News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Brave local folks shared their talents onstage at Sisters Farmers Market last weekend. It was the first Sunday Showcase Talent Show of the year — and, despite technical difficulties, a success. As a preview, Paul Alan Bennett brought his charming and original song-smithery to the Songbird Stage, accompanied by ukulele. Then the small-town talent show got underway. A little girl told an old joke with a new twist, getting a big laugh. Young kids in animal costumes gazed at the audience, forgetting to do the Hokey Pokey... Full story
In a sit-down with The Nugget last week, City Manager Cory Misley shared his ideas about the role of local government and the challenges and opportunities inherent in running a small city. “The beauty of living in a small town, as it relates to government, is you can meet with us regularly, have conversations, attend public meetings,” Misley said. “Pick up the phone, come into City Hall if something is important to you. We can have conversations about how to improve thing... Full story
Eight accomplished local chefs from Central Oregon competed to prove their culinary skills kicking off the Top Chef Competition at the Bite of Bend on Saturday with Chef Jon Hosler, owner of The Porch in Sisters, competing against Chef Chad Berg for Deschutes Brewery in round one. The Porch has been a popular dinnerhouse in Sisters since 2012. It is a family affair. Hosler’s mother and partner Caryl Hosler is well-known in Sisters for her work at Jen’s Garden and Thyme. A few... Full story
Insects and birdsong livened up Sisters High School last week. Was the high school installing a zoo? No: it was a performance by Sisters Elementary School students. “The music teacher at SES, Sara Miller, has done a phenomenal job this year not only teaching music theory but also providing all students with performance opportunities,” said Joan Warburg, principal of Sisters Elementary School. Miller directed a double bill nicknamed “Bugs and Birds” in the high school auditor... Full story
An 18-year-old man who was airlifted to the hospital after being pulled from the waters of Lake Phalarope at Black Butte Ranch earlier this month did not survive. According to Black Butte Ranch Police reports, the young man, an intern employee from India named Tarun Verma, declined a life vest when checking out a pedal board for an excursion on the lake on June 2. Three witnesses saw a commotion associated with the young man being in distress in the water and responded to the scene on their own watercraft. When the witnesses... Full story
The gardens of the farm-based education program at Seed to Table will serve as the backdrop for quilts created by local quilter and retired pediatrician Jill Martin during the Quilts in the Garden tour on Thursday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Martin’s mother was an active crafter, influencing her interest in handmade items. For her first quilt effort, Martin created squares and sewed them together for a bedspread for her college dorm room. While in medical school, she d... Full story
