News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Gutenberg College has cleared the first hurdle in its effort to relocate to Sisters. Members of a diverse audience gave public testimony at the Wednesday, February 23, meeting of the Sisters Urban Area Planning Commission that was generally in agreement with the city staff recommendation to approve Gutenberg's request for a modification to the city's development code. The final planning commission vote was 4-2, recommending to approve Gutenberg College's request for code modification that would allow a college in the light in... Full story
The Cyrus family has added a new twist to their efforts to build a destination resort near Sisters. House Bill HB3372, submitted to the Oregon legislature by Representative Gene Whisnant, R-Sunriver, would allow a proposed 1,500-acre "Cyrus Heritage Farm" development that would be exempt from local county land use planning control. In exchange, the developers would be required to provide payment to a variety of local groups for each building permit. The developer would also be required to dedicate conservation areas and... Full story
As reductions in statewide funding continue to slash school budgets, the Sisters Starry Nights Benefit Concert Series remains committed to raising vital funds to uphold the quality of education provided in Sisters schools. The series, which has raised close to $1 million for the Sisters Schools Foundation, is currently on hiatus as organizers work to streamline the event's format to adjust to changes in the music business and local economy. The series has traditionally consisted of two or three concerts in the... Full story
Sisters High School's Mock Trial team continued their reign as regional champions as they took first place for the third straight year at the Regional Mock Trial Competition, which was held Saturday and Sunday, February 26-27, at the Deschutes County Courthouse, with Judge Michael Sullivan presiding. Sisters' Black and White teams were two of nine teams that competed at the annual event. Also in attendance were Mountain View, Bend High, Gilchrist, La Pine Proficiency Academy,... Full story
At the planning commission hearing last week the first of several hurdles was barely cleared by an applicant who is working to move a small college to Sisters. The former Multnomah Publishing building, across from the post office, has been vacant for over two years and the applicant, Gutenberg College, believes the building would be an excellent place to relocate from Eugene. I think it is a great idea, and so do several other folks. More than 22 people testified at the hearing. Three had relevant words of caution, but none... Full story
The Mr. SHS contest had some stiff competition on Sunday night from the Academy Awards, but Sisters proved loyal to its own with a nearly full house enjoying an entertaining evening culminating in the crowning of John Green as Mr. SHS 2011. Marcus Arends wore the Mr. Congeniality sash, and Hayley Palmer, escort to Seth Flanders, was named Best Escort. Hard work and ingenuity by the contestants and their lovely escorts resulted in a total fundraising effort of $31,089.14, with... Full story
The Outlaws basketball team played with control and intensity en route to their 55-32 victory over Stayton at home on Friday, February 25. With the win the Outlaws are one of 16 teams that will advance to the first round of the state playoffs. Sisters will play at Tillamook on Friday, March 4. Game time is set for 7 p.m. The students packing The Pit were on their feet for the entire contest, and cheered and shouted in support of the Outlaws. After a very patient first... Full story
The Lady Outlaws put up a good fight against Philomath at home on Saturday, February 26, but just couldn't pull it all together at the end. Sisters lost to Philomath in a final score of 49-42 which ended their state playoff run. The Outlaws had a tough start in the first quarter, but when Taylor Nieri grabbed her own offensive board and put it back in for two, the team got fired up. Chelsie McConville drilled a three, and after four minutes of play the Outlaws took a 7-4... Full story
The Oregon High School Nordic State Championships competitors faced squeaky, slow snow in frigid conditions, making the 7.1-kilometer skate race extra-challenging on day one of the meet last weekend. Reitler Hodgert of Summit was unfazed by the conditions, flying through the course in 23:20, far ahead of the rest of the field. Hodgert returned to the Summit team this year after spending two years training with a developmental program for the National Junior team. Alex Yinger (... Full story
Sisters High School alum Laura Curtis will mark the release of her new CD "Loving a Ghost" with a concert at The Barn at Pine Meadow Ranch Friday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. Already a recording veteran, Curtis released her first CD, a six-song set titled "Something More Tangible" in 2009. A blend of folk and alternative music, highlights include "So Far Gone," "Late In July," and "Garden of Eden." This latest release comes three years after her freshman effort and finds Curtis... Full story
Jenna Jacobsen, a high-achieving senior at Sisters High School, is the 2011 Crooked River Roundup Rodeo and Race Meet Queen. Jacobsen isn't a novice at the job - she wore the queen's tiara for the La Pine Rodeo in 2009 and in 2010 for the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, and back in 2007 she was a Rim Rock Riders princess. The Crooked River Roundup Rodeo (June 22-26) and Race Meet (July 13-16) are held at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville. Jacobsen's family has... Full story
The Outlaws wrestling squad joined up with La Pine and traveled together to the district tournament held in Ontario, Thursday-Saturday, February 17-19. Although no Sisters matmen qualified for state, Coach Gene O'Brien told The Nugget that all of his guys wrestled well. Ryan Long (140 pounds) pinned Joe Swayze from La Pine in round two to earn a sixth-place finish for Sisters. "Ryan's match was very physical and he wrestled his all-time best," said O'Brien. "He pinned him with a great double-arm combo." Josh O'Brien (130... Full story
Sisters High School equestrian team got off to a strong start at the first Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) district meet, held February 11-13 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. The Sisters riders earned wins and high placings in several individual performance events. Olivia Chandler brought home first-places in Hunt Seat over Fences and Dressage, while Sisters riders Katie Yozamp and Bobbi Jo Rosauer gave Sisters a trifecta in Hunt Seat over Fences with... Full story
Is it wrong to love a hunk of iron? There are a very few possessions that I truly love. My Breedlove guitar, my favorite rifle, my Baldwin hat. And my Russian kettlebells. Iron cannonballs with thick handles. I have two - one weighs 44 pounds, the other 53 pounds. GreenRidge Physical Therapy has a 70-pounder they've let me use and I really, really want one of those, too. So... what's to love? • They're old-school. In recent years, there's been a renaissance of old-school... Full story
It used to be that there was a kind of de facto segregation at the gym. Women stuck to the treadmill, the stairclimber, the aerobics class, and the men hit the weights. A woman who ventured into the weight room was, um... unusual. All that is changing, and for very good reasons. Strength training, whether it's with weights or bodyweight, is vital to women's health and fitness. Resistance training not only increases your physical strength, joint stability and flexibility, it... Full story
Diet is what you eat. Simple as that. But in a culture that sells us one "diet" after another, the word has too often come to mean "the latest weight loss gimmick." What you eat can have a profound effect on your health and well being. Changing bad habits and creating new, better ones can change your life - and it isn't about deprivation and discipline. Eating well can be downright delicious. When do you know that you need to change your dietary ways? "I believe people should... Full story
After eight months of wrangling, the Sisters City Council voted 3-1 last Thursday to accept the water system Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Sharlene Weed was the dissenting vote. Councilor Wendy Holzman was absent due to family emergency. This approval comes in the face of a great deal of earlier discussion and considerable debate during the council meeting. The council rejected an alternate proposal by Councilor Sharlene Weed to push the start date for the projects out until they could be justified by real population... Full story
The key to success with any fitness program is enjoyment. The more fun you're having, the harder you'll work - and the more likely you'll stick with it. Dance may be the most fun you can have in a fitness program. That's certainly what Patty Silva thinks. She's been teaching Zumba dance fitness for years, recently bringing it to Sisters through Sisters Park & Recreation District. "It's basically a fun, calorie-burning workout," she says. "It's a workout that feels like a... Full story
Staying mentally and physically fit is of vital importance to aging well, and Sisters offers a multitude of options, outlets and resources to achieve that goal, regardless of your number of "years young." From senior luncheons, special-interest clubs and organizations, to engaging in social events, Sisters respects its silver citizens. Marlene Dumas with GreenRidge Physical Therapy emphasizes a whole-body lifestyle approach in her practice. "One of the things I see a lot is how much strength, flexibility and balance seniors... Full story
Ron Thorkildson, Sisters area astronomer and meteorologist, was a guest instructor in Sisters High School teacher Rima Givot's biology and astronomy class last Tuesday afternoon, introducing a method of measuring the distance from Earth to the stars. One aspect of preparing to go out and explore the stars is finding out how far away the nearest stars may be, and then with additional information, how much lunch to pack before starting the trip. For the students under Thorkildso... Full story
