget they put on a great race and many folks were impressed. Teams wanted to express their thanks to Hoodoo for... Full story
Many readers of the February 12 article on recreational shooting in the National Forest may not know that Federal law expressly promotes and protects such shooting, or of the importance of recreational shooting to Central Oregon. Shooting is legal throughout National Forest and BLM land, subject to certain safe practices, and is not limited to the specific pits identified by the NFS. Bipartisan legislation enacted by Congress in 2019 provides that Federal land “shall be open to hunting, fishing, and recreational s... Full story
In 2018, Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) was experiencing a time of major transition, just as the Sisters Country Vision Action Plan was being finalized. A year later, SPRD has entered a new era and is stepping into leadership with a strong balance of expertise and passion. Under new Executive Director Jennifer Holland and her skilled board and staff, SPRD has revamped their approach to funding, created a new staffing structure, and completed a new strategic plan. They are also working collaboratively with other... Full story
Sisters schools have a knack for incorporating creative learning into the school day, and the wider Sisters community has long been supportive. Sisters Elementary School continued the tradition last Friday with the first career day event. It brought some reality to the question of “what do you want to be when you grow up?” An overwhelming response from parents brought 23 different presenters to the school, covering careers from farrier/blacksmith to medicine, arts, law enf... Full story
