News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Ryan Hudson makes his living helping folks get "smaller, faster, stronger" at his OlyFit training studio in Sisters. Last weekend, he demonstrated his own strength and power with a record-breaking performance at the 23rd Annual University of Oregon State Weightlifting Classic in Eugene. Hudson won his third state title at the 69kg (151.8 pound) weight class and was named the tournament's most outstanding weightlifter, out of 49 participants. Hudson left records smashed on the... Full story
Some of the best cowboys in the sport of rodeo vie for a title this week at Sisters Rodeo. With the rodeo early in the season, the top of the heap in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) competitors will attempt to boost their ratings at the weekend's highest-payout rodeo in the nation. World champions will be at Sisters Rodeo to garner points toward another round at Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, along with many competitors for whom Sisters has been a lucky charm. Forty bull riders kick off the week at the... Full story
The Cyrus family of Sisters is taking another crack at expanding the scope of their Aspen Lakes development east of Sisters. Rep. John Huffman (R - The Dalles) introduced HB 3536 in the Oregon House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 29. The legislation would allow for the creation of a "Heritage Guest Ranch" on Cyrus-owned land, with up to 480 residential units, overnight lodging facilities such as cabins, condominiums and townhouses, recreation facilities and a... Full story
For two evenings last week, 10 Sisters High School juniors and seniors made their best multimedia pitch to six "investors" to get funding for their "companies." At the close of the FivePine-based "investors conference" Thursday night, junior Cooper Gould walked away with the first prize of a polished aluminum briefcase ... with 1,500 one-dollar bills neatly wrapped inside. Gould's pitch was for a company that conducts computer consultancy for seniors. The competition was... Full story
To the Editor: Remember when a lot of us rode the bus to Salem to block ill-advised development along the Metolius? That kind of devotion is needed to block HB3536, a bill introduced by John Huffman late in the season, without fanfare or publicity. HB3536 proposes to transfer the development rights from one of those blocked developments to the Cyrus family on their agricultural lands and those near Aspen Lakes, including land bordering Whychus Creek. Although the Cyrus' requests for destination resort status have been... Full story
Sisters Public Works Director Paul Bertagna will be honored with a Big Chainring Award for the creation of the Santiam Multi Use Path, a paved path that runs from downtown Sisters to the Three Wind Shopping Center. The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) selected the 2013 Big Chainring Award recipients, recognizing contributions to pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly environments in Deschutes County. The awards will be presented at the Deschutes... Full story
The city council met with Benny Benson, owner of Sisters Airport, in a Thursday workshop to brainstorm on opportunities that airport annexation and expansion presents to the city and the Sisters Eagle Airport and grounds. City Manager Andrew Gorayeb presented a list of possibilities for discussion, most of which resonated with Benson and councilors. "This is an opportunity to work out some complex issues that might exist between us (the city) and the airport. I think we should try to come to some facilitated agreement," said... Full story
Senior Taylor Nieri was named first-team Sky-Em League all-star when the league's softball coaches selected their all-league squad for the 2013 season. Nieri, chosen as a first-team infielder on this year's honors squad, was the lone Outlaw to receive first-team recognition. Awards are nothing new for Nieri. She has received all-league recognition for softball three times (two first-team honors) and for basketball four times (three first-team, one honorable mention). She was... Full story
In my good friend Al St. John's wonderful field guide, "Reptiles of the Northwest," there are seven snakes you can stumble over - or scare the pants off you - in the Sisters Country, among them: • Rubber boa - harmless to humans; • Racer - (above right) - harmless to humans; • Striped whipsnake - harmless to humans; • Gopher snake - harmless to humans; • Garter snake - harmless to humans; • Night snake -... Full story
The Outlaws baseball season came to an abrupt and heartbreaking end when they lost 2-1 to the Hornets in the 4A state semi-finals held at Henley on Tuesday, May 28. The Outlaws took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and hopes were high. Nicky Blumm started the Outlaws off with a double that flew to the fence in right center field. Henley's pitcher tried to pick off Blumm, but the throw to second went into right field and Nicky sailed around to third base. Justin Harrer hit an... Full story
The Flying Diamond Rodeo Company owners Mike Corey and Tom Lange have been Sisters Rodeo Stock contractors for seven years. A stock contractor plays an important role in the rodeo; he supplies all the "rough stock" or bucking stock for rodeo competition. The term "rough stock" can be somewhat misleading. While the animals may seem to be wild and untamed, they are actually bred and trained from birth to work in a rodeo. Corey's ability to produce quality rodeo stock is well... Full story
Joey Morgan, for the second consecutive year, was selected the 4A State Player of the Year and was also named first-team all-state catcher for the second year in a row. Morgan, a junior, has racked up some very impressive stats and is recognized by coaches from around the state. Coach Steve Hodges said, "It's quite an honor for a junior to be selected Player of the Year because it is almost always won by a senior. The results were almost unanimous. Joey's ability has... Full story
The Rotary Club of Sisters supports literacy projects and a club favorite happened last Friday when 130 first graders from Sisters and Tumalo gathered in Sisters Community Church's big hall to celebrate reading. Former Sisters head librarian and long-time Rotarian Peg Bermel heads up a committee that for several years has provided books to every first-grade student in Sisters, and more recently, Camp Sherman and Tumalo. The 1st Grade Book Project actually had its start in Wyom... Full story
The Western lifestyle and biker culture fit well together. Both celebrate wide open spaces, and individual freedom combined with a sense of camaraderie. Stormy Hiatt and J.D. Gore of Bandits Mercantile call it the RideLife and, as Stormy says, "That RideLife can be two wheels or four legs." The shop, located on the east end of Cascade Avenue in downtown Sisters, offers clothing, home décor items and specialty items that reflect and often combine Western and motorcycle... Full story
Chush Falls, formerly known as Squaw Creek Falls, is one of the most popular hiking destinations in our area. In the wake of last year's Pole Creek Fire, however, it has become an entirely different hike. The Chush Falls report is one of those good news, bad news scenarios. Bad news: the fire has dramatically altered and scarred much of the surrounding landscape. Good news: most of the area immediately adjacent to the falls did not burn! Bad news: the hike is now longer. Good... Full story
A new art gallery in Sisters has opened, and you can find the eye-catching sign with the gallery name "Cha for the Finest...Gallery" located right next door to Bedouin on Hood Avenue. The gallery is filled with ancient Alaskan artifacts for sale. Gallery owner Cha lived in Alaska for a good part of her life. She owned an art gallery for 22 years in Juneau and is well-known for her Ivory and rare bone carvings. "I have carved over 50,000 pieces in my life," recalls Cha. "I also... Full story
Camp Sherman resident James R. Sternberg died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 12, 2013 with family at his side. He was 93. James was born to August and Wanda Sternberg on May 3, 1919 in Sunnydale, Washington. He was the second-youngest of five siblings. After graduating from high school, Jim went to work for his artisan father, August. He learned commercial and residential painting and wood refinishing. Later, during the war, he would go to work for Boeing in Seattle,... Full story
• Monte's Electric, in conjunction with Action Air Heating and Cooling, will host a grand opening of their new showroom on Pine Street, next to Sweeney Plumbing, on Saturday, June 8, after the Sisters Rodeo Parade. Monte's also has a float in the parade. Reps will be on hand to do giveaways and present products. Monte Jeppsen said he wants to "thank the Sisters community for a successful first year and all their support." • Leavitt's, one of Sisters'... Full story
Portland's well-regarded Sassparilla band will play The Belfry on Saturday night, June 8. Sassparilla has been referred to as indie-roots, punk-Americana, and punk-roots. Though it is the subtleties and folk-pop leanings of their latest, The Darndest Thing, that find this five-piece band slowing things down a bit - and growing up musically. Comprised of Kevin "Gus" Blackwell (vocals, cigar box guitar, national resonator guitar), the father and son combo of Ross "Dagger" Macdonald (harmonica) and Colin "Sweet Pea" Macdonald... Full story
