News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The sun smiled on the Outlaw Open Friday at Aspen Lakes Golf Course, at least for much of the day. Twenty-eight foursomes appreciated the break from a rainy and cold spring to support the Sisters High School football program at the "scramble" event. Head football coach and high school principal Bob Macauley said the event will raise about $25,000 from golf, and a silent and verbal auction. Players chipped in $115 for the golf and dinner, a chance to bid at the auctions and... Full story
Dancers from a premier dance company came to the Sisters Country last week to create an intimate performance with audience and performers only an arm's length apart. Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) was in residence for a week of rehearsal, exploration, and creativity, beginning the weekend's performances with a class for professional dancers on Friday followed by an open rehearsal, a question-and-answer period, and a reception. Friday evening's open rehearsal gave the audience a... Full story
Sisters city residents will elect three Sisters City Council members in the November 2 general election. The terms of Gerald Bogart, William Merrill, and Sharlene Weed will expire. All three are eligible to apply for re-election. Persons interested in being elected to one of the city council positions must file a "perfected" petition with the city recorder by 12 p.m., August 24, to be placed on the November 2 general election ballot. A perfected petition involves obtaining signatures of at least 10 registered voters in the... Full story
Deschutes National Forest Supervisor John Allen has signed the Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River Plan, setting in motion important new protections and guidance for the management of National Forest lands on this little-known river, southwest of the City of Sisters. No private lands are affected. "In many ways Whychus Creek is being rediscovered as its flows and fish return after many decades," said Sisters District Ranger Bill Anthony. "It is a significant accomplishment to... Full story
To the Editor: During this past school year, The Nugget Newspaper did a fantastic job of supporting the SHS Sparrow Club and reporting about our two Sparrows; Holly Davis and Seth Norman. In early April, I wrote a letter to the editor explaining that we needed community sponsorships for little Holly Davis. To say that our community responded in a huge way to my request and to the needs of these two kids is probably the biggest understatement of the year! Below are a few "numbers" that illustrate the response of our community.... Full story
At the end of this month, new Superintendent Jim Golden will take over the reins of the Sisters schools with a charter to maintain Sisters history of strong schools while adjusting to the severe budget crisis plaguing this district and school districts all over Oregon and the nation. There is no indication that the budget crisis will get better. "In the last staff meeting I asked that we have an outline and pro forma prepared that will support additional cuts of 5 percent, 10 percent and 15 percent," Golden told The Nugget. "... Full story
Two events coincided with the arrival of Colleen Galvin, the new Community Librarian at the Sisters Library: The retirement of much-loved long-term library manager Peg Bermel, and the restructuring of the Deschutes Public Library System (DPLS). Galvin spent the last three years working her way up the administrative ladder of DPLS in La Pine, beginning as the Teens Services Librarian, then on to Children's Librarian and finally to manager. In those capacities, she served the pa... Full story
Rand Runco and Mark LaMont are leading a one-month trip to Nepal starting July 9, to continue the work they've been doing to improve the lives of people in Nepal. Their nonprofit organization Ten Friends began when Runco, LaMont and eight of their friends spent a summer in Nepal. Now hundreds of people have gotten involved in their work Every summer the teachers travel to Nepal, often taking volunteer students or friends. Their first project was delivering stretchers to... Full story
In the final meeting for this school year, the Sisters School Board supported an athletics finance plan developed by Dennis Dempsey, Bob Macauley, and the coaching staff. This plan will include all sports. Each participant will pay $100/sport. In addition, each sport will be required to raise roughly $2,000 per year to cover the cost of transportation, facilities and officials. Equipment and supplies costs must come from alternate sources. By the end of June the coaches will fine-tune the concepts, procedures and budgetary nu... Full story
Perhaps three to five million years ago, the rocks of Green Ridge were laid down. More recently (1.5 million years ago), the Cascade mountains formed. Ensuing pressure along north-south fault lines eventually lifted the older rocks of Green Ridge to form the magnificent miles-long hillside that cradles the Metolius River against the Cascade slopes. When Black Butte rose up, a mere half-million years ago, it plugged the south end of that trough, thereby ensuring that the... Full story
Dennis McGregor will premier his new CD titled "Behind the Beat, Below the Note" at a house concert at Harmony House on Saturday night, June 26. The dean of Sisters singer-songwriters put together the collection of 10 new songs this spring in Santa Cruz using the musicians from the band of Sisters Folk Festival perennial Keith Greeninger, including multi-instrumentalist Dayan Kai. "I've always wanted to record with stand-up bass and I've always wanted to record with... Full story
Three Sisters High School softball players, who combined to produce 192 runs during the 2010 season, have been named to the 4A All-State first team for the 2010 season. Pitcher/outfielder Dara Kosanke, catcher Taylor Walker and first baseman Amber Milliman became the first softball Outlaws to earn first-team All-State honors. Jenny Kaiser was named second team outfielder in 2009 and a few other Outlaws have received honorable mention recognition. Only state champion Cascade had more first team honorees than Sisters this seaso... Full story
On Monday, June 14, wilderness rangers Chris Stamper and Mike Brasfield, with assistance from Lee Pyke, Eric Harryman, and Mike White from Crew 401, Prevention 41 Teri Cairns, and Amanda Rau, packed out a large old Neapolitan mastiff (possibly a brindle English mastiff) found emaciated, dehydrated, and unable to walk by hikers, from the lava flow adjacent to Candle Creek approximately one mile on the Jefferson Lake Trail. Daryl Davis and Vince Grace adjusted fire crew project... Full story
"I've taught in every building in the school (district)," Diana Prichard reflected as the 2010 school year came to a close. She started in 1982, when there were considerably fewer buildings to teach in, and has taught more than a generation of Sisters students. "I've taught English and math both in my time here, and I've been yearbook advisor for 20-some years," she said. Prichard is a lifelong teacher. She was living in the Willamette Valley when she decided to return to her... Full story
• Emily Pelletier an-nounced last week that she will be stepping down from ownership of Cork Cellars to play a smaller role in the operations of the shop. Nadean and Rick Murray will be taking over ownership and giving Cork Cellars a fresh perspective with an extra boost of energy. • Depot Café is now serving dinner. • The Golden Spike Saloon located in SOJI Station is now open for business from noon to close, seven days a week. Located next to Bi-Mart.... Full story
Fitness enthusiasts and adventure seekers have a new and refreshing way to get fit. Bend Adventure Boot Camp is now in Sisters. It's a four-week group fitness program designed to melt off pounds and shape up muscles while breathing in the pine-filled air of Sisters Country. People of all ages, fitness levels, and body types come together with the same goal of investing in themselves. The group is led through a warm-up followed by an ever-changing circuit of drills that... Full story
Black Butte Ranch resident JoEllyn Loehr retires this year as chairman of the BBR Art Guild's artists' talks. She provided speakers and several exhibitors at The Gallery at The Lodge at BBR. She, too, is an artist and two years ago was one of the guest speakers. Last year she was commissioned by BBR to create pieces for the new welcome center. She created something personal about Sisters Country with seven abstract representations of wings of local butterflies. Loehr's work... Full story
A cocktail of sunshine and showers never dampened spirits at the inaugural Sisters Wine & Brew Festival held at the Village Green on Saturday. Thirsty crowds shook off the grey skies and cool temperatures to sample and savor liquid refreshments from more than 23 wineries and breweries throughout Oregon. Amanda Gow and Kim Thompson, of Specialized Events in Bend, were the organizers of the fest and were delighted at the response. "We do the July wine festival in Sunriver every... Full story
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) is expanding the Peak Project energy efficiency pilot program to Camp Sherman. With major funding and project support by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), CEC mailed Camp Sherman area residents an invitation this week to join the Peak Project, said CEC Member Services Director Alan Guggenheim. CEC will conduct a kick-off meeting for Camp Sherman residents interested in participating at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, at Camp Sherman Community Hall. Participation by Camp Sherman... Full story
On some 193 million acres of national forest, the National Forest Foundation (NFF), a non-profit that contributes to the Forest Service, works every day to make our forests cleaner and safer. On Saturday at Suttle Lake, weed warriors from across Central Oregon focused on eradicating weeds from public and private lands. Boy Scout Spencer Smith came out as a service project for the scouts. The Nugget asked Smith to explain why it was important to pull invasive species.... Full story
Eating "close to the source" provides many benefits. It's much healthier than a diet of processed foods, and it supports growers participating in a local economy. Heather Wester has seen the benefits in her own life and now she is bringing them to the Sisters community through Divine Earth, a natural foods store she opened recently at the corner of Cascade Avenue and Spruce Street. "I want it to be a place where you can get really great food that helps you create a healthy... Full story
Four Sisters High School graduates matriculated from the University of Oregon last Monday. Two of the graduates were salutatorians when they graduated from Sisters High School. Kris Rodgers was salutatorian for SHS 2006 and Ford Bauer was salutatorian for the SHS 2005 graduating classes. Kris Rodgers, Heather Schaab, Ford Bauer, Will Mennesson (Nick Boro not pictured) graduated with bachelor's degrees from the University of Oregon's Lund-quist College of Business. Rodgers... Full story
Grade 5: 4.0: Bertagna, Jonathan; Borders, Sophie; Christensen, Kai; Cook, Ryan; Cornelius, Ceili; Ermatinger, Brandon; Gannon, Alec; Gilmore, Lacey; Greaney, Keegan; Green, Hannah; Hartford, Alexandria; Larson, Jacob; Lewis, Brendan; Marks, Caden; Marshall, Mckenna; Owen, Kade; Reifschneider, Sabrina; Robillard, Devin; Schlatter, Daniel; Slicker, Remington; Stadeli, Annika; Tasaki, Megan; Vandervelde, Mack; Warner, Hogan; Wattenburg, Lauren; Werts, William; Willitts, Sean 3.5 & above: Brink, Tucker; Burroughs, Alexandra;... Full story
The scorching summer of 1977 was one for the ages. Luke Skywalker blazed across the galaxy in "Star Wars"; KISS mania reached a fevered pitch; Reggie Jackson's hot bat would launch the New York Yankees into the World Series, and in the little Western town of Sisters, Oregon, Papandrea's Pizzeria was born. On Sunday, June 27, from 6 to 10 p.m., Papandrea's Italian Bistro celebrates 33 years of feeding Sisters, one slice at a time, with an anniversary party featuring live music, pizza and drink specials, free birthday cake,... Full story
After a long and valiant battle with cancer, Patti passed away on Wednesday afternoon, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Bud Smith of Sisters; her daughter, Linda Knight of Bend; her son, David Weatherred of Spokane, WA; four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her yellow Lab, Jake, and her orange cat, Farley. Patti was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Prudy and Irving Butterfield. She graduated from Highland Park... Full story
