News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold… — William Butler Yeats A month ago, COVID-19 was a dark cloud on the horizon, a low muttering of thunder, an ill wind. With disorienting speed, we have been plunged into a raging tempest, our sails tattered, our rigging shredded in a howling wind, the rudder jammed. The world can change profoundly in sudden moments, turning on seemingly random... Full story
Finding free crossword puzzles online has been great in this new world of stay-at-home. The puzzles keep your mind going and get your thoughts off disaster for a while. Go to https://www.arkadium.com/free-online-games/crosswords/ and you’ll see pictures of the different free games available. Some don’t say “free” in the title of the game, but all that I’ve opened have been no cost. Click on one of the games, click on the arrow to hear a few seconds of an ad, click on “skip ad” when it pops up, then start a game immediately.... Full story
The doctor treating the man who was bitten by a loose dog on the Peterson Ridge Trail at the south end of Sisters on March 25, is hoping the owner of the dog comes forward. Without knowing the history of the dog, the victim is left with worries about possible disease. Dr. Eric Wattenburg told The Nugget last weekend that, while the possibility of rabies is remote, it is a looming concern as long as the status of the dog involved remains in question. Dr. Wattenburg said that... Full story
Orange-crowned warblers (Oreothlypis celata) are beginning to arrive and their trill can be heard in the underbrush along streams and lakes. One of the plainest of warblers, the orange feathers on its head are almost never visible. This species is also among the most hardy. They are usually seen singly, sometimes loosely associated with flocks of other birds. In all seasons they tend to stay fairly low, in bushes or small trees, flicking their tails frequently as they search... Full story
