News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters Rodeo has chosen Sisters legendary songbird Peggy Clerf Tehan as the 2019 Grand Marshal of the Sisters Rodeo Parade. Tehan, a 35-year resident of Sisters, sang the National Anthem at every rodeo performance for 29 years. Her pure soprano voice impressed Rodeo President Glenn Miller, who first asked her to sing the anthem in 1989. She saddled up, performing a cappella on horseback for all but one rodeo in the ensuing years. During her first performance, Peggy left her... Full story
Suttle Lake is one of the best-loved and most heavily trafficked areas in Sisters Country. It is also home to an old and decaying forest. The combination of those two factors has led the Sisters Ranger District to propose a major project to deal with diseased and potentially dangerous trees. The District is seeking public input on a project to fell dangerous and/or diseased trees and replant and transplant in the area. The project is designed to address safety concerns and... Full story
With all eyes focused on the November 2020 presidential election, it’s easy to overlook a small off-year election for local offices. Yet, the offices filled in those elections are the ones that most directly affect our lives. A letter-writer this week notes that unfilled positions, even on a local road district, can have major negative consequences. There’s still time — barely — to step up if you’re interested in serving the Sisters community on a variety of elected boards. The Sisters School Board has two positio... Full story
To the Editor: After being out of town for a couple of weeks, I returned to find an article in the March 6 Nugget that is, literally, very near to my heart. The article honors the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District for their service and devotes attention to their recent annual awards banquet. The article notes that, during the ceremony, firefighters and others were recognized “for saving two lives from sudden cardiac arrest.” I am writing because I am one of those lives that was saved. Sudden cardiac arrest is also ref... Full story
If you purchase an item from Amazon, they will, in what appears to be a modern miracle, deliver it your door, here in the remotest part of Montana, within a day or two. If you don’t like it, an even bigger miracle takes place. When the courier comes to retrieve the item, in that same box Amazon sent it you, the courier scans it at your door for delivery back to Amazon and you are instantaneously refunded the money. Amazon might be getting an empty box when they credit you, no questions asked. But that’s no miracle &md... Full story
The boys lacrosse squad traveled to Boise, Idaho, for the Gem State Jamboree (GSJ), a two-day tournament that draws teams from all over the region. It’s a running clock tournament; games are 45 minutes long with 22 minute halves. The team left for Boise a day early, on Thursday, March 7, so that they could stop in Burns and get in their first practice on grass this season. They did a half-field scrimmage against Burns in a city park. Coach Paul Patton told The Nugget that Burns’ coach, Rick Roy, who is very knowledgeable in... Full story
The boys tennis squad traveled to Sweet Home on Monday, March 11, in a “home” match against Redmond, and dropped the match 7-1. The match was both the Outlaws’ and the Panther’s first outdoor tennis match of the season, as both teams’ courts are still covered in snow. Sisters and Redmond both have brand new players who are just learning the game, so it was a challenge to play in their first match without ever being on an outdoor court prior to the match. The Panthers... Full story
It’s been a rough few weeks for the girls tennis squad. Thirty-four-plus inches of snow forced the Outlaws to move their practice inside at Sisters Middle School. Eagle Crest has also been generous and has allowed the team to have some optional practices on their two indoor courts. Even though the weather has been bad, and the team has had to make major adjustments in practice, it didn’t deter girls from turning out for the sport. The squad will boast a roster of 23 players this year, 11 of which return with experience. Bac... Full story
The boys lacrosse squad was scheduled to play at home against North Eugene and Hillsboro this past week, but due to snow covered fields the Outlaws traveled over the hill to get the games played. Sisters brought just 16 of their 22 players as six were out with injuries. Both days the Outlaws played with a lot of freshmen who got a taste of the game for the first time. On Saturday, March 16, the Outlaws came from behind to post a 9-8 win over Hillsboro in overtime. The Outlaws trailed until the final minutes of the contest.... Full story
The 400 meter oval at Reed Stadium still lies a couple of feet beneath the snow from the massive storm two weeks ago, but the track team led by head coach Jeff Larson and his crew of assistants has not missed a beat as they train for the competitive season. “Of course we would much rather be out on the field,” said Larson, “but part of preparing athletes is teaching them to overcome adversity. The biggest challenge is taking a sport intended for outdoors and making it an indoor sport. Add to that limited gym space, large... Full story
Oregon’s Poet Laureate will visit Sisters next month. “Confluence,” an evening with Kim Stafford, Oregon’s ninth Poet Laureate, will take place Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m., at FivePine Conference Center. Stafford, founding director of the Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis and Clark College, has been teaching writing since 1979. Governor Kate Brown named him Poet Laureate in May 2018 for a two-year term. He travels the state to meet with students, teachers, writers and readers... Full story
As long-term snow melts, an intricate web creeps across Sisters and our surrounding forest. It looks like filaments of cobweb or tufts of dog hair, etched across lawns, leaves, and pine needles. For some, it’s a lawn maintenance nuisance. For others, it’s a source of misery: snow mold. “Often times people will think, ‘I get a cold every spring.’ It is actually more their allergies,” Dr. Stephanie Fox told CBS News. The Minnesota-based allergy and asthma clinician said it’s pos... Full story
It seems ironic 20 years down the road, but when Tammy Taylor first came to Sisters with her husband Jeff in 1996, she wanted no part of working for an independent insurance agency. “I was scared to death to be an independent agent,” she said. Licensed in 1993, she had worked for Farmers Insurance in California. She was a direct writer — she wrote policies for what Farmers offered and that was her comfort zone. The idea of having multiple carriers to choose from and a m... Full story
March artist residencies at Caldera were hampered by late-season snowfall. Still, seven artists made it to Central Oregon for their residencies. Working in film, literature, photography, and other media, they will share artwork, readings, and conversation during Open Studios this Saturday. Back home in Oakland, California, Alex Martinez fits her studio practice around her teaching schedule. At Caldera, she can work all day. “After breakfast in my cabin, I set out for C... Full story
While Sisters-area residents were shoveling snow, staff with the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District were busy preparing for another wildfire season. With summer just a few months away, several projects are nearing completion which the fire district believes will improve the safety of area residents. Projects include enhancing partnerships with Firewise communities, increasing community preparedness for evacuations, advocating for enhanced building codes and improving the burn-permitting process. Fire Chief Roger Johnson said,... Full story
Dan was born in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania to Robert and Agnes Jordan. After high school graduation, Dan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1960 to 1964, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. While serving his country Dan’s field of study was in telecommunications. After leaving the Navy, Dan settled in Portland and pursued his career in telecommunications for 35 years. While working at Pacific Northwest Bell, AT&T, and Cellular One, Dan worked his way up to manager of operati... Full story
• The Sisters Planning Commission will be deliberating on the McKenzie Meadows Village land-use application and Master Plan from Hayden Homes on Thursday, March 21, 5:30 p.m., at City Hall. No more public testimony will be taken. • The Sisters Public Works crew continues to remove large piles of snow from streets throughout the city, especially any that are covering storm drains to ensure proper drainage for melting snow. Public Works Director Paul Bertagna wants... Full story
