News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The month of May saw a burst of art activities in Sisters. Popular events like an annual parade, a music show at The Belfry, and big fundraiser at Ponderosa Forge brought townspeople out in force for My Own Two Hands (MOTH). Meanwhile, a less publicized art show popped up: a temporary gallery inside the Commons Room of Sisters Elementary School. For the SES Art Gallery, students carefully assembled their work from the school year's art classes into a portfolio. Where a... Full story
No one knows what it is like to walk in another person's shoes. Nor will we ever know the inside workings of an individual or a family. Outward appearances and behaviors can often camouflage a life filled with pain, uncertainty, physical or mental ill-health, financial difficulties, or any number of other issues that reside within one's heart, soul, and mind. One of my sons, during a difficult period in his life, accused me of having no ability to understand his situation... Full story
Multiple agencies throughout Deschutes County participated in an active-shooter training event on Saturday, May 19. Agencies including local law enforcement and fire departments participated in a joint effort at Sisters High School to prepare to work together in the event of a public emergency. Among the participating agencies were the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Black Butte Ranch Police Department, USFS Law Enforcement, Sisters School Resource Officer, Sisters-Camp... Full story
News of several break-ins in the Sisters area has heightened community awareness that Sisters is no longer the sleepy little town where doors can be left unlocked. The first break-in occurred on February 27 near Fryrer Road and appeared to be an isolated incident. On May 5, a house off Holmes Road was entered when the occupants weren't at home. Six days later, on May 11, a break-in took place on Buckhorn Lane. The sheriff's office has not announced a connection among the... Full story
A driver from Nebraska escaped injury after her car burst into flames as she was driving on Highway 20 near the Tollgate entrance on Thursday, May 17. According to Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department public information officer Julie Spor, the driver was headed eastbound at about 9:23 a.m. when she heard a loud pop or crack and pulled over on the shoulder of the highway. "The motorist behind her let her know that her car was on fire," Spor said. The woman got her dog out of... Full story
Sisters voters affirmed their support of local educational and recreation programs on May 15, approving local option tax levies for both Sisters School District and for Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD). The local option levy for the schools is a renewal of a 75 cents per $1,000 assessment that voters have approved repeatedly since 2000. Voters in the May 15 primary election signed off on the renewal with 68 percent voting in favor. The margin of victory strikes... Full story
To the Editor: On behalf of the Sisters Park & Recreation District, I want to thank the voters for passing the local option tax levy in last week's election. With nearly 60 percent of the voters supporting the levy, we are humbled by this outpouring of support. Passage of the levy is the result of years of preparation. Ten years ago, SPRD was faced with significant financial issues and lacked strong community support. Thanks to the concerted efforts, over the past decade, of board members, staff and a legion of volunteers,... Full story
Editor's note: David Asson is a Sisters City Councilor. He notes that all comments in this article are solely his own. Four years ago, in November 2014, Sisters voted narrowly to permit marijuana dispensaries to open for business, as did the entire state of Oregon. Based on unscientific discussions it seems to me that our populace is still almost equally divided on the issue. Marijuana is illegal nationally, but City Council has been informed that Federal law is not expected to be enforced or changed any time soon. We are... Full story
Challenger Patti Adair of Sisters defeated incumbent Tammy Baney in the primary election for Position 3 on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Adair, who polled nearly 52 percent of the vote as of early Wednesday morning, will face off against Democrat James Cook in the November general election. Adair, Deschutes County Republican Party Chair, indicated to The Nugget that she did not have a strong sense of the outcome before election day. "I was surprised because I,... Full story
Selling tickets for Sisters Rodeo is a fun, challenging and rewarding full-time job for an all-volunteer crew. Ticket sales begin in December and reach a crescendo in these final weeks before the rodeo. "It's a dance where we all learn to dance around each other," said Katie Martin, one of the primary people in the ticket office. Sometimes there are as many as five people in the office to take calls, fill orders and mail tickets. Laughter is the theme of the day on those... Full story
National Historic Preservation Month wraps up next week, and the final event scheduled in Sisters is happening during Fourth Friday Art Stroll this Friday, May 25, 4 to 7 p.m., at the historic Hardy Allen house at 401 E. Main Ave. The house, built in 1908, is the oldest remaining original Sisters structure and has been renovated by current owner Ali Mayea, who operates her Sisters HomeLand Realty out of the house. During the art stroll, the house will be displaying the work... Full story
A little after 11 a.m. on Saturday, cannons thundered across the meadow at House on Metolius in Camp Sherman, signaling the beginning of a fictional battle. Northwest Civil War Council members, dressed in period-accurate uniforms, began their staged fight between the Union and Confederate camps. This was the fifth Civil War living history event held at House on Metolius, a secluded mountain meadow with the Metolius River running through the private property. The Northwest... Full story
Stepping to the starting line for the 1,500 meters on Saturday afternoon at Hayward Field in Eugene, Jordan Pollard knew he owned the fastest time of the season among 4A runners at 4:01, but that there was another runner on the track who would do everything possible to beat Pollard. That runner, John Kavulich of Scappoose, won the 4A cross-country title over Pollard in November by blasting from the start, daring everyone to chase him. Pollard could not make up the gap and... Full story
On the heels of winning its fourth consecutive Sky-Em District championship, the Outlaws girls track and field team placed eighth at the state meet May 18 and 19 at Hayward Field in Eugene. With a total of 15 entries in a total of 11 events, Coach Jeff Larson thought his team might be in the running for a top-four finish, but it was not meant to be as the Outlaws had a mix of strong performances along with some unexpected disappointments. The two-day meet at Hayward Field got... Full story
Despite protest from the real estate community, the Sisters Planning Commission is recommending tighter regulation of short-term rentals in Sisters. Commissioners voted unanimously on May 17 to recommend the Sisters City Council approve Text Amendment #18-01, which covers a variety of topics within the Development Code. The amendment requiring the most time and receiving the most public attention dealt with Chapter 2.15.2700 Special Provisions - Vacation Rental Housing Units,... Full story
Jacqueline Rea Jones Lee Gerland passed from this life on May 13, 2018, Mother's Day. Born February 28, 1927, in Orange, Texas, to parents William Grady Jones and Etta Mae Crossley, followed later by her brother, Roger Jones. After graduating from San Jacinto High School, Houston, Texas, she moved to Los Angeles, California, to work as part of the war effort assembling fighter planes. With the war's conclusion, she moved to Oahu, Hawaii, marrying Robert C. Lee, a U.S. Mar... Full story
Jed Kizziar represented the Outlaws at the boys 1A/2A/3A/4A state championships held in Corvallis at Oregon State University on Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19. So did the doubles-duo Hawley Harrer and Rylee Weber, who competed for the Outlaws in the girls' championships. In the opening round, Jed posted a convincing 6-1, 6-0, win over Matthew Jordan of North Bend. Coach Carl Click said, "In his usual style, Kizziar used his athletic court coverage, and net pressure to force errors and win points. Late in the match, a... Full story
It's setting up to be just about perfect for the annual Sisters Stampede Mountain Bike Race, which has become Sisters' unofficial kickoff to the summer recreation season. Hundreds of cyclists of all ability levels and varying competitive spirit descend upon Sisters each Memorial Day weekend for the Sunday race on the Peterson Ridge Trail. This year the weather seems to be cooperating, bringing likely showers to keep the dust down and the trail well-packed a couple of days before the race, then serving up mild conditions perfe... Full story
Student musicians will perform their last concerts after a busy and award-winning school year at Sisters' middle and high schools. The choir department, led by Choir Director Rick Johnson with Music Assistant Julie Cash, will perform "This Is Me" from "The Greatest Showman" with the Sisters High School Concert Choir, as well as many other favorite pop songs with the other choirs in the school district. "The choir students have had an amazing year, and this concert is the culmination of all their hard work," said Johnson.... Full story
Three Creeks Brewing Co. added two 120-barrel unitanks at their brewing facility in Sisters Industrial Park. The tanks can be used for both fermentation and conditioning. This adds over 3,000 barrels of production annually. The tanks are manufactured in Oregon by Pioneer Tank and Vessel in Portland. Three Creeks Brewing Co. is expanding capacity as they enter their 10th year. July marks their 10th anniversary, and they will be throwing a celebration on Saturday, July... Full story
