News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A Sisters teenager took the right steps and likely saved the family home late Friday night. The teenager was home alone Friday evening at her home on Bluegrass Loop in Crossroads when she heard the sounds of a smoke alarm. She quickly went to her bedroom, where she saw her mattress burning. She closed the bedroom door, called 911 and exited the house. Firefighters with the Sisters-Camp Sherman fire district arrived to find the fire had spread from the bed to some furnishings in the room. Firefighters were able to quickly... Full story
Sisters-area citizen Roger Engstrom delivered an impassioned defense of Hardtails Bar and Grill at the Sisters City Council on Thursday evening. The council has recommended that the Oregon Liquor Control Commission not renew the establishment's liquor license due to concerns about multiple incidents at the bar over the past year as reported by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. Engstrom read a lengthy statement Click here to see Engstom's opinion column. defending the... Full story
Jennifer McCrystal said her jaw dropped when she saw the stumps of trees along the fence that divides the Sisters Overnight Park from Tyee Drive and the Buck Run subdivision. Testifying before the city council on Thursday evening during the visitors communications portion of the meeting, McCrystal told the council that she has heard concerns about the tree cutting underway in Sisters from neighbors and patrons of her restaurant. "There are a lot of people who are here because... Full story
To the Editor: Wednesday's paper (August 14) had an article in it re: Andrew Gorayeb, the new city manager, expressing his desire to work with dedicated people and "have fun." Mayor Boyd commented to have "projects that benefit residents, businesses and visitors." So my questions is: Is it fun for the city council to select a business (Hardtails Bar and Grill) and portray them as being an irresponsible owner because of complaints to the sheriff's office? I personally called the sheriff's office and was told by the deputy... Full story
Though they are keeping a lower profile this September, the grass-roots group Sisters Country: Prepared and Ready (SCPAR) is still trying to get its message of common-sense preparedness out to the Sisters community. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and for the past two years SCPAR has hosted a preparedness fair to mark the occasion and educate the community. This year they opted for a more low-key approach, but the message remains as urgent as ever.... Full story
Starting September 19, the Sisters Science Club will be kicking off the 2013 series of free symposia in Sisters, featuring current topics on science. The first of the series will be presented by OSU geology instructor Dr. Daniele McKay, "Volcanoes in Central Oregon: When will the next eruption occur, and how will it affect you?" What a topic - when we live right in the middle of volcanoes on all sides of us... The symposia will all take place at The Belfry, 302 E. Main Ave. in... Full story
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about one in three U.S. adults - an estimated 68 million people - have high blood pressure, which increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. Sisters-Camp Sherman fire district promotes health awareness in the community. Every third Tuesday of the month, Sisters fire district volunteers set up a blood pressure screening clinic in Sisters Bi-Mart. "Our goal is to improve the quality of health throughout our... Full story
Cyclist Eric Feldmann stopped briefly in Sisters last week on his way across the country on two wheels. The 59-year-old Maryland resident is planning to pedal across America to benefit Habitat for Humanity. He started in Astoria, and expects to arrive at Yorktown, Virginia, on October 31. Sisters cyclist Ed Protas met Feldmann as he pedaled up McKenzie Pass and rode with him into Sisters on Tuesday, August 20, where he provided the rider with a hospitality stay. Protas was to... Full story
The boys' soccer team hopes to claim the Sky-Em League title for the fourth consecutive season, and a strong core of players will lead them in the endeavor. Jake McAllister, a three-year starter, two-time Sky-Em Player of the Year, and a two-time first-team all-leaguer will be one of the team's key players again this season. McAllister scored 18 goals for the Outlaws last year and is expected to be a scoring threat again this year. "Jake is one of the best players in the state right now," said Coach Rob Jensen. "He is also on... Full story
With a slim but stable budget for the 2013-2014 school year, Sisters High School has been able to add back Heather Johnson's popular health program full-time. With a donation of instructor time and materials through the Sisters-Camp Sherman fire district, the offerings are more extensive than ever. Starting with a basic health class in their freshman year, students will be able to map out a curriculum that culminates in their senior year with the opportunity to earn dual... Full story
Sisters weightlifter Ryan Hudson placed fifth at the World Masters Games in Torino, Italy earlier this month, in an intensely competitive 35- to 39-year-old, 69-kg (152-pound) class. Hudson was coming off a record-breaking performance at the 23rd Annual University of Oregon State Weightlifting Classic in Eugene in June, where he broke the state snatch record by 10kg at 107.5kg (236.5 pounds). He also broke the state clean & jerk record by 17.5kg at 137.5kg (303 pounds).... Full story
Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) is opening the doors of its new clubhouse for active adults and seniors in their building across the parking lot west of Sisters High School at 1750 W. McKinney Butte on Wednesday, September 4, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. There is a growing population of active adults and seniors in Sisters who have no place to meet up or hang out. There is no Jimmy's Drive-in. There are no sock hops, no American Bandstand. There are no drag races down Main Street. Sisters needs a place for older adults... Full story
• Ryan Hudson has changed the name of his local, personal, private training studio from Olyfit to Level 5 Training. For information call 541-639-5300. • The Sisters Western and Native American Arts Festival that was scheduled for this coming Labor Day weekend has been put on hold this events season. The Bulletin had stated in error that the event was taking place. The event will be revamped for next events season. For information call the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-549-0251.... Full story
While others in Sisters Country were sleeping in on a Sunday morning, 48 brave souls gathered at the boat launch at the west end of Suttle Lake, poised to swim the 1.3-mile (2,100-meter) length of the unusually placid body of water. "The water's fine," said Kirk Albertson as he warmed up for the 8 a.m. start. He opted not to wear a wetsuit. "I think a wetsuit will be a little warm." Cindy Schmidt said she loves open-water swimming. The opportunity for a swim across Suttle... Full story
After a one-year hiatus, the Outlaws cross-country team toed the starting line once again near downtown Portland for the annual Portland to Coast High School Challenge, held in conjunction with the Hood to Coast Relay August 23-24. The Outlaws have been participants in the event since near its inception in the 1990s, sometimes fielding two teams, but they had to take last year off due to scheduling conflicts. A total of 50 teams from throughout Oregon and southwest Washington took part in the relay. Following last week's... Full story
Fifty-two athletes came out for Outlaws football this season, and the coaching staff is excited about the increased number of players. Gary Hedin, who served as temporary coach last year, has officially taken over and will enter his first year as the Outlaws head coach. Twelve players return to the squad, including five seasoned seniors. Lane Adams and Kyle Wattenburg, both third-year varsity players, will play on the offensive line and are expected to provide great blocking for the team. Nathan Kaping is one of the team... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball team returns just five seasoned players, but they bring to the floor a very athletic and enthusiastic squad. Seniors Savannah Spear and Katelyn Meeter return for their final season. Spear will play at libero and defensive specialist for the Outlaws and will provide much needed leadership to the young team. Savannah digs and passes the ball well and improved her skills over the past season as she played for Rimrock, the top 18-and-under team who boasts all the top players in the area. Coach Miki McF... Full story
Three sailors from Sisters had a successful outing on Detroit Lake on Saturday, August 24. Longtime cruising-sailor Gary Miller; Beckie Zimmerman; and cruiser/racehound Pete Rathbun competed in the fifth annual Frayed Knot Yacht Club's end-of-summer "Log Boom Race" at Detroit Lake aboard Zimmerman and Miller's "White Rabbit," a Schock 23 sailboat. The race was out-and-back, with the start/finish line just outside Kane's Marina at the northeast end of the lake and the rounding... Full story
The crowd gasped as Deadwood Pete shot the sheriff, Stonewood Kid, deader than a doornail during a Wild West skit and shootout on Saturday and Sunday. Pine Mountain Posse provided the skits and shootouts staged around a Western town façade as part of the first Sisters Wild West Show in Creekside Park. The first real Wild West Show was Buffalo Bill Cody's. It was formed in 1883 and lasted until 1913. The shows had many Western performers and personalities. Today we still... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer team returns all but one player to their squad this year, and many are top players with all-league and all-state honors under their belts. Five of the returnees played soccer year- round on competitive club teams which will give the Outlaws squad a huge advantage as they match up against league opponents. The Lady Outlaws look strong and confident as they head into the preseason. Natalie Ambrose (senior) returns as a seasoned veteran player and has competed in two state championships for Sisters. She... Full story
Finding yourself barefoot at The Belfry could turn into a therapeutic experience for your feet. Tracy Streeter Foteff, owner of Sisters' newest nail salon, Barefoot at The Belfry, has been a nail technician for over 20 years. "I am a master nail technician and I operate above the state standards," she said. Foteff lived in Portland when she graduated beauty school in 1990. She worked as a dental office manager at the time and then added her new part-time career as a nail... Full story
As is the case with many of my hiking columns, this one will be sending readers west from Sisters on Highway 20. Unlike most of my previous columns, however, I'll ask readers to keep on going until the highway ends! Over the years, I've discovered that most Sisters residents seem to make periodic forays to Oregon's magnificent coast. Further, I've also observed that more than a few seem to gravitate toward our favorite coastal hangout, Depoe Bay. There are two things we... Full story
Hazel Marie Luzius, 78, died August 19, at home in Squaw Creek Canyon Estates. Hazel was born in 1935 in Philadelphia, PA. The Wilt family moved to Munroe Falls, Ohio, where her mother was postmaster in their country store. She was educated at Kent State University, Kent, OH, where she majored in writing and publications. At age 18 she was with building products in publicity and writing in Hudson, OH. Hazel's family dates back to 1880 with John and Mark Wilt, settlers from a... Full story
I enjoy sleeping late in winter. I wonder if I took to hibernating (I have plenty of fat reserve to do so), if my tired old brain would improve. At 85 it seems to be going downhill rapidly, and inasmuch as shoveling snow and shivering through a Sisters Country winter is no longer fun, maybe I could achieve three goals at once by hibernating: Stay warm all winter; not care about snow piling up, and improve my brain. The classic hibernators in Sisters Country are resident bats,... Full story
There's a lot going on in Sisters - and the pace of activity is making some folks anxious. A construction crew has been working at the east end of town on a right-turn lane from Highway 20 onto Locust Street. And work got underway this month on improving the roadbed on Barclay Drive through the industrial park. Those efforts are in preparation for the Cascade Avenue rehabilitation project, which gets underway in earnest in January 2014. A new park will go in at Fir Street and... Full story
