News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Former Sisters Outlaws girls soccer coach Nik Goertzen has filed a federal lawsuit against a judge involved in a series of legal actions against several parents whom Goertzen believes improperly influenced Sisters High School Principal Joe Hosang's decision to end Goertzen's tenure as a soccer coach in 2012. Goertzen was not actually terminated from his position; his contract was not renewed. Coaches are "at-will" employees of the district. (UPDATE: While the school district... Full story
A Nordic skier who was rescued by searchers aided by the work of the Sisters Sno Gophers Snowmobile Club, has died, succumbing to the effects of enduring severe cold conditions sheltering in a tree well in the backcountry southeast of Sisters last week. On Wednesday, March 6, at about 5:24 p.m., Deschutes County Dispatch received a broken 911 call from a man who advised he was cross-country skiing on the Metolius-Windigo Trail after beginning at Mt Bachelor. DCSO reports that the call was dropped when the man said something... Full story
Wyatt Hernandez, a senior at Sisters High School, has signed with Willamette University in Salem to be the placekicker for their football team. Hernandez overcame significant adversity to stay in a game he loves. He was injured during a football practice his freshman year of high school. He suffered a severe concussion, which resulted in loss of memory, a severe speech impediment, and inability to read. Hernandez worked with speech therapists and with his teachers and family... Full story
To the Editor: Re: the letter in the February 27 edition from Lane Jacobsen about customers buying from local, independently owned businesses: I agree with him wholeheartedly. I have been doing that for years with the simple belief, as I have long been telling people, "What would you rather support, a literally 'Mom and Pop' family-owned-and-operated business or some soulless corporation?" As Mr. Jacobsen pointed out, local businesses keep tax dollars in the community whereas corporations like Amazon, as was very recently... Full story
Have you ever wondered why some of the mule deer in Sisters leave for migration and others stay and endure the snow and bitter winter here? Where do the migrating deer go for their winter migration? Who tracks these migrating/non-migrating deer? If those questions and others often spring to mind as you drive through town and wait at a crosswalk for the deer to cross, then come to the Sisters Science Fair this Saturday, March 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at Sisters High School. Protect Animal Migration (PAM) will have an exhibit... Full story
The back room at The Stitchin' Post last Friday and Saturday was awash in colors and patterns and prints as precious quilts were being laid out on large tables to be physically examined, evaluated, measured, and photographed with attendant documentation recorded for posterity. Sisters was the final stop for the Oregon Quilt Project, a 10-year program that documented over 1,600 quilts throughout Oregon. Nine project volunteers and 13 members of the East of the Cascades... Full story
Husband-and-wife painters Gordon and Kay Baker are the featured artists at Sisters Library this month. Both artists paint primarily landscapes, but their approach to art is wildly different. Kay and Gordon moved to Bend in 1995 after Gordon's retirement from a major oil company. For many years, they were active in the local arts scene, as members of Plein Air Painters of Oregon and Oil Painters of America. They showed their work at Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop from 2014 unti... Full story
Hundreds of young readers descended on Sisters Middle School for the annual Battle of the Books regional competition on Saturday, March 10. According to co-director Deb Riehle, a total of 43 teams from all grade divisions attended this year's event, which serves as a qualifier for the state competition, which is set for April 6. Teams came from throughout Central and Eastern Oregon, from as far away as Fossil and Burns. Preparation for Battle of the Books begins months ahead... Full story
Despite our recent heavy snowfall, Connie Gunterman, director of the Sisters High Desert Chorale, has her eye and ear turned toward spring. "Well," she announced, "the sun is out and the birds are singing, so it's time for our Chorale to start practicing for our spring concerts...." The Sisters High Desert Chorale Spring Performance is tentatively planned for the weekend after Mother's Day (May 17 evening and May 19 afternoon concerts). The Chorale will be again joined by the... Full story
Hayden Homes has joined up with Sisters Arts Association (SAA) for an exceptional opportunity for Sisters High School arts students to contribute to the region's vibrant arts scene. Building on last year's successful showing of art in the Village at Cold Springs model home, Hayden Homes is now sponsoring a contest for high school juniors and seniors this spring. Sisters High School (SHS) art instructor Bethany Gunnerson will soon be collecting artwork proposals from her... Full story
The Oregon West League proved to be the toughest league in the state, and as a result there were many good players throughout the league, and all-league voting was tough, so tough in fact, that the league voted to expand the voting. Senior Zach Anderson was a first-team selection, and senior Jack Berg earned second-team all-league. Zach averaged 11 points and six rebounds per game, while Jack averaged 12 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Noah Richards, Ryan Waddell, and... Full story
Sometimes it seems impossible to change things. I mean, it's hard enough to eat better or get more exercise. What about changing the world? It looks impossible. Governments, businesses, bureaucracies - they seem so huge and impenetrable. We call our senators, send petitions to CEOs, show up to council meetings - and nothing changes. At least, it doesn't change fast. Our gumption-impaired culture doesn't prepare us for long, complex efforts. There's a popular saying to express... Full story
Darina Allen, cookbook author, chef and owner of Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland said, "For centuries in Ireland, the March 17 holiday celebrating the country's patron saint was a somewhat sober affair. It was much more of a religious feast - you went to Mass where people would wear a live shamrock, a little Irish dancing, and sometimes a parade." St. Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He is said to have died on March 17 in or around the year 493. He grew up in Roman Britain but was... Full story
There was a steady drumbeat at City Hall at last week's Planning Commission hearing regarding the Hayden Homes McKenzie Meadow Village (MMV). That drumbeat was traffic and safety concerns from adjoining Village at Cold Springs neighbors, another Hayden development. Hayden is seeking approval of their Master Plan Development (Type III), Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map Amendment (Type III/IV), Tentative Subdivision (Type III), and Development Agreement. Neighbors are concerned that if Hill and Williamson streets in... Full story
