News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters School facilities need some work over the next few months. A blue ribbon committee of 18 staff and citizens, including contractors and architects, spent six months identifying needs and wants, and putting together a list of priorities, which was presented by Facilities Task Force Chair Don Hendrick at the Sisters School Board's July meeting. The board deferred acting on the list of priorities immediately, while the board tries to get a firm handle on the district's... Full story
A little piece of Sisters will hang from the White House Christmas tree next holiday season. Kathy Deggendorfer will create the Oregon State ornament that will adorn the tree. Her creation will join those of artists from all 50 states and will be on display to White House visitors during the 2008 Christmas season. Senator Gordon Smith announced the selection last week. "Kathy is well known for her bright and colorful paintings that embody Oregon's remarkable beauty," Smith... Full story
Plans for a pair of destination resorts in the Metolius Basin got a boost last Wednesday when the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that Jefferson County correctly developed its destination resort plan. That decision upheld a previous ruling by the state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). The court did support the remand of some issues back to LUBA and thence to Jefferson County, primary among them being more work on studying the impact of proposed resorts on big game habitat. The... Full story
To the Editor: We believe there is a simple change that can be made at the Barclay/Highway 20 intersection that would significantly reduce the number and severity of accidents there. The change is simple: extend the 35 mph speed zone to beyond the McDonald's/Chevron intersection (Rail Way). With the current and future development in that vicinity it's almost certain that the speed limit will eventually be reduced anyway, why not do it now? Joyce and Glenn Brown ••• To the Editor: I am not sure what adding new... Full story
A Sisters family is suing the Sisters School District over an accident that left a middle school student with head injuries. The accident occurred two years ago, on June 1, 2006, when a girl slipped on spilled liquid in the middle school cafeteria and fell, hitting her head on the floor. According to the suit filed in Deschutes County Circuit Court, the girl suffered a fractured skull, brain injury and damage to muscles, ligaments and nerves in her head and neck. The lawsuit... Full story
They go high and higher. That's the one thing Sisters residents know for sure about gas prices. Per-gallon rates for regular seemed to take a breather last week at $4.29.9 and $4.27.9 at local stations. Some oil industry analysts predict $5 and $6 per gallon by Christmas. Many claim Oregon's mandatory law that requires fuel to contain 10 per cent ethanol adds to the pain. Everyone agrees that ethanol does decrease mileage, but the amount is subject to debate. State officials... Full story
Cascade Avenue was closed during Quilt Show for the second year, to the delight of some and the chagrin of others. Those affected negatively by the closure were businesses at both ends of town, and the gas station in the center. Eric Metzel, owner of Coyote Creek Café felt there could be a better way to redirect the traffic that wouldn't affect the Three Wind Shopping Center on the west end of Sisters. Brad Smith, owner of Paulina Springs Books on Hood Avenue said his... Full story
Roger White, owner of the Camp Sherman Store, is bringing back his Metolius River Fly Fishing & Bamboo Rod Fair for the seventh year running. Expect to see 30 rod makers at the event. The big tent will be set up between Chapel of the Pines and the Black Butte School. The action starts at 10 a.m. on both Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. It ends at approximately 5 p.m. the first day and 3 p.m. the second. Saturday there will also be a barbecue at the Camp Sherman Store... Full story
Sisters residents were treated to a brief glimpse of some of the finest cyclists in the world as the 29th annual Bend Memorial Clinic Cascade Cycling Classic ripped through Sisters Thursday, July 10. The second stage of the multi-day event finished at Upper Three Creek Sno-Park. Chris Horner, a Bend resident, and Levi Leipheimer have both ridden in the Tour de France, while the women's leader Kristen Armstrong, along with Leipheimer, will represent the United States in the... Full story
Kevin Blanchard loves outdoor sports. He loves to travel. He loves photography. Blanchard combines those passions in striking photography, a sample of which is currently on display at Sisters Athletic Club. "In junior high school I had my first 35 mm camera and started taking pictures," he said. When it came time to go to college, he entered an art program at the University of Utah, specializing in photography. Blanchard owns property in Nicaragua and loves to travel in... Full story
With a mighty blend of horsepower and track smarts, Curt Kallberg of Sisters showed the rest of the field why he often earns the checkered flag at the Portland Historic Races, held last weekend in Portland. Kallberg won both the "heat race," on Saturday, and the main event on Sunday. Dave Kunicki, of Surrey, British Columbia, took second in each event. Eric Dolson of Sisters threatened each day, but bad luck dogged him all weekend. The difference in the three cars could be... Full story
On Saturday, July 19 the Friends of the Metolius (FOM), led by Vice President Pete Schay, will hold a public meeting about the planned spraying of yellow flag iris, a state reported noxious weed. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Camp Sherman Community Hall. Schay said in a letter he sent out to landowners, "If you are reading this letter and you have Lake Creek waters on your property, you probably have yellow flag iris." Schay attended a meeting in 2004 where a woman challenged, "Do it now, or surrender.... Full story
Many quilts have special meaning to the quilter - none more so than quilts crafted to honor loved ones fallen in war. Representatives of the Oregon Home of the Brave Quilt Project were set up on the Sisters Post Office lawn during Quilt Show. The project's mission is to provide quilts for families of soldiers killed while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Kaye Hansen, from Boring, is the state coordinator, and she had delivered a quilt on Saturday morning. It was an especially... Full story
•A nine-year-old was bitten in the face by a dog, requiring surgery to repair the injuries. Two days later, the dog got out at night and was hit by a car and killed. •Someone tried to break in to the Sisters School Bus Barn. •A shoplifter stole clothing from a Sisters shop. •Deputies arrested a 25-year-old man for harassment and coercion in a domestic dispute. Information in "Sisters sheriff's calls" is taken from log entries and reports of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office.... Full story
The Sisters 11-12-year-old Little League All-Star team took second place in the district tournament held in Redmond. A strong Sisters team went 6-0 against other Central Oregon teams to make the finals against Hermiston, where they fell to a tough squad. In their tournament run, the Sisters team put 75 runs on the board and allowed only two. Team members are pictured above (bottom, left-right): Ryan Lahey; Dillon Witt; Keenan O'Hearn; Joey Morgan; Nicky Blum; Trevor Standen;... Full story
With summer shopping season underway, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has seen an increase in the number of gift certificates being redeemed. Any business may redeem a gift certificate for any customer. No membership is required to participate in this program. A merchant may redeem the certificate for its face value. For reimbursement, write on the certificate "Redeemed" and the business name. Reimbursement checks are processed weekly. Gift certificates may be purchased at the Chamber office, and are recommended as... Full story
Nearly 700 people attended the Pine Needlers quilt display on July 11. Dozens of quilts lined the Camp Sherman Community Hall, even up to the rafters. The Pine Nuts were in the back selling sandwiches, fruit and other savory treats (including cake) to raise funds for the Community Center. They sang out their rallying cry: "When the quilt show comes each year they say, go, you Pine Nuts! Always glad to help my dear. Let's go you Pine Nuts!" The Pine Needlers now have two... Full story
The Sisters High School varsity softball team has been accepted for Spring Training 2009 at Wide World of Disney Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The spring break trip will include two-a-day practices, daily hitting tunnel workouts and scrimmages against high school teams of similar enrollment from Wisconsin and New York City. The week-long schedule will include 43 other high school teams from throughout the U.S. participating. The Lady Outlaws will travel to Orlando,... Full story
Some pairings feel just right. Quilts inspired by books, on display in a library, is one of them. The Cover to Cover Book Club Quilters have an array of their work throughout the Sisters Library until the end of July. The big beams that grace the library are a perfect showcase for the quilts inspired by "Whale Rider," "The Secret Life of Bees," and "Grimm's Fairy Tales." The white walls of the community room show off more quilts based on the Harry Potter books. The Book Club Quilters began eight years ago in the Portland... Full story
Now through August 14, Sisters Art Works is hosting "Reride," a show of Nancy Becker and Mark Gillem's recycled, glass-and-steel, functional art. Becker has been creating glass art for over 30 years in Southern California, Portland, and in the Sisters area. The concept for her current project came about through her frustration at throwing away bucket loads of glass leftovers from her art. "To be wasteful with materials bothers me," said Becker. "I'd put these buckets of beautiful glass in the trash. It (throwing away... Full story
•Sisters Art Works is hosting a reception with artists Becker and Gillem on July 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. Their works include recycled glass, steel sculpture and architectural elements. Musicians are invited for a jam session. Call 420-9695 for more information. •Jennifer Lake Gallery is hosting the unveiling of "An Oregon Love Story of the Wild Wild West," with a special event that includes many different artists from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 549-7200 for more information. •The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is... Full story
The Booher Brothers evening of entertainment began right at the front door with members of the Booher family, including the singing brothers, greeting people as they came in. A throwback to their days at the Diamond B Chuckwagon in Tumalo, the dinner show on July 10-11 turned into a revival for everyone. Cowboy-sized portions for the supper included barbequed sirloin, homemade biscuits, baked potatoes, applesauce, chocolate brownies, and of course, beans, a cowboy staple. One guest who had been on a diet all week said to her... Full story
Very close to Sisters, there's an interesting - and nearly all-season - trail that offers some unusual opportunities. There will be no snow banks to clamber over, but the Alder Springs hike is not for everyone. In fact, Crooked River Grassland officials have designated it as "Most Difficult." In reality, it's not all that bad. The problem, however, is that the hike into the deep canyon is all downhill. That means you'd better be in good shape if you want to get back... Full story
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is tucked away for another year, and there is one thing everyone can agree on: The weather was perfect. There were no forest fires, no winds - apart from a cooling breeze, and temperatures were warm but not oppressive. The 1,200 lovingly created quilts entered in the show were as stunning as ever, with more art quilts entered than before. The crowds spread throughout town took their time enjoying them. No one seems to know just how many people... Full story
Sisters is a long way from Rochester, Minnesota, but for a group of a dozen women who all grew up there, the quilt show closed the gap. The women, hosted by Sisters resident Martha Lussenhop, are the daughters of physicians who practiced at the Mayo Clinic from the 1940s through the 1970s. Their neighborhood was known as Pill Hill, located near the Mayo Clinic, and the women have been playing together since they were children. They all graduated in 1962 from the only high scho... Full story
