News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany... On the outskirts of this training village, known to the real world as Raversdorf but today serving as the notional Afghan village of Spinchai, someone has propped a large stuffed panda on a fence. The panda stares out over the long, dusty approach to town and looks sad. He looks like an IED. This morning, Charlie Company of the Georgian 32nd Light Infantry Battalion is conducting a Cordon and Search Operation in... Full story
A couple dozen volunteers and agency staff donned waders and hoisted nets along Whychus Creek Wednesday, August 17, in a large-scale fish recovery effort. The fish rescue was part of a recently launched stream restoration project along the northernmost mile of the Deschutes Land Trust's Whychus Canyon Preserve. The massive undertaking is recreating historic relic channels of the creek, which was channelized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers nearly 50 years ago in an effort... Full story
In a scenario that has become almost routine this summer, a pair of hikers got stranded on South Sister and had to be rescued. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday, August 17, at about 4:30 p.m., Deschutes County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue (DCSOSAR) was dispatched to a report of two hikers who had reached the summit of South Sister, but were not physically able to descend on their own. A SAR deputy was able to communicate with the hikers by p... Full story
Hayden Homes won approval of a modification to their original approved 2005 master development plan (MP 05-01) for Village at Cold Springs from a divided Sisters Planning Commission on Thursday night. They also submitted a new tentative subdivision plan for housing units with associated development of rights-of-way, open space, and recreational amenities. This project is a continuation of the existing Village at Cold Springs, and is located on both sides of Rail Way and north... Full story
Six very small fires broke out in Sisters Country Wednesday evening, August 17. According to Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch, five of the blazes were reported just off Forest Road 16 (Three Creek Road) south of Sisters, and another was reported off Forest Road 11 northeast of Black Butte. All were around a tenth of an acre in size and manned by fire crews overnight. The blazes are under investigation. There has been no lightning in the area. Oregon State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is urging all residents to take the utmost... Full story
To the Editor: In response to Bonnie Malone's letter in The Nugget, August 17, pages 18-19: She brought vague, unwarranted criticism of the nation's law enforcement for crimes against minorities, yet did not point to a specific example or provide any evidence to support her claims. She cited cell-phone videos as the supreme authority on an officer's use of force being justified. However, these cell-phone videos are often incomplete, and only represent one piece of evidence. She still did not refer to any specific video and I... Full story
Few aircraft have the old-school charm and nostalgia of World War I-era planes. Two exquisite examples of the era are suspended in flight at Black Butte Ranch, courtesy of model airplane crafter Lee Kufchak. His Fokker Eindecker E11 and Curtiss Jenny JN4 are a featured part of the gallery show at the Lodge Gallery, which is running through August as part of the run-up to the annual Art at the Ranch celebration September 2-3, featuring paintings, sculptures, metal and pottery i... Full story
The Olympics have been a highlight of my summer, and I went all out to be able to watch as much live through online streaming as possible. That says a lot for a guy that does not typically watch sports on the screen, but when it comes to track and field and a bunch of athletes with ties to Oregon, I was not about to miss any action. Of course, I did get chastised by my sister Shawn who regretted that I twice posted results that she was waiting to watch during prime time. What... Full story
"...And so your 10 days here in Edinburgh should give you decent weather." This weather forecast was delivered to me at the Oxford Bar in New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland by none other than legendary Scottish novelist Ian Rankin. That's how things are going at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The day began by a warm welcome to The Nugget's correspondent by Frances Sutton, press manager for the Festival - the largest book event in the world - put on every August. It... Full story
Art and critters seem to go together in Sisters. Many local artists feel a powerful connection to wildlife, and to the pets that are our daily companions. Kathy Deggendorfer and Sisters Art Works are bringing all that together on Friday, August 26, 4 to 7 p.m. in an artists' reception for the Fur & Feather Show - which is also a benefit fundraiser for Furry Friends Foundation. The event is part of the Fourth Friday Art Stroll in downtown Sisters. Furry Friends helps Sisters... Full story
Animal rescue organizations across the United States report that the vast majority of dogs that come through their doors are never reunited with their owners. The fact is that a lot of these pets are missing some kind of identification, leaving the shelters not knowing who to contact. Kennel technician Carly Brown, who works at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond, sees lost dogs coming through their doors without ID frequently. "Whether it's a citizen bringing in a stray dog... Full story
Ask anyone in Sisters what is one of the greatest needs in the city and the answer is likely to be "affordable housing." Local merchants report difficulty in recruiting and retaining employees because of the lack of housing, especially affordable options. There are individuals and families living the woods or in their cars or couch-surfing due to a lack of affordable housing. Last week, Sisters City Council listened to a proposal from Tom Kemper, executive director of... Full story
Carriage-driving enthusiasts had a unique opportunity to hone their skills at a Carriage Driving Derby, held last Saturday in the grass arena at Kanoe and Dyrk Godby's Crooked Pine Ranch on Indian Ford Road. In a driving derby, competitors complete a course consisting of cones and obstacles. There is a route to follow that demonstrates skill in turns and spatial awareness. It is a timed event, with penalty seconds added for tipped-over cones. Some cones have balls resting on... Full story
• At their Thursday, August 25, 7 p.m. meeting, Sisters City Council will be considering a motion to adopt the Highway 20/Barclay Avenue roundabout traffic management options and the aesthetics of the installation. The public is invited to make comments at that time. A draft concept can be viewed at http:// www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/Pages/US20atBarclayDrive.aspx. • The EDCO forgivable loan program for traded-sector businesses that are starting up... Full story
Last weekend in downtown Sisters, Cascade Avenue was transformed into the Wild West with 140 feet of Western town façade. Folks strolling by did a double-take and stopped for a spell to watch The Pine Mountain Posse players entertain with skits from the Old West for the 4th annual Sisters Wild West Show. Spectators got to step back into the wild age of gunfighters, saloons and cowboys, like a scene out of an old classic John Wayne Western that came alive. The Pine... Full story
Jason Gulley, a therapist with Green Ridge Physical Therapy, is no stranger to testing his endurance limits. He is a veteran of the Boston Marathon, the High Cascades 100-mile mountain bike race - and now an iconic event in the high country of Colorado. Gulley, originally from Vermont, is always out for the next big challenge. One event came into his crosshairs over a year ago - the Leadville trail 100 mountain bike race in Leadville, Colorado. Leadville is the nation's... Full story
Tuyas are relatively rare and unusual geological features that are found in exotic cold-climate locations such as far northern British Columbia, Iceland, Antarctica, and Tuva, Russia, near the Siberia-Mongolian border. If you don't want to go that far to see one, there is one other place on the planet where they can be found that is not quite so hard to reach. You can simply drive up to Santiam Pass. Hayrick Butte and Hogg Rock are two classic examples of an unusual... Full story
"No man (or woman) is an island; entire of itself." - John Donne When I was in high school, I sang in the a cappella choir. I remember one song in particular that always touched my heart. When one of my favorite pop singing groups, The Lettermen, made a recording of it, I played that 45 record over and over. As I considered what I would write for this column, that song came back to me. I still remember every word, and even the alto harmony I sang. "No man is an island. No man... Full story
