News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Workin in the fields till you get your back burned, workin 'neath the wheels till you get your facts learned, baby I got my facts learned real good right now. The lyrics to "Badlands," written over 30 years ago by Bruce Springsteen, apply just as easily now as they did then: Just ask Javier Luna. Now in the midst of celebrating Ranch Viejo Mexican Restaurant's 10th anniversary, Luna is a testament to hard work and perseverance. "This is without a doubt one of the biggest accom... Full story
The effects of smoke and a decrease in visitors have impeded businesses over the summer. The City of Sisters and the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce are making efforts to minimize the economic impact. Local companies and City leadership met last Tuesday for a closed-door meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss options leading into the fall season following a summer short on expected profits. The convergence of a heavy winter, the Milli Fire, the shortage of eclipse... Full story
"Perfect storm" is a term being bandied around lately in the reporting of wildfires, floods, hurricanes and other natural and man-made catastrophes. Unfortunately, at the time of a lightning strike nine miles west of Sisters on August 10, the situation meteorologically, coupled with heavy deployment of firefighting resources elsewhere, both nationally and locally, combined to create the perfect firestorm dubbed the Milli Fire. As the fire grew in size, locals were asking,... Full story
Guests at the third annual Sisters High School Hall of Fame banquet heard first-hand tales of early Outlaws history as well as reflections of more recent times as nine individuals, teams, and organizations were honored for contributions to the spirit and culture of Sisters. The event, held in the high school commons Saturday, September 16, was catered by Tate and Tate. Dennis Dempsey served as the emcee for the evening. Following introductions by Athletic Director Gary... Full story
To the Editor: The recent events associated with the Milli wildfire have caused me to wonder about the Forest Service, both state and federal, and their management policies and practices and the resulting impact on budgets, jobs and air quality. I do not understand how environmental groups could endorse a no-cut timber program that results in huge wildfires. This does not seem to be an environmentally sensible thing. I cannot help but wonder about the environmental damage caused by an out-of-control wildfire in our forests... Full story
When the Milli Fire burst onto the Sisters horizon in August, Doug and Jessica Mohr occupied a front-row seat. Situated past the Cow Camp off J-15, the Mohr residence commands a stellar view of the mountains. From the comfort of their porch, they remember watching the flames during a party on Saturday, August 12. "On August 16, I sent Doug a picture of the fire burning behind our house, saying 'should we now be concerned?'" Jessica recalled. A contact in the Forest Service... Full story
Sisters Middle School students can be proud of what they have accomplished: raising and releasing a record-setting Western monarch butterfly, creating a monarch waystation to help the dwindling monarch population - and now a published book. "Journey's Flight - One Western Monarch's Record-Setting Migration" went on sale to the public through Paulina Springs Books in Sisters and Amazon.com last Friday. The book project, a collaboration between Susie Werts' reading class and... Full story
Gabe Gabrielle is a believer - in the magic of believing in yourself. The former director of engineering for the U.S. Air Force's Special Operations Command, Gabrielle is currently assigned to NASA's Speakers Bureau. Using NASA's space program as his vehicle, Gabrielle's motivational message "To Infinity and Beyond" will launch the Frontiers in Science lecture series on Tuesday, September 26, at 7 p.m. at The Belfry. Gabrielle is noted for his inspirational talks, not... Full story
"Lord, let me die but not die out." - James Dickey, "For the Last Wolverine" A few weeks ago, on our way to the End of Summer Concert and Barbecue at the Camp Sherman Store, my wife and I crossed paths with a bear. He wasn't a big bear, probably not much more than a yearling boar, and we surprised him at whatever he was doing. He lumbered a few yards into the brush, then stopped, sniffed the air, and sat by a rotten stump. We stopped too, and for a long time the three of us ju... Full story
Who would think an insect that weighs less than a paperclip could bring so many people together for such a heart-warming time? One family drove all the way from near Yakima, Washington, to attend a butterfly party in the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center last week. Jeri Buckmann, membership and visitor center manager, went out of her way on her so-called "day off" to open the Chamber office, rearrange everything to accommodate the expected crowd coming to... Full story
Christopher "Pherry" Luz was the star of the first half in the Outlaws' 24-14 win at home over the Crook County Cowboys on Friday, September 15. Luz scored on a 30-yard pick-six to get the Outlaws on the scoreboard with just over two minutes left in the first quarter, and midway through the second, scored again on a 64-yard fly sweep pass to put the Outlaws on top 14-0. The Outlaws scored twice more in the second quarter to go up 24-0 at the half. Pherry threw the ball to... Full story
Fall is here, so why not step out and support local artists and merchants during the Fourth Friday Art Stroll, Sept. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sisters Arts Association welcomes Wildflower Studio on its grand opening. Wildflower incorporates an art boutique, artist studios, and custom picture-framing shop. The boutique features local handmade items, and the frame shop is up and running. Stop and see Chris Nelson and Wendy Rickards to discuss art, jewelry, and framing. Last month, Sisters Gallery & Frame Shop featured the latest of... Full story
Those who bought passes for the cancelled Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) may seek a partial refund or donate the price of the pass to the nonprofit. The festival was cancelled due to wildfire smoke-related air quality concerns in Sisters in the week leading up to the event. The festival announced on Monday: "Cancelling the Festival two days before it was to start means we incurred a significant portion of the expenses of the event. Between the expenses we have incurred, the programs we are committed to funding and the refund we... Full story
The Lady Outlaws played well in their league opener and finished the game in a 1-1 tie at home against Cottage Grove on Thursday, September 14. Cool temperatures and a 6:30 p.m. start made for ideal conditions for both teams. Sofia Affatati scored at the four-minute mark for the Outlaws, with a nice assist from Brianna Bachmeier, and Sisters took an early 1-0 lead. The game went back and forth, and with eight minutes left in the half the Lions were able to knock in a goal to... Full story
The Lady Outlaws played a solid match in their sweep over the Cottage Grove Lions at home in the Sky-Em League opener on Thursday, September 14. The match concluded with scores of 25-11, 25-14, and 25-15. It was a tight start for both teams in the first set, and after the first rotation the Outlaws held a slim 10-8 lead. When freshman Sophia Silva stepped up to the service line, Sisters was up by five, 15-10. Sisters went on a six-point scoring run, gained momentum, and... Full story
Neuroscientists have finally taken a look inside the mind of man's best friend by training dogs to lie motionless in an MRI scanner. After scanning the brains of dozens of dogs, neuroeconomics professor Gregory Burns said he's left with the inescapable conclusion that "dogs are people, too." Burns' work is providing evidence that our furry friends experience consciousness and emotions at a level comparable to humans. Maybe you've noticed that Rover seems to enjoy doing nearly... Full story
Halfway to the Northwest Classic Saturday morning, head cross-country Coach Josh Nordell got the message that the meet had been cancelled due to poor air quality in Eugene due to forest fires. The Outlaws were forced to cancel their own meet a week earlier. Most of the team has not competed yet this season. Within minutes of the news that the bus would have to head back home, Nordell and his assistant coaches developed a different plan for the day to give the team a good worko... Full story
Roberta Ann Kendall passed away at her home in Sisters at the age of 80. In Sisters and Seattle she went by "Ann," but for her earlier life she was called "Roberta." In Sisters, Ann was a founding board member of A Home to Share and thrilled to support and attend Sisters Folk Festival events. She was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Lucile Hayworth Kendall and William Hersey Kendall. Her father worked as a supervisor in the railroad industry, so the family moved at least... Full story
After a tough retail season, business owners in Sisters have taken a significant hit. To succeed in such an environment takes business savvy, a great product and a proven track record. For Chris Nelson and Wendy Rickards, the seed of their idea was to create a studio where they could both make art and sell it directly to their customers. "We didn't want to be a gallery," explained Nelson, "we're a workspace studio." Their new business, "Wildflower Studio," is a place for them... Full story
