News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Of a certain age. Is that a euphemism for "old" or "senior" or "mature?" Although my mind often tells me otherwise, my body reminds me on a regular basis that I did in fact graduate from college before 1970 - a few good years before. With life expectancy increasing, technology and medicine fixing us up with bionic parts, and potions and plastic surgeons promising eternal youth, those of us who qualify for membership in AARP can hopefully expect to enjoy many more years.... Full story
Following last year's record-setting success, once again, the annual Sisters Folk Festival celebrated it's most successful season yet with "venue at capacity" signs out for almost every performance at almost every venue. Now in its 18th year, the three-day music festival played to an estimated 3,500 wildly enthusiastic fans. Returning to emcee the free Community Celebration on Sunday morning, Beth Wood, a local favorite as well as an internationally recognized musician in her... Full story
After a summer of contentious public discourse, organizations involved decided Tuesday, September 3, that Sisters Park and Recreation District (SPRD) will host an open public meeting to "clear the air" and separate fact from rumor on the issue of building a paved trail through the woods between Black Butte Ranch and Sisters as proposed by the Sisters Ranger District and the Sisters Trails Alliance (STA). STA is a partner organization of Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD). Darren Layne, SPRD chairperson, committed SPRD... Full story
A Deschutes County grand jury last week indicted Joshua Jokinen of Pendleton for murder in the beating death of Carolyn Burdick at her home on Kent Road east of Sisters on Saturday, August 31. The indictment notes that Jokinen was on parole for a previous criminal offense at the time of the killing and that the 78-year-old Burdick was an especially vulnerable person. Jokinen, age 30, reportedly used a shovel to beat Burdick to death. He later contacted dispatch from a location in Madras Saturday night to report that he had... Full story
Training to be a SAR volunteer for the Camp Sherman Hasty Team is a big commitment. You need to be comfortable with the outdoors and possess the time and willingness to serve the public. For Jacobus Von Logan, or just plain "Jake," it's been second nature. Jake, a 6-year-old Dutch/German shepherd mix has been part of the Camp Sherman Hasty SAR team for four years. His owner and handler, Mark Hilgart of Sisters, is also a team member. Jake was trained as a search and rescue dog... Full story
To the Editor, I thought it was illegal to hunt on private property. I thought it was illegal to shoot deer from the road into private property. I didn't want to believe that hunters would shoot and wound a deer and leave him to die. Now these things have happened. On opening morning of archery season, two individuals with bows were walking down a private road surrounded by private property. We advised them there was no hunting here. We thought they left. But later found that they were staying or visiting at a neighbor's... Full story
Mayor Brad Boyd has a request for those planning to attend the inaugural Mayor's Ball on Saturday, September 21: Get your tickets now. An early head-count will help significantly with planning for the amount of food provided for the event. Local restaurants are stepping up to donate food, and Boyd doesn't want anything to go to waste. "We don't want to have food for 150 if we have 80 and we don't want to have food for 80 if we have 150," he told The Nugget. "If people buy... Full story
If you like to sing, and want to do so with a large group of people who have that love in common, come on down to the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church every Monday at 6:30 p.m., and join with the Sisters High Desert Chorale. This year, the choral will be doing classical Christmas season holiday music, but without the customary "Hallelujah Chorus" from "Messiah." This season's accompanist will be Sisters' own Donna Moyer, well-known piano teacher and musician. Something... Full story
The boys soccer team defeated Crook County 7-0 at home on Tuesday, September 3, and put the first win of the season into the record books. Five different players scored goals for the Outlaws, and Jake McAllister led the way with a hat trick (three goals) and two assists. Sisters got on the scoreboard in the fourth minute of play. Evan Rickards had a hard shot that deflected off the keeper, and Ethan Stengel was there to follow it in for the goal. Midway through the first... Full story
When the Sisters City Council members took office in January they set ambitious goals. The council envisioned numerous projects, many of which are currently underway or will come to fruition soon. Several of the projects will be totally or partially funded using urban-renewal dollars. The Sisters Urban Renewal Agency was established in 2003 as a separate entity from the City of Sisters. While the Sisters City Council serves as the board of directors for the agency, it is financially accountable for all of its operations. The... Full story
A group of Estonians visited Sisters during the Labor Day weekend, taking in Central Oregon sights and activities such as hikes, river rafting, art galleries and shopping in Sisters. The five visitors are from Tallinn, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Estonia, located on the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. It was the first visit to the United States for any of the distant relatives of Sisters resident Marci Trahern. The group also visited Portland and the Oregon... Full story
The girls soccer team came out in full force in their first game of the year on Tuesday, September 3 and shut out Crook County 10-0. Haley Carlson scored a hat trick to lead the Outlaws to their first win of the season. Sisters started the game with a different formation, which worked well for them. "We used a 1-3-4-3, which is a keeper, a flat back defense, diamond midfield and three high-attacking forwards," said Coach Audrey Tehan. "We have so many strong defensive players... Full story
The girls volleyball team tied for third place with Salem Academy behind Cascade and Philomath at the Cascade High School Tournament held on Saturday, September 7. Sisters started the day with pool play and matched up against Central, North Marion and Scappoose. The Outlaws defeated Central 25-15, 25-10, beat North Marion 25-12, 25-7, and came out on top 25-12, 25-14 over Scappoose. The entire team served and passed the ball well, and the hitters had an easy time getting the... Full story
It's an old adage - and a true one: You are what you eat. So much of our health and well-being is tied to our diet. A poor diet can lead to all kinds of health problems, from obesity to insomnia. On the other side of the coin, good nutrition can heal. Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Sarah Wilder has reaped the benefits of a strong education in nutrition, and she is poised to share them with the Sisters community through her new practice, Healthy. Healed. You. LLC.... Full story
The high school cross-country competitive season got officially underway Saturday, September 7, at the Breese Ranch Invitational east of Prineville on a rugged course. The meet was hosted by Crook County High School. The Cowboys felt the home-course advantage as they slipped in ahead of the Outlaws in the boys team standings as the top 4A team, despite strong efforts by the top three runners from Sisters. Summit and Mountain View claimed the top two team spots. Brandon Pollard... Full story
It may be convenient to load your dog up in the back of your truck and take them with you, but carrying dogs in open pickup beds poses a threat to both your pet and other motorists. Dogs riding in the back of trucks might look like they are having fun. They get to go somewhere with their owner, after all. But what if you hit a bump or swerve to avoid an obstacle? Your dog could easily fly out of the truck. Imagine slamming on the brakes while your precious dog is in the truck... Full story
Sisters Habitat for Humanity, the Sparks family, volunteers and supporters celebrated the completion of the second project under the chapter's newly formed Home Repair Program on Friday, September 6. A new heating system, roof, gutters, exterior paint, along with some badly needed updating of their plumbing system were some of projects completed on the home of David and Tammy Sparks. David said, "Sisters Habitat is a village of love that came together to help our family.... Full story
• Cathy's Cleaners is proud to announce their new location in Sisters at 424 W. Washington Ave. Previously called Susan's Cleaners and then Carol's Cleaners, it is now Cathy's Cleaners. It will offer expanded services that are offered in Bend and Redmond, including free pick-up and delivery of leathers, alterations, wedding, and fluff & fold service. Susan Windell, of the original Susan's Cleaners, and Tamara Dumolt will be a part of the Cathy's Cleaners team. "We want to be involved and support the Sisters... Full story
Great paper last week! Lots of stuff to digest; letters-to-the-editor, Lady Outlaws volleyball, the shooting on Highway 20, the unfortunate death of one of our dear old pals - to the story on page 15 about high school kids restoring the riparian along the banks of Bear Creek down by Medford, where the writer claims our beaver is a "vandal." That one really yanked my chain! Since when is our native Oregon beaver a "vandal?" Just because it was doing what nature designed it to... Full story
William Henry "Bill" Duehren, Jr. passed into eternal life on September 5, at the age of 80, from complications of Alzheimer's. He lived in Sisters, Oregon for 25 years with his wife, "Mickey" (Mary Alice Dillett) Duehren, where they owned and operated Sisters Decorating. Bill volunteered tirelessly as a member of many civic, charitable and church communities in the town. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on May 30, 1933, Bill was the second oldest of the six children of William H... Full story
The bears around Sisters tend to be pretty well-behaved and, even given the considerable amount of time I spend in the woods, I'm not likely to see one more than once every few years. Having spent seven years with the Coast Guard in Alaska, however, that hasn't always been the case. When we lived in Valdez, Alaska, during the 1980s, we saw bears on a regular basis, whether out in the woods or just around town. Those were often brown bears - or grizzlies; but sometimes we saw... Full story
