News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters needs to decide what the community wants to do to protect the creek and the residents who live in its flood plain. Ryan Houston, executive director, and Mathias Perle, project manager with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) went to great lengths to explain to the 30 or so people at a meeting at Sisters Fire Hall last Tuesday that their aim was to get a consensus of what the residents of the Whychus Creek flood plain wanted to see happen. Their presentation of the UDWC draft management plan left the overwhelming... Full story
Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon, some described as serious but non-life-threatening, in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 26 east of Clear Lake in the Mt. Hood area. According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Ryan Tellier, on March 17, 2009 at approximately 5:30 p.m. a 2005 Dodge pickup driven by Gary C. Larson, 46, from Sisters, was eastbound on Highway 26 near milepost 64 when, for an unknown reason, it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a westbound 2006 Nissan pickup. A third vehicle, a... Full story
Pat Page and Eula Curtis, Sisters Rodeo's "Kitchen Cowgirls," have been chosen as Grand Marshals of the 2009 Sisters Rodeo parade. Page was born and raised in British Columbia. In 1954, the Canadian moved to Washington State to work in banking in the U.S., where, she believed, there were better opportunities for women in business. Banking eventually took her to San Francisco, where she continued working in the industry until she retired. In 1980, Pat married Jim Page. The... Full story
The final draft of a state plan to protect the Metolius Basin would ban destination resorts, but would allow some smaller-scale development. The final draft of a Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) plan recommending designation of the Metolius Basin as an Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) was released May 24. The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) was expected to approve the plan on Tuesday. The plan will not take effect until there is... Full story
Sisters business leaders and concerned residents are coming together to promote economic development in the Sisters Country. The Sisters City Council, with Mayor Kellstrom at the helm, has committed to fostering a renewed effort toward economic development within the community. The council has helped to form a committee called SBART (Sisters Business Attraction & Retention Team) made up of local business leaders committed to fostering economic growth in the community. A Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce press release stated,... Full story
A wise man once said, "God forbid I should go to any Heaven where there are no horses." This famous quote echoed the prevailing sentiment as a herd of equine book lovers gathered Saturday evening for an inspirational talk by award-winning Portland writer, Molly Gloss. More than 60 people were in attendance for the highly anticipated event, held at Paulina Springs Books. Gloss is the acclaimed author of "The Jump Off Creek," "Wild Life," and a sci-fi novel titled "The Dazzle of... Full story
I cannot believe where the Sisters Post Office ended up being planted. Could it be any more inaccessible? Judy Bull ••• To the Editor: I attended a meeting at the Fire Hall on March 17 on the restoration of Whychus Creek (see related story, page 1). There was a select few, all they did was complain about the City of Sisters and the officials that run the city. I served 27 years in the U.S. Navy, have lived all over the world and have not found a nicer community to live in. These people that run this city are... Full story
Even before the pageant began, each candidate knew they had accomplished something big. The walls of the Sisters High School commons were lined with massive postings, each listing the tens, hundreds and thousands of dollars raised by each candidate and escort. They knew their fund-raising efforts could potentially save lives. With the help of many generous donors from the Central Oregon community and through many hours of their own hard work, the Mr. SHS 2009 contestants... Full story
A local citizens' group, headed by Dr. Peter Magnus, met Thursday to further explore and justify support for a free community medical clinic. The meeting was held over tea and fortune cookies at SOJI Noodle & Rice. Several health professionals were in attendance with backgrounds ranging from counselors, registered nurses, an optometrist and a family therapist. Magnus expressed his feelings about the unmet need and accessibility to alternative health care in Sisters. The aim will be to provide uninsured or underinsured... Full story
Sisters will celebrate its Western heritage with a Ranch Life and Rodeo Show on May 30. The event is the centerpiece of a month-long celebration of Western art that runs May 25 to June 30 at Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave. in Sisters. During that month, the Sisters Art Works Entry Gallery will feature art ranging from fine photography to rustic furniture, paintings and sculpture. The art show is free to the public. There will be a full day of Western exhibits and entertainment on Saturday, May 30. An artist reception... Full story
Spring break for colleges and universities is generally a time to let loose and party, then go home and recuperate. Some students prefer a more altruistic break, searching out opportunities for service. Sisters benefited from a group of Moorhead University students who chose that route. The students drove straight through from Moorhead, Minnesota to work on two Habitat for Humanity homes last weelk. Eight students made the trip, which for many was their first time to Oregon,... Full story
The Sisters High School varsity softball team lost its first two games of the 2009 season in very different fashion. The Outlaws lost their season opener last week at Madras, 6-4, with two out in the bottom of the seventh inning when Madras' Alex Holcomb hit a two-run walk-off home run. The blast ended a four-run comeback by the hosting 5A White Buffaloes. The Sisters squad then dropped another non-league outing to Bend, 9-2 at home on March 20. "They were different outings,"... Full story
The Lady Outlaws tennis team finished with a 4-4 tie against the White Buffaloes of Madras, on Wednesday, March 18. Maddie Green (No. 3 singles) and Marin Allen (No. 4 singles) both earned wins in their matches. Green defeated Charlieann Henksham in two sets with scores of 6-4, 6-2. Coach Marti Dale said, "Maddie played like a backboard. Every ball hit to her she hit back until her opponent missed." Allen defeated Penny Vanzuka 6-0 in the first set and earned the win at 7-5 in the second set. "It was a power game with a lot o... Full story
Going up against two of the top programs in the league in the first scoring meet of the season, the Sisters track teams vanquished both Cottage Grove and Marist on Thursday, March 19. The boys' team won seven of 10 running events and scored heavily in the field events to win the meet with 96 points. Marist was second with 46 and Cottage Grove finished third with 39. The team of Levi Rowe, Lee Elder, Jared Nelson and Hayden Stein got things started right away with a clear... Full story
The girls golf team took second place in their first golf tournament of the season, which was held at Crooked River Ranch on Thursday, March 19. The Outlaws posted a score of 401, behind first-place 6A Redmond, who finished with top honors at 361. Burns scored 468, La Pine was 532 and Madras rounded out the scoring with a 568. Senior Emily Rawls led the Outlaws with a score of 86. Rawls shot a 47 on the front nine and came back strong to score a career back nine high of 39. Rawls finished third overall out of 23 girls. "I... Full story
The boys lacrosse team suffered a disappointing 5-4 loss, in overtime, to the Redmond Panthers on Tuesday, March 17. Coach Bill Rexford told The Nugget the team came away from their first game of the season with a "to do" list. "We had played six preseason games, had improved in some areas, knew we needed to work on other areas, but after Tuesday's game it is becoming clearer what needs to happen on and off the field in order for us to get better," said Rexford. Rexford stated the highlights of the game are hard to describe.... Full story
Sisters boys golf team is off to a roaring start, notching two wins to kick off the season. The Outlaws were first, out of five teams, at Tokatee on Wednesday, March 18, and one day later took top honors in a 10-team contest at Crooked River Ranch. At Tokatee, Sisters shot 329 for the top spot, followed by Marist, who finished at 356. Junction City scored 363 for third, Cottage Grove shot 411 for fourth and La Pine was fifth at 441. Jonathan Standen and Cody Farr-Baenziger were co-medalists for the tournament with individual... Full story
•Solid Rock Granite, LLC is now offering Paperstone and recycled Caesarstone that meet the qualifications of Green Building products. They are located at 593A Sisters Park Ct. Call 549-8550 for more information. •In their ongoing recognition of the United Nations declaration of 2009 as the "International Year of Natural Fiber," Desert Charm is featuring the fiber of Romeldale sheep for March. They are located at 123 E. Hood Ave. •Belly Dancing lessons are available through COCC at Cascade Fitness. Learn basic... Full story
John Lussenhop passed away at his home in Sisters during the early morning hours of March 13, after a long illness. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois and lived there for most of his life until moving to Central Oregon in 2005. He spent his entire career as a professor of ecology and evolution at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Before he died, John chose these words to describe his life: John was an ecologist who did research on how fungi, minute soil animals, and roots... Full story
As the first phase of Forest Service economic stimulus funds arrive in Central Oregon, two Deschutes National Forest contracts were awarded this week and last under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A contract was awarded to Melcher Logging, Inc. in the amount of $1,472,000 for work in Jefferson County on the Sisters Ranger District. This work, on approximately 3,200 acres, will occur on the Head Thinning project, an existing stewardship project in the woods. Another award, for $412,322, was made to GFP... Full story
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Erin Borla as their executive director. Borla has been the acting executive director for the past 60 days. Borla said she is honored to have been selected to serve as executive director. She is looking forward to working with the leadership, members and organizations throughout the Sisters Country to help further improve the economic climate of the region. As executive director, Borla will be working closely with the newly appointed president of the Sisters Area Chamber of... Full story
•A man and his girlfriend were cited for offensive littering and criminal mischief for throwing a deer carcass onto the vehicle of the man's ex-girlfriend. •Deputies arrested a 25-year-old man on warrants for theft and burglary. • A couple reported the fraudulent use of their credit card for $1,500 in Internet purchases. •Someone reported cash stolen from a school class-room. In a separate incident, a jacket was reported stolen from a school locker room. •A man reported that his wife was drunk and... Full story
