News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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With Saturday dawning clear and with the promise of sunshine and mild temperatures, dozens of cyclists made their way to Creekside Park in Sisters to sign up for a ride. Ride for Two Rivers saw the ranks of participants swell to over 200 with a multitude of last-minute walk-ups, eager to take advantage of the last day the McKenzie Pass was open only to cyclists. The event was a self-paced ride, with a multitude of mileage options, not a race. Some riders went hard, others... Full story
Annamarie Norman has a passion for photography, and she's turned that passion into a new Sisters business. Norman is the proprietor of Blue Orchid Photography, which opened this month in Town Square next to Ali's restaurant. Blue Orchid serves as Norman's photography studio - and more. "With the big space, we have also opened a gallery here for some of my landscape photography, and we're also going to have some local artists' work here," Norman said. Norman, who moved... Full story
A Sisters woman's quest to protect youth athletes from the ravages of concussions sparked a new law in the state of Oregon. Senate Bill 721, "Jenna's Law," was approved by the Oregon House of Representatives on Monday, June 10. The law protects child athletes in sports programs outside of school who have suffered concussions. The bill was revised by the House to give legal protection to coaches and referees who volunteer in youth sports, therefore requiring a second vote in the Senate, which passed it on June 11. The bill now... Full story
Parts of the landscape south of Sisters are a blasted desolation, ravaged by high-intensity burning in the Pole Creek Fire in September 2012. Other parts remain green. Some birds have seen their home habitat destroyed, while others are enjoying a moveable feast in ideal habitat. That is the picture of the post-Pole Creek Fire world seen by more than 100 total participants in two wildfire tours on June 14-15, sponsored by the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project, the Sisters... Full story
To The Editor: As a fellow resident of Sisters Country, I must speak out against the Cyrus family's most recent attempt to develop yet another destination resort here. I object to this proposal (HB 3536) because it would allow major development without following any state or county land-use laws; it would allow them to ignore existing water-rights laws. This means that over 1,000 acres of land, including sections of Whychus Creek and many acres zoned exclusively for farming, could be turned into more golf courses, RV parks,... Full story
Warm temperatures and sunny skies at Village Green Park made the perfect combination for brew tasting at the fourth annual Sisters Wine & Brew Festival. The weekend-long festival featured the creations of more than 30 breweries, wineries and distilleries, from Sisters' own Three Creeks Brewing Co. to small operations from across the region. Event organizer Kim Gammond couldn't have been happier. "This year we added more breweries and distilleries," said Gammond. "One of many... Full story
If you ask Tracy Leonhardy - long-time licensed Oregon wildlife rehabilitator in Sisters Country - what she's going to do with the fawns she has to care for each spring, she'll say, "Try and save them, so they can grow up wild." Then she'll quickly add, "but people shouldn't keep picking them up!" Despite warnings, people keep taking fawns from the wild because they feel sorry for them and think they're abandoned. If you see a fawn standing alongside a doe that's dead -... Full story
After almost two years in the waiting, local skaters need wait no more. The Sisters Skatepark opened this week. The park features lots of great skating elements for all skill levels. Constructed by Liquid Stone Design with the Sisters Skate Park Committee, the park is a work of art, which features elements that will bring skaters from all over the state. Sisters Park & Recreation District invites the community to join the skate committee for a community celebration to open... Full story
An emotional surprise meeting was held on June 8 of Sisters Rodeo weekend between a recovering injured horseback rider and two Good Samaritans who came to her rescue a year ago. The story begins on Saturday, June 9, 2012, as the Sisters Rodeo parade was getting ready to start. Salem residents Ron Boucher and Carol Coley were driving down West Hood Avenue in Sisters looking for a parking place so they could walk downtown to watch the parade. As they were driving past the back... Full story
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners weighed in this week on proposed legislation that would allow further development of the Cyrus family's Aspen Lakes property east of Sisters. After the commissioners discussed HB 3536 in a meeting last Wednesday, they directed staff to craft a letter to the legislative rules committee outlining concerns about the role of local land-use process and proposing language to be included in the bill should it move out of committee.... Full story
"Bullfrogs appear nearly unstoppable," says the news release from National Geographic. That's an understatement. There is only one other alien invader we have in Sisters Country that comes close to the destructive abilities and tenacity of the bullfrog, and that's the European starling. I was sitting next to Kathy Deggendorfer when she leaned over and whispered, "I caught a bullfrog in my pond last night." I leaned over and whispered, "Did you eat it?" She said, "No, I let it... Full story
The Sisters Folk Festival has announced another round of bookings for the 2013 music event, September 6-8, 2013. Grammy-nominated John Fullbright, Cheryl Wheeler, Lake Street Dive, Ryan Montbleau Band and the California Honeydrops will all be performing throughout the weekend. New to the lineup are outstanding additions that will keep the eclectic and riveting performances thriving over the festival weekend in Sisters. Additional bookings include Jon Cleary and the Philthy Phew, Hurray for the Riff Raff, the Shook Twins, The... Full story
It's not every day you see a flash mob in Sisters, but those attending the Sisters Middle School promotion ceremony on Wednesday, June 12 experienced that and more as 104 eighth-graders celebrated with one final hurrah together before family, friends, and faculty in the one-hour event. Following a heartfelt rendition of the national anthem by eighth-grader Emma Houck, outgoing Principal Mark Stewart, who will take over as director of the elementary school for the 2013-14... Full story
Top lacrosse players from the High Desert League squashed the all-stars from the North Valley League in a final score of 18-6 on Saturday afternoon, June 15, in the High Desert All-Star Game held at Sisters High School. Troy Lalonde (Summit), James Rockett and Brandon Fitzpatrick, (both Bend High players) led the High Desert in scoring with three goals each. Scott Nelson, Casey Lane and Porter Ford represented the Outlaws squad and also contributed to the win. Nelson scored two goals, Ford recorded one assist and three ground... Full story
The boys lacrosse team had nine players selected to all-league teams this year, including first-team pick Porter Ford. Ford played defense for the Outlaws and was always matched up against the other team's best offensive player. Porter made three goals over the course of the season for the Outlaws and dished out two assists. Coach Bill Rexford told The Nugget that Ford dominated from end line to end line. Scott Nelson and Casey Lane earned second-team all-league honors. Nelson, from the midfield position, scored 28 goals,... Full story
Kathy Deggendorfer is known for her fearless use of color, captivating images and sense of fun. Her latest artistic endeavor features big bold and colorful tilework. She used local tile expert Susanne Redfield at Kibak Tile for production. Deggendorfer knew Redfield could translate the bright colors accurately and capture her intent. The results were beyond her expectations. Bright colors and great graphic images give this show a fresh look. "I wanted to create an image that... Full story
When Linda Davis was about 12 years old, she saw a woman demonstrating the ancient craft of weaving. She was fascinated. She didn't start weaving until she was out of college and living in Boise, Idaho, but once she started, she kept at it for the past 40 years. The craft exerts an endless fascination for her. "There's just an infinite number of ways you can interlace threads to create designs," she says. Davis' work took Best of Show honors in a touring show sponsored by the... Full story
A beautiful day and traditional Sisters community spirit combined on Friday to fill up the greens at Aspen Lakes Golf Course for the annual Outlaw Open. The golf event raises funds for Sisters High School athletic programs. There were a total of 34 teams, including some out-of-town golfers who showed up to golf to find the course closed to the public. Kelly Cyrus reported that the golfers, once apprised of the event, decided it was a good cause and a good time, so they signed... Full story
The Forest Service has proposed several changes to current wilderness trail maintenance practices in the Sisters Ranger District. Largely due to limited resources and damage from wildfires, trail maintenance in some areas has been curtailed; and some trails have become impassable. The proposed changes encompass a range of options that include resuming historical maintenance levels on some trails, reducing targeted maintenance on others, and decommissioning other trails entirely. In the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, proposals... Full story
The community trail network sponsored by the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) receives plenty of use, but a surprising number of local people are not familiar with it. According to an informal survey conducted by the STA, most STA trail users are from places other than Sisters. It stands to reason that, if people are traveling from far and wide to use the Sisters trail system, local residents ought to take advantage of it, too! Truth be told, the principal trailhead is so close... Full story
For 25 years, Marsha Marr, owner of Miss Sew-It-All, has made her living by needle, thread and scissors. She has tailored, hemmed and sewed her way into the hearts of the Sisters community. This month will mark her 25th year in business. A steady stream of people who can't live with ripped hems, buttonless pants, or clothes that are too tight or too loose come to the Miss Sew-It-All Shop on Hood Avenue. "A few people don't know my real name is Marsha. They call me 'Miss... Full story
Outlaw Station in Sisters is poised to welcome a new restaurant to its tenant mix. Rancho Viejo is relocating to the 3,600-square-foot cap-end space at 625 N.E. Arrowleaf Trail, Suites #9 and #10 in the retail portion of Outlaw Station shopping center. Compass Commercial brokers, Russell Huntamer, Erich Schultz, SIOR and Jay Lyons, CCIM represented the lessor, Taylor Development, and lessee, Jerez Inc. in the negotiation of the long-term lease. "The retail strength of Outlaw Station shopping center is emergent," said... Full story
On June 15, 2013, Dee was hit by a car while crossing a street in Gainesville, Florida. She died of extensive injuries hours later. Dee was born in Wiesbaden, Germany to Harold and Dorothy York, and traveled around the world while her dad was in the U.S. Air Force. In 1966 the family moved to Bend, and then to Sisters in 1967. She graduated from Redmond High School in 1972 and moved to Seward. Alaska, where she had Dee's Floral Design for 25 years, supplying the big cruise ships with flowers when they came into port. She marr... Full story
