News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters has gained a national reputation as a community that supports the arts. That support was on display in two days of celebration and fundraising known as My Own Two Hands. In its 10th year (with two years of precursor events), the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through an art auction to support arts in schools and the various programs of Sisters Folk Festival, including its educational outreach programs. The Americana Project and the Sisters High... Full story
A major project to restore the natural flow of Whychus Creek is now an award-winner. The State Land Board at their April 9 meeting presented the 2012 Stream Project Award to the many organizations involved in the Whychus Creek restoration project near Sisters. About 1.7 miles of Whychus Creek, which flows through the Deschutes Land Trust's 150-acre Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, was channelized in the 1960s. This resulted in wetland loss, channel erosion and poor in-stream... Full story
It was a trip that may well shape the lives of 11 Sisters High School students. In March, the freshmen and sophomores spent four days conducting actual experimental work at the world-renowned Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC) in Seattle. They also toured the Pacific Science Center and some other Seattle landmarks. The trip was sponsored and funded by the Sisters Science Club. Last Thursday, the students gave a highly animated, emotional and enthusiastic feedback... Full story
To the Editor: Having lived and owned a business in Sisters for 39 years, I am appalled by the behavior of our elected officials in the city. Only one of you has ever set foot in my business or asked for input. Now that the "majority" has gotten their way I think it is time to put aside hidden agendas and to learn to work together for the betterment of the City of Sisters. That is what you were elected to do. I would like you as a council to go back to your earlier "goal-setting" session this year and let that agenda you all... Full story
Noted photographer Hadley McCann will celebrate his return to the Sisters Country arts community on Friday, April 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at a casual reception in his Sisters studio at Sisters Art Works (SAW). McCann's favorite images of the Metolius Basin will be on display. The Metolius is a favorite subject for the photographer, who has traveled and shot extensively around the world. "The Metolius River has been one of my favorite spots in the whole world," McCann told The... Full story
The Grand Marshals of the 2013 Sisters Rodeo Parade are four retired gentlemen known by their fellow rodeo members as "The Four Horsemen." Ranging in age from 64 to 80, the horsemen are Ron Ackerman, Earl Brawner, Roger Holmer and Don Stuart. In an often-heard Central Oregon story, the four men and their wives left the southwest, after long careers, to relocate in Bend and Redmond, most bound by common history. Ron Ackerman, a Southern Californian and life-long truck driver... Full story
Construction of phase II of the Sisters Skate Park is under way. Phase I, a large, deep "bowl," was completed last year. When completed, phase II will include an intermediate bowl, a backyard pool replica and a streetscape element, which will have railings, steps, curbs, etc. The intermediate bowl will have lower sidewalls and be for less-experienced skaters. "Extraordinary!" is how Sisters High School math teacher Daniel O'Neill describes the students, volunteers, the... Full story
When you are watching a future X Games or Winter Olympics, keep your eye out for the names Anson Ricker and Keaton Green. Last week, the two Sisters Middle School students returned from the U.S.A. Snowboard and Freeski Association's National Championships in Copper Mountain, Colorado, both placing in the top 10. Ricker, 14, took second place in the overall 13-15 freestyle ski division, and Green, 12, placed eighth in the 10-12 boys division. Freestyle skiing involves tricks,... Full story
Some 400 runners took to the trails around Sisters for the 11th annual Peterson Ridge Rumble 20- and 40-mile trail race held Sunday, April 14. Temperatures hovered around freezing at the starting line, but weather did not deter the crowd that included 133 participants in the 40-miler and 258 in the 20-miler. The earliest starters took off at 7 a.m., followed by two more waves, each one hour apart. The course included a short section on the Brooks-Scanlon road combined with a... Full story
After throwing out all requests for proposal bids - including the winning Robinson & Owen bid - on April 4, the city council has voted to rebid the $250,000 project in a competitive "low bid wins" format. The original competition for the project was settled earlier in March with contractor Robinson & Owen selected on a point system as the winning contractor. The bid award was appealed by the number-three bidder, Bartels Construction of Powell Butte, who had submitted the lowest price bid. Based on the appeal, and acting on... Full story
Justin Harrer and Joey Morgan combined to pitch a no-hitter against Cottage Grove in the Outlaws' third and final game of the week at home in Sisters on Friday, April 12. Sisters crushed the Lions 16-0 in five innings. The Outlaws pounded the baseball, producing 37 runs in three games. Sisters defeated Junction City 9-2 at home on Monday, April 9, and two days later earned a 12-5 win at La PIne. In Friday's big win against the Lions, Harrer pitched the first three innings and... Full story
Keeping Sisters Country properties safe from fire requires skill, training and dedication. When it's done on a tight budget, it also requires creativity. The Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District, with two paid staff members and 19 volunteers, has the lowest tax rate of any district in Central Oregon, at $1.09 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The larger and more complex Sisters RFPD operates on $2.73 per $1,000. That gives the department about $330,000 per year in... Full story
On the eve of wrapping up it's 75th year of operation, Hoodoo Ski Area put an exclamation mark on the season with it's annual Spring Fling celebration on Saturday, April 13. With rocks and the occasional bare spots showing on some of the runs, Old Man Winter was showing his age; but, reluctant to leave just yet, the old guy provided occasional gusts of wind and snow flurries along with glimpses of the sun. The day was filled with activities including the Ultra-Cross Chaos. Competing in teams of two, a skier and a snowboarder... Full story
Sisters resident Robert (Bob) Bridgeford died April 11, 2013 at home following a recent decline in health related to chronic illness. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts December 1, 1943 to parents Glendon Roy Bridgeford and Vera Lydia Steele Bridgeford. At the time, his father worked as an engineer at Bell Telephone Labs, transferring to Portland, Oregon where Bob attended Hayhurst School through 8th grade and Wilson High School. His lifelong friend from Hayhurst days,... Full story
Mrs. Rose Marie Hildebrandt-Collins died April 12, 2013. She was born May 14, 1931 in Denver, Coloroado to August and Anne Foreman. Rosie grew up with five brothers and four sisters. She was associated with the Sisters Rodeo for 35 years, cooking and caring for the clubhouse. Rosie is survived by her husband, Ron; sons Terry and Gary; and 10 grandchildren. No services will be held, at her request. In lieu of flowers please forward all donations to Partners in Care Hospice,... Full story
Eight-month-old Abel Bloss smiles all the time "unless he's in pain," says his mother, Misty, of Sisters. In his short life, Abel has endured three major surgeries to correct a dangerous congenital condition, and his family is facing down crushing medical expenses. But the caring students of Sisters High School's Sparrow Club have come alongside the Bloss family to offer emotional and financial support, and they've come up with ways members of the community can help, too. While in the womb, Abel was diagnosed with a... Full story
The Outlaws trounced the Mt. View Cougars 18-1 at home on April 12, in their first league game of the season. Sisters scored quickly when Drew Corrigan fed Isaiah Glatz the ball just 15 seconds into the game. The scoring frenzy was on, and at the close of the first quarter the Outlaws had scored 10 goals. The Outlaws defense was tenacious and gave the Mt. View team no time to rest. "They are tough right now," said Coach Bill Rexford. "They play defense like velociraptors in... Full story
The second week of Sky-Em League softball action was good for the Sisters High School softball team. The Outlaws won three games and found themselves tied for the league lead. In defeating Junction City 3-2, Cottage Grove 7-1, and La Pine 18-1, the Outlaws improved to 5-1 in league play to match Elmira's won-loss record. Senior pitcher Cassidy Edwards received credit for all three pitching decisions and started the week by scattering five hits against in the win Junction City... Full story
Two Sisters projects are off the ground thanks to the crowd-source fundraising power of Kickstarter. Artist and author Dennis McGregor exceeded his goal of $24,420 to get his book "Dream Again" printed, securing $26,791 from 452 backers. In a furious last-minute push, 186 backers put The Belfry community center and music venue over the top in its $34,500 fundraising effort to pay for code-mandated modifications and venue improvements. McGregor told The Nugget he expects to... Full story
The winter of 2012-2013 is now history. Weather information from hundreds of stations throughout the Pacific Northwest are being processed and combined with records collected from past years that are used to define our climate. How well did the weather prognosticators do when they issued their forecasts last fall? In November, weather experts speculated about the kind of winter that was in store for residents of the Pacific Northwest. The event was the Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society's annual Winter... Full story
Of all the insects we interact with every day, flies, mosquitoes and bees top the list. Flies, because no matter where you live or what you do, they're in our faces constantly; mosquitoes as they are in the news currently as vectors for the dreaded Equine Encephalitis; and bees because we can't have food without them - we love to eat honey - and they're in big trouble, worldwide. Currently, there are a lot of people in Sisters Country who are not only interested in the... Full story
A home meet and a championship-caliber invitational have helped the Outlaws track and field team members move into the second half of the season with a number of the squad ranked among the leaders in the league in their respective events. Sisters hosted La Pine and Elmira in pleasant spring conditions on Thursday, April 11 with mixed team results for the Outlaws. The visiting Hawks and Falcons fell prey to the dominating Outlaw girls, who racked up 91.5 points to beat both tea... Full story
Sisters Habitat for Humanity will host its Second Annual Women Build on May 9-10 in recognition of National Women Build Week. Women of Sisters will gather to help landscape a home for the Heiden-Smith family and frame a home for the Casanova family. The organization is asking interested women to sign up for a morning or afternoon shift either Thursday or Friday. There will be a mandatory orientation on Wednesday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. Construction or... Full story
