News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Nugget staff and freelancers are sharing some of their favorite stories and activities to help Sisters pass through the Quarantine of 2020: Katy Yoder, correspondent: On the screen: •?“Love is Blind”: Pure mind-numbing, sappy, unrealistic, but a great diversion with all kinds of twists and outcomes. •?“Story of God” & “The Story of Us,” hosted by Morgan Freeman: Both are informative, insightful and thought-provoking. There’s a spiritual aspect, historical interest and Mr. Freeman’s relaxed, inquisitive lea... Full story
Anna (Summerfield) McNair and her husband Cailen have worked overseas as educators for years and have experienced their share of challenges and adventures at their stops over the past decade in Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China. But nothing prepared them for the coronavirus and its impact on their lives in Seoul, South Korea, where they now live with their three children R.J, Cael, and Lucy. The couple work at Seoul Foreign School, which was established in 1912 and has a populat... Full story
The Roundhouse Foundation, based in Sisters, recognizes that everyone in our community and beyond has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The foundation is working to encourage sustainability of non-profit partners during and after this unprecedented time. The Foundation has extended their grant reporting timeline for organizations who are currently using grant funds from the organization by 60 days. The Roundhouse Foundation’s grant application is still live – with applications due on April 1 and October 1. The T... Full story
There’s no magic pill to protect you from the new coronavirus (COVID-19). But there are real ways you can take care of yourself and give your immune system the best chance to do its job against a respiratory illness. If you’re not in the habit of eating a variety of fruits, veggies, and lean sources of protein, now is a good time to start. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition. From vitamin-packed fruits to the benefits of bone... Full story
The Centers for Disease Control and the American Veterinary Association have recently stated that pets are NOT a risk for spreading COVID-19. The World Health Organization has also recently reported that there is “no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the coronavirus.” The virus is believed to have originated from exotic animal food markets in China – but domestic dogs and cats themselves do not appear to be carriers. Pets are... Full story
Washington Federal Bank is offering small businesses lines of credit up to $200,000 interest free for 90 days for those affected by COVID-19. The bank, which has a branch in Sisters, has committed $100 million in lines of credit to help small businesses weather the crisis brought on by restrictions mandated to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “Businesses are really struggling as our neighbors limit shopping and eating at restaurants to follow public health orders to avoid large crowds,” said President and CEO Brent Bea... Full story
Many Sisters folks are eager to get out hiking as spring struggles to get started in Sisters Country. However, Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) is asking hikers to stay off muddy trails. A mild winter and freeze-thaw cycles have left the area trails with a surface of soft mud in many locations. Riding, running, or hiking on muddy trails creates tread damage that requires many hours of volunteer time to repair. Deep ruts and footprints are unsightly and create low spots for snow or rain to settle. To avoid these puddles, trail... Full story
To my way of thinking, there are a multitude of good reasons for living in a small town, especially here in Sisters where neighbors help neighbors. Since taking a temporary leave from my writing assignments for The Nugget, I have received kind offers of help and a lovely handwritten note from a Nugget reader whom I’ve never met, wishing me well. Friends and neighbors have been checking on me regularly. My neighbor, Jim, cleared my driveway and front walk after our last s... Full story
As I watched my dogs Kinzua and Raven race up the red cinder 1008 road just north of Cold Springs Campground, I paused to take in my surroundings: mature, sun-splashed, yellow-bellied ponderosa pines towering over the manzanita covered forest floor, birds singing songs of spring, and a smell of thawing ground. If we’ve got to practice social distancing, our forest is the place to do it. We Sisters Country people understood long before the coronavirus that we live in a s... Full story
The City of Sisters is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19. Listed below are new and existing measures the City is taking: • Cliff Clemens Park play structure is closed to the public until further notice. • Open space at City Parks will remain open as well as public restrooms as those locations. Social distancing of six feet or more must be maintained when using these public spaces. • Creekside Campground will not open in April. • The Recycle Center will close on Thursday, March 26th... Full story
