News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Sisters Library will stay put until at least 2008. In the wake of a long dispute with the City of Sisters, the Deschutes Public Library Board voted unanimously last month to delay construction of a new Sisters Branch Library. According to a library district statement, "this decision enables the library to obtain the maximum value from the investment of $95,000 in private donations and $115,000 in ... grant funds that were used to construct the existing facility." The... Full story
Athletic boosters hope this land will one day house ball fields. The Sisters School District is launching an effort to finish the athletic facilities planned for the new Sisters High School. Community members and athletic boosters for baseball, softball, track, tennis, football and soccer are invited to attend an informational meeting on May 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school Lecture Drama room. "Some of the most memorable moments in a community's history are when it gets the opportunity to rally around a cause," said... Full story
From T-ball tykes to teenaged softball players, all the Sisters Little League players lined up around the field Saturday morning, April 27, for opening ceremonies at the Sisters Community Church south field. Little League President Glen Lasken welcomed the players, coaches, and parents and fans and reminded the crowd that Little League is truly an international organization. "There are over 10 million kids from over 100 different countries world-wide involved in Little League," he said. "It brings us together as a people."... Full story
A large American flag will soon be fluttering at the east portal to Sisters. Carla Booher was to take delivery on a 35-foot flagpole and an 8-by-12-foot flag on Monday, April 29. "It's being placed in the 'Welcome to Sisters' area," Booher said. Booher is still trying to raise the last $500 for the project, which she conceived in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. "Over $1,000 has (already) been raised," she said. Booher went ahead and ordered the flag from a... Full story
Owner Jim Newport (left) has put all of Carl Spencer and Dave Sytsma's house moving skills to the test. Jim and Josie Newport are moving ... the hard way. The Sisters couple is moving their new home a few feet at a time, from Wild Horse Ridge to a spot off Willow Lane. Moving a 2,900-square-foot, two-story home a half mile cross-country is a huge undertaking. "There's so much to this, I can't believe it," said Jim Newport. Carl Spencer House Moving is in charge of the... Full story
Plans are underway for the 2002 Art Stroll & Town Open House, an evening of art and refreshments. The proposed date for this year's event is Friday, June 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with local retailers, is asking local businesses to extend their hours on this evening and to invite an artist or musician into their establishment or out on the sidewalk to perform or show their work. Businesses should offer complimentary snacks and/or beverages. The chamber will prepare a map of all... Full story
In this time of breakthroughs in the fields of genetic research and engineering, people are asking fundamental questions like: What does it mean to be human? Are we more than our genetic code? Chautauqua Scholar Greg Fowler will speak at the Sisters Library on Monday evening, May 6. His topic will be "Redefining Humanity: Moral and Ethical Implications of Genetic Engineering." Dr. Fowler is the founder and director of Geneforum, an organization which attempts to educate non-scientists about science and the societal... Full story
The Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration will hold a brief groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, May 5, for a new 6,000-square-foot church addition. The ceremony will begin at 9:45 a.m. and last about 25 minutes, according to church officials. The general public is invited to help church members celebrate.... Full story
Well wishers visited Sisters Real Estate to say so long. After 23 years under various names, Sisters Real Estate is closing its doors. Principals Dave and Sam Goodwin are going to retire. Long-time friends and business associates gathered at the Sisters Real Estate offices on Monday, April 29, to mark what one person referred to as "the end of an era." Dave Goodwin has seen a lot of changes in Sisters since he and another, John, opened their agency as Goodwin Brothers Real... Full story
When Winnie Givot paints, she pours her heart into her creations. And she hopes that the 24 paintings she intends to present to Congress next week will communicate her heart's desire to the men and women who govern the nation. "I want the paintings to speak to the congressmen and women," said Givot, who leaves this Friday to drive to Washington D.C. "I want their hearts to be touched, to be inspired to search deeper and reach higher. Most of us miss out on living life at a deeper level." Givot offered a special showing of... Full story
The Sisters boys varsity golf team squared off last week in two matches that pitted them in head-to-head competition with Bend High School. On Wednesday, April 24, at Langdon Farms in Wilsonville, the Lava Bears got the better of the Outlaws (and everybody else) with a team score of 314. Sisters took second with 319, followed by host Wilsonville (325), Taft (349), Sweet Home (379), and Junction City (381). Individually, Jonathan Green of Sisters took first place medalist honors with a score of 75. David Green of Sisters tied... Full story
In the only game scheduled for the week, the Sisters boys baseball team continued its domination of the opposition with an 11-1 thrashing of Molalla on Thursday, April 25. The game was called in the bottom of the fifth inning due to the 10 run mercy rule. Evan Livsey pitched all five frames to get the win. He walked one, struck out four and scattered five hits. Pat Burke had the big stick for the Outlaws, going 2-for-3 with a double and home run and three RBI. Burke's double scored Lucas Denzer from first base to end the... Full story
Paul and Denise Mercer opened the Kokanee Café last week. Camp Sherman's popular Kokanee Café opened last Thursday evening, April 25, under new owners Paul and Denise Mercer. The popular bistro features an excellent selection of Northwest dishes. Youthful chef Paul Martin, formerly at Timberline and Awbrey Glen restaurants, presents his dishes with artistry and flair that will excite dinner guests this summer. Main menu items include beef, duck, lamb, pork, quail and salmon creations. Appetizers include the... Full story
Library volunteers share hobbies. The staff of Sisters Library honored their volunteers at an afternoon function on Thursday, April 25. The event took place during National Volunteers Week. "Each year we honor our volunteers who give a lot of time and effort to the library," said Sandy McDonald, library assistant and volunteer coordinator. "They are super people we couldn't do without." Each volunteer was asked to bring a sample of their favorite hobby to share with the others. The highlight of the afternoon was the chance... Full story
Local author John Hayes presented his new book at Paulina Springs Book Company. John Hayes always wanted to be a writer. However, he didn't get a whole lot of encouragement in that direction from friends and family, who informed him that such folk don't do well -- financially, personally or socially. For years, Hayes hid his writing light under a bushel -- or, more accurately, in a three-ring binder stuffed back in a closet. Then, a few years ago, he decided that he was going... Full story
The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer's name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is noon Monday. To the Editor: Thanks to the compr... Full story
- City Council Meeting 7 p.m., 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, Sisters City Hall. 549-6022. - School Board Meeting 7 p.m., 1st Monday each month, high school lecture/drama room. 549-8521. - Black Butte School District Board of Directors meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Black Butte School. 595-6203. - Sisters - Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the 2nd Monday each month, 8 a.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 549-0771. - Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD meets for drill every Monday, 7... Full story
I am writing in response to Mr. Bonacker's opinion piece of April 24 criticizing a proposed land exchange involving 690 acres on the Sisters Ranger District for nearly 1,300 acres of a private land inholding within the Steens Mountain Wilderness. Given Mr. Bonacker's knowledge of the Squaw Creek area, I am surprised and disappointed at his misleading geographic descriptions about the proposed exchange. First, there is nothing in the draft legislation and map restricting public access between Three Creeks Road and the Creek.... Full story
- Deputies arrested a 56-year-old Tollgate resident on multiple charges after he allegedly careened drunkenly around the subdivision in his car, occasionally stopping to accost pedestrians and pee on the road. Several Tollgate residents called in complaints about the driver. When deputies caught up with the man as he pulled into his driveway, he was allegedly highly uncooperative. The deputies hit the man with pepper spray and finally had to wrestle him to the ground and cuff him. The man was taken into custody on charges of... Full story
Out-of-towners and locals alike enjoyed the beauty -- and the kokanee -- of Suttle Lake west of Sisters as opening day of fishing season hit Central Oregon on Saturday, April 27. "It's the best opening day we've had," said Mike Abbott, co-owner of Suttle Lake Resort. "The fish are coming out bigger and healthier this year," he said. "The kokanee are averaging 11 to 12 inches as opposed to nine to 10 inches last year." Bob Pace of Roseburg was just glad to enjoy the beauty of Central Oregon as he fished from shore. "I haven't... Full story
