News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Following several recent course corrections at Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), operations appear to be on a track toward some new policies and procedures, under the guidance of the recently appointed interim executive director, Courtney Snead. Snead was selected to temporarily take the helm after the board interviewed four candidates for the position. She is known in Central Oregon partly for her work as a City of Bend employee for five years, where she helped... Full story
A search and rescue team retrieved a hiker from the forest near Little Three Creek Lake on Saturday, after the 63-year-old Bend man experienced a serious medical problem. According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, dispatch received a 911 call on August 18 about 2:40 p.m. from a hiker in the Three Creek Wilderness area advising that a member of their group, Dennis Crowell, was experiencing a potentially serious medical issue. The group of five had been hiking on an... Full story
The Old West came to Sisters last weekend in the sixth annual Wild West Show on Cascade Avenue (between Oak and Pine streets). With 140 feet of Western town façade, folks did a double take Saturday and Sunday around high noon as they watched the Deschutes Desperados re-enactors come to life back in a time when the "Old West" was alive. People of all ages sat for a spell to watch the wild age of gunslingers, saloons, lawmen and cowboys, like a scene out of an old classic... Full story
To the Editor: A city police department will provide local control and local accountability. The startup costs will be high, but the benefits of having 24-hour coverage and dedicated patrols far outweigh the startup costs. A local department of the city will be much more responsive to the values of Sisters. The citizens of Sisters deserve a higher level of service and accountability. Scott Anderson ••• To the Editor: Our family has had a cabin on the Metolius River for generations, and we adore the ancient... Full story
A letter to the editor last week defended "political correctness" as "basically another term for respect, consideration, kindness, and generosity towards others despite their race, ethnicity, gender, or disability." This definition elides the modern origins of the term, which lie in totalitarian attempts to own language, and thus to dominate culture and ultimately the mechanisms of power. For the letter writer, "political correctness" may equate to simply being civil - and... Full story
Stone carving is an age-old art form that has captured the imagination and heart of hundreds of artists of the Pacific Northwest and around the globe. Last Saturday The NorthWest Stone Sculptor Association (NWSSA) hosted the 4th annual Outdoor Stone Sculpture Show at Suttle Lake Camp. The exhibit was the last day of a weeklong symposium that was open to all levels from beginners who have never carved stone before to the experienced sculptor. Over 50 beginner and intermediate... Full story
Sisters middle and high school choir director Rick Johnson has the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" which runs August 24 and 25 in Bend's Drake Park as this year's Theater in the Park production. Additionally, Tyler Cranor, band teacher for Sisters School District, serves as the assistant musical director and bass player for the production. The musical originally played on Broadway from 1971-73, with an eight-year run in London from... Full story
Alana Lukens, graduate of the class of 2018, has been busy in the summer leading up to her first year of college. Lukens, 18, decided to put on a fundraiser for the homeless community of Bend. Lukens approached the Backdoor Café as well as leaders at the Bend United Methodist Church to put on a fundraiser to raise money for the homeless community to have resources made available to them. "I had the idea to do a concert at the location, and thought it would be cool to... Full story
Buying grass-finished beef is an increasingly available and affordable option for red meat eaters these days. It's lean, full of iron and good Omega fats, and is tasty when processed and prepared correctly. It also has potential to resemble old shoe leather if care isn't taken at all stages of a steer or heifer's life and beyond. While grass-finished beef (describing a beef animal that has only consumed grass and hay) is leaner than its grain-fed counterpart, a reasonable fat cover and marbling within the carcass is... Full story
Yvette De Groes of The Netherlands had long dreamed of taking a very long hike. "I actually wanted to do a very-long-distance trail and I thought I would walk from my home town all the way to the south of France," she told The Nugget last week. But then like so many others, she read Cheryl Strayed's 2012 memoir "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail," and she became entranced by the idea of hiking the 2,650-mile PCT. The NOBO (northbound hiker) stopped in... Full story
Driving Enthusiasts of Central Oregon (DECO) offered an unusual equestrian event on August 18, just outside of Sisters. Every shape and size of equine from regal black Friesians to miniature spotted mules pulled vehicles using old-fashioned "horse power." The past and present came together for a fun event that tested the training and skills of the participants. The various carriages and carts, pulled by both novice and seasoned horses, were designed for maneuverability and saf... Full story
The girls soccer team returns 10 players to the varsity squad this year, all with experience and good knowledge of the game - which they hope will take them to the playoffs. Seniors Lexie Stewart, Sofia Affatati, and Sophia Bianchi all return for their final season as Outlaws. Stewart heads into her fourth season as a varsity player and will play center-back. She's a tough player who will bring veteran experience and leadership to the squad. She's been a captain for three years and is always an encouragement to her... Full story
The Norton family spends most of their free time playing or working in the great outdoors near Sisters. They watch a few TV shows and play some video games, but place limits on screen time. It sounds like good old-fashioned common sense: People need fresh air and healthy activity, right? Common sense has taken a hit in recent years, especially since online devices became handheld. Smartphones, tablets, and ubiquitous wi-fi hold children, parents, and everyone else in their... Full story
Outlaws boys soccer returns an experienced squad, which finished second in the Sky-Em Conference last year. This year they will play in the Oregon West League. First-team all-league returning players include seniors Asher Bachtold, Keaton Green, and Colby Simeral. Willie Stewart, Kinnon Rutherford, and Samson Henneous were second-team selections last season, and are also back for another year. Other returnees with varsity experience include Sam Nicklous, Skyler Larson, and Cole Seymour. Bachtold, a four-year starter, plays... Full story
Cody Rheault has a lot of arrows in his quiver as a freelance journalist. He's a talented photographer and videographer, as well as being able to paint a picture with words. "I classify myself as a storyteller," he says. He'll deploy "whatever tool does that the best." That's just what Nugget Editor in Chief Jim Cornelius looks for in a freelance reporter. "You can teach someone research skills or how to conduct an effective interview," he said. "A sense of 'story' isn't... Full story
Since 1991, 63 families have purchased a home through the Sisters Habitat for Humanity homeownership program. Last week one of those families, Larry and Terri Gallegly, celebrated with more than 100 Habitat volunteers and homeowners as they burned their 20-year mortgage, symbolically marking the pay-off of their home. The ceremony took place during the 10th Annual Sisters Habitat's Board of Director's Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue where 92 people and four groups were... Full story
A new agency is taking over the reins at A Home To Share (AHTS), a local coop residence that was established about three years ago to offer accommodations for Sisters residents with developmental disabilities. The new nonprofit organization, Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunities (ALSO), has been providing supported living, residential, and employment services to low-to-moderate income adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Portland metro area sinc... Full story
Three houses in the Cloverdale Fire District have gone up in flames this summer, along with several outbuildings. Two separate fires, the most recent on August 11, have threatened to devastate entire neighborhoods on the sagebrush flats east of Sisters - and might well have if not for well-coordinated firefighting efforts. Those fires have driven home a message that Cloverdale Fire Chief Thad Olsen and other emergency officials say is critical: Homeowners must do their part... Full story
