News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Friday morning at 10 a.m. in front of Sisters Market & Eatery, Erin Borla, executive director of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, set the wheels in motion for the ribbon-cutting celebration of the completion of the roadwork portion of the Cascade Avenue Street Improvement Project. "We understand the project is not complete, but this is a ribbon-cutting for Cascade Avenue being open," she explained. "It was a big deal having a major artery closed in Sisters Country for... Full story
Sisters entrepreneur Celia Hung has applied for a temporary use permit (TUP) to stage events on a vacant lot on the corner of Oak Street and Cascade Avenue. Hung, owner of Bend/Sisters Garden RV Park, has a long-term lease from property owner Nick Veroske on the former Chevron gas-station site, which has been vacant for the past nine years. She plans a variety of projects, from food-pairing events to a motorcycle show to promoter Richard Esterman's Sisters Artists Marketplace... Full story
A week after signing a letter of intent to run for Division 1 Gonzaga University, Brandon Pollard showed why the 'Zags want him on the team. The Outlaws senior ran away from the rest of the 800-meter field at the OSAA 4A State Track and Field Championships held at Hayward Field on Saturday. His victory gave him some sense of redemption after he lost an epic battle in the 1,500 with defending state-champion Mack Marbas of Siuslaw earlier in the day by just .4 seconds - 3:58.45... Full story
To the Editor: I am disappointed by the tone of some of the letters to the editor recently. It seems that when someone disagrees with a decision made by our elected officials, they now resort to name-calling. In particular, the letter from Brenda Colburn (Hartford) accused city officials of having a hidden agenda in pursuing a roundabout. Seriously? If you don't like roundabouts, you are entitled to your opinion. But to assume that everyone else thinks like you do, while usually a bad idea, in this case is just flat wrong.... Full story
Sisters Country was swarming with bicyclists over Memorial Day weekend, as the Sisters Stampede XC Mountain Bike Race brought 500 racers to test their mettle against the Peterson Ridge Trail. The race, which was full by Thursday evening (no race-day registration), has become a significant Sisters event and one of the most renowned mountain bike races in the Pacific Northwest. The race kicked off on Sunday morning at 11:05 a.m. as the elite men's class pedaled out of the gate... Full story
A 62-year-old fisherman was swept into the cold waters of the Metolius River on Monday. The man was fishing near Bridge 99 mid-afternoon when he apparently slipped and fell into the river. Searchers hunted in vain for the man Monday afternoon, finding only some fishing gear. Search crews from Jefferson and Deschutes County were assisted by a LifeFlight helicopter. Sisters-Camp Sherman fire department assisted in the search. Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Karjala described the accident: "He was out there with his wife; his wife... Full story
The animals in rodeo live a pretty fine life, often better than their counterparts on ranches or small hobby farms. From the calves that are roped in tie-down roping to the bucking horse with over a decade of experience in the rodeo circuit, animals in rodeo have an injury rate that is many percentage points below that of bovines in feed lots and on the open range, or horses on trails or in other forms of competition. Rodeo stock is evaluated by licensed veterinarians at every stage of their work experience. They travel in... Full story
Jens Stadeli, a senior and four-year varsity lacrosse player, is excited about his opportunity to play lacrosse at the next level. Stadeli has signed with Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), and will head to Belmont, California, in the fall and play at midfield for the Argonauts. Stadeli was first introduced to lacrosse when he was in the seventh grade, and he clearly recalls the moment. "My cousin was playing in the SALI Tournament, and it looked a lot more fun than... Full story
There are several horses now in residence at Paws n Claws Resort on Cloverdale Road. They aren't boarding there - they're rescued horses adjusting to their new lives and new location in the Mustangs To The Rescue (MTTR) program. Kate Beardsley founded MTTR in 2012, though she's been privately rescuing horses for many years. She is happy to return to Sisters Country after 15 years of living in other Central Oregon locales. MTTR previously operated out of Skyhawk Ranch in... Full story
Throughout history there have a number of great scientists who have contributed mightily to the field of astronomy. A short list of these individuals includes the likes of Nicolaus Copernicus, Johannes Kepler, Sir Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and Albert Einstein. But to the amateur astronomer, the work of French astronomer Charles Messier cannot be minimized. Charles Messier (pronounced "mezi-yay") was born on June 26, 1730, in France. He became interested in astronomy as a... Full story
Since 1967, Edie Longfellow has been possibly the most important fixture of rodeo. She drives over 15,000 miles a year in her job as PRCA rodeo official secretary of the Columbia River Rodeo circuit. "Some rodeo secretaries try to keep their rodeo assignments within 150 miles of home," Longfellow explains, "but I'd miss returning to places like Sisters." Every rodeo of the season is another reunion for Longfellow, who also attends every national finals to end the season with... Full story
Susanne Kibak Redfield and Randy Redfield will celebrate the opening of their new studio/showroom on Main Avenue on Friday, May 30. The two artists have come full circle from the early days of 1981 when Susanne, who had developed a unique and distinctive relief method of glazing, opened Kibak Tile in Sisters. Two years later she met and began working with Randy Redfield, an Oregon painter who added his colors to the tiles and soon to a new line of pottery. Their outstanding... Full story
The combination of a voracious appetite and natural curiosity can lead to trouble for dogs. Plants that are poisonous to dogs can be found in your home, your yard and in the wild, and sometimes all it takes is a little bite to lead to an emergency trip to the veterinarian. Many types of plants and flowers are toxic to dogs. Effects range from mild to severe, depending on the type of plant and the quantity consumed. Some plants will only cause slight stomach upset, while... Full story
You and your dog just got back from visiting a friend, an older adult who lives alone. Every week you've been over to visit her with Fido, and it seems to light up her life. She really perks up and smiles when she pets him. In fact your friend is deciding to adopt an older dog for herself. Researchers are now finding that the most serious disease for older adults is not cancer or heart disease: It's loneliness. Loneliness can become an unwelcome companion as we get older, and... Full story
One of Sisters' most well-loved musicians is returning to town for a concert at The Barn. Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai will bring the music of their new acoustic duo CD "Make It Rain" to The Barn on Saturday, June 7. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. folks are invited to bring their own picnic to the show. Greeninger has been a perennial favorite at the Sisters Folk Festival, bringing soulful singing and dynamic performances, along with heartfelt, salt-of-the-earth songwriting. He will return to the festival this year, performing wit... Full story
"It is for the fallen that we are here today," said Col. Mike Brock, USMC Ret., as he looked out over Monday's gathering at the Village Green Park. Col. Brock was the featured speaker at the annual Memorial Day observance hosted by American Legion Post 86 and VFW Post 8138. "It is a day to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice," he said. Local veterans, their families, and a host of other community members turned out to the flag-and-flower-bedecked Village Green... Full story
