News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Law enforcement officials believe a small fire near Sisters on Friday was human-caused. According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reports, at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday deputies responded to the 69400 block of Hinkle Butte Drive regarding a brush fire. Upon arrival, deputies noted a fire approximately one acre in size, burning slowly in an open field void of trees or structures. Sisters and Cloverdale firefighters were able to control the fire quickly. No structures were immediately threatened. An investigation is being... Full story
It may look like magic when 1,300 quilts go up on buildings all around downtown Sisters during the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, but it's not. It's the result of hours and hours of work by hundreds of volunteers, undergirded by support from event sponsors. According to Quilt Show Executive Director Ann Richardson, more than 500 volunteers did 715 different jobs and donated 2,500 hours to support the show. The Quilt Show organization thanked all those volunteers and sponsors... Full story
Master clockmaker Ed Beacham has lived most of his life inside the cogs and gears of antique clocks, but his latest project has taken him on a fascinating 600-year journey back in time. It's a carefully researched reproduction of a 15th-century astronomical tower clock that resides in the Old Town Square in Prague. Named the Prague Orloj (pronounced Or-Loy), Czech townsfolk and international visitors have marveled at its mysterious assortment of interconnecting letters,... Full story
To the Editor: Three cheers and a big hurrah for the intrepid Red Crew of the Northwest Youth Corps who have been working on restoring the Black Butte Summit Trail. This trail is an icon for those of us who live in Sisters and a special hiking treat for our visitors. Also thanks to Maret Pajutee for sharing the history of this remarkable place. Our children and grandchildren have all enjoyed this trek over the past years and it may not be Mt. Everest, but it's 'our' wonderful mountain. Norma Funai ••• To the Ed... Full story
Holly (Greene) Gordon is fighting for her life. The 42-year-old registered nurse, who grew up in the Sisters Country, is battling advanced cancer. Her family and the entire Central Oregon community is rallying behind her in her battle, planning fundraisers and donations to help her family with medical bills. Holly went to school at Sisters elementary and middle schools, and graduated in 1987 from Redmond High School. She was heavily involved in athletics and 4-H, with a passion for horses. She had a 20-year nursing career... Full story
Starry Summer Night' featuring the acclaimed High Street Band is set for Friday, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Aspen Lakes Golf Course in Sisters, to benefit the Sisters Schools Foundation. The 10-piece band High Street will entertain, playing their signature brand of jazz, swing, blues, oldies and standards. The evening will include an opening set by the Sisters High School Jazz Combo, a barbecue dinner catered by Aspen Lakes' Brand 33 Restaurant, dancing outside under the stars and a live and silent auction. The Sisters... Full story
Trinkets and treasures of yesteryear were the featured attraction this weekend at the inaugural Sisters Antiques In The Park at Creekside City Park. Under questionable dark skies and an occasional shower, antique-lovers prowled the park, searching out pieces of the past from over 25 vendors selling a memorable array of old toys and vintage clothing, collectible glassware, rare books and unique attic-finds. Sellers Don and Katrina Atwood of Aurora came with tables of eclectic... Full story
Hayley Palmer did a lot of good running, learning, and community service during her four years at Sisters High School, and the Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK) acknowledged that by investing $500 toward Hayley's future in the form of the inaugural CORK Cross Country and Track Scholarship. Sean Meissner, a local ultra-marathon runner, sits on the board for CORK and was part of the selection committee. "Hayley is exactly the type of student we were looking to honor," he said.... Full story
Hawks Haven Reserve, a lovingly cultivated, 90-acre restored wildlife habitat, pays tribute to the area's diverse flora and fauna as well as to one local family's rich Western heritage. Adjoining Highways 20 and 126 at the east entrance to Sisters, its pastoral landscape now teems with native songbirds, waterfowl and insect life and extends a gracious howdy to travelers on either route. Less than 10 years ago, the only remnant Marleen Rognlien retained of her family's... Full story
Many locals have fond memories of the Sisters Harvest Basket. Melvin Herburger's humorous quips and organic offerings made shopping fun and healthy. Melvin and Sandee Herburger had the store from 1998 to 2006, and when they sold the business, they were sorely missed. "There hasn't been a day that went by since we sold the store that I haven't had someone come up and ask me to start another one," said Melvin. After a few years, Melvin began to agree with them. The trouble was,... Full story
David Tolle loves to coach youth soccer. He and his wife, Leah, own and operate an adult foster care home in Sisters and have three children who all love to play soccer. Coach Tolle is working with others to bring developmental soccer this fall to all middle-school-age students in Sisters via Central Oregon Soccer League (COSL). "The community interest for soccer was recently demonstrated by three different Sisters soccer teams that played during the spring season. We now... Full story
There was a time, about 30 years ago, when getting up at 3 a.m. and heading out to the woods to fall timber was a thing Dave Elpi did with a song in his heart, and the good feeling that he was doing the right thing. As a professional logger, he thought himself a success. He was doing what he wanted to do, doing it the best he could, and getting paid for it. Then, without much warning, his wonderful world of falling timber began to collapse, and he had to change or perish. The... Full story
For years, Melissa Tasaki has wanted to operate a salon. "I've always wanted to cut hair," she said. "It's art to me, and (in) my personality, I need to do art all week long or I'm not happy." Now she's bringing her art to fruition at Heads Up! Salon, at 220 W. Cascade Ave. The salon will offer hair styling, waxing and nails. Tasaki is working with Sheri Philpott (nails) and Elaine Hawes (hair and waxing). "I'm an economically friendly, modern hair design... cozy, friendly... Full story
• Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show sends a huge thank you to the entire community of Sisters. Thanks to the businesses that sponsor the event - we couldn't put on a free show to benefit the town without your support! Thanks to everyone who spruced up their gardens, washed their buildings and allowed us to hang quilts on their storefront, fence, balcony, railings. Hurray for the 500 or so volunteers who make it all happen. Much appreciation to The Nugget Newspaper for great coverage, wonderful stories and an awesome... Full story
If you are a dog lover, head for Sisters on August 6 for a one-of-a-kind dog show, celebrating doggieness and featuring all kinds of original art works. You can meet the artists, get a portrait of your pet, see dog champions perform agility demonstrations, talk with suppliers of healthy pet products, and purchase original art for your home or office. Sisters Art Works and the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce are designating August 6 the Premiere Dog Day of Summer. Sisters... Full story
Many local hikers have enjoyed parts of this trail system, but few have hiked it all at once. Clear Lake, Sahalie Falls, and Koosah Falls are popular spots to visit by vehicle; but a hike from Fish Lake to Carmen Reservoir incorporates all these attractions and more. It's only about 6.7 miles from Fish Lake to Carmen Reservoir, and there are other options to make it longer or shorter. This trail is part of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, which extends more than... Full story
If compassion were a flavor, it might taste something like Kabum Coffee. Sisters residents can now enjoy this new, high-grade, east African coffee-with-a-cause at Sisters Coffee Company, knowing that their own community had a hand in bringing it to market. "We are really, really excited about Kabum," Justin Durham, marketing manager for Sisters Coffee Company, told The Nugget this week. "It was always a really compelling story, and we're pleased and excited about the quality... Full story
Approximately 23 million years ago, in a galaxy not too terribly far away, a massive star blew itself apart and its light is just now reaching the earth. And a handful of local amateur astronomers are witnesses to the celestial catastrophe. The exploding star, called supernova 2011dh, was discovered on June 2 by French astronomer Amédée Riou. It is located in the famous Whirlpool galaxy, which resides near the handle of the Big Dipper. Although the brightness of the... Full story
Classic rides and classic rock-n-roll made an attractive couple at the third annual Sisters Glory Daze Car Show on Saturday as over 100 entrants parked their steel and fiberglass babies down Main Avenue. Roadsters, ragtops and resto-mod replicas lined the streets, all bathed and polished to perfection, badged with legendary names like Stingray, Shelby, Camaro and Countach. Raindrops beaded on Turtle Waxed roofs as judges peeked under hoods and inspected interiors, calculating... Full story
