News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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When word of the mass shooting of students in Parkland, Florida hit the news, Lisa Clausen experienced the all-too-familiar anger and frustration aroused by earlier shootings. "It is unimaginable to me that we can have 5- and 6-year-old first-graders slaughtered in their classroom and do nothing about it... This time feels different, primarily because there are some very strong and articulate students who have been personally impacted by gun violence that are raising their... Full story
Anyone who has driven between Sisters and Black Butte Ranch knows that the trees along Highway 20 are in trouble. Some of these damaged and potentially dying trees have been recognized as a public safety hazard and must be removed. The Sisters Ranger District is interested in hearing from the public regarding a proposed project to remove dead and dying danger trees along Highway 20 just outside of Sisters. The project would remove trees that pose a hazard to public safety... Full story
"It is awfully hard to grow a tomato in Central Oregon," Bob Lawton, Sisters Community Garden manager and treasurer, said with a knowing smile. Bob's fellow gardeners at Saturday's season-opener work party laughed - as in "been there, tried that." They know from experience that you had better have a bit of a Viking spirit to garden outdoors in Central Oregon where snow, frost, hail and high winds (not to mention deer, moles, and guinea hens) often stand between you and that... Full story
The Republican primary field is crowded in the race to claim two open positions on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Incumbents Tony DeBone is challenged by restaurateur Ed Barbeau for Position 1 and Tammy Baney is facing off against Sisters resident Patti Adair for the nomination for Position 3. The Democrat Party has fielded one candidate for each position in the primary - Amy Lowes seeking Position 1 and James Cook aiming for Position 3. Adair, a former CPA,... Full story
Sisters voters should support the Sisters Park & Recreation District local option levy, Measure 9-120. The District has seen a lot of turnover, and it would be easy to demand more stability out of the organization before committing to an increase in its tax base. But a good part of the reason for the instability is that the tax base is so paltry. It's difficult to attract and retain quality employees in an environment where they're continually asked to do more with inadequate resources. That's a recipe for burnout. Paying... Full story
To the Editor: After 35 years as an educator, my husband, David, and I moved to Sisters for the schools. That's right. Two 60-somethings put "great schools" at the absolute top of our relocation list. True, the natural beauty and clear evidence of community involvement were draws, too, but it was our serendipitous interactions with students in Sisters which capped our decision to choose Sisters. Seriously, who wants to live where its citizenry does not actively support education? Those engaging students eventually drew me... Full story
The Sisters Park & Recreation tax district turns 21 next year. We are eight long-time Sisters Country residents who helped raise the Sisters Park & Recreation District since its infancy. As SPRD reaches adulthood, so to speak, we believe it is time for the taxpayers of Sisters Country to recognize that SPRD has grown into a mature, multi-purpose organization by supporting Measure 9-120, the local option tax measure on the May ballot. Many of us were involved in the creation of SPRD's predecessor, SOAR, which provided... Full story
A single voice yelled out "youth!" followed by a collective "build!" The sequence was repeated as 25 students in their navy blue T-shirts and sweatshirts gathered around the foundation of a new home. This was a day for celebration, and all the hands from the Heart of Oregon Corps YouthBuild team, and Sisters Habitat for Humanity were out at North Desert Rose Loop to raise the walls of the future home of the Ayala family. Silvia Ayala will purchase the home from Sisters... Full story
After 22 years of family celebration on Friday night, Sisters Rodeo has changed that day to Sunday afternoon, Family Day. "We felt that it is easier for families to enjoy the rodeo during the day when the sun isn't down and the temperatures remain warmer," said Rodeo President Glenn Miller. "It's a no-brainer." The sponsor of Family Day, Les Schwab Tires, agrees. "The family can stay for all of rodeo. Sometimes Friday nights just got too cold. Now, little kids can still be there for the whole big show," said Raymond Blevins,... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) will once again host the Summer Concert Series at Fir Street Park. The three-show series is free to the public and will be presented on Thursday evenings, July 26, August 2, and August 16; and is sponsored in part by First Interstate Bank. On July 26, Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper will perform. Cleveland is one of the premier bluegrass fiddlers of his generation and, with 10 International Bluegrass Music... Full story
Hitting the road in a camper or RV is a dream cherished by thousands of folks in Oregon. What better way to enjoy the landscape and the adventure of the road? But to enjoy the RV lifestyle safely and comfortably takes a little more than simply climbing in, turning a key and hitting the road. Larry Nonemaker, president of Larry's RV in Redmond, has been putting folks on the road in quality pre-owned RVs and campers for many years, and he knows the key questions that customers... Full story
The need for affordable, convenient transportation and some type of community hub rose to the top of the wish list created by 130 people who gathered last week to discuss creating an age-friendly community in Sisters. With 27 percent of Sisters in-city residents aged 65 and older, affordable housing for aging adults will continue to be an issue as well. In Central Oregon between 2010-2016, the population of residents 65 and older increased 58 percent, two times the growth... Full story
Henry "Hank" Kreminski was taken peacefully and with dignity to be with the Lord on April 20, 2018 at the age of 97. He was a loving and caring husband of 65 years of marriage, an awesome father and role model, and a grandfather. He is survived by his two sons: Jim of Sisters and Gary of Palm Springs, California, as well as Jim's wife Joyce; two grandchildren, Carly and Cody; and one who he is now reunited with in Heaven, Casey. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio,... Full story
Christine was born and raised in Hawaii on the island of Kauai and passed away in Redmond Oregon on April 9, one day after her 105th birthday. Family and a few close friends celebrated her life on Saturday, April 7, and feel so blessed to have had her for so many years. While living on the Island of Oahu, she met her "sailor boy" Jim, who was in the Navy and stationed on Ford Island, and in 1942 just 10 months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor they were married. In 1944 she... Full story
Riders in Sisters can get their wheels down in the dirt - and up in the air - at Bike park 242 this week. Three years in the making, the bike park located next to the Sisters Park & Recreation District's Coffield Center at the west end of the Sisters High School parking lot offers thrills for riders of a variety of skill levels. Volunteer Bike Park 242 committee members Joel Palanuk, Bob Hoffman, Brittany Simonis and Casey Meudt were out last weekend with other workers... Full story
The annual Sisters Rotary Invitational last weekend produced stellar marks for many members of the Outlaws track and field teams. Saturday dawned a bit wet and cool, but did not dampen the spirits and efforts of the Outlaws at the Rotary meet, which featured a total of twelve teams. The Sisters girls team won the meet with 169.5 points, followed by Lakeview (131), Sweet Home (86), Elmira (85.5), Madras (50), Columbia Christian (36), Culver (29), Redmond (22), New Horizon... Full story
Often, the first thing people see when they pick up a copy of The Nugget is a photograph by Jerry Baldock. The freelance photographer seems to be everywhere, all the time, camera clicking and whirring. And at age 76, he shows no sign of slowing down. "My family thinks I'm crazy," he acknowledges with his trademark chuckle. "My wife keeps asking me when I'm going to graduate." Baldock does spend a lot of time at school - shooting sporting events and assisting with the Sisters... Full story
Zach Morgan went the distance on the mound for Sisters in the 2-0 shut-out at Sutherlin on Tuesday, April 24. Zach allowed three hits, no runs, and struck out 12. Morgan said, "This was one of my best pitching performances I've had in high school. It was the first time that my fastball, curve-ball, and change-up were all working. The reason why I could be so successful was that I could throw any pitch in any count. I also had a really great defense behind me." Senior Austin... Full story
