News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Ten years ago, McKenzie Cooper received her diploma from Sisters High School. As soon as she turned her tassel from right to left, she was focused on her dream to be a nurse. That dream was sparked by her former high school health teacher Heather Johnson, whose curriculum explored various health occupations. “Ms. Johnson was always encouraging, and such an amazing woman. She told us we could do whatever we wanted, and to go for it,” said Cooper from her home in Eugene. Coo... Full story
As winter wanes and spring appears in the shortening shadows, it’s time for another Ranger’s Corner. While 2021 is a transition year in many ways, Sisters Ranger District employees are still hard at work stewarding and protecting your national forest. This year will bring more active management, community engagement, and a major shift in the management of three Central Oregon wilderness areas. First, we welcome two new permanent employees to the Sisters Ranger District: Joh... Full story
Sisters’ volleyball squad matched up against Sweet Home in Sisters on Wednesday, March 17. Both teams entered the contest undefeated. The Outlaws played their best match of the season to post the win with scores of 25-19, 25-19, 21-23, and 25-20, and stay at the top of the heap. The first set was marked by long rallies, hard, powerful kills, strong blocks in the middle, and tenacious digs from the back row. At the start the score went back-and-forth with only a one point s... Full story
Note: The death of a loved one is a very personal experience. The person interviewed for this story requested anonymity, which is contrary to the practice of The Nugget. In this case, due to the nature of the story and in order to protect the privacy of those involved, names have been changed. Drop a pebble in a pond and the ripples spread out in all directions. The death of a family member can often be like that pebble, with ripples touching the lives of family members in... Full story
As April begins, the sun is in Pisces as it continues to ascend in the sky on its eastward trek along the ecliptic. By month’s end our life-sustaining star will advance well into Aries. During this time, a greater collection of springtime constellations will become available for evening viewing, as those of winter sink lower in the west. For many, the zodiacal constellation of Leo the Lion is a favorite. There are probably many reasons for this, but the two most obvious are t... Full story
Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly (C.O.B.L.A.) has tapped Greg Walker of Sisters to serve as a law-enforcement liaison. In a release, C.O.B.L.A. stated that the organization “has determined from its efforts in the community at large regarding the need for improved/transparent law enforcement in Deschutes/Jefferson/Crook counties, the need to have a qualified, educated, experienced, proactive, and published law-enforcement professional familiar with Central Oregon on staff as C.O.B.L.A.’s law-enforcement liaison (LEL).” Wa... Full story
Sisters Habitat for Humanity’s Board President Ellie Hammond and Executive Director Sharlene Weed met virtually with Representative Daniel Bonham and Senator Lynn Findley on Tuesday, March 9, as part of Habitat Oregon’s annual lobby day. They were joined by Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director Chad Krause, and Habitat for Humanity of Oregon’s Director of Engagement Megan Parrott. “It is fun to connect with our legislators each year to promote our good work at Habitat and express our support for legislati... Full story
Brianna Lattanzi has been practicing holistic healing for 11 years — since she was 14 years old. Now she is launching the healing arts practice Legendary Strategies in Sisters. “I had been interested in learning about it early on. My grandparents had cancer when I was young and I wanted to find ways to make life enjoyable for them suffering, but also for those of us taking care of them,” she said. Lattanzi’s mission “is to cut back the pill pandemic and the way we hand... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer team has had a strong month, posting wins before falling to a tough Stayton Eagles squad in a final score of 0-8 at Stayton on Thursday, March 18. The Eagles have a strong, balanced, and well-coached team, and they controlled the ball from the opening whistle. Outlaws goalie Nathaniel Alvarez was busy much of the night, and put out great effort. Stayton had 21 shots on goal to the Outlaws’ six. Although the Eagles were dominant, the Outlaws kept scrapping and didn’t give up. Coach Jeff Hussman sai... Full story
The Outlaws went from a big win last week against Harrisburg to a hard fall at Sweet Home this week, in a final score of 38-6 on Friday, March 19. Sweet Home boasts a big offensive line, including Tanner Waldrop, who is 6'5" and 320 pounds. The Huskies offensive line were easily able to push the Outlaws defensive line around. Sweet Home senior quarterback Aiden Tyler is athletic and accurate on his throws, and senior running back Cade Gaskey (6'1" 215 pounds) is a big, powerful runner. Both these players were offensive... Full story
The Outlaws fell by a score of 0-4 at home against 6A Summit on Tuesday, March 16, but came back strong two days later to post a 4-0 shutout at home against Stayton. On Tuesday, the Outlaws played the very talented 6A Summit Storm. The Outlaws played with heart and intensity from the first whistle until the end of the game. They had opportunities, but were unable to convert. “Summit brought a higher-paced game and their speed and experience challenged us,” said Coach Bri... Full story
Ethan Hosang chocked up his second victory in as many tries at a home meet held Thursday, March 18, on the scenic Big Meadow Golf Course at Black Butte Ranch. The event marked the first time the cross-country team held a race at BBR, and the move proved tremendously successful as coaches, athletes, and fans raved about the beauty and quality of the grassy course. “We can’t possibly express adequately to the generous people at Black Butte Ranch how well this worked out for all... Full story
Warfighter Outfitters Incorporated and partner organizations Team Overland and Veterans Back 40 Adventures accepted Brett Miller’s request to resign as president of the organization earlier this year. The WFO Board of Directors held a meeting February 9 to elect new leadership; Cort Horner of Sisters was nominated and elected as president of the organization. He looks forward to continuing to grow and serve the organization’s mission and goals of “Veterans Helping Veterans on the Waters and Beyond” and continuing to expand... Full story
Americana Song Academy for Youth, offered as a virtual experience in 2021, is an inspiring weekend of creative community-building for high-school-aged youth through music making and songwriting. Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is hosting its 14th annual Americana Song Academy for Youth (ASAY) Friday through Sunday, April 23-25. The ASAY provides a noncompetitive format for high school youth to learn the basics of songwriting, performing, and overall musicianship from professional... Full story
The “Cruelest Miles,” by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury, is a well-researched, and superbly written history of the epic diphtheria anti-toxin dog-sled relay run from Nanana to Nome, Alaska in 1925. The authors do a wonderful job of researching and relating detailed background information on the Eskimo and Athabaskan peoples, the use of and breeds of dogs and dogsleds, the establishment of Nome, and the advent of air travel in Alaska, all while weaving in the characters and drama of a deadly diphtheria epidemic in Nome aft... Full story
Hospice House needs expansion to keep pace with area growth To the Editor: Access to quality medical care is critical, and most of us plan carefully to ensure that we have resources in place in the event of accident or illness. In Central Oregon we are fortunate to be able to quickly access a broad range of these services. For those of us who have experienced the loss of a loved one, we know that end-of-life care goes well beyond the acute care services available to us. It also involves profound emotional and spiritual... Full story
Is Sisters keeping up with the growing demand for electric vehicles? For the 98 percent of us not driving electric vehicles (EV), it’s of little interest if, or where, in Sisters one can get a charge. On the other hand, for the thousands of EV drivers who travel through town monthly, the need to know has more significance. And for tourists, who are vital to the local economy, being able to get a charge can literally be the difference of choosing Sisters or another d... Full story
Deschutes County and St. Charles Health System have launched a new preregistration system for residents to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination clinic. Individuals who preregister will be contacted to schedule a vaccine appointment when they are eligible and vaccine supply is available. Appointments will be scheduled based on the Oregon Health Authority eligibility criteria. Beginning March 18, residents can preregister for a COVID-19 vaccine by visiting www.centraloregoncovidvaccine.com. Individuals... Full story
The face of Sisters is changing and nowhere more than on the west end of town. The sale of the Sisters Ranger District’s headquarters property has opened up that piece of Sisters to a variety of developments. The proposed Three Peaks Industrial Park, located at 800 W. Barclay Dr. cleared another hurdle as the Sisters Planning Commission approved, with conditions, their master plan and subdivision proposal. The master-plan approval is for the overall layout of the proposed deve... Full story
The Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank serves dozens of clients each week when they come to select foodstuffs at the pantry on Main Avenue on Thursdays. Earlier this month, those folks got an additional boost from an anonymous donor who provided a small cash stipend for each visitor to the Food Bank. Food Bank Coordinator Naomi Rowe told The Nugget that the donor approached her with $700 in cash in $20 bills for individual distribution. “I put each $20 in a small white envelope,” she... Full story
