News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Oregon State Police arrested a 31-year-old Eugene man on multiple charges on Monday, August 5, after a pursuit on Highway 20. According to an OSP report, at about 3:40 p.m., an OSP trooper reported a reckless driver on the east side of the Santiam Pass on Highway 20, traveling eastbound. He was unable to catch up to and stop the recklessly driven vehicle, which was picked up a short time later by another OSP officer as it was approaching Sisters. There was a short pursuit, which was terminated. The vehicle was located in... Full story
In the wake of a spate of graffiti and other vandalism and petty crime in Sisters, some citizens have taken to patrolling the area at night as a kind of informal community watch. Sgt. William Bailey of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office told The Nugget that law enforcement appreciates an alert and attentive citizenry that can act as “extra eyes” for law enforcement — but witnessing and reporting should be the limit of action. Bailey said the same ground rules apply... Full story
Being active. People know it’s good for their bodies and minds. It’s essential for the developing minds, emotions, and bodies of children and teens. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to get kids off the couch, off the phone, and moving around. Families in Sisters Country enjoy a plethora of options (see related article, page 22). Local mom Brittany Morioka believes that being active starts with being in community. “Our neighborhood has created an environment in which our kids do... Full story
Freddy and Francine, (actual names Bianca Caruso and Lee Ferris) will be returning to Sisters as the third and final installment of the free Summer Concert Series on August 21, at 6:30 p.m. Freddy and Francine were featured at the 2018 Sisters Folk Festival and were very well received by the Sisters crowd. Now, after a long leg of touring around the nation, they are returning to the Sisters stage. Freddy and Francine as a band name came about when Caruso and Ferris were just s... Full story
Every summer the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration hosts its traditional small-town country fair, and last weekend marked its 24th year. People come from all around the region for some good old-fashioned fun. The lines at the Sweet Tooth booth started early as folks waited, despite the chilly overcast August morning, for their piece of Marionberry cobbler with or without vanilla ice cream. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department had their big red fire trucks on display to... Full story
Landscape photographs by former Sisters resident Kirk Arton Hoover are on display in the Computer Room of Sisters Library until Aug. 21. Hoover picked up his first film camera around 1975, but he’s been taking photography a little more seriously for the past 15 years. “I think it was when digital cameras started to get better. This was what was in my heart – I captured exactly what I saw, and as cameras got better, the images got better,” he said. He currently shoot... Full story
Local veterans organizations will honor Sisters veterans who have died over the past year in an observance on Saturday, August 17, at noon at Village Green Park. The names of the veterans are placed on a memorial at the park. “We installed 22 new names to this memorial for the year 2019,” said American Legion Post Commander Lance Trowbridge. “These are veterans who lived here in Sisters and have passed on.” There will be a prayer given in remembrance of these veteran... Full story
Local retired pastor, former college and seminary professor Gary Radmacher will teach a course in beginning Biblical Greek on Thursday evenings, 7 to 8:30 p.m. starting September 12 at Sisters Community Church. This weekly class is free and open to the public. The class is designed for those who would like to dig a little deeper into scripture or use some particular study tools yet feel hindered by lack of knowledge of Biblical languages. “Gaining an elementary knowledge of Biblical Greek will open some doors to study of t... Full story
You didn’t have to fly to Hawaii to catch a hula dance performance — at least not last Thursday. Dark clouds and thunder offered up a tropical island flavor for the fifth Hawaiian luau presented by the Sisters Park & Recreation District with sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Sisters and others. Celebrating with the aloha spirit, hundreds of people gathered at The Village Green, which was transformed into a Polynesian playground with a feast fit for Island royalty. The l... Full story
