News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Ron Artis II & The Truth are the encore artists for the Sisters Folk Festival this year. After their rousing success at last year’s festival, the band will be back performing their soulful blues-rock at multiple venues in town. Artis, who recently moved himself, his wife and three daughters to Portland, is looking forward to playing the festival again this year. They moved to Portland due to the fact that his touring has taken off in the past months, and it was easier to be c... Full story
The Sisters Saloon and Ranch Grill outdoor patio will host Sean Watkins (of Nickel Creek) & The Bee Eaters on Friday, August 23. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. The show is open to all ages. The show also features special guests Coyote Willow. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.bendticket.com and will be $20 at the door, if available. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sean Watkins has long been known for his work as one-third of the Grammy Award-winning... Full story
On his 16th birthday, Ryan Ilmberger carried out an unusual family tradition: He soloed in an airplane. Like his father on his 16th birthday, Ilmberger flew an airplane by himself before he could drive a car by himself. Two years ago, the Ilmberger family was living in the San Francisco Bay Area when they learned about the Flight Science program at Sisters High School (SHS). After visiting Sisters, and learning about the unique collaboration with Outlaw Aviation at the... Full story
Summer is winding down, but the evenings are still warm and perfect for strolling through the galleries of Sisters. This month’s Fourth Friday Artwalk is August 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. Gather your family and friends to visit the galleries for new and unique art, discussions with artists, and light refreshments. Hood Avenue Art will feature work by plein air oil artist Mike Wise, and potter Annie Dyer. Wise, born in Brooklyn, studied biological illustration at Iowa State University and earned a doctor of chiropractic medicine d... Full story
Turning a stone into a work of art is hard work. It’s dirty. It’s noisy. It can be toxic. And it’s addicting. Ask any one of the artists participating in the International Stone Carving Symposium this week at Suttle Lake Camp. The camp wrapped up with a big outdoor show of stone sculptures on Saturday. Dozens of people roamed the site, running their hands over finished work, and barely resisting the temptation to touch sculptures-in-progress, in spite of the “Do Not Touch... Full story
The heart and soul of a community is beautifully revealed through the people who commit their time to become volunteers. Sisters Habitat for Humanity offers many opportunities to become a part of something that truly changes lives. Every person can make a difference and utilize their unique skills and experience. No matter the age, a place and purpose awaits each new volunteer; a place, purpose and an untold number of new friends. When moving to a new town, some find it hard... Full story
Full-time ceramist and part-time river guide in the Grand Canyon, Laura Campbell developed the tools for her professions through her experience at Sisters High School. In her junior year at Sisters High School, Campbell began participating in IEE (Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition). Led by Rand Runco, Samra Spear, and Glen Herron, the class spotlights nature in three subjects: Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation—taught by Rand Runco; English — taught by Samra Spear; and Science — taught by... Full story
CBD is everywhere these days — in oils, tinctures, salves, gummies; coffee drinks, honey and smoothies can be infused with it. It is as though CBD is some new magic potion that can cure all ills. What, exactly, is this suddenly ubiquitous wellness product? First, it might be best to address what it is not. CBD is not “pot.” Though it is derived from cannabis, CBD (cannabidiol) is the non-psychoactive compound of the cannabis or hemp plant. It won’t get you high. What... Full story
Deschutes County Health Services has announced upcoming dates for the Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon program. This year-long lifestyle change program can prevent adults at risk from developing Type 2 diabetes. Free information sessions will be offered in Bend, Wednesday, September 18, 1 to 2 p.m., Mike Maier Services Building, 1130 NW Harriman; and in Redmond Thursday, September 19, 1 to 2 p.m., Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood. The program is for adults with prediabetes — a condition marked by higher-than-normal... Full story
Vaccination has removed terrible scourges from human ken. Smallpox was, for most of human history, a deadly killer. Vaccination has eliminated the threat. Parents used to dread the advent of summer, when polio seemed to lurk in the hot air, poised to strike down young people with paralysis that could blight their lives forever. Vaccination lifted that pall. Today there are vaccinations against all kinds of childhood diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, and against... Full story
Enjoy learning about canning high-quality fruit and fruit pie fillings with Oregon State University Extension Service at a public workshop with a hands-on lab. Two sessions will be taught by Glenda Hyde, OSU Extension Service community educator with Master Food Preserver volunteers on Wednesday, September 4. Participants can choose a morning session, 9 a.m. to noon, or afternoon, 1 to 4 p.m. During the class, participants will learn about the selection and steps to safely can fruit and fruit pie fillings in a boiling-water... Full story
This Labor Day Weekend, Aspen Lakes is inviting golfers in Central Oregon to hit the links to celebrate Patriot Golf Day. The event is the largest grassroots golf fundraiser benefitting Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen and disabled veterans. On Patriot Golf Day, golfers across the country will be encouraged to add an extra donation to their greens fee to fund Folds of Honor scholarships. Donation... Full story
This fall, The Nugget will publish the first edition of a new magazine-format publication that honors the triumphs and achievements of the vigorous and accomplished people who call Central Oregon their home. Celebrate! Abundant Living in Central Oregon tells the stories of milestones achieved and obstacles overcome, of awards and honors earned in the arts, athletics, and service to the community. From a junior rodeo champion to a lifetime-achievement award for an auto racer; from the decades-long effort to restore Whychus Cre... Full story
Many folks from Sisters will be making the trek up to Madras on August 23-24 to take in one of the most spectacular air shows in the West at the Airshow of the Cascades. Hundreds of planes of all types will be part of the show, including about 30 flyable World War II warbirds — types that were flown in air combat during D-Day operations in Normandy in 1944. Those planes are part of the Erickson Aircraft Collection. A partnership with the Erickson Aircraft Collection... Full story
What began 23 years ago as a one-day music event with a few hundred attendees at the then Sisters Middle-High School (now the middle school), has grown and evolved into a three-day, 11-venue celebration of Americana music in which “All The Town’s a Stage.” People come from within and well beyond Oregon to enjoy a rich variety of music by over 46 artists and groups during the Sisters Folk Festival. As the festival has grown, so has the town of Sisters. In 1996 the town... Full story
Local author Melody Carlson has had one of her novels adapted for television. “All Summer Long” premieres this Saturday night on the Hallmark Channel and stars Brennan Elliott and Autumn Reeser. Peter DeLuise, son of the late comedian Dom DeLuise, directed. The story takes place aboard a dinner yacht and is set on the San Francisco Bay, but the movie was filmed in British Columbia. Carlson visited the set in June to meet the cast and crew and watch the filming. Although she wa... Full story
Sweet Remains is a band made up of three guys who didn’t know they needed to be in a band together. Greg Naughton, one of the three members of the band, spoke with The Nugget on the creation of the band, their sound and their autobiographical film. The Sweet Remains will be featured at this year’s Sisters Folk Festival. Known for their strong melodic drive and comparable sounds to bands of the 1960s and ’70s such as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, the Sweet Remains have been... Full story
We are all athletes. That is the premise on which I have stood as a coach of cross-country and track for the past 35 years. Not everyone views themself as an athlete, however, and perhaps for good reason. As an overweight 59-year-old, I don’t look nearly as athletic as I did in my 20s and 30s. By the same token, someone who has never really used their bodies beyond getting through 9th grade P.E. doesn’t view themselves as an athlete, but they are, nonetheless. The human body has an uncanny ability to adapt to what we ask it... Full story
Which is more effective for weight loss — cardio or weight-training? It’s an age-old question for exercisers and is under constant scrutiny. Weight-training will help with fat loss because the muscles are more metabolically active. But does cardiovascular training produce better results because of the constant elevated heart rate? As per usual, there are some ambiguities that ought to be discussed. Cardiovascular training requires the body to begin to use stored energy within the muscles, in the form of glycogen c... Full story
This is part of a series on elder abuse awareness, intended to raise community awareness and to provide resources for individuals who are themselves vulnerable or are caregivers, family or friends of vulnerable people. The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) has Adult Protective Service (APS) offices statewide to coordinate and conduct abuse investigations and provide services to reports of neglect and abuse of vulnerable adults, including: adults over the age of 65, adults with physical and/or developmental... Full story
Keeping up with bats is not an easy job. People who study bats don’t sleep during the normal times of most human beings. All our bats are nocturnal — local residents as well as visitors — so bat people are up all night long. Tom Rodhouse of Bend, a regional wildlife ecologist for the National Park Service, is one of those people — and he needs your help. Tom started studying our bats back in the 2000s, beginning at OMSI’s Camp Hancock, then on to South Ice... Full story
With all due respect to Sgt. Bailey and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, whose service and dedication to professionalism are both real and deeply appreciated by this space, the advice to citizens to stand back and “be a good witness” in the face of crime is ultimately damaging to a community. The “be a good witness” meme has been all the rage in law enforcement circles for several decades, and there are some solid reasons for it. Overzealous citizens who don’t und... Full story
To the Editor: Re: “Don’t give a pass to false narratives,” The Nugget editorial by Jim Cornelius, August 14, page 2. That’s right, Jim, facts matter. It is not at all clear from the facts in the shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Wilson in Ferguson five years ago, whether or not a murder occurred. Legally, two elements must be present to constitute a murder. First there must be an actus reus — a physical act that harms another person — and a mens rea — a guilty mind or criminal intent to commit a crime.... Full story
Although Sisters is a safe community, there is always room for improvement. In the 2016 survey conducted by the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, “Community Attitudes About Public Safety in Deschutes County,” Sisters — across the board — reported the lowest level of concerns on public safety topics compared to other communities. However, the focus of the City Council and staff is continuous improvement of the quality of life here in Sisters, especially as we grow and change. We should acknowledge that,... Full story
