News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Two residences and six outbuildings burned in a fast-moving, wind-driven fire on Saturday afternoon, August 11. Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Nathan Garibay, emergency services manager for the region, reported that at approximately 4:10 p.m. Cloverdale Fire District was dispatched to a brush fire in the area of Rabbitbrush Way and Highway 20 in Cloverdale. First responders found the fire actively burning to the east and south. The fire grew rapidly in dry and windy... Full story
The city of Sisters is the only municipality in Deschutes County that contracts for police services with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, a practice that has spanned 20 years. According to Public Information Officer Sgt. William Bailey of the DCSO, "There is a minimum of one deputy assigned to the Sisters area patrol district 24 hours a day. This deputy is responsible for calls of service both inside and outside the city of Sisters." Bailey went on to explain that if... Full story
Ryan Houston, executive director of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, reached down and grabbed a handful of moist dirt from the bank of Whychus Creek. He rubbed the rich soil in his hands until it crumbled between his fingers. "This is good," he said, showing it to a small group of people, "and it hasn't even rained recently." For an arid climate and flood plain once dry and barren, the earth showed signs of successful restoration, the result of years of hard work and... Full story
Doctors Eden and Kevin Miller of High Lakes Healthcare know diabetes is a big problem... and it's growing. Eden developed Type 1 Diabetes during medical school and knows firsthand the challenges and health consequences the disease can bring. The couple spends countless hours learning about the disease and sharing their expertise with other healthcare professionals and the public. They're excited to finally see the first diabetes prevention program coming to Sisters. Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar levels are above... Full story
Most of us who live in Sisters Country would say that we choose to be here because of the natural beauty and the sense of community that is becoming increasingly hard to sustain in modern American life. And a lot of us would say that Sisters gives us an opportunity to enjoy a healthier way of life - in mind, body and spirit. There's a lot to be said for the benefits to all three of being able to hit the road for a ride or get out on the trail for a hike within minutes of leaving home. And living in a community where people... Full story
To the Editor: This Friday, August 17, the Sisters Veterans Group (VFW, American Legion and Band of Brothers) will be posting flags along Cascade Avenue to honor law enforcement personnel in Central Oregon, throughout our state, and across the nation. These men and women put their lives on the line every day, on and off the job. They are the ones who enforce the rules and laws that help maintain a civil society and help to keep us safe. Together with other First Responders they work to help protect us and our property.... Full story
After five years, thousands of shovels full of soil, 50,000 tons of produce, 100 pages of documentation, countless hours of reading legal documents and answering too many questions about noodles growing on trees, Seed to Table officially became a federally tax-exempt nonprofit attaining IRS 501(c)(3) status as of July 28, 2018. We are officially known as Seed to Table Oregon! The small envelope announcing Seed to Table Oregon's acceptance as a 501(c)(3) organization contained just two pieces of paper. What a small reward for... Full story
The Celtic band Altan is the third and final installment of the Sisters Folk Festival Summer Concert Series sponsored by First Interstate Bank. Altan is known worldwide for their traditional Irish sound. Their sound varies from sensitive and touching old Irish tunes to hard-hitting Irish jigs. Altan has danced away audiences all the way from Donegal to Tokyo and all the way to Sisters. The band founders are Irish natives, as stated by their website: Belfast flute-player... Full story
Sisters City Council awarded 20 community-service grants totalling $20,000 at their August 8 council meeting. There were a total of 25 applicants requesting a total of $63.000. In previous years, the grant funds were available only to nonprofits providing programs in the Sisters area for the purpose of: providing assistance for essential utilities, food, medical needs, clothing or shelter; providing educational or recreational opportunities for children or seniors; or... Full story
Folks rolled in early for the annual Country Fair and Art Show hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration on Saturday under perfectly cool sunny skies. The fair is run entirely by the members of the congregation, and Reverend Joseph Farber from Oklahoma, who joined the congregation as its new Rector just over a year ago, was enthusiastic about being part of the event. "This is priest heaven for me," Father Farber said. "This congregation works together to do all of... Full story
Other than making random doodles in the margins of a page while you're killing time, if you're like most adults, you don't express yourself with art like you did as a kid. You may not think you're any "good" at creating art, or you may not think it's worth your time, but art is actually a valuable pastime, even for those who don't consider themselves artistically inclined. There are many reasons that art is a great stress-relief tool, even for those who don't consider themselves to be artists. Some people are deeply talented... Full story
For those who are 65 and over, the simple fact is there are more of us and we are living longer. For an elder who is lonely or depressed that may not be considered good news. According to statistics, 85 and over is the fastest growing age group in the country, with those over 100 the second fastest growing group. When the last baby boomers turn 65 in 2029, the total population of Americans over 65 will swell from 41 million to 70 million. Between July 2010 and July 2014, most... Full story
Blue skies and a cool summer evening proved the perfect ambiance for artists and guests that kicked off the Friday-evening art show and silent auction for the annual Country Fair held at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. This year a transition to the format of the art show was noticeable. Fewer rows of crowded art gave artists more of a spacious atmosphere to mingle among visitors. Volunteer Jan Shaver, co-coordinator/chairman for the art show, was on hand to talk t... Full story
Willard (Bill) Harvey Wattenburg, Jr., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born February 9, 1936 in Chico, California, to parents Willard "Pop" Wattenburg, Sr. and Hazel (Conover). In his early childhood, his family moved often as his father's work as a mechanic took them to Livermore, Oakland, Berkeley, Turlock, back to Chico, and then to the mountains of Plumas County in Northeastern California in 1942, which many generations of... Full story
AJ Demaris, a strong, wise, Godly man and gregarious friend to many, left this Earth to walk with his Heavenly Father on July 22. His passing was sudden, as he was doing what he enjoyed, out irrigating his pastures under the big Central Oregon sky. Being a natural leader, thoughtful teacher and caring man, always ready to assist anyone however he could at a moment's notice, AJ will be very missed by those his path crossed, and especially his family and friends. AJ was born... Full story
Three Creeks Brewing Company celebrated a partnership with Warfighter Outfitters and their release of the new Warfighter Pale Ale on Saturday at their production facility on Barclay Drive. Sales of the brew will raise money for Warfighter Outfitters, a Sisters-based nonprofit for disabled veterans founded by Brett Miller, a wounded combat veteran of the war in Iraq. "This is a huge win for both organizations, and we're stoked to be supporting our community and the larger... Full story
Elite athlete or weekend warrior, we all want to perform better on the court or on the road or trail. For many of us, being able to handle a hard day's work in the yard or the garden is just as satisfying as athletic performance. No matter what our physical demands may be, building strength and resilience are key to improving our performance. It's not just that being stronger can help you drive a golf ball farther or pedal up a hill faster: Being strong can help you avoid... Full story
