News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The tumult and turmoil of the past year have sent me back to the 18th century, to the roots of our battered Republic. It’s been a comforting sojourn — but not in the ways one might expect. There’s not much to be gained from revisiting hoary myths of the Founding; the real flesh-and-blood history is much more challenging, engaging — and ultimately reassuring. For the Republic was born in tumult and turmoil, and its lasting foundations were laid down amid a wel... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer team kicked off their season firing on all cylinders, and crushed Crook County 8-0 in a well-balanced road win. Teams had just two weeks to prepare for the abbreviated season, and both were excited to finally be able to compete. Sisters boasts a much different team from a year ago, and several younger, more skilled players contributed in the successful effort. Sisters set the tone for the match early on and controlled much of the action, but goals came slowly in the first half. The Outlaws had several... Full story
The Sisters School Board’s monthly meeting took place Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Sisters Middle School with all board members in attendance. • Board member David Thorsett expressed concern about the comparatively limited time that middle school students are in real-time contact with teachers while acknowledging that he understood that it is largely due to lack of physical space in the building to meet distancing requirements. Board member Jeff Smith posed a question about how effective the “at home” days are for stude... Full story
After more than a year, the Lady Outlaws finally got back on the court. They travelled to Cascade on Thursday, March 4, and defeated the Cougars 25-18, 25-15, 23-25, and 25-15. Sisters had to work out some nerves and jitters in the first match, but looked to their veteran leaders who brought consistency and calmness to the court. The Outlaws were led by Greta Davis, who finished the night with 23 kills and two blocks. Sophie Silva recorded nine kills and five blocks, and Natalie Sitz added five kills and three aces. Setter... Full story
Residents of Camp Sherman are eligible to apply for grant funding to reduce wildfire risk around homes. Grant funding is made available through a partnership with Jefferson County, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), and the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District. Eligible residents will be offered a flat-rate reimbursement of $500 for treating the land around their homes to Firewise and the Oregon Forestland-Urban Interface Fire Protection Act (SB360) standards. The overall goal of this project is... Full story
“A Life that touches others goes on forever.” Kate passed away peacefully the evening of February 13, 2021 with her loving family by her side and the thoughts and prayers of her many friends going with her. How many words can you think of to describe Kate? A few that come to mind are supportive, thoughtful, generous, a real pal, confidant, giving, kind, big-hearted, sympathetic, helpful, beautiful and a born seeker. She would just laugh at these words and would probably say, ... Full story
Carrie Cheatham peacefully passed away early in the morning February 2 at her home in Caldwell, Idaho, with her family by her side, after a long battle with a severe lung infection. Carrie started her adventurous life in Salem, Oregon and, after finishing high school and college, she married the love of her life, Jim, in 1968. She worked as a dental assistant, office manager, and a dispatcher for a large heating and cooling company before leaving Salem in 1978 with her... Full story
Norma Joan Funai passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community in Bend on February 16. Norma was born to Walter Allen Anderson and Hazel Clancy Anderson and spent her early years in Letcher, South Dakota. She had fond memories of her time there growing up with her older sister, Peggy Lou. Her father died when she was 6. A year later, they moved to Pasadena, California, to live with her grandmother. In 1941, her mother met and married Holt Condon.... Full story
Former Sisters mayor and City Council member for 14 years, Lon Kellstrom has been described by family, friends, and those who worked with him as humble, a man of integrity who lives according to his principles, supportive, decisive, knowledgeable, and gracious. He has weathered a number of life-changing events and persevered. Born in Seattle, spending a few years in Portland, and finally settling with his family in Klamath Falls, where his dad was an insurance adjuster.... Full story
Northern flickers (Colaptes auratus) are large, black-spotted woodpeckers that feed mainly on ants and beetles. They are often seen on lawns and sidewalks gleaning insects and may be seen in loose groups of five to 10 in late summer and fall. The northern flicker occurs in either red-shafted- west of the Rocky Mountains, or yellow-shafted in the eastern U.S., and will hybridize to yield various shaft color and head pattern combinations. Gaffer, hairy-wicket, heigh-ho, gawker,... Full story
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce reports that the Oregon Legislative Emergency Board allocated $100 million to Business Oregon for a new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and commercial landlords impacted by the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides grants to building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are behind on rent due to COVID-19. The grants can go up to $100,000 per each business tenant lease, but not more than... Full story
Even though I’m nearing the end of my sojourn here on this beautiful earth — our home away from home — I still appreciate fresh new experiences to keep me young. Such was the case when I entered Tsunami Books on Willamette Street in Eugene. I was so taken by the way the books were laid out, and the welcoming spirit of the employees, I decided to give the store a couple copies of my book, “Tales From a Northwest Naturalist.” That was greeted by a big grin from... Full story
April 15 is not that far off, but you still have time to make some moves that could favorably affect your tax returns. Specifically, you may want to consider some tax-smart contributions. You have until the April 15 filing deadline to contribute to an IRA, or to open one for the 2020 tax year. When you invest in a traditional IRA, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis and your contributions may be tax deductible, depending on your income level. And starting with 2020, you can fund a traditional IRA past age 70 1/2. I... Full story
