News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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In the wake of last year's 24,000-acre Milli Fire, the good news is that almost all trails within the burn perimeter are open for use. The bad news? Well, that's pretty obvious: more forest destruction has been added to our ever-growing local inventory of thousands of burned and blackened acres in Sisters Country. The Forest Service is working hard to clear trails of debris and fallen trees. In the meantime, even trails that have not been fully cleared are still passable,... Full story
There was obvious frustration in the room last Thursday when the Sisters Planning Commission again discussed short-term rentals, after having already passed on their recommendation to the City Council. Following directions from the Council at their May 23 workshop, City planning staff is looking at incorporating additional changes to the short-term rental (STR) regulations being proposed for adoption as part of a larger package of text amendments. At the June 21 Planning Commission meeting, staff sought input from the... Full story
Fisheries biologists have found a record number of redband trout redds, or nests, during their 2017-2018 surveys on the Metolius River. This indicates that the river's trout population remains strong and healthy. "We have found that the primary spawning areas on the Metolius River for redband trout are from the mouth of Spring Creek to the headwaters, and in Lake Creek and Abbot Creek," said Nate Dachtler, assistant district fisheries biologist for the Deschutes National... Full story
Walking into the Camp Sherman store, a local greets proprietor Roger White with, "How are you, Mr. Mayor?" The Camp Sherman Store and Fly Shop is surely the heart of this small community on the banks of the wild and scenic Metolius River. Roger and Kathy White have been the tenders of that heart for the past 22 years. In honor of its 100th anniversary, the store is holding a barbecue on Saturday, July 7, starting at 5 p.m., with wine tasting from 3 to 6 p.m. The public is... Full story
Tariffs on newsprint are threatening the existence of community newspapers across the country. Thanks to the support of the Sisters community and our advertisers, The Nugget remains a healthy and vibrant publication - but we're not sheltered from national trends. The vast majority of economists will tell you that protectionist policies and tariffs do far more harm than good. In a global economy - which the U.S. has operated in for well over a century - imposing tariffs merely triggers tit-for-tat retaliation. Protecting one... Full story
We attend the Sisters Airport 4th of July Fly-In, no matter what. This community event started six years ago to celebrate the airport makeover, including the re-paved runway, new hangars, offices, and aviation fuel. The festivities start at 7 a.m. with pancakes, the buzz of planes arriving, and the rumble of classic cars for the hot-rod show. The Sisters Fly-In is just one of the many ways Benny and Julie Benson contribute to our community. When the Bensons became the owners of Sisters Eagle Airport, the facilities were in a... Full story
Sisters GRO is trying to secure a $6,000 matching grant to improve the GRO technology systems. Sisters Graduate Resource Organization (GRO) was established 10 years ago. In that time, it has grown in both the number of scholarships it awards each year and the amount of the scholarships. To launch into the next 10 years, Sisters GRO would like to develop a more robust website and database to keep up with changing technology and to make the scholarship process less manual. Grant funds will fund a redesign of Sisters GRO's... Full story
The Sisters Airport will host its sixth annual Fourth of July community celebration, featuring an airplane fly-in, classic car show, pancake breakfast, 5K run, and drag races down the runway. The theme for this year is Rally on the Runway. Festivities will begin at 7 a.m. with the buzz of planes arriving from all over the Northwest for the fly-in, and the rumble of classic cars for the hotrod show. Sisters Rotary will be flipping pancakes and sausages. "Old Glory" will arrive by air in a spectacular flag jump presentation by... Full story
The Second Annual Sisters Barbecue sponsored by the City of Sisters on June 19 at City Hall was a rousing success, with an estimated 350 attendees. Clouds over the sun provided a perfect temperature for those gathered around tables under red awnings in the parking lot and scattered on the lawn and under the trees, enjoying hamburgers, hotdogs, salads, chips, and cookies. Guitar music and songs by local Scott Brown provided entertainment as residents and a few visitors enjoyed... Full story
Mary Ann McCammon, a registered nurse, combined her passion for quilting and women's health by launching Quilts for Empowerment (QFE), teaching quilting to obstetric fistula survivors in Kenya, Africa. Obstetric fistula (OF) are debilitating complications of obstructed labor during childbirth, which results in uncontrollable leakage through the bladder or kidneys, leading to devastating and dehumanizing medical conditions for the affected women. The program's goal is to help w... Full story
Terri Daniel arrived in town 12 years ago after hearing about Sisters from a friend who suggested it would be a great place to heal from the recent death of her 16-year-old son. Living in a remote cabin, Terri grieved - but also began to cobble together a new life, which would ultimately lead her in unimagined new directions. She quickly recognized that her healing process had ignited a passion for building a positive relationship with death and grief. With minimal resources,... Full story
Jim Moseley is passionate about saving peoples' homes from wildfire. Based in the Los Angeles area, he's seen the devastation wrought by conflagrations such as the Thomas fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Moseley and his company Sun FireDefense offer innovative technology to protect homes from fire - with spray coatings and insulating roof blankets that can keep a home from igniting from embers that can sometimes fly far ahead of a... Full story
David Jacobs-Strain, an Oregon native and frequent performer in Sisters, will be returning with his band, The Crunk Mountain Boys on Friday, June 29, to kick off summer concerts at Angeline's Bakery. Jacobs-Strain and his band have frequently performed in Sisters - at least twice a year - and David returns as a solo artist throughout the year. David Jacobs-Strain made his debut in Sisters when he was 17 years old at the Sisters Folk Festival. David has a special place in his... Full story
Grow 15 tons and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in poo. I can't count the number of times I have heard someone say, "You can't grow anything but cheat grass in Central Oregon." It is certainly true that in the high desert, we do not have the luxury of just throwing seeds on the ground and watching a jungle emerge. At Seed to Table, we sweat, dig, water, pray, wish and hope our seedlings will emerge and maybe grow up to our shins. And grow they do. This year, we... Full story
CBD is new to the scene, an alternative to painkillers for aches/pains, inflammation, and a host of other maladies. It is a compound found in the hemp plant, which is extracted as an oil and applied sublingually or through contact with the skin. It is researched and proclaimed to be a mild painkiller (to the effect of NSAIDs) and anti-inflammatory. Other claims are of neuroprotective benefits, and treatment for sleeplessness. Sales doubled over a year (2016-17) and CBD has netted sales of an estimate $200 million. CBD is... Full story
High school sports are integral to the fabric of any small town - and the Sisters Outlaws are definitely woven deeply into the Sisters community. And for the past 16 years, those sports programs have been the beat of Rongi Yost. Yost doesn't remember exactly how she ended up being a sports reporter. Back in 2002, she had a daughter playing soccer, and The Nugget didn't have anyone covering soccer. She thought the girls would like to see some coverage, and somehow - probably... Full story
Summer is here and the opportunities for runners in Central Oregon seem endless. So, whether you are a year-round resident of Sisters Country or here for a visit there are trail recommendations and events galore. The trail systems in and around town cannot be taken for granted. Few cities of any size have done more to enhance the running, hiking, and biking access than Sisters, thanks to the Sisters Trails Alliance, city, county, and state governments, and the U.S. Forest... Full story
Ralph Romans was born in Fremont, Nebraska, June 4, 1925, to Gladys and Lyman Romans. In his early years, his family lived a classic Americana lifestyle, a happy childhood of hauling ice, fishing with his dad and grandmother, garnering coal that spilled from railroad cars, hauling water from the pump and growing their own food. Their wardrobes were hand-me-downs or purchased from Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward catalogues. He and his friends met on a corner in Fremont,... Full story
Next Wednesday, Americans will celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the event that sparked the American Revolution and led to the eventual creation of the United States of America. The Fourth of July is a beloved holiday among Americans - and the perfect opportunity to fire up the grill with family and friends. No Independence Day celebration in America would be complete without a picnic table filled with some traditional favorites: Hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, potato salad, corn on the cob and watermelon.... Full story
