News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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U. S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) told a town hall meeting in Sisters last week, "We are in a battle for the soul of our nation. This country was founded as a government that reflects the will of the people." Merkley highlighted a number of issues that represent the battleground as he answered audience questions. As a self-proclaimed advocate of working Americans, Merkley says his four core issues are creating living-wage jobs, housing, healthcare, and education. A Sisters Hig... Full story
Sisters' next park will not contain play equipment or picnic tables. It will be a natural-habitat environment, featuring native plants, mountain views and, hopefully, butterflies. At their April 4 meeting, members of the City Parks Advisory Board (CPAB) voted unanimously to approve the development of the newest city park as a restoration garden. The plot will serve as a demonstration garden for native plants and xeric (low-water) landscaping, while providing nectar-rich... Full story
Sunday April 8 dawned with a tempest brewing. Strong winds from the west combined with sleety rain, causing an instant chill for anyone out in it. But by the time the 16th annual Peterson Ridge Rumble trail run began, the clouds had parted and the wind died down a bit, eliminating the threat of hypothermia for runners and spectators. "You never know what you are going to get in April in Sisters," said Race Director Sean Meissner. "It actually turned out much better than the... Full story
To the Editor: Americans have owned "weapons of war" ever since the American Revolution; hence the Second Amendment. The seizure and destruction of citizen's firearms valued at $500 to $2,500 and the reversal of the concept of Americans' right to keep and bear arms might well have government party stalwarts dancing in the streets, while the confiscated firearms are melted down and cast into a statue of Michael Bloomberg, who will undoubtedly be financing your operation. You could also rejoice at the prospect... Full story
My family and I would like to convey our strong support of both the Sisters School District and Sisters Park & Recreation District five-year operating levies on the upcoming May 15 election. For the community of Sisters, the saying "it takes a village" not only applies to the villagers but also to the public entities that serve the village. I have served on the Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) Board of Directors for the past 10 years. During that time, SPRD has strengthened its core offering of youth programs and... Full story
Over the past nine years, Native Bird Care of Sisters, a nonprofit rescue center founded by Elise Wolf, has grown substantially. With the closing of a large wildlife rehabilitation facility in Bend about two years ago, Native Bird Care went from caring for 30 birds a year to over 200 rescues. The rescue facility offers specialized care and rehabilitation for shore, water, and songbirds, with the goal of releasing healthy, hearty, and sound individuals back into the wild.... Full story
Renowned Western author, historian, and storyteller Rick Steber will close out the free Fireside Stories series sponsored by the Three Sisters Historical Society on Tuesday, April 17 at FivePine Conference Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Steber will present his "Wandering the Native American Trail," sharing stories about Native Americans including Jackson Sundown, who was featured in Steber's "Red White Black." Sundown was born... Full story
The 2018 Sisters Rodeo poster highlights a required skill in use even today on ranches throughout the West: Team Roping is part of the job description of cowboys, both historically and currently. "Team Roping is an everyday thing," Rodeo board member and former team roper John Leavitt explained. "It is still used to catch cattle for branding, vaccinating and doctoring." The poster is another collaboration by Dyrk Godby, Western artist; Gary Albertson, nature photographer; and... Full story
The Lady Outlaws shots were right on target and hit the back of the net over and over again in their 19-13 road win against Marist on Thursday, April 5. Sisters started off a bit slow, but gained energy and excitement and at the half were on top 10-8. Kaylee Huber was strong at center and had three draw controls. The Outlaws were fired up as they entered the second half of the contest, and tallied nine additional goals, four of them from Ellie Cook. Sophia Bianchi scored Sisters' final goal to wrap up the Outlaws' scoring... Full story
The Outlaws packed in four games and posted wins in three of them last week. Sisters posted back-to-back wins early in the week: a 4-2 win over Elmira at home on Tuesday, April 3, and an 11-3 victory over Cascade a day later. On Friday, the Outlaws split their games in their double-header at home against Sutherlin: a 7-3 win followed by a 9-3 loss. Sisters was down early in the league-opener against the Falcons on Tuesday, but in the bottom of the fifth, Austin Lake singled on a 3-2 count and scored two runs to give the... Full story
The Outlaws attended the White Buffalo Tournament on Saturday, April 7, and finished fifth out of the eight teams in attendance. Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, April 3, Sisters fell 3-5 at home to Madras in the league opener, and on Friday, they lost 1-4 at home to Henley. In Saturday's action at the White Buffalo Tourney, junior Jed Kizziar won four of seven mini-sets to earn a fourth-place finish in the No. 1 singles bracket. Three of his wins were over league opponents... Full story
When he was 12 years old, Kalin Emrich scampered up a tree with a saw clenched between his teeth to cut some limbs off of a tree at a dentist's office for his mom, Katie - known across Sisters as The Garden Angel. "Totally not OSHA approved," Emrich said last week as he recalled his start in the family business. Kalin has been the crew foreman for The Garden Angel since he was 18 years old. Now he's in his early 30s, and as of January 1, he's the owner and operator. "It's... Full story
A wonderful mystery has popped up in Sisters High School science teacher Glen Herron's classroom lab: a beautiful specimen of a mounted wolverine. No one seems to know where it came from. I thought it was Sisters Town Marshall Fred Painter's animal, trapped in 1969. Fred's wolverine caused quite a stir, as it was thought at the time to be the last wild wolverine living in the Cascades. That made that particular animal very special, and prompted Painter to have it mounted and p... Full story
I didn't watch the Stormy Daniels interview. For one thing I was busy cleaning my AR-15s - which are, in fact, an excellent choice for target shooting, hunting, and home defense - and for another thing I just assume that she is telling the truth and that her skillset really is worth $130k a pop, if not much, much, more. And for a third thing - not that any other reason is really required - I've seen the Russian bordellos in Dubai, and as a result I've sworn off strumpets as a... Full story
Sharing your life with a pet has great benefits and can bring you great joy. As well as the unconditional love, affection and friendship that pets provide, there are also therapeutic benefits that go along with being a pet parent, such as improved general health and well-being. Before you get your heart set on a particular animal, its helpful to consider all of your options and think about what type of furry friend will best fit your lifestyle and personality. Each type of... Full story
Vicki Curlett and her husband, Rick, know just what so many people feel when they first arrive in Sisters Country. They had that classic Oregon moment as they crossed Santiam Pass and arrived in Sisters in the autumn of 2001. Both had extensive and varied corporate careers. "We had lived all over the country, but we both had always really wanted to live in the Pacific Northwest," she recalled. "Unfortunately, we could never get a job much west of Denver." They were living in... Full story
Land that has been a private preserve under the auspices of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) for the past 35 years may become public, to be administered and managed by the Sisters Ranger District. TNC Director of Stewardship Derek Johnson told The Nugget that the organization intends making a donation of the 160-acre preserve in Stevens Canyon north of Sisters to the U.S. Forest Service in order to "move resources into places where they can have more impact." Johnson said, "We... Full story
Bob Johnston was born in Galesburg, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; his three sisters: Helen, Marilyn, and Carolyn. He had two sons, Tim and Jay, and a daughter, Laura. He had six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bob graduated from high school in San Diego and served in the Marine Reserves before starting his construction business. He was an avid golfer and enthusiastic coach of Little League baseball. He was later the owner of an apparel... Full story
Spring is officially here; however with the cold mornings one might think its months away. With the new season comes "Spring Fever." If you are planning on purchasing a home in this year and want to be competitive with your offer, now is the best time to consider getting pre-approved. The prospect of buying a home is exciting, and it's certainly fun to look at home listings on the Internet. But without knowing what you can afford, you are essentially walking into a blind home search, usually leading to wasted time. This is... Full story
Two groups from the Western Oregon University Music Department will perform at The Belfry in Sisters on Monday, April 23. Western Hemisphere Orchestra is directed by Dr. Tom Bergeron. The group plays music from North American jazz and popular music repertoires. For this show, the group will play a selection of songs by jazz composer/guitarist Pat Metheny. Orquestra Brasil is directed by Dr. Cassio Vianna, and is dedicated to music from Brazil. The show will feature a... Full story
Some drippy spring weather has delayed things a bit, but fire managers will soon touch off a series of prescribed burns across Sisters Country. Fuels Technician Jeff Crawford told The Nugget that a total of about 1,100 acres will be treated with prescribed fire in a dual effort to improve forest health and to provide strategic breaks in the landscape to help fight wildfire. Fire is a natural part of the Sisters Country landscape, as described by Dr. Paul Hessburg in a... Full story
