News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The action promises to be hot at the 64th Sisters Rodeo. photo by Jeff Sperber Sisters is ready to open up the chutes and turn loose the 64th annual Sisters Rodeo this weekend. The best of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association cowboys and cowgirls will be in Sisters June 11-13. The Sisters Rodeo Parade -- for many a highlight of the weekend -- kicks off at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, along Cascade Avenue. This year, the rodeo will welcome back the Friesian Spectacular for the traditional mid-show exhibition. These tremendous b... Full story
Pastor Rodger Hall. photo provided Pastor Rodger Hall of Christ's Church of New Beginnings in Sisters died after a horseback riding accident on Wednesday, June 2. According to his son Shane Hall, the pastor, a Western riding enthusiast, was riding at his daughter's home in Sunriver when the horse crow-hopped, snapping Hall back in the saddle; the horse's hindquarters may have struck Hall in the back of the neck. Hall stayed in the saddle for about five seconds, but his arms had fallen to his sides and he was not moving, Shane... Full story
A Pacific Northwest rattlesnake. photo by Jim Anderson Five-year-old Jacob Gurney of Squaw Creek Estates hasn't been around long enough to learn about rattlesnakes. Last Tuesday at about 9 a.m. there was one in his backyard. Jacob thought it was a stick and he tried to pick it up. The rattlesnake bit Jacob on the thumb. Jacob let out a piercing cry that alerted his mom, Chris, that her son was in big trouble. "A snake bit me!" Jacob screamed, holding his hand up for his mother to see. "Did you say, snake?" Jacob's mom asked,... Full story
A couple of weeks back I wrote an article about West Nile Virus (WNV) that contained a few suggestions on what to do to avoid contacting the dreaded illness. As I was writing the piece, I wanted acquaint you with the clinical aspects of the disease, but not knowing anyone who survived a bout with West Nile I didn't have any firsthand knowledge of what the infection can do to a human being. I had no idea that two weeks later I would meet Amber Wolf, a WNV survivor. Amber is an artist who recently moved from Santa Fe, New... Full story
Saf Canja (left) and Jody Henderson thanked Jim Hanson for two pianos. photo by Jim Mitchell A few weeks ago a new baby grand piano arrived at Sisters High School, contributed by the Snowman Foundation. Last Friday two more pianos arrived in town, donated by Jim Hanson of Bend. Hanson does everything related to pianos -- restoration, moving and storage, rentals, tuning, etc. Hanson donated the two baby grand pianos to the Jazz Festival's "Keys for Kids" program. Because of their size, neither was appropriate for placement in... Full story
Mary Richards finishes a quilt. photo by Jim Mitchell Forty-five years ago, Mary Richards became a nun. Although no longer part of the convent, she is returning to Lacrosse, Wisconsin, to reunite with 19 of her classmates. She chose to drive because of the quantity of baggage she is carrying with her: 19 quilts, one for each classmate. Planning ahead, she has been making quilts for two years to present to her classmates. Last week she displayed the quilts at St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church in Sisters. Friends drifted... Full story
Steve Swisher has signed on to become interim superintendent at Crook County School District. "The school board in Crook County ratified a contract today (Monday, June 7)," Swisher said. Swisher said both he and the school board have expressed interest in a more long-term position. Swisher, who retired as Sisters Schools Superintendent last year due to pension considerations, said he was thrilled to land a job in Central Oregon. "First of all, it's in Central Oregon, where we want to live," he said. "Second it's a very... Full story
Fran McNa displays jewelry at her new gallery in Sisters. photo by Conrad Weiler The newly opened Wild Rivers Gallery in Town Square offers a variety of watercolors and mixed media artworks by several Northwest artists. Of particular interest are the watercolor landscapes of Hank Weber, "Pots of Color" by Carolyn Gunderson and L. Marie Miller's humorous "Two Cranky Girls." Owner Fran McNa also features jewelry, pottery and textiles in her nicely decorated shop. She was born in Salem and now lives in Sisters. "The shop's name... Full story
Leslie's Ice Cream Parlor has a little something for everyone -- locals and visitors alike. The new family business located in the historic Palace building on the corner of Elm Street and Cascade Avenue is a coffee house in the morning -- offering Royal Blend Coffee, DiLusso's Baked goods and specialty chocolate-covered Belgian waffles. Then, as the sun rises high in the sky, Leslie's is an ice cream parlor, offering a wide selection of cones and a 20-topping, do-it-yourself sundae bar. Owners Leslie Newbold and Michael... Full story
The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer's name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is noon Monday. To the Editor: Roger Stones,... Full story
- A man reported seeing a ball of fire falling from the sky north of Sisters ("goodness, gracious..."). - Deputies cited six local teens for being minors in possession of alcohol at a party in the woods south of Sisters. - One driver was cited in an accident at Barclay Drive and Highway 20. She allegedly failed to obey the Stop sign. - A man pulling a trailer struck a parked car while leaving a gas station. Apparently unaware of the collision, the driver continued on his way, but a deputy tracked him down. Black Butte Ranch... Full story
Sisters is still wrestling with traffic issues. photo by Jim Cornelius Sisters residents, business owners and others will have a chance on Monday, June 21, to learn more about planning for the Sisters Couplet and weigh in on Couplet Plan alternatives and options. A long-awaited public workshop on the Couplet Refinement Planning process is scheduled for June 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Sisters Middle School (15200 McKenzie Highway) in the cafetorium. City staff and consultants, along with a Couplet Advisory Committee (CAC), have... Full story
