News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Chaitanya Sathe, 35, from Hillsboro, died in a fall at Smith Rock State Park on Saturday morning. On August 24, at 9:40 a.m., Deschutes County 911 Dispatch received a call that a male had fallen approximately 100 feet near the access to Lower Gorge at Smith Rock State Park. Redmond Fire, four Deschutes County Sheriffs’ Office deputies and 12 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers responded to the scene. Sathe was pronounced dead at the scene. During the investigation, it was determined Sathe was mak... Full story
As summer rolls to an end and fall chill creeps into the morning air, the Sisters Ranger District is preparing for another round of prescribed burning. The burning is designed to improve forest health conditions and to help protect Sisters and outlying forest communities from the threat of wildfire. Due to relatively mild conditions and periodic moisture through the summer, burning may commence a little earlier than it usually does in the fall. “It seems the way the weather i... Full story
The traditional Quebecois band Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning group considered leaders in the francophone folk movement. They draw upon traditional sources and original compositions while enhancing a driving, soulful sound rooted in the Celtic diaspora. Andre Brunet, fiddle player of the band, spoke with The Nugget about his role in the band and how honored he feels to be in this long-lasting Quebec-based band playing songs of his homeland. Le Vent du Nord has been a... Full story
Incoming first-year students are invited to come to Sisters High School on Tuesday, September 3 for new-student orientation. The orientation will be from 7:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition to Sisters High School a positive one, school officials report. Hand-picked seniors and juniors will be serving as leaders and mentors to help first-year students transition successfully to the school. The morning will consist of large- and small-group activities focused on team-building,... Full story
The Outlaws bring 15 experienced players back to the gridiron this year, and a mindset to make it to the playoffs. Five returning players will play on both the offensive and defensive line: Aaron Montanz; Anthony Randolph; Cameron Wessel; Logan Curtis; and Damien King. Montanz will anchor the offensive line; Randolph is a force to be reckoned with and always does his job; and Wessel brings a great attitude and work ethic and knows what he’s expected to do on the field. C... Full story
Three Redmond residents died in a single-vehicle wreck on Highway 126 between Sisters and Redmond last week. On Tuesday, August 20, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of the crash on Highway 126 at Milepost 105. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2011 Toyota Venza, operated by Kenneth Vaughn, 69, of Redmond, was traveling westbound on Highway 126, when for an unknown reason it veered off the road and... Full story
Maddie Durham, a third-grader at Sisters Elementary School, was honored during a reception held at the Oregon State Fair along with 12 other students on August 25. Maddie’s artwork was selected from 2,100 entries submitted to the AITC Calendar Art Contest, sponsored by Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (AITC). The AITC Calendar Art Contest showcases Oregon’s diverse agricultural and natural-resource commodities. This year, artwork was submitted by students kinderg... Full story
Artists drawing from the vastness of the desert, the smell of juniper and sage, the colors of the seasons and the sounds of its inhabitants interpret our High Desert home. September 27 marks Journeys 12th annual show at Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave., Sisters, Oregon. The 4 to 6 p.m. reception coincides with Sisters Art Walk. The pieces, interpreting “High Desert Moods” will be for sale and will be available for viewing Monday-Friday during business hours through the... Full story
Sisters’ strong lineup of festivals is one stronger — with the addition of the Sisters Festival of Books set for this October. Sisters Festival of Books is a three-day celebration of the literary culture of Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The festival features more than 40 local, regional, and national authors and takes place across multiple venues in Sisters. Books featured at the festival will cover a wide range of subjects, including politics, Western histor... Full story
With the start of the school year fast approaching, Central Oregon public health departments remind parents to make sure their children have all the immunizations they need to go to school. “It’s really important to remember serious diseases such as measles and pertussis still exist and can cause severe illness in children,” said Jill Johnson, immunization program coordinator for Deschutes County Health Services. “High immunization coverage in schools is one of the best defenses we have against these diseases spreadi... Full story
To those of you who live in our great community, Recently there has been a lot of talk about the amount of crime and/or vandalism in our town. Unfortunately the tone is one that suggests that Sisters has changed. Well of course communities do change as they grow, and we certainly have been growing. I’d like to share a recent personal experience. My wife and I own a long-time business here in Sisters, and on a recent Saturday night when we closed up we inadvertently neglected to lock the front door. We are closed on Sunday but... Full story
