News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The fire that consumed an RV and truck belonging to a Sisters man on September 1 was caused accidentally. Clara Butler of the State Fire Marshal’s Office reported that the cause was determined to be improper disposal of burning materials. “It appears that smoking was a factor,” she said. The fire occurred in the forest north of Highway 20, directly across from the entrance to Tollgate. A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to aid the fire victim, Randall Hodges, who lost his dog Tyson in the blaze. The Support Now campaig... Full story
Tumalo Falls Loop Trail appears on just about everybody's top five list of trails within an hour of Sisters. If you've been, you'll likely agree. If you haven't then you should make it a priority. It truly is a gem and one of the most-photographed hikes in all of Oregon. At seven miles, it's not a walk in the park. Neither is it grinding despite its 1,200-foot elevation gain. The ascent is gradual and spaced over 3.5 miles. The sheer beauty of the thick forest and cascading... Full story
The Rev. Dr. Larry E. Harrelson, Col., Retired, 80, a resident of the Forest Grove community, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Hawthorne House in Forest Grove. The youngest of four children, Larry was born April 17, 1944, to Willis Murrel and Verla Jessie Harrelson in McLeansboro, Illinois, where he grew up and graduated from high school. Both parents modeled for Larry the virtues of hard work, honesty, and religious faith. His parents encouraged Larry to go as... Full story
Greg and Shannon Pozovich wrote: This letter is a thank you and a praise to the staff of Ponderosa Lodge in Sisters. Because of a recent flood in our home, we spent six weeks at the Lodge. We had not expected such a wonderful response from the entire staff. They were so welcoming and good to us and our dog Sage. Management was warm and very accommodating. Everyone was attentive and efficient. A number of times they arranged care for Sage so we could go out to dinner. They treated Sage like royalty and had a lot of fun with... Full story
The Cohen Brothers’ movie, “The Matrix” is returning to the big screen. In the movie, humanity lives within the Matrix, where pleasant virtual reality daydreams have been substituted for reality, and self-aware machines farm the slumbering humans for energy. Neo and his compatriots manage to extricate themselves from the Matrix, fighting back against the artificial intelligence that has enslaved humanity. Perhaps the Cohen Brothers were onto something, that each of us lives within a matrix; not one fashioned by artif... Full story
Every September, supporters of local nonprofit Seed to Table gather outdoors on its farm to eat, drink, and be visibly merry. For a few years now, the question preceding the Fall Harvest Dinner has been: Will there be smoke? This year was a little more complicated. Guests wondered: Will there be smoke? And rain? And lighting? About 200 attendees arrived on a hot evening to a festive scene. Long, communal tables were set with linens and sunflower bouquets. Somewhat smoky air... Full story
October 19, 1987, was the worst day of Greg Donaldson's professional life. On that day, known to history as Black Monday, the stock market suddenly cratered, in a one-day plunge that pulled down the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 22.6 percent, and wiped out $1.71 trillion in wealth. Donaldson was sure that it had wiped out his small investment firm, too. That's not what happened. In fact, the week following Black Monday marked a sea change in Donaldson's understanding of his... Full story
Approaching the first meet of the season as a hard practice gave the Outlaws cross-country teams an attitude of testing fitness while getting some race experience simultaneously. The results were positive for veterans and newcomers alike. The biggest challenge of the meet was not the course or the muggy heat, but stepping to the starting line for the first time since losing teammate Kolby McMahon, the victim of a motorcycle accident last June. "There was a lot of emotion... Full story
In celebration of Welcoming Week 2024, three local organizations are bringing back the popular Health and Wellness Fair Sunday, September 22, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Ponderosa Park in Bend. Mosaic Community Health, Volunteers in Medicine, and Deschutes County Health Services are co-hosting the second annual outdoor event to welcome immigrant, refugee, Latino, and other community members and provide easy access to useful information for improving health and well-being. “We aim to improve the health and wellness of community mem... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival is raffling off a custom guitar as part of the annual JAM (Journey/Adventure/Music) fundraiser supporting SFF's cultural education outreach and programming in Central Oregon. Longtime sponsor and Bend-based company Breedlove Guitars has donated a beautiful custom concertina guitar. The raffle will be conducted in conjunction with the 27th annual Sisters Folk Festival happening Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, September 29 in Sisters, but raffle tickets... Full story
Makena Zorza was hired three weeks ago as the girls assistant soccer coach, but after long-time coach Brian Holden resigned, she took over the head coaching position. Zorza graduated from Hood River Valley High School (HRVHS) in 2018 and played soccer all four years, three years on their varsity squad as a forward and outside midfielder. While at Hood River the team won their conference every year. She went on and attended the University of Idaho where she played Club Soccer.... Full story
The Outlaws soccer squad lost 0-5 at home against Madras on Thursday, September 5. The match was scheduled to be played in Madras, but due to smoky conditions was moved to Sisters. The White Buffs are a disciplined and well-coached team and the Outlaws knew they were in for a battle. One of Sister’s tactical goals was to establish themselves in the midfield, and junior Nick Palmer is a big part of that. Coach Jeff Husmann noted that Palmer is very smart and physical and helped set the tone for their style of play. In a... Full story
The Outlaws fell 21-25, 15-15, 25-22, and 26-28 in a tough match at Caldera on Tuesday, September 3. A day later they hosted 3A Burns and 2A Trinity Lutheran. Sisters fell in three straight sets 20-25, 11-25, and 17-25. They managed to squeak out a five game win against Trinity with scores of 25-20,17-25, 25-29, 20-25, and 15-13. Sisters started off slow and timid in Tuesday’s game against Caldera. In the second set Caldera had a couple of good serving runs and offensively were hard to stop. In the third and fourth sets t... Full story
The 2024 Artist Studio Tour, sponsored by the Sisters Arts Association, will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around Sisters. Here is a look at what you can see in galleries in Sisters. Next week, we'll take a look at artists' private studios. You may start at any of the dozen locations – but a bright and friendly place to begin is Space in Common at 351 W. Hood Ave., where you will find four artists: Raina Verhey, Taylor M... Full story
The Outlaws football team returns eight starters on both sides of the ball, including seniors Hudson Beckwith, Kolbi Cotner, and Garrett Sager, and juniors Kalvin Parker, Jozua Miller, and Ethan Eby. In addition, most of the special teams players also return for another year. Coach Gary Thorson said, “As is the case every season, staying healthy will be key for us, but this team has some fight in them and have learned how to battle through adversity. Senior leadership is critical on every team, especially at the high s... Full story
Cathy Covell has always had the urge to travel. Covell is a physical therapist who specializes in myofascial release. She travels the country with her horses and her dogs, filling in at clinics that need an extra pair of hands or some vacation relief. This summer, she landed for a while in Sisters, at Green Ridge Physical Therapy. A native of Indiana, Covell first encountered Sisters while working a stint at a practice in Eugene. She headed over the mountains and set herself... Full story
Authors, aspiring authors, and readers will gather in Sisters this weekend to celebrate the joys of storytelling in the Sisters Festival of Books. The event is set for a three-day event Friday through Sunday, September 13–15. The weekend kicks off with a community StorySlam event at The Belfry on Friday, September 13, featuring storytelling and story-oriented music. Saturday will serve up a full day of author readings at Sisters Movie House, where attendees can enjoy food and drink while interacting with authors across genres... Full story
At Seed to Table Farm September brings a cornucopia of colorful veggies grown to feed the Central Oregon Community. Anyone who's lived in Central Oregon through all its seasons, knows the weather is unpredictable, erratic, and unrelenting. Whether it's freezing nights, whipping winds, ravenous rodents, or scorching sun, the Seed to Table farm team finds a way to grow and feed folks their nutritious, delicious veggies, no matter what. How this team of stoic, strong, and skilled... Full story
As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, a new congressional report on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan strikes an especially ominous note. The 9/11 attacks by al Qaeda had their origin in the safe-haven of a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Twenty-plus years on, after a vast expenditure of blood and treasure, the Taliban controls Afghanistan again, and that troubled land once again offers safe haven to... Full story
Roundabout Tortoise To the Editor: Here’s my idea for the center artwork at the new roundabout: How about a gigantic replica of a Galapagos Tortoise? Jim Cline Art and owls To the Editor: After reading the article in The Nugget regarding the Roundabout art project I would hope the artists would consider a tribute to the following: Our military veterans. Sisters’ history of their logging industry. History of Sisters Quilt Show and Rodeo. Save a lot of money. Relocate the horse that is presently displayed on the corner of Casc... Full story
A driver reaching for something in his vehicle hit a parked car on Cascade Avenue, which caused his vehicle to heel over on its side, blocking the westbound lane of travel on Tuesday afternoon, September 3. Deschutes County Sheriff's deputies arriving at the scene found a black 2018 Honda Pilot resting on its driver's side and facing west in the westbound lane. Cascade Avenue was shut down and traffic was re-routed around the scene. Medics from the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural... Full story
While some store owners are reporting record August and year-to-date sales, others may be struggling. "We think as many as five or six stores will not make it past January," said Shaunette White, owner of High Desert Chocolates on West Cascade Avenue. White is also president of the newly formed Sisters Business Association which have 39 members, about half of whom are retail shopkeepers. White thinks those in stress do not get enough local support. By contrast, Sisters Meat... Full story
The intensity level of the race for Deschutes County Sheriff ratcheted up last week, as candidate Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp filed a tort claim notice — notice of a potential lawsuit — against the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office administration, alleging ongoing targeting, harassment, and election interference. Sgt. Vander Kamp, who serves on the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team (CODE), is running against Captain William Bailey, the candidate endorsed by retiring Sheri... Full story
