News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Bruce Barker, 70, of Sisters, passed away at his home, August 16, with his family by his side. Bruce was born May 30, 1950 in Eugene, to Walter and Effie Barker. He attended Elmira High School, as well as Lane Community College. He proudly served in the United States Army. He later married the love of his life, Marilyn, on July 25, 1998. Together they shared a family of four children: Brandon (Jamie) of Junction City, Craig (Julie) of Billings, Montana, Jeff (Lana) of... Full story
Josh Nordell and the Life Skills and Transition Staff at Sisters High School wrote: “On behalf of my teaching position at Sisters High School, I would like to reach out and thank our community for doing the simple act of putting bottles and cans in the trailer in the parking lot at the high school. This simple act adds to the possibilities and services we provide to students here at Sisters High School and within our transition program. “I am touched by this simple act and the small difference and positivity it makes. Sim... Full story
The Sisters Folk Festival’s Close to Home 2 event will feature artists from the Pacific Northwest and West Coast. Multi-instrumentalist, Grammy award winning vocalist and songwriter Judith Hill spent the summer and fall of 2019 touring Europe, Canada, and the U.S. with her latest acclaimed studio album “Golden Child,” released in November 2018. Hill has already garnered praise for her live performances as opener for the likes of her former collaborator and mentor, Prince, and soul man John Legend, among many others. Hill... Full story
I’m 30 years old. I’m single. And I’m Canadian. Well, I’m half Canadian, half American. But I can say hands down I am one hundred percent the only person in Sisters that can fit that description. Probably even just two of the three. My dad moved to Sisters after living in Cincinnati for 35 years to be closer to his brother and wife — my aunt and uncle. I never thought I would be spending the summer after my 30th birthday living with him in a subdivision where deer are basically our backyard dogs. I never thought... Full story
Dr. Terra McSwain, who recently joined the veterinary team at Broken Top Veterinarian Clinic, was raised on a farm in rural North Carolina. When kids grow up on a farm, they learn the responsibility of caring for animals. They discover how to understand and feel compassion toward animals that can’t communicate their feelings. “I was always rescuing animals of all kinds,” McSwain said. “My love of animals came naturally, and their well-being was always of utmost importance to m... Full story
As schools across the state plan for the coming year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit and community partners, including children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading, are adapting their services to meet the changing needs of our state’s children, families and communities. Research suggests that students will enter the 2020-21 school year with only two-thirds of the typical gains in reading from the previous year. “With students facing staggering learning losses, reading support will be more critical than ever,” says... Full story
Nick Veroske thinks the property he owns at the corner of Oak Street and Cascade Avenue would make a great park — and he wants the City of Sisters to use Urban Renewal District funds to purchase it. In a July 20 letter to the members of Sisters Urban Renewal Agency (members of the city council), Veroske stated: “A prominently visible park right as travelers enter Downtown after the drive from the I-5 corridor would act as a magnet to motivate a traveler ready to stretch... Full story
When she was 30 years old, Kelly Rae Roberts discovered it’s never too late to start playing with paint. After an early career as a clinical medical social worker, she felt a calling to seek a more creative and joy-filled life. Her generous heart was brimming with possibilities. She wrote a book and produced compelling images and ideas that generated lucrative licensing deals. Her dream to share the joy she’d found was realized, and her artwork and insights were featured in... Full story
On August 29, 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state. Many luau events are held in August around the nation including the Hawaiian Luau that has been held in Sisters’ Village Green in past years (canceled this year due to COVID-19). When you think of Hawaiian food what comes to mind? Poke? Sweet bread? Pineapple? Hawaii is distinct from the rest of the United States in many ways. The food available on the Hawaiian Islands reflects a rich and diverse culture. Digging down through the layers of Hawaii’s home cooking uncovers an acco... Full story
September is a transition month when it comes to stargazing. The constellations of summer are slowly making their way westward, while those of autumn begin to appear in the eastern sky. And, of course, the longer nights, coupled with still-comfortable temperatures, should provide ideal conditions for taking in the celestial sights. Ascending in the northeast sky after dusk is the prominent W-shaped constellation of Cassiopeia, queen of Ethiopia in legend. Although listed in... Full story
Books and coffee go together perfectly. For two decades, Paulina Springs Books and Sisters Coffee Co. have enjoyed the symbiosis of growing up right across Hood Avenue from each other, becoming two of Sisters’ signature independent businesses. Now, as both businesses seek ways to stay connected with their customers in the constraints of the coronavirus pandemic, they have, for the first time, launched a direct partnership. The bookstore and the coffee house are offering a m... Full story
Editor’s note: Long-time Nugget columnist Jim Anderson... Full story
Jacob Everett Wallace has always known that music was his desired path. Wallace recently moved to Sisters and is getting set to release his latest single at the end of August, titled “Wanderer.” Wallace is cultivating his own production studio in Sisters, located in the industrial park, called Ransomed Songs Productions. The studio will also serve as a prayer house, as Wallace is also a worship leader. Wallace grew up non-traditionally — schooling year-round and travelin... Full story
The next chapter in Deschutes Public Library’s phased reopening will provide the public with increased access to library buildings. Starting Tuesday, September 1, Sisters Library will be open for more general use, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sundays, Mondays. “We are proud of the continued work of library staff to help make greater access possible for the public,” said Todd Dunkelberg, library director. “Opening our buildings helps bridge a concerning gap between those who can afford to access informa... Full story
Time was — and not that many years ago — that everyone in Sisters knew everyone else. Many of them were related by birth and/or marriage, making early family trees sometimes difficult to follow. Many shared common first names like George, Sarah, and John, providing more confusion. One of the goals of the Three Sisters Historical Society and the new Sisters History Museum, is to bring those relationships off the paper and to life through stories, photos, family... Full story
Editor’s note: We are entering the cauldron of an election cycle that may be as heated as any in American history. The Nugget welcomes opinion from across the political spectrum, and we expect those opinions to be vigorously expressed. Argue for persuasion, not for provocation; refrain from name-calling or personal attacks on other letter-writers. Letters addressing local and regional races/issues will be given priority. Repetitive or form letters will not be published and volume may dictate that the number of letters from a... Full story
With fire lines on the Green Ridge Fire holding for the second day in a row, firefighters will continue on Tuesday to focus on the demanding task of mopping up. The fire, now at 13 percent containment, is staffed with 20 20-person hand crews that will improve the existing lines, locate and deal with hazard trees, grid and patrol for spot fires, and mop up any hot spots within 25 feet of the existing hand and dozer lines. Engine crews will mop up areas accessible by road and firefighters will work to get hoselays around the... Full story
It must have been the haze of wildfire smoke. When I sat down at my desk at The Nugget over the weekend to open an email from Jim Anderson, my eyes got a little watery. The message was one I knew was coming, but it was mighty poignant all the same. The message read: “OK, here it is Good People, the Last Story, all 2,700 words of it. I hope you’ll run it, perhaps in two editions...or whatever. It’s going to be a very sad day for me when Sue and I walk out of our home of almos... Full story
