News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Outlaws lacrosse team took on Bend High School at Hal Puddy Field on Tuesday, April 19, and were crushed in a final score of 17-1. On Friday, Sisters fell 11-6 at West Albany. Sisters stayed close in the first quarter against Bend on Tuesday, but in the second period the Lava Bears opened the floodgates, scored nine goals, and went up 0-11 at the half. “We got a little frustrated in the second quarter by our inability to gain and keep control of the ball, and that led to penalties against us, which only frustrated us m... Full story
More than 153,000 ballots for the May 2022 Primary Election were to be mailed to registered voters in Deschutes County on Wednesday. If voters do not receive their ballot by Wednesday, May 4, they are encouraged to call the Deschutes County Elections at 541-388-6547. This year, ballot packets will not include optional blue paper secrecy sleeves. The outer signature envelope has a security weave on the inside that will protect ballot privacy. Voters’ Pamphlets with information about candidates and measures from local j... Full story
With shaky knees and my guitar in hand, I entered the Sisters Art Works building on West Adams Avenue. “A Song A Week with Jenner Fox” was my first social event in Sisters since moving here in December, and I had no idea what to expect from the locals I would be interacting with. A dozen of us settled into a quaint room filled to the brim with artwork and instruments. “What was the first song that made you feel alive?” This was the first question Jenner asked the group.... Full story
Jeannette Jentzsch Harding, loving mother and grandmother, amazing sister and good friend, passed away on February 9, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born April 22, 1942 in Farmington, Utah, to a large family. She described herself as being No. 6 of her mother’s 13 children and No. 18 of her dad’s 42 children. Although Jeannette very much enjoyed her many siblings, who were both playmates and best friends to her, she sometimes felt a little lost and lonely. Jeannette lov... Full story
A large parcel of exclusive farm use (EFU) land may be rezoned to allow for rural residential development, which would allow one dwelling per 10 acres. The land, located in the Lower Bridge valley west of Terrebonne between Lower Bridge Way and Highway 126, is 710 acres made up of nine tax parcels, which means the possibility of 70 homes being built on acreage surrounded by farms and ranches, federal land, and a small rural subdivision. The request for the rezone is being... Full story
Shaunette White and her family celebrated the opening of their new chocolate and confection shop. They’ve transformed the former Cork Cellars location at the corner of Cascade Avenue and Pine Street with elbow grease and fresh paint in turquoise and white, producing a sleek, welcoming new look. “We tried to create a space where people of any age can come and hang out, and everyone feels comfortable,” she said, during the shop’s busy opening day. During a ribbon-... Full story
Growth and change in Sisters are nothing new to Debbie Newport. She’s seen a lot of both in a lifetime spent here. Her family — the Dyers — have deep roots in Sisters and Camp Sherman. Newport served Sisters schools as an educator and has worked with nonprofits to the betterment of the community, from the Sisters Folk Festival to Circle of Friends. Newport is one of the panelists in the Keeping Sisters “Sisters”: Navigating Change in a Growing Community forum... Full story
For a town that is only two square miles in area, without a single signal, traffic seems to be one of the biggest topics of concern, especially during the summer tourist season. Perhaps one of the main reasons traffic seems to be at top of mind for residents is that the main street through town, Cascade Avenue, is a state highway that carries freight trucks and passenger cars from the west side of the state, over Santiam Pass, and through Sisters. Our town is a gateway to and... Full story
Editor’s note: OSP announced Tuesday afternoon that the three juveniles wanted for questioning regarding a trespassing incident near Sisters have been identified and contacted. The juveniles were not local to the area of the trespass.... Full story
“Love is the whole thing. We are only the pieces.” As the poet Rumi described, love is the culmination of its parts. A relationship is only as strong and wonderful as the individuals who together build and create it. This column is about people and their path to finding love. We will meet local couples in Sisters and discover their love story — from how they met, to navigating life’s challenges together, and their advice for maintaining a happy, loving relationship. Along the way we may discover new date night ideas... Full story
The Lady Outlaws tennis squad defeated North Marion 5-3 at home on Thursday, April 21, and pushed their league record to 3-1. Juhree Kizziar continued her dominance on the court with powerful ground strokes and jumping serve, and dismantled her opponent 6-0 6-1. Juhree held on to her perfect record and has 10 wins and no losses under her belt. Brooke Harper (No. 2 singles) took down her opponent 6-1, 6-0, with deep-placed ground strokes and fewer mistakes. Maddie Pollard (No.... Full story
Despite the weather challenges of April, the Sisters High track and field athletes are continuing to show improvement as the season moves into championship month. A handful of Outlaws qualified for the Meet of Champions, hosted by Cascade and Sweet Home on Saturday, April 23, and a number came away with lifetime bests under the first good weather of the season. The Meet of Champions invites athletes from 1A-4A ranks based on qualifying season performances and provides athletes an experience of a championship-style meet.... Full story
