News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters youth can learn about the American system of government through a mock government program conducted by the American Legion. The American Legion’s Boys State and Girls State programs offer practical training in city, county, and state government as they are tasked to operate such governments as elected officials. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus, and recreational programs. The program is conducted at Western Oregon State University i... Full story
Erin Lane has always had a passion for horses, ever since she was a young girl. Five years ago, she shifted her career path to combine her passion for horses with her expertise in the production and media industry. Lane grew up in Sisters and graduated from Sisters High School in 2006. She attended all three Sisters schools and continued riding horses throughout all her schooling, in the English discipline, mostly hunter-jumper. “It is hard to think of where the inspiration t... Full story
As our world hits pause in just a few short weeks on Sunday, April 17 to celebrate Easter, there might not be a more important moment in our lifetime to consider the deepest questions of the human experience than right now. War, tragedy, and pain have a way of letting the issues of “first importance” rise to the surface while the silly rhetoric dissipates. My guess is nobody is debating masking strategies in Kyiv right now; there are far more urgent matters. As C. S. Lewis said: “We can ignore pleasure. But pain insis... Full story
For the last two years, it has been impossible to play chess in person with social distancing restrictions. Arms are just not long enough. Many have been practicing online, but miss the connection and competition. At last, organizers were able to restart the Sisters Chess Club, meeting at Sisters High School on Friday afternoons for grades K-12. The chess program is run by volunteers with the support of the schools and has had great success over the years. Since 2018 it has be... Full story
During the week of March 14-17 Black Butte School Parent Teacher Organization (BBS PTO) and Paulina Springs Books hosted the first-ever book fair at the school. The hope was to inspire the students to get excited about reading. Head Teacher Delaney Sharp reported, “On the first day there was still the typical hesitancy from my older students. The attitude that books aren’t cool still permeated a lot of their conversations. But on the second day of the book fair, there was a r... Full story
Children from infants to 11 years of age are invited to participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt co-sponsored by the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire Departments. The event will take place on Easter Sunday, April 17, at 1 p.m. at the adjoining Creekside Park and Three Sisters Overnight Park, regardless of weather. The Easter Bunny will be present. Parking is limited so plan to be a little early. Children wishing to participate are asked to be at the parks 20 minutes prior to 1 p.m. so they can be divided into the... Full story
Doodlers, painters, digital artists, and photographers are invited to jump into a Deschutes Public Library (DPL) art design contest for our printed bimonthly Events guide. Show your creative side for the chance to have your original artwork or design featured. “Central Oregon attracts a wide range of creative talent and shares a strong sense of community,” says Community Relations Manager Chantal Strobel. “From doodlers to graphic artists, the Library aims to feature local creatives for a chance to have their artwork front... Full story
Last weekend, Slaid Cleaves returned to Sisters to play The Belfry. The Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter works in a tradition of folk songwriting and storytelling that celebrates the courage and resilience of ordinary folk buffeted by the storms of life — some of their own making, some conjured by an indifferent or sometimes malevolent cosmos. Though there’s a lot of darkness in their world, his characters still find some reason to believe, and to keep on keeping o... Full story
Climate change: Who is in control? To the Editor: Imagine a large log surging down a fast-flowing river, hurling through rapids. On the log are thousands of tiny ants, all of who think they are in control of their log. Now multiply that scenario exponentially, with our planet occupied by humans claiming we can control our climate. Looking at our solar system we are but a tiny object in comparison to our “uninhabitable” neighbors like Jupiter and Saturn, mutually existing in a totally hostile environment; space. What is the... Full story
Sisters Moto is riding into spring events in style. Last Thursday, the motorcycle sports shop in the Three Wind Shopping Center hosted an autograph signing with motocross rider Kyle Chisholm. Chisholm is from Florida and stopped in at Sisters Moto before his race in Seattle on March 26. The race is the Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Lumen Field in Seattle and Chisholm was riding as part of the Yamaha factory team. He is also sponsored by Sisters Moto. Chisholm runs his own... Full story
Sisters is probably going to be in the high or extreme risk category for wildfire according to the Statewide Map of Wildfire Risk, which will be completed by June 30, 2022, and available to the public. Sisters Fire Chief Roger Johnson said that risk level would be due to the city’s small geographic footprint and its proximity to the Deschutes National Forest on three sides. The risk assessment map is only one of a number of programs and tools being brought online statewide b... Full story
After a two-year layoff, Sisters Rodeo is saddling up for it traditional June run. But already it’s spurring out into the community arena — with a kickoff party set for Saturday, April 2, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sisters Saloon’s outdoor patio. Dry Canyon Stampede will provide live music, and Sisters Rodeo Queen Mary Olney will be on hand signing autographs, as will this year’s Rodeo bullfighters.The Rodeo Kick-off Party is a first for the organization. “We’re just exci... Full story
