News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Gwendolyn Berry, a resident of Sisters for 24 years, passed away peacefully at home. She was 95. Born in Missoula, Montana, she was raised with her sister in Portland. Gwen attended St. Mary of the Valley Catholic boarding school in Beaverton and graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland in 1940. An adventurer her entire life, Gwen was inspired to help her country during World War II, applying to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), a program designed to utilize... Full story
Riding down the horse trails out of Sisters Cow Camp on the first Saturday of June is a tradition some riders won't miss. Especially when they know that every mile they ride brings much needed and appreciated dollars to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee. This year's Saddle Up for St. Jude ride was no exception, with between 50 and 60 riders heading out at their own pace on a cool morning to wind their way on a marked trail for either 10 or... Full story
A small army of volunteers has the arena painted, the signs up, the grounds spruced up and Sisters is all set to put on The Biggest Little Show in the World. As it does each year, the 77th annual Sisters Rodeo will bring the best competitors in the sport to Sisters to challenge some of the best rodeo stock in the business. Sisters Rodeo has the biggest purse in the nation the second weekend in June, which brings top competitors and new challengers to compete for event purses... Full story
Brett Miller of Sisters has been honored by the Wounded Warrior Project as the recipient of the George C. Lang Award for Courage. The prestigious award, presented at an event in New York City, was founded in memory of George Lang, a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in 2005. It is bestowed upon an individual who best exemplifies the spirit and virtue of Lang, who was a humble yet unyielding advocate for all veterans, particularly those with disabilities. Although Lang s... Full story
Americans have been brewing beer in their homes since colonial times. Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were home brewers. On Saturday, Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) carried on the tradition with the first Sisters Homebrew Festival in partnership with Sisters Kiwanis at Creekside Park. The huge event tent housed more than 25 taps of the best homebrew in the region. The amateur brewmasters provided kegs of their best creations for patrons to sample. The... Full story
We are writing in response to The Nugget column posted by Craig Rullman in the Wednesday, April 26, issue of The Nugget. There are no simple answers to scientific questions. No easy black or white indicators of "truth." Lots of argument and controversy swirl around scientific questions until reproducible evidence comes in, and, even then, a complete resolution may lag. Sometimes, new evidence (data) can make us less sure. Such an unsure world can be overwhelming. Many who feel overwhelmed by science often refer to that... Full story
To the Editor: The Kiwanis Club of Sisters thanks everyone who donated and everyone who shopped at our 6th annual Antiques & Bling Sale this year. This year, Kiwanis had a banner sale, making this event one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. We could not do this without community support. Every dollar raised remains in this community, given back in the form of college scholarships, career opportunities, and other civic projects. Thank you, Sisters folks, for your generosity! Karen Keady ••• To the Editor:... Full story
Walt Disney once said, "I don't pretend to know anything about art. I make pictures for entertainment, and then the professors tell me what they mean." For a man who claimed to know nothing about art, he certainly had a knack for inspiring some of the best artists the world has ever seen. Nick Ghosoph, an authorized Disney Fine Art Gallery dealer, recently opened the doors to his new gallery, Disney Fine Art by Animation Art Masters, in Sisters Town Square. He is proud to... Full story
There are two ground-nesting birds common to Central Oregon who need help when it comes to surviving during nesting time - the killdeer and common night hawk. Both lay eggs (almost always four) that you really cannot see because they look like the pebbles surrounding them, and often get mushed by people, cattle, wildlife and whatever, because they are all but invisible. The other day, while leaving Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop where I had a great discussion with Helen... Full story
Sisters Rodeo board member Rodger Dwight believes in horse power. When Rodger and his wife, Sandy, built a barn on their property, the neighbors eagerly inquired if they would fill it with horses, but Rodger had other ideas. It is now home to his restored classic Corvettes. Originally from Lake Oswego, Rodger and Sandy - an accomplished mountaineer and former member of the Mazamas climbing club - had been visiting Black Butte Ranch and Sisters Country for years before making... Full story
Sisters athletes Jeffrey Schuler and Triston White may be new to wrestling, but they haven't lost any time making their presence felt on the mats. The Deschutes Mat Club wrestlers have reaped a harvest of iron on their way to qualifying for regional championships in Pocatello, Idaho, later this month. White, age 12, has had a particularly impressive run, taking Triple Crown honors with first-place finishes in Folk Style, Free Style, and Roman-Greco wrestling. He attributes... Full story
The roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20/Barclay/McKinney Butte has been open to traffic for almost two weeks. The City of Sisters and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) shared "Roundabouting 101" in hopes of clearing up any confusion regarding roundabout etiquette. The main purpose of the roundabout is to reduce the number and severity of motor vehicle crashes at this intersection. At the same time, the roundabout maintains access to businesses,... Full story
"This one was hard to let go," Valerie Fercho-Tillery said of the quilt she has donated to raise funds for the Furry Friends Foundation. It's easy to see why the quilter grew particularly attached to the whimsical quilt featuring dogs and even a couple kitties engaged in all kinds of recreation. The color and detail are exceptional. Entitled "Pets Just Wanna Have Fun," this year's originally designed quilt is truly a work of art. For Fercho-Tillery, it's more about the cause t... Full story
When the new roundabout at the Highway 20/Barclay/McKinney Butte intersection is completely finished, there will be native landscaping, lighting, and a singular piece of artwork in the center. According to Abbey Driscoll, the Region 4 community liaison for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the artwork will denote the roundabout "as a gateway to the city of Sisters, the Central Oregon region, Deschutes National Forest, and the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway." She also said that the artwork will... Full story
Jacob Polachek has only been in Sisters for two years, but it didn't take long for Jacob to dive right into a new sport he's fallen in love with: Cycling. While many other teens are chasing the ball around a soccer field or cracking pads on the gridiron, Jacob is pedaling through the woods, enjoying the freedom and thrills that mountain biking provide. He enjoys being on trails, not confined to lines on a court. Two wheels rolling along a single-track set him free. Jacob... Full story
Brian Janke has seen regular use of a hot tub change people's lives. People with injuries and chronic conditions can see their quality of life enhanced by the therapeutic characteristics of hot water and directed jets. And, time in the hot tub with family members is connected time (no electronics allowed). "That's what really fires me up about this is the relational aspect and what it does for people and their bodies," Brian told The Nugget. Janke has been a territory manager... Full story
Stanley Charles Pintarich, born April 22, 1935 in Portland, passed away peacefully among family members after an extended struggle with Binswanger's dementia on April 28 in Sisters. He had just celebrated his 30th anniversary and 82nd birthday. He was the only child of Stanley Louis and Margaret Opheim Pintarich. A lifelong Oregonian, he graduated from Lincoln High School and from Oregon State College where he received a Bachelor of Science in History. Stan spent his career... Full story
Every year on Saturday morning of Rodeo Weekend, I can be found standing on the corner of East Cascade Avenue and North Larch Street, where the parade turns left, watching the quintessential small-town-America affair with horses, hotrods, flags, floats, and fire engines. The parade holds a special place in my memory because when I was eight years old, I rode a horse in the rodeo parade. My longest-time friend (we've been friends since we were four) had an Uncle Ralph, who, at that time, owned a ranch in Camp Sherman. That... Full story
At 16 years of age, most high school students are learning to drive a car. A few at Sisters High School (SHS) are learning to fly an airplane. Trever Schutte, a sophomore at SHS, joined the ranks of SHS Flight Science student pilots who have completed their first solo flights. Reflecting on his thoughts during his first flight without an instructor sitting beside him, Schutte says, "The plane flew so differently with just me in it. It was even more exciting than the first... Full story
Bryn Singleton has been Sisters High School's assistant swim coach for the past three years, so will easily slide into the head coach position. Although she didn't swim in high school or college, she took up the sport when she started to compete in triathlons about five years ago. Through that process Bryn discovered she loved swimming, and it's become one of her favorite ways to exercise. "I really like swimming because it's a challenging, great workout, and also great for... Full story
Uber has come to Sisters and Central Oregon. Technically, the service is available 24/7, but there may be times for the first few months when a rider has difficulty hailing a car while the driver supply is being built up in Sisters. "It should be less difficult to hail an Uber to and from major events, as we will make sure drivers are informed about the expected higher demand," said Jon Isaacs, the Oregon public affairs manager for Uber. "We just created a unique discount... Full story
This week when our youngest graduates alongside the rest of the Sisters High School Class of 2017, our family will count it a profound miracle. You see, early in her sophomore year we were forced to let that expectation go. Broadsided by the onset of strange and scary symptoms, she received an unusual diagnosis: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections (PANDAS). For the next two-and-a-half years, we did our best to cope with a rollercoaster of physical and emotional challenges,... Full story
Ryan Funk has had baseball in his blood from the time he joined T-ball as a three-year-old. His baseball dream of playing at the collegiate level came true this year, as he signed to play for Lower Columbia Community College (LCCC) in Longview, Washington. He'll trade in his black-and-white Outlaws colors for red and blue. Funk has been a four-year varsity starter for the Outlaws. As a freshman, Ryan played third base and did some pitching, but for the past three years has... Full story
Alec Gannon, four-year varsity starter for the Outlaws baseball team, recently signed with Dakota State University, and will play for the Trojans next year. Alec is versatile, and has played every position on the field except for catcher and first base. His main position has always been second base, but when the Outlaws needed speed in the outfield, Gannon was there. Alec was a second-team all-league selection and finished with a .356 batting average this year for the Outlaws.... Full story
