News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters was scheduled to host the White Buffaloes on Tuesday, September 7, but due to the poor air quality the game was moved to Madras. The Outlaws faced a well-coached and aggressive squad, but prevailed with a 2-1 victory. Temperatures were in the high 80s and fatigue was definitely a factor for the Outlaws as they do not use a lot of subs. Ricky Huffman’s aggressive play got the Outlaws on the scoreboard just one minute into the contest, with an assist from Vince Christian. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget that one p... Full story
The girls soccer team crushed Madras 8-1 in their last non-conference game of the season on Wednesday, September 8. After their 4-0 loss in their opening game to a young, talented Caldera squad the previous week, the Lady Outlaws made adjustments and some new formations and found success against Madras. Senior captains Anya Shockley, Hollie Lewis, and Reese Harwell combined for Sisters’ eight goals in the contest. Shockley had success up top (five goals) with several breakaways and scored on the majority of her o... Full story
Sisters Arts Association’s fifth annual Artist Studio Tour is scheduled for the final weekend in September. This is a self-guided driving tour, featuring 35 artists in 25 studio locations in and around Sisters. Some artists will be sharing studios in order to minimize drive time. The tour guides, with artist locations, are available in local galleries, hotels, businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, and online at www.sistersarts association.org. The Studio Tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26, between 10 a... Full story
Caprielle Lewis, who has served as the Sisters area director for economic development for Central Oregon (EDCO) for the past eight years, has accepted a new position with Business Oregon. As of October 18, Lewis will be the Central Oregon Regional Development Officer (RDO), replacing Carolyn Meece who recently retired. In her new position, Lewis will work in close partnership with EDCO. She and Regional Finance Officer Thomas Schnell will regularly attend EDCO meetings as... Full story
The plan that will guide Sisters over the next two decades is moving forward. Following a public hearing on the plan, Council voted unanimously September 8 to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, with changes, to replace the 2005 Sisters Comprehensive Plan with the 2021 update which contains plans for the next 20 years. Staff was directed to make designated changes and bring back the ordinance to Council. Community Development Director Scott Woodford, Principal Planner... Full story
The first week of school is history, and Superintendent Curt Scholl said on opening day, “So far, it’s all looking good. No big glitches to report, only the usual little ones that we have worked out.” He is still wary of possible COVID-driven changes that could turn the picture around, but he sounds generally optimistic. His office provided The Nugget with the initial enrollment report. SSD#6 ended the 2020-2021 scholastic year with 1,155 students K-12. They are start... Full story
Driving past Sisters Eagle Airport, it is easy to assume that it is a general aviation airport, meaning smaller planes, private in nature, not commercial. And you‘d be right. But it is much more than that as The Nugget learned when it visited airport co-owner, Benny Benson, to talk about the vision he and his wife share, which is evolving into reality. Located on the airport grounds are four businesses in addition to the airport. Chief among them is ENERGYneering Solutions, I... Full story
Every year, Hayden Homes, in partnership with Sisters Arts Association, awards a $2,500 scholarship to a Sisters High School graduating senior who is pursuing the study of art. This year’s recipient is Sahara Lucas. Her work will be on display at the McKenzie Meadows Model Home (1666 McKinney Butte Dr.) during the Artist Studio Tour, September 25-26. “Beauty in the End” is Lucas’ featured painting. “It is close to my heart, as it is the location of a close friend’s... Full story
Gardening can be a therapeutic pastime. Planting, feeding, watering, weeding are all part of tending and keeping the garden that goes back to man’s beginning. I admit though, that gardening in Central Oregon, and in Sisters Country in particular, is wrought with frustration. The soil, the weather, the deer, the rabbits, the insects can all launch their own attacks on our best efforts to create a beautiful garden. So, it was with particular joy a few years ago that we were delighted with the emergence of our ... Full story
The Lady Outlaws started their week with a win over Ridgeview, and at home two days later swept Stayton 3-0. On Saturday, they tied for third out of 12 teams at the South Eugene Tournament. At home on Tuesday, the Outlaws jumped out 13-4 in their first set against Ridgeview. Sisters came out with momentum behind the attacks of Greta Davis at the net and her five-point serving run. Ridgeview settled down and slowly chipped away at the Outlaws lead. Sisters was on top 24-19... Full story
