News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Sisters Fire Corps is a well-oiled community service machine. The Sisters Fire Corps was founded in 2004 and helps build capacity within a fire district by engaging volunteers to assist in non-emergency roles. These include first aid CPR/AED training, car seat programs, smoke alarm programs, address sign programs, and blood pressure clinics. "The Fire Corps is a great way to get to know the community and for the community to see us and understand us as a fire district and... Full story
For years, Sisters had not offered a competitive travel baseball program - not even for their home tournament -until the Bandits home-run-trotted in on June 1 to collect some serious hardware. The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce organizes Sisters Country Tournament Baseball. "We doubled our divisions this year and did a lot more work on the fields. The Bandits worked on those fields for weeks," said Chamber Membership & Marketing Coordinator Turi Shergold. Then they knocked... Full story
When Fire Chief Roger Johnson took the reins at Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District 12 years ago, he inherited a thriving organization. "I think my perception of this organization was that it was well-run, a very dedicated work force; beautiful facility, a wonderful community," he told The Nugget last week. Johnson is retiring as of Friday, and officially turned over command of the fire district to Fire Chief Anthony Prior on Tuesday, June 11 (see photo essay, page 13). He... Full story
Oregon’s deer and elk give birth from May through July. It’s natural for mother animals to leave their young alone and hidden for extended periods of time while they go off to feed, so never assume a young animal is orphaned when you see it alone. The mother will return when it’s safe to do so — when people, pets, or predators aren’t around. Removing an animal from the wild is also a violation of Oregon wildlife laws. When people remove them from the wild, young animals miss the chance to learn where to seek cover, what to e... Full story
Friends and family gathered at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District station Thursday, June 13, to honor Julie Spor, who serves as the executive assistant/finance manager for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District. Spor is a recent graduate of Eastern Oregon University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Spor manages the day-to-day financial duties for the district and has been attending college and working full-time for the past four years. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire... Full story
"Judy and Little Bear, A Camp Sherman Adventure" was co-created by Oregon authors Trista Cornelius and Shelly Parini-Runge. The story whimsically captures the magic of the wild Metolius River Watershed and many of the critters that call Camp Sherman their home. Camp Sherman Store will host a book signing on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a special reading at 11:30 a.m. "Judy and Little Bear, A Camp Sherman Adventure" features a strong but grieving woman named... Full story
One of the funniest and most effective ways of showing what happens in healthy soil involves burying a new pair of white cotton undies and then six months later digging them up to see how they're transformed by decomposers. The results astonished students and teachers alike when Ms. Guthrie's fifth-grade class was on one of their Seed to Table farm field trips. In Ms. Guthrie's fifth grade class, science lessons include a curriculum about decomposers, producers, and... Full story
Central Oregon author Ted Haynes will present his new mystery novel, "The Sunriver Murders," at Paulina Springs Books on Thursday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. "The Sunriver Murders" is his fourth mystery set in Central Oregon, following on the heels of his 2022 release, "Pole Pedal Murder." Who would turn a shotgun on a well-dressed 77-year-old man driving a Mercedes on a sunny summer morning in the happy golf resort of Sunriver? Carl Breuninger, Deschutes County Sheriff's... Full story
Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District and Redmond Fire & Rescue were alerted Sunday morning to a vehicle fire at approximately milepost 101 of Highway 126 on the east grade of Dry Canyon. The fire was located in an area between the borders of the two fire districts. Cloverdale crews arrived to find that a resident in the area had started putting water on the vehicle from a trailer-mounted water tank and pump that he pulled to the scene with his tractor. Cloverdale... Full story
The busy outdoor recreation season is underway in Sisters Country and across Central Oregon. That means it’s the busy season for Deschutes County Search and Rescue. Last month, volunteers have responded to calls for service to injured motorcycle riders, lost or missing people and hikers, lost snowmobile riders, missing motorcycle riders, medical emergencies and injuries, stuck climbers, and stuck motorists. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue is asking the public to plan, and prepare for their outdoor... Full story
It’s been a few years since I had Scotties who wanted to help me clean the house. The old pack helped with the vacuuming. This bunch, being five-months young, are loaded with energy, and they want to help with the floor mopping after vacuuming. Now, it’s a lot harder mopping with their help than vacuuming with their aid. All they do with the vacuum is bite at the vacuum head and bark. The mop is a whole new opportunity. I have to push hard on the mop handle to keep them from s... Full story
Drinking trends, especially among younger consumers, have flattened more than 30 Oregon craft brewers in the last two years. The latest in the toll is Sisters' Three Creeks Brewing. The owners have sold the namesake restaurant located on the FivePine Campus and have closed the doors on the brewing operation on East Barclay Drive. In a portion of an announcement on its Facebook page, founder Wade Underwood told fans: "It is with great joy that after 16 years, Three Creeks... Full story
Three Sisters High School athletes, along with a friend from Redmond, competed at the Nike U.S. U20 Nationals in the 4x400-meter relay on Saturday, June 15, at Hayward Field in Eugene, as part of a four-day event featuring athletes from throughout America. The relay crew accepted the invitation following the Outlaws’ second place finish in the event at the OSAA State Championships last month, also at Hayward Field. Brooke Duey, Audrey Corcoran, and Josie Ryan, who ran on the state team, added Eden Anspach from Redmond High S... Full story
At the same time ODOT is facing a budget crisis, drivers wonder how it is possible that so many major projects are taking place, like our new roundabout. The monies come from earlier budgets and/or other funding sources, in some cases federal dollars. Most readers seem happy and appreciative of the new roundabout, some marveling at the speed of progress and minor disruptions. The opening date for phase one was but a few days late, yet completed before the crucial start of rode... Full story
Golfer Travis Lewis, made a hole-in-one on Hole No. 8 on Big Meadow Golf Course at Black Butte Ranch on June 13. Club used was an 8 Iron; distance was 143 yards. Lewis has been playing for five years and it’s his first hole in one.... Full story
Dry Canyon Stampede will perform at the inaugural Sisters 4th Fest on July 4th. The event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sisters and Citizens4Community, will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Green Park. Dry Canyon Stampede, known for their energetic performances and crowd-pleasing country tunes, will take the Les Schwab-sponsored stage from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The performance will feature live music and line dancing, adding a festive atmosphere to the... Full story
In 2024, summer solstice falls on Thursday, June 20, in this part of the world. Sisters Community Labyrinth will hold its annual gathering and labyrinth walk that evening. Typically light in tone and nonreligious in nature, the gathering will have another layer this year: it's the last solstice walk before the land is built out. "Marking the summer solstice with a community labyrinth walk has become a special tradition," Sharlene Weed said. "It will be our last walk together... Full story
The Sisters Community Garden has scheduled a tour of its garden on Sunday, June 23, and a public meeting for Saturday, June 29, to discuss the possibility of using City park land to provide Sisters area residents a space to garden while building community connections. “The City of Sisters Parks Master Plan includes providing space for a community garden,” said Mimi Schaefer, SCG President. “Moving to a new location in a city park will open food growing opportunities for Sisters residents and learning opportunities for all o... Full story
Three actors and their director took to a back porch overlooking Whychus Creek last week to rehearse a miniature one-act play. Wind rustled through the treetops. Birds chirped. "I will be playing a hypochondriac named Helen who is in the emergency room, waiting to be seen," actor Kathy Mahony explained. The play is part of an evening of short one-acts called "Now You're Talking," taking place June 20–23. Sisters-based nonprofit organization Silent Echo Theater Company is c... Full story
A group of citizens is promoting leadership and civic action in Sisters, with a focus on how City government can improve community engagement and outreach. The first cohort of the Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) presented their report on the City’s outreach and engagement efforts to the Sisters City Council on June 12. This presentation was the product of two months of work by the CLA cohort, and the program represents years of work by the city and its partners. The CLA is a collaboration among the City of Sisters, C... Full story
Congratulations, graduates — the day is here. It’s been coming a long time. If you start counting with first grade it’s been 12 years. If you begin from their first year with a teacher, as in pre-school, it could be as many as 16 years. That’s a long time to stick with something. A celebration is well in order. How is it possible that so many of our young ones have reached this day, and done it well? The 2024 Sisters’ graduation rate will be above 90 percent. As well deserved as it is, they didn’t do it by themselves.... Full story
Local newspapers To the Editor: Imagine no local newspaper in Sisters. We all love The Nugget, but what if it disappeared? That’s the world our friends in La Grande, Hermiston, Baker City, Enterprise, and John Day are facing. Their local newspapers are disappearing before the start of July. And two dozen other Oregon-owned newspapers were sold on June 1 — to a company based out of Tennessee. If history is any guide, this ownership change will not be kind to the communities these papers serve. That means no real jou... Full story
The last day of school is always a big deal in Camp Sherman, with students marking the transition to summer by running through the spray from hoses wielded by local firefighters. This year, the students had a serious - but joyful task - to accomplish before adjourning for vacation. The 26 students of Black Butte School joined staff, community members, and the design and construction team on Friday, June 14, to break ground on a $4 million remodel of their school. SAJ... Full story
Sisters High School’s 76th commencement ceremony, held Friday, June 14, featured themes of the importance of self-reflection, and the value of community as the 99 members of the graduating class completed the rite of passage toward adulthood. Following the traditional entry march to “Pomp and Circumstance” senior members of the jazz choir gifted the audience with a heartfelt rendition of the national anthem. Principal Steve Stancliff shared welcoming remarks followed by a short address to the graduates. Using the phras... Full story
Chatter on local social media and reader contact with The Nugget recently raised the specter of the City raising the existing 3 cents per gallon municipal tax as a means to fund the installation of EV charging stations on city property. That is not the case. City Manager Jordan Wheeler was clear in his response to The Nugget’s inquiry: “The City has no plans to propose an increase to the gas tax. This is the first I’ve heard of that idea. The only informal conversations about... Full story
