News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters equestrienne Autumn Saunders rode her 19-year-old horse Oliver Twist to the Oregon Dressage Society State Championships in junior/young rider, second-level dressage last weekend in Sherwood. She's now turning her sights to regional competition at the United States Dressage Federation Regional Championships this weekend in Washington. Saunders' achievement is remarkable by any standard, but made all the more impressive by the fact that she took first-place honors... Full story
The city council is holding off on the planned implementation of entirely new water- and sewer-rate plans to allow time to develop better citizen outreach explaining the programs. The council agreed to the delay in a Thursday evening workshop. At the council meeting that followed, the council also delayed the planned implantation of a new master fee schedule modeled on the Deschutes County system. This delay was prompted in part by a challenge from Wade Underwood, owner of Three Creeks Brewing Co. When it came time for... Full story
Sisters students did far better than the state average on mandatory state tests last year. Results were issued by the Oregon Department of Education on September 12. Statewide, the results were considered very disappointing. The Oregonian did not mince words: "Oregon schools bombed state tests this year, with a significant drop in the passing rate in at least one subject at every grade-level tested," the paper reported on September 12 (see related story, page 18). One glaring... Full story
Members of the armed forces are used to conducting missions. The Oregon Band of Brothers' mission is straightforward - and as important as any its members conducted back in the day. That mission is: "To provide veterans and current members of the military with the opportunity to share friendship, camaraderie and assistance." "We're a social organization," said Ray Hartzell, who serves as secretary-treasurer for both the state and the Bend chapter of the organization. There are... Full story
To the Editor: I would like to commend Michelle Ehr for her letter to the editor ("The Nugget" September 11) educating our community about how it is for the residents of the neighborhood near Hardtails. Having read several of the police reports, I felt that I was aware of much that was happening. However, Michelle's letter put it in so much more human terms. I am hopeful that her letter and the coverage in the newspaper (as well as police reports, which anyone can request to read because they are public record), will... Full story
Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a nerve in his New York Times op-ed on Wednesday when he took a swipe at President Barak Obama's citing of "American exceptionalism" in making his case for U.S. military action against Syria. The concept comes up a lot in American political discourse. John McCain and others criticized Obama for downplaying American exceptionalism; now Putin is knocking him for playing it up. And that has some in the American political establishment... Full story
In a three-month journey of renewal, exploration, adventure and education, Pastor Ron Gregg and his wife, Ellen Wood, found a refreshing commitment to peace and understanding in many ethnic cultures and people from a wide variety of world religions and lifestyles. Their adventures found them invited to a Hindu wedding in Bali, sipping tea in the home of a Muslim carpet store owner in Turkey and walking the 40-mile "Jesus Walk" in Galilee. "Visiting these historic places makes... Full story
Last November, on a cold Thursday morning, Karen McCarthy of Madras opened her door to find Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Bryan Skidgel. "The deputy had found an injured mare standing very still, below the 97 highway. It was right near our property line," said McCarthy. "We are horse owners so he thought it could have been one of ours." McCarthy and her partner Dave Kaiser are hay farmers and experienced horse people, so they took in the young (7- to 8-year-old) mare. The... Full story
Imagine a scenic ride down the Oregon coast from Astoria on the Washington state border, 363 miles south to Brookings on the California border. By car you could make it in about eight hours. But what about by bicycle? Touring by bike is perhaps the best way to truly experience the landscape and culture of a region. On Wednesday, September 4, David Miller, a 63-year-old Realtor with RE/MAX Revolution in Sisters and his longtime friend John Gerrig, a 59-year-old pharmacist from... Full story
After a successful open house at Sisters Park & Recreation District on September 4, SAGE (Sisters Activities, Gatherings & Enrichment) opened its door to Sisters seniors the following week to its regular schedule on Wednesday afternoons. There was a group of Mexican Train domino players who were looking for a new place to blow off steam and seem to have found it at SAGE. Newcomers who wanted to join in were instructed and soon became part of many exciting rounds. Linda... Full story
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce presents the fourth annual Sisters Fresh Hop Festival, Saturday, September 28 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Village Green Park in Sisters. The event will include 17 Oregon breweries featuring their best "fresh-hop" brews and some crowd favorites, along with free live music, food, and more. The Sisters Fresh Hop Festival is the first in a series of Fresh Hop Festivals across the state of Oregon throughout the fall. Admission to the event is free and is open to all ages. A souvenir taster pint... Full story
The City of Sisters needs to receive applications for its Downtown Sisters Urban Renewal Agency Small Projects Improvement Grant Program by September 30, according to Community Development Director Pauline Hardie. Property owners can get matching-grant funds and design assistance to help improve the appearance of downtown Sisters businesses through the program. Applications are available through city hall for the grant program, which will provide either $10,000 in matching funds or 50 percent of project cost, whichever is... Full story
• Sisters Athletic Club would like to salute Bruce Rognlien of Sisters for sponsoring swimming lessons for the Hispanic Coalition youth. Because of his generosity 10 children are receiving free swim instruction. Thank you, Bruce, for helping to make a difference in our community! • Dawn Cooper and Theresa Slavkovsky of Sisters Family Access Network (FAN) would like to thank the community of Sisters for a successful Tools for Schools drive. Thank you Les Schwab Tire Center for providing the drop-off... Full story
The decathlon has become a high-profile event in Sisters thanks to an abiding interest in the exploits of world-record holder and Olympic gold-medalist Ashton Eaton. A new documentary, "48 Hours to Fame" explores the nature of the event which tests a wide range of track-and-field disciplines to produce "the world's greatest athlete." The documentary will show twice at Sisters Movie House on Wednesday, October 2 as a fundraiser for local Sparrow Clubs, which aid families with children in medical crisis. Each showing will be... Full story
The girls soccer team started their week with an 11-0 shutout over Redmond and two days later defeated the Hornets at Henley 3-2. Natalie Ambrose and Emily Corrigan each scored four goals to lead the Lady Outlaws to their big win over the Panthers in Thursday's match. Sisters jumped out quick and scored in the first minute of play. Ambrose knocked it in off a cross from the right side from Dani Rudinsky. Twenty minutes later, Hannah Ceciliani scored as she turned the ball in... Full story
For more than seven years, Robin Bentz has been instrumental in making Sisters' public spaces beautiful. "She's our botanist," says City Manager Andrew Gorayeb. "She cares more about the trees and plants than anybody on the staff. Robin's got a substantial green thumb." Perhaps it was her upbringing in the deserts of Las Vegas, Nevada, that fed Bentz' desire to see things flower. "I love to see things grow, I really do," she said. She recalled that her grandparents made the... Full story
The Outlaws posted two more wins this past week: An 8-0 shutout over Redmond on Thursday, September 12, and, two days later, a narrow 2-1 victory over Henley. In Thursday's action Sisters posted three goals within five minutes of play to take an early 3-0 lead. Jake McAllister scored at the 10-minute mark with a goal that he sent into the right corner of the net thanks to a Colton Mannhalter assist. In the 13th minute Evan Rickards' pass was blocked by a defenders' hand and... Full story
The girls volleyball team posted two wins last week to push their overall record to 4-2. Sisters defeated 5A Mt. View on Tuesday, September 10, and two days later took down the Summit Storm (5A). Sisters traveled to Mt. View on Tuesday and swept the Panthers in three sets with scores of 25-14, 25-16, and 25-13. The Outlaws played a strong all-around game, served tough and took the Panthers out of their offense. Isabel Tara led the Outlaws with 12 kills, followed by Nila Lukens... Full story
Patsy Ann "Annie" Rubertus was the light of her husband's life for every day of 41 years. She passed away peacefully, in her sleep, from complications due to multiple sclerosis. She was 64. Her smile will be missed by everyone that knew her. Annie and her husband settled outside of Sisters in 1978. She worked for a time for the Forest Service and playing music in Sisters, and then played throughout Central Oregon and the Northwest for a number of years. Educated at Weber... Full story
Native Oregonian and Marine Corps veteran Jerry C. Mohler passed away quietly in Bend on September 7, after a long illness. Born August 23, 1940, in Lyons, Oregon, to Dorothy and Ray Mohler, he is survived by two daughters, Alison Uppendahl and Janice Claeys of Bellevue, Washington; and three grandchildren, Garrett, Katie and Adam. Growing up in "The Canyon," two of Mohler's best buddies were the Holm Twins, Murl and Burl, brothers who remained close to him his entire life.... Full story
Carolyn was born near Albany, Oregon in 1935 to John and Thelma Sheppard. She graduated from Albany High School and Oregon State College and taught in Albany for 33 years. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Oregon State University. Carolyn retired and moved to Sisters with her husband, Daniel Burdick. She established "Masterpiece Arabians" and belonged to the Central Oregon Arabian Horse Club. She had a life-long love of flowers and animals, especially... Full story
"Bud" Smith was born on 6/13/31, in Detroit, Michigan, to Leonard and Lillian Saunders and was given the name Charles Robert Saunders. He was adopted by Milton and Sarah Smith on 11/12/31, at which time his name was changed to George Milton Smith. One of Bud's greatest joys was when he reconnected with his "birth" brothers and sister as an adult. Bud went to Howe Military School in Indiana through Junior and Senior High. While in High School he was active in wrestling (known... Full story
The Outlaws cross-country teams hit the road over the mountains for the annual Molalla Invitational and came away with a very strong showing in a field that included some of the top 4A runners in Oregon. Two-time defending 4A champion Siuslaw notched the team victory, edging the Outlaws by just 14 points. The Outlaws' score is the closest anyone has come to the Vikings in quite some time. The Vikings' 1-2 punch of Mack Marbas (16:11) and Mitchell Butler (16:23) ensured the... Full story
Sandie Lane, a summertime resident of Newport, Oregon, was the winner of the Furry Friends Foundation fundraising raffle quilt. The drawing for the quilt was held over Labor Day Weekend. Lane purchased the winning ticket during the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in July. It was her fourth visit to the event. "I've gotta say, I was shocked," she said. "I've been a quilter for 15 years and I think I've spent a thousand dollars on raffle tickets." This is the first time she's won... Full story
Eyal Goldman knows that nobody loves to go to the dry cleaners. "Dry cleaning, at the end of the day, is a chore for anybody," says the owner of Cathy's Cleaners. "Nobody wants to go to the dry cleaners. The reason we're here is for our customers' convenience." "Here" is a new location at 424 W. Washington Ave. near the intersection with Pine Street. Previously called Susan's Cleaners and Carol's Cleaners, the business is now Cathy's Cleaners. It will offer expanded services... Full story
