News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters was graced with picture-perfect spring weather for Easter celebrations last Sunday. "That's probably the best Easter we've had, in terms of weather. It was great," said Stephen Fisher, organizer of the Sisters-Camp Sherman rural Fire Protection Distrtict's annual Easter egg hunt. According to Fisher's estimates, some 400 children participated in the Sunday afternoon egg hunt, competing for 8,000 eggs that lay hidden around Creekside City Park and Sisters Overnight... Full story
The internet is a powerful learning tool, giving students access to huge amounts of useful information. However, those students can also trek into realms where educators and parents don't want them to go -- into pornographic sites, online gambling dens and recruitment centers for hate groups and cults. The Sisters School District has placed a watchdog at the gateway to the schools' internet connection, hoping to keep kids away from sites where they don't belong. District... Full story
Rich Madden (on truck) and Scott Lewis (with net) of PGE release steelhead into Squaw Creek. Steelhead may swim again in Squaw Creek in 10 years. That is one of the major goals of the "Back to Home Waters" project spearheaded by the Deschutes Basin Land Trust. According to trust project manager Brad Nye, Back to Home Waters is "an attempt to identify what the habitat needs are to reintroduce anadromous fish into the upper (Deschutes) Basin." Portland General Electric (PGE)... Full story
The Sisters area will likely become a lot more populous -- and a lot denser -- over the next 10 years. Since the sewer installation and last year's ordinance changes, the minimum size for a buildable lot in the City of Sisters has dropped from 20,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet. That means 122 residential lots in the City of Sisters could be partitioned into 1,101 lots. A standing code allows for the construction of duplexes on these lots, making it possible for two dwellings to exist on one 6,000 square foot... Full story
Collegiate Challenge... (Back) John Koeschall, Kate Seaver, Jennifer Savage, Maggie Williams. (Front) Chris Jolokai, Sarah Zugschwerdt, Sarah Olix, Shanna Turk, Brian Haskins, Jeff Melvard. Last week, 10 students trekked to Sisters from Western Washington University to help build a home for the Kolb family of Sisters. The students were the third group of Collegiate Challenge students to come to Sisters during spring break to work with Sisters Habitat for Humanity. Service... Full story
Sisters students and community members will compete on the hardwood in a Donkey Basketball tournament on Saturday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Teams from the elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as the alumni and a wide variety of community "all stars" will play astride donkeys -- for fun and for a good cause. All proceeds will benefit the Kevin Johnson Memorial Scholarship and the Alumni Association scholarship. Advance tickets to watch friends and family attempt to master this unique sport are $4... Full story
Black Butte Ranch residents are helping staff prepare for the mid-May opening of a restaurant at the new Big Meadow Club House. Food Services Director Tim Wonderly and Chef David Berger presented an assortment of proposed dishes to Black Butte Ranch residents for their evaluation last week. Last Tuesday, March 26, was entrée day testing for about 20 testers. Another 20 testers followed on Wednesday, enjoying appetizers, soups and sandwiches in the Brooks Room at BBR's Lodge. "We'll be a mix between Olive Garden and Red... Full story
The Sisters boys varsity golf team knows there's only one way to improve upon last year's state championship run: They'll have to repeat their performance. The team has all the ingredients for a successful defense of the crown. "We have five kids returning who have varsity experience," said Coach Jeff Barton. "We should be one of the top teams in the state." The core of last year's team returns intact. That would be the Green brothers -- Jonathan (a junior) and twins David and Christian (sophomores.) Justin Little will provid... Full story
The World Trade Center attack last September 11 sent shock waves through the local economy, including what had been a tremendous real estate market in Sisters. Sales virtually came to a grinding halt, according to some local real estate and title companies last fall. But business has picked up since Christmas, especially since spring vacation. "People jumped on the fence last fall, and now they are jumping off (and back into the market) because they have a better outlook on what the future is going to be," said Rad Dyer of Po... Full story
Nicolas Yopp on the slopes. Nicolas Yopp of Sisters qualified for the U.S. Deaf Olympics Team in races at Lake Tahoe, Nevada, last month. Yopp will travel to Europe to ski with the team to compete in the Deaf Olympics in February 2003. The event will be held in Sudsvall, Sweden. According to Sisters Outlaws ski coach Todd Williver, Yopp came back from a fall in the slalom race to post his qualifying times. "He fell in the slalom, then came back and won in both the Super G and Giant Slalom and finished second in the... Full story
Beginning Monday, April 1, a Dodge Ram 15-seater is transporting workers who live in Redmond to their jobs at Black Butte Ranch. "It's hoped that these types of arrangements will improve air quality, reduce parking needs, lessen road traffic and make for happier employees," said to Jeff Monson, Commute Options Director for Central Oregon. The cost is borne by a subsidy from the Oregon Department of Transportation and handled by Commute Options. "We're looking for other area businesses to partner with in these vanpool projects... Full story
After an 18-month-long argument over rent and equity, the City of Sisters has handed the Deschutes Public Library District a list of conditions for using the Sisters Library facility. The city is making the DPLD responsible for all maintenance; utilities; and snow removal on sidewalks and parking areas. Rent in the amount of $1,580 per month will continue, though the city is not acting to collect it. The DPLD has consistently refused to pay rent, claiming that to do so would v... Full story
The Nashville Bluegrass Band is coming to Sisters. The Nashville Bluegrass Band -- one of the top outfits in the country -- will headline the Sisters Folk Festival September 7-9. The band, composed of some of the finest bluegrass musicians in the business, has gained added attention over the past year, with its members performing on the wildly successful "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. NBB members Pat Enright, Stuart Duncan, and Mike Compton recorded as the film's legendary "Soggy Bottom Boys." In addition to their... Full story
After two glorious weeks of freedom and sunshine, the students at both Sisters Elementary School and Middle School were ready to hit the books again. For the most part, anyway. "I thought break was too short," said fifth grader Benny Urquhart. "We did a lot of fun stuff, like go to the skate park in Redmond. We watched 'Ice Age' twice." Urquhart's second grade brother, Seth, disagreed. "I liked going back to school," he said. "They built a new Wall Ball court and I got to play today. And we didn't have any homework." "As far... Full story
While everybody else was vacationing, the Sisters boys varsity baseball team stayed plenty busy during spring break. The Outlaws took full advantage of the full schedule by going 10-1. Their dominating performance included eight games that ended prematurely because the 10 run rule went into effect. On Tuesday, March 19, the boys hosted Lakeview and won 8-4. Evan Livsey pitched five innings for the win. He gave up all four runs and allowed four hits, striking out three. Seth Teague closed out the game and faced the minimum... Full story
A two-week spring break may be nice for some families and kids in Sisters, but it's tough on the track program at Sisters High School. Track coach Bob Johnson took issue with the long break before the Sisters School Board on Monday, April 1. According to Johnson, it is hard to keep his athletes in condition and it's even harder for them to keep their edge in some of the technical events when they have a long lay-off. During the voluntary spring break practices, only an... Full story
We are so used to thinking of ourselves as the good guys, it is hard to imagine why Americans are hated by millions of Muslims around the world. They have better targets of their rage closer to home, at least by our standards. Mercedes and Lamborghinis blast by dirty children through villages with dirt roads. Political power is given from father to son. Justice is dispensed by a preacher with the blade of a sword. Women can be stoned to death for adultery. Why hate us? It wasn't so long ago that the world was divided in two:... Full story
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sisters High School has been scheduled for May 1, 2002. "I am planning a big party," said Katie Gregg, Facilities and Construction Secretary with the Sisters School District. "At 4 p.m., we meet at the high school cafeteria." Gregg said the school district has asked Governor John Kitzhaber, state senators and representative and other elected officials to the ceremony. Some will no doubt find the occasion suitable for a speech. There will be a visual presentation from the architects, then... Full story
The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer's name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is noon Monday. To the Editor: In last week's The... Full story
- "Boy," the dog that ran away from a fatal accident near Black Butte Ranch March 16, was found on a resident's deck. The dog was reunited with his family. - A Sisters man was arrested for drunk driving in the wake of a citizen citation. - A Sisters man attempted suicide by turning on his unlit propane stove in his camp trailer and going to sleep. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation and observation. - A couple of vehicles got stuck in the snow trying to push spring along on the McKenzie Highway. - A Sisters woman was... Full story
