News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A single-vehicle crash that took out a power pole on Hwy 20 near Fryrear Road took down power to about 300 Central Electric Cooperative customers Friday evening, March 7. The highway was shut down in both directions for approximately six hours until the power pole and lines could be removed from the road. Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office responded to the wreck at about 9:20 p.m. Oregon State Police and medics from the Sisters fire district also responded. According to police, an investigation into the... Full story
The City of Sisters is learning that it's hard to say "No" to veterans wanting to fly the American flag - no matter what the reason. The Sisters City Council decided not to fund or participate in placing a 25-foot flag pole in Village Green Park to look over a memorial stone planted by local veterans organizations. The city approved placement of the stone, which will feature a plaque honoring Sisters veterans who have died over the past decades. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post... Full story
Sisters may have a new destination resort if developers of Aspen Lakes get their way. The Deschutes County Planning Commission recently heard proposals and arguments for the expansion of the Aspen Lakes development into a destination resort. The development is located to the east of Sisters on Highway 126. Not everyone is on board with the plan as presented, and the expansion is sure to be contested. The plan to expand has been in the minds of Aspen Lakes owners, the Cyrus family, since the late 1980s when the first part of... Full story
Members of the Sisters City Council are taking heat for denying a request by veterans organizations to place a city-funded 25-foot flagpole in the Village Green as part of a veterans memorial. The criticism is overheated and unfair. Everyone needs to step back and take a deep breath. The city council is not disrespecting veterans or the flag. In fact, their decision not to support placement of the flag is intended as a gesture of respect to the Veterans Memorial Park that... Full story
To the Editor: I have been a resident of Sisters for 30 years and rarely have spoken up, as I'm about as close to a recluse as one can get. Owning property in the city, I have paid my share of taxes/fees to support city and staff. As a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, I was one of the first to know of the city councilors' decision NOT to assist in funding an American flag as a part of the memorial for deceased veterans from this area. The majority of the funding for the memorial is coming from... Full story
Sisters is one of the region's premier wedding destinations, and it's easy to see why. With the romantic backdrop of stunning scenery and many options for venues and lodging, Sisters is the perfect place to tie the knot. Sisters Country Weddings, published by The Nugget, details the wide array of options and services available to wedding parties in the Sisters area. This special section appears as a full-color insert in the March 12 edition and will also be found at locations... Full story
Local sculptor Skip Armstrong has packed his bags for a trip to Belize. His journey is part of an international art project and an inspirational pilgrimage to his roots as a sculptor. The first time Armstrong was in Belize was more than three decades ago. "Before I was ever a carver and sculptor, I packed my Volkswagen van and went through Mexico, Guatemala and Belize in 1971. What inspired me to become a carver was seeing the ancient artifacts and the sculptures on the Mayan... Full story
David Uttley of Sisters found a way to combine an artistic touch with his camera and his compassion for the people in drought-stricken Uganda. He traveled to Africa last July as the unofficial photographer of a short-term mission trip from Sisters Community Church. When he wasn't wielding a hammer on a construction project, he was taking photographs of the people, the vibrancy and the despair that is Africa. The collection of photographs is now in a book titled "Thirst."... Full story
Sisters Elementary School students in a special way celebrated Dr. Seuss Day - on Wednesday. The students read, the students fed, the students lay upon a bed. Not all read of Sam-I-Am, but some made green eggs and ham. Some read about a Who, some read about Nancy Drew. Some wore hats, some dressed like cats. Not one student had a clue that they'd get to meet Thing 1 and 2. Reading was the day's theme - smart for school, it would seem. And after that real smart start, the kids... Full story
Eleven players return to the Lady Outlaws 2008 tennis team and several have high expectations for the season ahead. Seniors Ashlee Garau and Tori Miller (No. 1 doubles) have hopes of making it to the state tournament, and, according to Coach Marti Dale, they have a great chance of accomplishing their goal. "Both Ashlee and Tori are starting the season with match experience which gives them mental and tactical strength. They will have solid and strong serving this year, giving them the advantage to control their game from the... Full story
The boys tennis team finished third at district last year and earned a fourth place finish at state. Ten returning varsity players have hopes of doing even better this season. Four seniors return to the squad, including Evan Sims, Charlie Phillips, Shayma Ellis and John Thomas. Sims was voted as this year's team captain and will play No. 1 singles. Sims has made an appearance at the state tournament the past two years and last year earned a third place finish in doubles. He is a serve and volley player and has great hands at... Full story
For the first time ever, Sisters Little Leaguers will learn of their team, roster and coaches at a Team Announcement and Fun Night at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, in the Sisters Middle School commons. "We want to have a fun night when all of Sisters Little League is together in anticipation of the new season," explained league board member Kathy Morgan. The gala night will feature cakewalks, baseball-related games and activities, a silent auction and carnival-type fun. Morgan asks that each family bring a cake or pie for the... Full story
Superintendent Elaine Drakulich paints a vivid picture of her vision for each and every student in the Sisters School District. She calls her endeavor the Full Circle. Drakulich's undertaking develops a personal education plan for each student that starts in kindergarten and continues through grade 12 and beyond. "My dream is that we would have a personal education plan starting in kindergarten," she said. The written plan would identify a child's interests and starting at this very early age would also outline an academic... Full story
Brian Greaney, a senior at Sisters High School, has been selected as one of the recipients of the most prestigious scholarship offered by Tulane University in New Orleans. Out of a field of over 10,000 applicants, Greaney was one of 50 incoming freshman students chosen to receive the coveted Dean's Honor Scholarship. The scholarship is for a fullride, which includes tuition and room and board for four years. Greaney was chosen because of the rigorous coursework that he's... Full story
The Sisters High School choirs and symphonic band will perform a concert on Wednesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the high school auditorium. Two Sisters High School choirs will perform a variety of music for the concert. Each song selection provides student performers the opportunity to show that as individuals and as a group they are able to vocally create a completely different musical ambiance. The Sisters Concert Choir, an all women's group, will perform a set of music... Full story
The Outlaws earned a 65-58 victory in overtime at Baker on Wednesday, March 5, in the first round of the state playoffs, but three days later all hopes of advancing further were dashed as Sisters fell 48-54 at Philomath. Wednesday's match up at Baker proved to be an exciting game from start to finish. Sisters jumped out early and at the close of the first quarter held a 20-11 lead. The Outlaws controlled the pace of the game and at one point in the first half pushed to a... Full story
The Sisters High School equestrian team started the season in fine form. At the first district meet held February 22-24, at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, the team was leading in the large school division going into the third day. The meet ended with Redmond High School squeaking into the winning spot by one point. Points for the three district meets are cumulative over the season, so Sisters is by no means out of the picture. Competitors in the performance classes carried the flag for Sisters. Courtney Acarregui... Full story
Raymond R. Kelley was born on March 13, 1918, in Hoquiam, Washington and passed away peacefully on February 24, 2008, in Gold River, California. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad with 30-plus years of service. He spent much of his life in Sisters. After he retired, he enjoyed boating, fishing and being with family. He was preceded in death by his wife Caroline and son Robert. He is survived by his son Charles and daughters-in-law Terry A. Kelley and Tamara Lewis,... Full story
Edith Mary Larson died March 8, 2008, at the age of 82 of cancer. A memorial service will be held at Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 68825 Brooks Camp Rd., on Saturday, March 29, at 1 p.m. Edith was born May 23, 1925, in Salem, the daughter of Fred and Lydia Schifferer. She married Robert Larson on July 1, 1949, in Salem. Edith graduated from Turner High School, attended Willamette University for two years and received her B.S. degree in Home Economics at... Full story
Barbara Jean Braiker passed away New Year's Eve, 2007. She left her family quite a legacy, raising her children with unconditional love and pride. She cared for, comforted, supported. She was extraordinarily strong, giving her children all the proverbial roots and wings. She lived a life thoroughly in love with and devoted to her husband Hal, whom she's now joined in eternity. Barbara was always near her children yet never hovering. She supported their decisions, never... Full story
Pleiades, Sisters' newest restaurant, is open for business. Named after a cluster of stars in the heavens that is alternatively known as the Seven Sisters in English and Subaru in Japanese, the restaurant served dinner for the first time last Friday evening, glistening as brightly in Sisters as the stars of Pleiades shined in the heavens. Now that Pleiades' doors are open, they will not again close. The restaurant will welcome all for both lunch and dinner seven days a week,... Full story
A free, oral cancer screening program is now available in Sisters. The project is being organized by retired periodontist and Sisters resident Dr. Rick Judy, who hopes to offer the screening once or twice each month. The next screening is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, from 1:30 to 5 p.m., in the office of Dr. Brad Braman, at 354 W. Adams Ave. The exam, administered by Dr. Judy, is very simple and takes only a few minutes. It includes feeling and palpitating the neck,... Full story
Sisters Middle School students recently took a three-day break from their normal school experiences to try new things and tap into new interests. With its new name Exploration Week, the winter/spring 2008 event was in some ways patterned after what previously has been known as Interim Week. In other ways it was very different. "We changed the name only to drive the point home that we are exploring interests and aptitudes and how important this is for middle school students, especially now with the high school moving forward... Full story
Sisters High School's varsity softball team displayed a lot of versatility in opening the season Monday with a 6-3 win over Mountain View. The Lady Outlaws collected a dozen base hits, stole a half dozen bases and executed several bunts in avenging last year's 0-10 opening loss to 5A Mountain View. While the offense did what coach Tom Mauldin expected it would do, the defense committed only one error. In the lopsided loss a year ago, the Lady Outlaws committed 10 errors. Meanwhile, senior pitcher Stoneback scattered five... Full story
The snow is barely melted around Sisters, but Aspen Lakes has opened its golf course for the year. The first twosome off the tee box to brave the brisk morning weather last Friday morning were two local part-time residents Kathy Spere and Heidi Peyton. The women took that first swing after a number of anxious looks to the sky, with a weather forecast indicating a possibility of snow in the afternoon. "I am really excited to go golfing when it is 30 degrees. I heard that this... Full story
