News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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At first glance Grace, a small, bay mustang filly, looks fragile. But in fact, she's overcome incredible odds. Now she's facing another challenge and she and her owner, Carol Statton, need help. With that help, there's hope she will survive. Approximately four years old, Grace is from the Ochoco Big Summit herd, which totals around 130 mustangs. Wild horses are protective, especially mares with foals. For every newborn foal, danger can come as soon as they hit the ground.... Full story
If conditions remain favorable, firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest plan to ignite a prescribed burn north of FS Road 14, east of Camp Sherman Road 1419, west of the Johnson property and Head of Metolius.... Full story
Major changes are on the table in the way Sisters treats short-term rentals. The Planning Commission held their final review of the proposed Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations at their April 18 workshop. The changes to the former Vacation Rental Development Code are comprehensive and extensive in scope. Commissioners indicated that, despite testimony against short-term rentals at the last City Council meeting, the Planning Commission has received no direction from the City... Full story
Another roundabout is in Sisters future, along with other plans to improve traffic flow and transportation in and through town. Eighteen months worth of work on the City's Transportation Plan (TSP) refinement is drawing to a close. The Sisters Planning Commission reviewed the revised text and project maps at their April 19 workshop. Four specific issues have been the focus in this refinement process: • Circulation on the east side of town, including Highway 20/126... Full story
To the Editor: Recent letters to the editor attacking Nugget columnist Craig Rullman are disappointingly intolerant: One can disagree with columnists without attempting to silence them. Newspaper columnists are not ambassadors for their papers. They are not running for office or trying to win a popularity contest. Their job is to commit to the page their personal take on the world. The good ones are highly intelligent, talented writers, well-informed, well-read in history, and willing to do the hard work it takes to mine... Full story
I remember vividly when my dad sat me down as a 15-year-old and told me he would help me get my first car. "I will match what you can earn to buy a car," he said. What did I do? Found the cheapest car I could, with barely a working transmission, to get one as soon as I could. I named it "Sweet Thing.'" As a part of my responsibilities with the car, he mandated that I set up two distinct banking accounts. One account for engine upkeep, tires and maintenance. The second account for gas to make Sweet Thing go. "Each account is... Full story
One of the Northwest's best-known and well-respected trail writers will be speaking in Sisters next week. For many years, William L. "Bill" Sullivan has been the go-to source for trail and hiking information in our area. He is the author of 22 books, including the updated "100 Hikes" series; and his "100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades" is considered by many to be the hiking bible for Sisters Country. His presentation will highlight recent changes and additions to local h... Full story
My Own Two Hands - the annual celebration of the arts and major fundraiser for Sisters Folk Festival - kicks off on Friday, April 27, at the Fourth Friday Art Stroll. My Own Two Hands (MOTH) is in its 17th year and includes a parade, art stroll, free concert and auction as part of the community celebration of the arts. This year's theme is "Take Flight," and more than 100 artists have donated work for the fundraising auction that caps off the celebration on Saturday, May 12.... Full story
Thanks to the efforts of educators, kids and members of the local community, Sisters has become an important hub in the migration of pollinators. On Saturday, May 5, noon to 3 p.m., the public is invited to Sisters Middle School for the Journey North Western Monarch and Pollinator Spring Migration Celebration. Keynote speaker for the event is Dr. David James of Washington State University, founder of the western monarch tagging and tracking program. Featured speaker, Robert Coffan, of the Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates,... Full story
Jason Parrish grew up in rural western New Mexico, the oldest son in a ranching family, and learned to ride a horse before entering school. Thirty years later, Jason still rides, but he spends more time including these steeds in his award-winning paintings than he does in the saddle. Parrish will be in Sisters for the Fourth Friday Art Stroll weekend starting Friday, April 27. His works will be on display at Raven Makes Gallery, the only gallery in the United States offering... Full story
The April 27 Sisters Art Stroll, 4 to 7 p.m., holds a special treat for visitors. Art contributed by local artists to the upcoming My Own Two Hands (MOTH) Art Auction will be on display at two locations: Sisters Art Works at 204 W. Adams Ave. and at 142 E. Main Ave., just east of Sisters Feed Company. This gives art lovers a chance to see the art up close and personal, before the auction. At Hood Avenue Art, view and bid on five themed works inspired by a gallery partners' visit to Shibui Spa. All proceeds will benefit Ten... Full story
Fifteen Build Oregon participants came to Central Oregon last week to help build Sisters Habitat for Humanity homes and spend time getting to know Bear and Mary Gray and Becky Conner, on whose homes they worked. "Participants also raised funds to support Habitat for Humanity of Oregon's statewide training and advocacy efforts and help fund a Habitat home in Sisters," reported Sharlene Weed, Sisters Habitat executive director. Build Oregon started Thursday evening with a... Full story
Starting next weekend, there's going to be all kinds of new wildlife in Sisters. No need to protect your flowers and shrubs, these creatures won't eat a thing. In fact, once they find their way to the Sisters Elementary School fence, they won't move a muscle. To make them feel at home, they'll be joined by rocks, logs and meadowscapes all found from alpine to desert. Former Sisters student and art teacher Laura Campbell has been working non-stop on the continuation of The Rive... Full story
Developer Peter Hall appeared before the Sisters Planning Commission last week with what he said is the last request for an amendment to the original ClearPine subdivision plan. Hall's application was for the subdivision of an approximately 10.02-acre parcel within the ClearPine subdivision to create 34 single-family detached lots and 24 single-family attached townhome lots. The site already had tentative subdivision approval for 33 single-family lots and an... Full story
The boys tennis squad defeated Stayton 5-3 at home in Sisters on Thursday, April 29, and improved their league record to 2-2-1. Sisters' doubles teams had impressive performances. Aaron Johnson and Colton Seymour outlasted Johnny Sylva and Daniel Johnson in a pivotal No. 2 doubles match. The duo won 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 after trailing 4-5 in the final set. Aaron and Colton won the final three games to secure the win. The win was a first for Seymour at the varsity level. Sisters had... Full story
Track and field athletes and their fans are accustomed to enduring whatever Mother Nature doles out as far as weather is concerned, so when sunshine and warm temperatures arrive performances and spirit tend to rise accordingly. That was the case for the Outlaws in two meets last week, according to Head Coach Jeff Larson. "Everyone seemed a little happier," he said following Thursday's meet in Sweet Home where the Outlaws tangled with the host Huskies along with the Elmira Falc... Full story
Dietary fat has a history of polarized paradigms. Whether it was the theory that saturated fats cause heart attacks, to the belief that fat reduces obesity and diabetes, the saga continues. In order to catch readers' eyes or to sell a book, people often extrapolate data and state an overarching assumption as fact, taking a simplistic and reductionist mindset to one end or another of the spectrum. Fat is either to be loved or hated, and there is no middle ground. Dietary fat is essential to the diet: either too much or too... Full story
I always ask my clients to rate their self-esteem 0-10. The vast majority of my clients rate themselves below 5. If my client happens to be female, complaints about her body almost always dominate the list of why. Intellect, character, performance and achievement are often never mentioned. It is altogether disheartening how many of us associate value and worth with size, the number on the scale, and measurements that are idealized by a social concept that is unrealistic and, in many cases, impossible. Like most women,... Full story
Remember the Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz?" Buddy Ebsen was cast in the role, but he had to be replaced after the aluminum makeup used with his costume made him gravely ill. Jack Haley took the role. Haley's makeup was mixed into a creamy paste, which was then painted onto his skin. He also suffered illness, eye infections and missed work days. Debra Lynn Dadd, author and consumer advocate, states, "The personal care products we apply to our skin create toxic exposure through skin absorption." These include cosmetics,... Full story
"The afternoon of life is just as full of meaning as the morning; only, its meaning and purpose are different." ~ Carl Jung ~ No news here. People are living longer and the number of older people continues to grow. People are saying that 70 is the new 60 as retirees remain active and engaged. It's time to reframe our perception of aging and overcome long-standing bias about being "over the hill." That is where "purposeful aging" comes in. From our first breath we are on the... Full story
Sisters Christian Academy (SCA) has weathered a financial storm that threatened to swamp the small, private Christian school. According to Principal Cheryl Peterson, the support of the Sisters community has ensured that the academy will continue through this year and will operate through the next school year. While ongoing fundraising and changes to the business model are necessary, Peterson reported, a future that seemed very much in doubt a few weeks ago is now looking much... Full story
