News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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League of Women Voters of Deschutes County, in collaboration with the City Club of Central Oregon, will host a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2024 General Election. These forums will provide voters in Deschutes County the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for key local and regional offices. These nonpartisan forums are designed to foster informed civic engagement by allowing voters to engage with candidates and ask questions on issues that matter most to them. Questions from the public are... Full story
Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 11th consecutive year by the Government Finance Officers Association. This award reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. The staff showed how well their budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device. Fire Chief Tony Prior said, “Each year our staff and the budget committee put a... Full story
The 35th annual High Desert Rendezvous — one of Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable events — set a new fundraising record on August 24, 2024, grossing more than $630,000 to support the programs and exhibitions of the High Desert Museum. The record was set with help from the 2024 High Desert Rendezvous Honoree, The Bend Foundation. Founded in 1947 by Brooks Scanlon, Brooks Resources, and its shareholders, The Bend Foundation has continuously invested in the health and vitality of Central Oregon. And The Bend Found... Full story
Rosie Horton remembers being "petrified" on her first day working at Common Threads back in 1988. She realized that working in the clothing store founded by Cathi Howells in 1985 was going to be a lot more than simply showing up and acting as a retail clerk. It was a professional job, with high expectations for product knowledge and customer service. But Horton rose to the occasion - so completely that she would become the manager of the store, then its owner, and guide it... Full story
The Outlaws soccer squad took down Western Christian (WC) at home on Saturday, September 14. Sisters players came out loose and focused from the opening whistle. They played well as a cohesive unit, and the early control of the midfield and the involvement from the defense led to the Outlaws first goal. Carter Van Meter played a well-weighted cross pass to Danny Benson, who calmly placed it in the net. The Outlaws second goal came in the 17th minute when Western Christian’s goalie fumbled the ball, and Alex Nieto followed t... Full story
The Outlaws cross country team looks on meets in the month of September as hard workouts and learning experiences, according to coach Charlie Kanzig. When the results turn out as victories it's icing on the cake. The Outlaws earned such a treat on Wednesday, September 11, as both the boys' and girls' varsity teams captured the small school team titles at the Oktoberfest Invitational held at Silver Falls State Park. The girls placed third overall behind 5A teams Corvallis and... Full story
Sisters Movie House & Café is welcoming back the popular special event series known as “Autumn Arts & Adventure” starting on Wednesday September 18. At the same time, the cinema and café will be reducing “normal” operating days and hours to Wednesdays through Sundays for the months of September and October. The theater will be closed completely on Monday and Tuesdays, but will feature the special showings every Wednesday along with a number of new releases opening “early” on Thursdays through Halloween. This year’s AA&A w... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer squad fell 3-1 at Creswell on Monday, September 9, but at home two days later they edged out Pleasant Hill 1-0. On Monday, Creswell scored off a corner kick in the first half of Monday’s match-up and the Outlaws entered the half down 0-1. Just two minutes into the second half Tallis Grummer won the ball in the midfield and played the ball to Zoee Bafford. Bafford dribbled the ball down to the corner and cut it back to beat her defender with a shot to the upper left corner for the score. The Lady B... Full story
The Lady Outlaws hosted 25 teams in their annual Sisters Tournament. Twenty-four teams were from Oregon and Melba High School joined the fray from Idaho. Valley Catholic defeated Crook County in the championship match, and Cascade and Melba tied for third place. Coach Josh Kreunen told The Nugget he felt the Outlaws played well the entire day, despite the fact they were without injured outside hitter Kathryn Scholl. Sisters did especially well at the service line. Alli Fogarty had three of the Outlaws’ eight aces in their fir... Full story
Residents living in and around Sisters can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Sister-Camp Sherman Fire Station Community Hall will host this community event on October 2. The site is located at 301 S. Elm St. in Sisters. Screenings can check for: level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health; HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels;... Full story
Darrell Seven was born on December 24, 1939, in Coos Bay, Oregon, and passed on September 1, 2024, at the age of 84. After serving in the Navy, Darrell attended Southern Oregon University, where he played football and earned a Master's in European history. Darrell's entrepreneurial spirit enabled him to envision and realize the creation of Summer Lake Inn, a lodge in Central Oregon he ran with his wife, Jean. Today the Inn, known as Playa, is an artist-in-residence facility.... Full story
The Outlaws outscored the visiting Taft Tigers 41-22 at home at Reed Stadium in their first home game of the season. Sisters dominated the first half, scoring 28 points on 279 yards of total offense with a balanced attack of 145 yards rushing and 134 yards passing, compared to Taft’s six points on 149 yards total offense. Ethan Eby scored Sisters’ first touchdown of the night on a one-yard run with just over three minutes left in the first quarter. Reid Woodson missed on the point-after attempt, but at the close of the qua... Full story
The new Happy Trails Horse Rescue will be holding an open barn day from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. Happy Trails Horse Rescue is dedicated to the protection of horses and their quality of life. They help horses to become free from abuse, neglect, abandonment, slaughter, or early euthanasia without just cause. While they strive to rescue those horses in need, they also provide community outreach, education and resources such as their Surrender Prevention Program (food, physical and/or medical rehabilitation or... Full story
Did you ever watch something on a screen and wish you could jump right through it and into the action? With the emergence of virtual reality and social virtual worlds, it is possible and often with surprising effects. Although we often see news headlines that talk about the dark side of technology, consider, too, how interactions in these places can improve an 87-year-old Parkinson’s patient’s quality of life and mobility. Dr. Donna Davis, director of the Oregon Reality Lab and the Immersive Media Communication program at... Full story
The Sisters Arts Association's (SAA) eighth annual Artist Studio Tour is this Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Art enthusiasts can hop in the car or on the bike and head out to some of the studios in and around Sisters. A little exploring will lead from wood carving to printmaking and bronze sculpture, from glass lace to rainbow-colored fish, and pastels to pottery. Just beyond the Sisters Post Office at 281 Sun Ranch Dr. is Z Glass Act,... Full story
Lighten up! Make your work fun and you will succeed more than ever. This is just another thing I’m learning from these new puppies we’ve adopted. They are nearly a year old, and they are smarter than me sometimes. I’m more than a Scottie mom. I’m also the primary care person for my husband who is dealing with cancer. I have a busy life with lots of responsibilities. It would be easy to get bogged down. But … These Scottie puppies won’t let me do that. Everything is a game to t... Full story
The Sisters Rodeo Association hosted six outstanding contestants who competed for the title of Rodeo Queen on Sunday, September 8. These talented young women showcased their skills and expertise across various categories, including horsemanship, rodeo knowledge, and public speaking. The contestants were Dana DeCasas from Grants Pass, McKenzie Brass from Redmond, Madison Blackburn (1st runner-up) from St. Helens, Rachel Tolman from Myrtle Point, Jenna Singer from Sherwood, and... Full story
Debut novelist Kit Tosello is launching her new book "The Color of Home" with a party at Suttle Tea on Tuesday, September 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. The novel whisks readers away from the fast-paced life of San Francisco to a backwater town in Oregon in this feel-good novel about letting go of the past in order to move toward a new and better purpose. Audrey Needham felt she had landed her dream job as an interior designer for the rich and famous. But every job has its drawbacks,... Full story
Walking into Tim and Jane Killefer's home feels like putting on a comfy robe before settling in to have a nice long chat, with Kenzie the black Lab at your feet. It doesn't feel like a place where death and dying are prominent features of each day. Tim and Jane have always considered themselves athletes, moving from Salem to Sisters in 2019 to partake of all the outdoor recreation opportunities, now that they were both retired from teaching middle school. Jane describes her... Full story
Conversation on houselessness To the Editor: There are many reasons why Sisters is a unique and special place, but what repeatedly stands out to me is that our community members care deeply about their hometown and are willing to put their time, energy, and passion into making the city a better place for all. We see this everyday through the abundance of volunteerism, participation, and attendance at community events, the number of nonprofits and service organizations that support or provide important functions in Sisters,... Full story
We all problem-solve differently, but a healthy psyche is open to disclosure, the ability to self-correct. The frontal cortex solves issues, examines if choices work, then readjusts thinking. It’s not about right or wrong; it’s about what works. For some, problem solving becomes programed, a line drawn in the sand. For others it’s about pivoting, manipulating outcomes. A former president talked to our hopes — bring factories home, secure borders, leave timeless wars behind. Stop being an international police force. Stop at... Full story
The developer SWD, BUILD and Sisters Habitat for Humanity are collaborating on six future cottage homes in Sisters Woodlands, via a subdivision and cottage development extension on former Lot 175, becoming Lots 175-180. SWD, BUILD and Sisters Habitat have been working together for the last two years culminating in the current construction of four cottages for Habitat. SWD has provided Sisters Habitat with significantly discounted lots, as well as constructed foundations,... Full story
Pedestrians and close- by tenants say the intersection of South Pine Street and West Hood Avenue is regularly the scene of near misses. Though only two recorded accidents in five years have occurred, locals in the adjacent area, and nearly all businesses, have warned that it was only a matter of time until there would be serious injury. The present arrangement - a two-way stop - regulates east and westbound traffic on Hood Avenue. The issue has been brought to the attention... Full story
As summer turns to autumn a new set of risks arises for Sisters Country recreationalists. This is elk rutting time, for example, and the males - bulls - weighing up to 700 pounds can be dangerously aggressive. The elk rut, starting mid-September, is a wild time of year, both for the elk and for onlookers. From a safe vantage point, say 100 or more yards, you can watch the bull attracting, herding, and fighting for his harem. He uses a high-pitch bugle sound to attract cows... Full story
Sisters Festival of Books (SFOB) presented its second festival last weekend and celebrated its new status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Authors, poets, and publishers from around the region and beyond shared stories, food, readings, and workshops with an enthusiastic audience. Born and raised in Sisters, Dr. Kelly Davis Martin was delighted with the successful fest. "It's awesome! It's so good just being in community with other people who are interested in writing... Full story
