News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Things have been hopping east of town. The Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District's volunteer firefighters have been very busy over the last couple of weeks. Since the thunderstorms and lightning strikes that rumbled through the area on July 13, the volunteers have responded to 34 calls through Friday morning the 25th. These calls included a structure fire, two motor-vehicle accidents (one of which involved cutting the driver out of the car on Highway 126 in Dry Canyon), a... Full story
The name of John Hammack will be added to Oregon's Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial in Salem. The Oregon Board of Public Safety Standards and Training voted unanimously last week to add Hammack's name along with four other fallen firefighters to the memorial on September 18. Every September, the Oregon Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony recognizes all of the Oregon firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The memorial is located in Salem at the Oregon Public Safety Academy. Hammack, who was living in Culver, was well... Full story
These days Miki McFadden leads the Outlaws volleyball team on the sidelines, as the team's head coach. Once, she was out on the floor - and on the sand - playing elite-level volleyball. And this year, she was recognized by USA Volleyball with the All-time Great Player Award. McFadden qualified as an all-time great by playing on the top teams of her era. She was a National Team member for six years. She succeeded on three National Teams and at numerous national tournaments.... Full story
Following up on their March decision to place a temporary ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in Sisters, the City of Sisters is moving ahead with the crafting of a ballot measure to get the citizens' input on whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Sisters. Thursday night's 4-0 vote was for the title of a ballot measure only. This is the first in a series of steps required to qualify a ballot measure for November. The ballot title caption is: "Amends City Code To Allow Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Within... Full story
In a recent letter to The Nugget (June 18, 2014), I warned Tollgate residents that a proposed amendment to the community's CC&Rs would, if approved, broadly erode members' property rights by ceding them to the neighborhood's board of directors. Whether you live in Tollgate, Crossroads, Black Butte Ranch or any other subdivision administered by a homeowners' association, the potential for a governing body to amass disproportionate power and wrest fundamental rights from its members always exists. The gateway to such abuse is... Full story
To the Editor: What a wonderful 2014 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show weekend! I had been a vendor of the Sisters quilt show for many years previously as a guest of a Sisters store owner. After she sold her business, we lost one of our favorite venues to sell our vintage items. We have always enjoyed the wonderful crowd and the wonderful quilts. We had also previously participated in many Antiques in the Park antique shows with the chamber. Last year I was pleased to hear about Richard Esterman pulling together many vendors for... Full story
Gary Albertson and Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Jay Mather will have their work on display at Sisters Library for all the month of August. Albertson's work on the Metolius River and around Central Oregon will be featured, while Mather will have images of his photojournalism work in Cambodia, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Central Oregon and the Cascades - along with images capturing Gary doing his work. As a photographer who has serious problems with deteriorating eyesight,... Full story
The Sisters bridge group is growing, and locals are continuing to express interest in the card game. So, for the second straight year, lessons will be offered to the public. Last year, the group's coordinator, Susan Sandberg, taught four newcomers the game in sessions at The Pines Clubhouse. "All four of those people are playing with us now," she said. "It was such a success that we decided to do it again." Sandberg already has two people who have expressed interest, and she... Full story
For 19 years, The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration on Brooks Camp Road in Sisters has supported the Sisters community through its annual Country Fair and Art Show. Last year, funds from the church event provided over $20,000 to local support agencies such as Family Action Network, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, NeighborImpact, Sisters Habitat for Humanity, Healthy Beginnings, Bethlehem Inn, Circle of Friends, and Saving Grace. The distributed funds come from a community Art Show and Country Fair which will be held... Full story
You've noticed lately that your furry friend doesn't want to walk those two miles with you anymore, he's slowing down and you've tried hard not to notice that the black fur around his muzzle is turning white. He's been your constant companion, and it's hard to accept that at 9 years old he has become a senior. Many pet parents struggle with the realization that their furry friend is getting older. It's important to recognize the signs of aging and take measures to ensure that... Full story
The month of August brings with it the highly reliable, sometimes spectacular, Perseid meteor shower, one of the astronomical highlights of each year. The shower occurs when the earth travels through debris left behind by comet Swift-Tuttle. While these meteors can be seen from July 17 through August 24, this year's shower will peak on the night of August 12 into the early morning hours of August 13. Normally, observers can expect to see about 60 meteors per hour, but this tim... Full story
The Outlaws volleyball program held a team camp last week for three days at Sisters High School. The camp was a cooperative event with Burns High School. Paula Toney, head coach of the Burns High School volleyball team, was the lead coach for the camp. She brought three of her former players to help coach, and 14 players. Sisters' head volleyball coach Miki McFadden added 22 players from Sisters as well as seven coaches to help run the camp. Gabby Parker, recent grad of... Full story
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show announced the winners of the Stars Over Sisters Challenge sponsored by Stitchin' Post. The Stars Over Sisters Challenge exhibit was displayed inside Beacham's Clock Company in Sisters as part of the local celebration of Quilted In Honor by Island Batik. Challenge quilts featured quilts made from the Quilted in Honor fabric line by Island Batik. Local judges included Sisters veterans Brett Miller and John Ferguson, and accomplished quilter Ann Ric... Full story
"Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation." ~ Lois Wyse ~ Summertime in Sisters, for many of us, means houseguests and family visits, as our friends and relatives come to share in the beauty and activities of Central Oregon. For those lucky enough to have them, the arrival of grandchildren often marks the highlight of the summer. Who else but a grandchild expresses such unfettered delight at seeing you, running with abandon to hug you as... Full story
There's a character in C.S. Lewis' story, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," an awful, whiney boy named Eustace who turns into a dragon while thinking selfish thoughts. Panicked, Eustace tries to scrub off the dragon scales, and he succeeds - to a point. But there's always another layer of nasty scales under the one he just removed. His only hope is to allow the great, resplendent lion, Aslan, to remove the stuff. "I was afraid of his claws, I can tell you, but I was pretty nea... Full story
The planning commission gave unanimous approval on July 17 to a planned development at the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Fir Street to be known as Adams Avenue "Commons." The Commons will be a 10-lot master plan development involving three existing lots. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is across the street from the northern end of the project, and Mountain High Apartments are to the immediate west of the project. The 1.5-acre development will include 25 studio... Full story
Marcia and Roy Salmon decided on their honeymoon in 1988 after visiting Sisters that they were going to live and build their dream home in the quaint little picturesque town. Most people think about building their own home rather than moving into someone else's vision of how a home should look. But the idea is usually abandoned quickly in the assumption that it would be too costly and too lengthy a process. However, the Salmons didn't let those fears stop them. They bought... Full story
Childcare providers in Sisters Country take their job of providing quality, enriching experiences for children seriously. Two of them - Sisters Christian Academy Preschool & Childcare and Tend'ur Blessings Childcare & Preschool - decided to embark on a rigorous quality enhancement program offered through the State of Oregon. The hard work involved paid off, and now the programs' principals have earned state recognition for their efforts. Valerie Perry and Barby Martin of... Full story
The Sisters girls rugby team brought home a win at the statewide Summer Rugby 7s Tournament. The girls team, which launched this season, was made up of Sisters High School students who had no previous experience playing rugby. The girls' perseverance to build both strengths and skills over the season showed when the team was able to make something out of nothing and triumph at the state level. After a brutal face-off against Beaverton, the girls faced Canby in an effort to... Full story
In the words of one observer, the Outlaws Football Camp held last week represents "the rebirth of football" in Sisters. The Outlaws program has struggled in recent years, but a new coach and a renewed enthusiasm for the sport among young players is regarded as a step toward a refreshed and rehabilitated Outlaws football culture. Young players learned fundamentals from first-class college and NFL coaches. From the beginning, camp organizer Randy Gardner, who has served as an... Full story
