News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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When the Spotted Towhee [Piplio Maculatus] is seen, often on low branches or on the ground, its colors are a stunning contrast to all the surroundings. It is a common bird of the thickets and blackberry brambles, seen under bird feeders eating seeds off the ground but never far from cover. They feed mostly on insects, berries, and seeds scratched from leaf litter. In April the female builds the nest using soft grasses, twigs, and animal hair. While she finishes the nest, the... Full story
The night’s bustin’ open on Saturday, July 2, and the hemi-powered drones will scream down the boulevard to the promised land of Hardtails Bar & Grill in Sisters to catch the final local performance of Lucky Town, Portland’s legendary Bruce Springsteen tribute band. Tickets are still available at https://www.bendticket.com/events/119604834/lucky-town-incredible-bruce-springsteen-tribute. The show starts at 8 p.m., giving patrons plenty of time to ride down to the river and s... Full story
Walking through the sliding glass door of the once-abandoned mall, I felt guilty. The massive structure, formerly a shopping center in northern Krakow, Poland became a refugee center at the outbreak of the Russia and Ukraine war in late February 2022. A barrier of cardboard and rusted shopping carts directed me down a poorly lit hall. A few flickering bulbs lit the way to a stairwell stinking of cigarettes. I came out on the second floor balcony. Old storefronts were... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has released the official performance schedule for the 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival taking place September 30 to October 2 and will release a limited number of single-day tickets on Wednesday, June 29. Thirty-one acts representing many strands of roots music including folk, jazz, bluegrass, and blues are slated to perform at multiple venues around downtown Sisters, with performances and workshops from Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2. The full schedule can be found at... Full story
The first time I tasted grass-fed beef, it came from an animal that I’d raised myself. Back then, “grass-fed beef” wasn’t a thing, as far as teenage-me knew. I bought a calf to raise. I worked with my dad to build fences, shovel manure, and castrate the young bull (ah yes, that’s a column for another day). Sure, our cattle ate grass. Ours was a hobby farm, not a large-scale ranch. Dad was a heavy equipment parts salesman by day. We could never earn a living on our couple do... Full story
Translucent tubing and medical bands protrude from the wrist as Micheal Alayon grips the handrail of his hospital bed in the fight of his life. In his fifth-floor room, he sifts through his foggy memory to recount the moments leading up to this. Now seven surgeries deep, they’ve begun to blur together as the days slowly tick by. Better known as “Hawaiian Mike,” he manages to smile through the battle, keeping an ever-positive spin on a tragic turn of circumstances. He uses... Full story
The 25th Annual Quilts in the Garden Tour on Thursday, July 7, opens five very different and lovely gardens and two houses with stunning views, one nestled in the trees, to the public. Ticket holders can take a self-guided tour through the properties and stop for lunch at the Sisters Community Garden. Lee and Jodi Krohn built their house four years ago on a lovely wooded lot on Wapato Loop, with Whychus Creek forming their rear property line. Jodi’s love of gardening is e... Full story
The Sisters School Board selected Asa Sarver to fill the vacancy created by Don Hedrick’s resignation, at a special meeting held Thursday, June 23. The result came a week after the Board deadlocked on the initial vote due to board member David Thorsett’s absence. At the initial meeting last week Sarver and Josette Johnson each received two votes. The third applicant, Rodney Cooper, received no votes. At the outset of the meeting, Hedrick asked to say a few words for the rec... Full story
The initial six board members for the Explore Sisters destination management organization were announced at last week’s June 22 Sisters City Council meeting. All voting members of the board must either live in the City of Sisters or be affiliated with a business or organization located within Sisters. The board will be made up of the executive director, two members-at-large, who may be, but need not be, tourism industry representatives, a minimum of three tourist i... Full story
The weather on the first day of summer, June 21, was perfect for the Community Celebration sponsored by Citizens4Community (C4C) and the City of Sisters at Creekside Park. After a very soggy spring, the sun was out, there was no wind, and the temperature was just right. A popular spot in the sun where people gathered offered an assortment of cookies, slices of juicy watermelon, and fresh lemonade. Over in the shade were tables with materials and project information from the... Full story
Now that the Supreme Court has, as expected, overturned Roe v. Wade, anti-abortion activists have a choice to take their movement in one of two directions: from pro-birth to forced birth, or to pro-life. Where exceptions for incest and rape are removed, pro-birth will transition to forced-birth. Enforcement could require extreme electronic and other monitoring of individuals, as happens in China. Prosecutions could target not only abortion providers, but also friends, family members, or anyone else who gave aid or comfort to... Full story
Thank you To the Editor: On June 23, I experienced a serious laceration to my hand at the Sisters Recycle Center. Several people stepped up to assist staunch the bleeding until the paramedics arrived; they were all selfless, compassionate, and very helpful. The paramedic team was equally helpful. I ended up driving myself to the Redmond hospital. Eight stitches later I’m as good as new. Thank you all. Art Samson Stop watering lawns To the Editor: I currently reside in the Hayden Homes project off of [McKinney] Butte Road, a... Full story
Wildland firefighting is dangerous and dirty work, with every imaginable hazard beyond the fire — falling limbs, toppling trees, smoke inhalation, fall, and poisonous snake bites, to name a few. While most firefighting is done on the ground at close range, it’s the support of aircraft that is often the deciding factor of controlling the fire. Sisters Country residents are no strangers to wildland fires or the sight of aerial tankers and helicopters dropping retardant o... Full story
Fire Chief Roger Johnson of Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is vigilant in an effort to catch sparks of what he thinks might be undue concern among Sisters Country property owners as to their potential cost of hardening their dwellings to mitigate fire risk. Oregon Senate Bill 762 is a $220 million sweeping legislation that deals with a wide range of wildfire issues. Some advocates have raised red flags about potential costs. Johnson was particularly uneasy about the... Full story
Sisters will soon have a new organization in charge of tourism. The Sisters City Council voted last week to approve the organizational documents (articles of incorporation and bylaws) for Explore Sisters, a new destination management organization (DMO), that will strive to balance community needs with fostering the evolution of the local tourism economy. Sisters is often referred to as the gateway to Central Oregon. However, Sisters is no longer a place to just stop for gas... Full story
Brandi Gregor is a veteran, having proudly served in the Oregon National Guard. She moved to Sisters a while back and has taken up residence alongside FS Road 100, more or less behind Ponderosa Lodge, within easy distance, aided by her walker, to Mainline Station and Ray’s Food Place. She sat for a lengthy interview with The Nugget last week just outside her newish tent and star-spangled banner camp chair. She showed a range of emotions from a flash of anger when she misunders... Full story
