News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters High School has a new flight sciences course that will introduce students interested in flying to the world of sport aviation. The 14 students enrolled in the class have also been enrolled as "Young Eagles" in the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) training program. As such, they will get a free one-hour flight with a certified flight instructor (CFI) compliments of the EAA. They will also receive log books and other supplies donated from Sporty's Pilot Shop,... Full story
A working group met Tuesday, October 1, to find consensus regarding possible legislative changes that could aid development of Cyrus family property east of Sisters. There was, however, no consensus even that people want to find consensus. The meeting at the Sisters High School Lecture/Drama Room grew out of an agreement between Rep. John Huffman (R - The Dalles) and the governor's office in the wake of the failure of HB 3536 to gain traction in the last regular legislative... Full story
The annexation of the Sisters Eagle Airport into the city of Sisters took another step toward becoming final with the planning commission's 5-0 vote on Thursday. The commission voted to recommend that the city council add an "Airport District" to the Sisters Development Code, and add the designation of Airport District to the city's comprehensive plan. The annexation of the airport was approved by 85 percent of the voters in the November 2012 general election. The public testimony by the applicant Benny Benson, and counsel... Full story
Folks in Sisters got a unique chance last Wednesday to share some time with the world's greatest athlete. Ashton Eaton, Olympic gold-medalist and world-record-holder in the decathlon, was in town for two Sisters Movie House showings of the documentary "48 Hours to Fame," which explores the rigors of the two-day, 10-event track-and-field competition. The event requires a champion to master a wide range of disciplines - from throwing to jumping to running. Thus the designation... Full story
To the Editor: With all of the work going on in town and the questions raised by concerned citizens, it was good to see the mayor and city manager move quickly to ally fears among the folks in town. The larger picture is the affect the decisions of the elected officials - the policy makers - have on those of us who live in "Sisters Country." Yes, we can attend meetings and make our voices heard. But, are we included in the election process for those whose actions affect our lives as well? No. In essence, those of us in the... Full story
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce announces the 38th annual Sisters Harvest Faire, Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Over 150 juried artisan vendors will be present selling quality handcrafted items including pottery, metal art, photography, painting, jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor, specialty foods and more. For 38 years Sisters has been celebrating the changing season with this festival of handmade artisan goods and food. The annual Harvest Faire boasts hands-on... Full story
Ronald Kilian left his home in eastern Germany and traveled halfway around the world to immerse himself in American culture, become part of an American family, and attend an American school. Kilian hails from Barenstein, a small city on the northern Czech border, and lives with his dad, mom, his dog and cat; and family life is fairly quiet. He attends Eliteschule Des Winter Sports, a specialized school for students that are involved in winter sports. Kilian told The Nugget... Full story
Massage, skin care, and aroma are much more than indulgences - they are vital to your health. Several local practitioners have joined together to open a new practice in Sisters - Three Sisters Healing Arts, located at 703 N. Larch St. in Sisters (next to the sheriff's substation). Three Sisters Healing Arts offers different modalities of massage from licensed massage therapists Sabrina Gustat, Susie Burns, and Peter Crawford. Licensed esthetician Traci Tandy offers facial... Full story
Last Monday, around 1 p.m. in the Camp Sherman home of retired OSU professor Frank Conte, a death and a birth took place. Witnessed by, and with the help of attorney David E. Atkin of the Center for Nonprofit Law, the Metolius Limnological Club (MLC) was dissolved, but from the ashes rose the MBAAF, aka Metolius Basin Aquatic Alliance. According to Conte, "It is a group of volunteers dedicated to sustaining the health and nutritional values of the lakes and its tributaries... Full story
In a 5-0 vote Thursday, the Sisters planning commission recommended approval of the application of Preston K. Thompson Guitars to manufacture and sell custom guitars in the annex building next to The Belfry. City Planner Eric Porter presented his findings that the guitar manufacture and sales facilities were in compliance with city codes and requirements. There was no public comment on the application. The roughly 2,000-square-foot facility will include about 800 square feet of retail space on the Main Avenue side of the... Full story
Bunnie Harvey wrote on behalf of her sister Jennie, Oct. l7, l943 - July 27, 20l3: Since the early l990s Jennie traveled from Apple Valley, California, to visit her sister living in Bend and attend the Sisters Annual Quilt Show. These visits were some of the happiest times of her life. Jennie would travel by train, car, or family camper. Her favorite accommodations included FivePine Lodge in Sisters, campgrounds in Central Oregon, and her sister's home in Bend. Her travel... Full story
The Lady Outlaws tallied two easy wins this past week and remain the team to beat in league play. On Tuesday, October 1, the Outlaws shut out La Pine 11-0 at home, and two days later defeated the Sweet Home Huskies 7-1. Jenny O' Conner scored Sisters' first goal against La Pine in the third minute off a cross from Dani Rudinsky. After just seven minutes had ticked off the clock the Outlaws were already up 3-0. Liz Stewart scored from outside the 18-yard box off a Haley... Full story
The boys' soccer team defeated the Hawks 10-0 at La Pine on Tuesday, October 1, and two days later beat the Huskies 5-0 at Sweet Home. Sisters holds the No. 1 spot in league with a 5-0 record. In Tuesday's action, the Outlaws held a 2-0 lead at the half. At the 15-minute mark, La Pine somehow managed to score on themselves off an Evan Rickards cross and put Sisters on top 1-0. Rickards scored nine minutes later on a breakaway up the right side. Coach Rob Jensen told The Nugget that his team had a slow first half. "We tried a... Full story
Sisters' volleyball team continued their domination on the court this past week with sweeps against Cottage Grove (CG) and Junction City (JC). The Outlaws lead the Sky-Em League with a 6-0 record. In Tuesday's action, the Outlaws beat CG at home with scores of 25-9, 25-9 and 25-19. The Lions couldn't dig anything in the first two sets, and the Outlaws recorded easy wins. In the third set a combination of the Lions playing better defense and the Outlaws mixing up their line-up resulted in a much closer game. Allie Spear led... Full story
Jeff Fought, a Sisters resident and director of golf at Black Butte Ranch, has qualified to play in the 2013 Southworth Senior PGA Professional National Championship. The tournament will be held in Virginia October 10-13. This prestigious event is for PGA golf professionals, not professional golfers. Unlike professional golfers who make their living playing golf, golf professionals work in the golf business. As director of golf at Black Butte Ranch, Fought doesn't have much sp... Full story
For the past 10 years, Clearwater Gallery owners Dan and Julia Rickards have carried out a Sisters Harvest Faire tradition of offering complimentary signed and numbered fine art prints of our beautiful Cascade Range. This year marks a shift in subject matter from our local landscape to our amazing national parks. The first painting in the National Park Series is a breathtaking slice of Yosemite, "Unfolding Light." An avid outdoorsman, artist Dan Rickards chose Yosemite for... Full story
October is racing time according to coach Josh Nordell and his charges have taken the expectation seriously with nearly the entire squad running at season and even career best levels in the past week. The Oxford Classic, set on a fast course in Bend's Drake Park, provided the most recent test for the Sisters' runners and they passed with flying colors in Nordell's view. Aria Blumm took over the leadership role for the Outlaws in the varsity girl's elite race when the team's... Full story
How many times have you come home from work or shopping to find that your dog devoured the garbage or crunched a leaf off your favorite plant? You thought the door that led to the kitchen garbage was closed. And your favorite plant was out of the way. Keeping your pets safe in the home or yard is a year-round job. Similar to child-proofing a home before a baby starts crawling, it's very important to ensure that all safety hazards around the home are addressed before allowing... Full story
Sisters Habitat for Humanity broke ground on the chapter's 52nd home on Monday. The event also marked the occasion of World Habitat Day. Executive Director Sharlene Weed noted that, "In 1985 the United Nations General Assembly declared the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day. A day set aside to recognize the basic need for adequate shelter in a world where it is lacking for so many and to encourage grassroots action to address it." Weed brought the international... Full story
Hannah Lou (Freeman) Reed passed peacefully at home with her husband at her side on October 5, 2013. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 26, 1924 to Mary Jane and Edward Earle Freeman. She attended Irvington Grade School and Grant High School. During WWII she attended Mills College for two years. Returning to Portland, she began a life of volunteering, beginning at Barnes Veterans Hospital in Vancouver, Washington and later at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland as a... Full story
Wilma was born in Dalton, Nebraska, on April 22, 1925, to Theodor and Anna Poppitz. Wilma went be with the Lord while living in Stayton, Oregon, on October 2, 2013 at the age of 88. Wilma grew up on a wheat farm in Nebraska and told stories of raising chickens and hoeing corn. Wilma loved the Lord. Her parents had a strong faith in the Lord and raised their kids in the church. She was confirmed at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church at Gurley, Nebraska, on March 20, 1938. She graduated from Sydney High School in 1943. Wilma's... Full story
I always have mixed emotions at this time of year. On the one hand, I don't want to see hiking in the high country come to an early end; but, on the other, it's easy to get excited about the possibility of an early ski season when the snow starts to fall. Last week, we saw some accumulations of snow down to about 5,000 feet. This week's currently predicted sunny weather should see the snow line retreating back above 6,000 feet, which is fortuitous since that's the elevation... Full story
"Sometimes joy can be measured in inches (21) and pounds (8, plus 1 ounce)." Sawyer William Sweeney was born to Zack and Dionne Sweeney on September 10, 2013. Proud grandparents are Mark and Leslie Ellerbrook of Beaverton, and Bill and Linda Sweeney of Sisters.... Full story
