News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The fresh hop IPA is brewed and the crisp air has the feel of harvest time. It must be the season for the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival. Three Creeks Brewing Company will honor Oregon’s hops crop in the the 11th annual Sisters Fresh Hop Festival in Sisters on September 24, at their local production facility in the industrial park. Before the Fresh Hop Festival, Three Creeks brews their award-winning Conelick’r fresh hop IPA. They began the process in mid-August during prime hop... Full story
Emily Scott Robinson is returning to this year’s Sisters Folk Festival, after making a big splash at last year’s Festival with her witty and entertaining songs. Robinson was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, and turned toward the guitar at age 13. She taught herself to play in the early 2000s and began pursuing songwriting after seeing Nanci Griffith in 2007. Robinson began playing music professionally in 2016 after becoming burned out at her job as a social worker. She rel... Full story
The Sisters Rodeo association is very excited to present to you our new Queen for 2023. We are very confident that we have picked a winner in Miss Sadie Bateman and she will be a fine ambassador for the Sisters Rodeo Association and our community. We invite you to get to know her through a copy of her speech given during the competition: "Walking into a room full of people holding out my hand, sporting a welcoming smile and engaging in conversation is empowering. Even though... Full story
In an era 50 years ago, when high school sports popularity eclipsed both college and pro sports in Oregon, the meeting between the all-Black team from Portland’s Jefferson High and the white “farm boys” from Eastern Oregon’s Baker High captivated the public imagination. The biggest crowd ever to witness an indoor sporting event (13,395 paid admissions) crammed into the Portland Memorial Coliseum to witness the OSAA Boys AAA State Basketball Championship. It was the culmina... Full story
The Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) is an innovative university-community partnership program founded at the University of Oregon in 2009. In this unique model, existing courses, faculty, and students from across campus are purposefully directed toward a single Oregon community for an academic year to address issues identified by the city. According to information from the program, SCYP is more than just students working on a project for a class. It is creating Oregon’s future workforce, developing a connection with l... Full story
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wants to remind Oregonians that even with the weather starting to transition to fall, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still in effect. Oregon is still experiencing severe drought in a majority of the state, dry fuels, higher temperatures and low humidity. The department cautions against complacency. “East-wind events, like the one we experienced (earlier this month), are very common around this time of year. There is still potential for more fire starts and the season... Full story
The onset of winter usually means that Hola! restaurant in Camp Sherman buttons up for the season. Not this year. Manager Fabio Jimenez told The Nugget that Hola!, which specializes in Mexican-Peruvian cuisine, is open this fall from Wednesday through Monday, 3 to 8 p.m. and in winter on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. — with some new winter fare to weather the season. Sisters and Camp Sherman have supported the restaurant, and an influx of new regulars has made the move viable. “This year, we’ve seen a l... Full story
At Harmony Farm Sanctuary, rescued animals enjoy each other’s company. They eat good food and receive loving care from human beings. As with people, the effects of neglect and abuse can be profound among non-human animals. Acts of kindness and generosity show profound results. Walking among the rehabilitated or recovering animals inspires a special kind of joy. Harmony Farm used to be located a few blocks from Sisters Elementary—fairly close to Fir Street Park. T... Full story
A super-sized painting depicting romantic ballroom dancers and a moose cast in clay… What do they have in common? Both are part of the Artist Studio Tour taking place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in and around Sisters, sponsored by the Sisters Arts Association. The artists, Rochelle Carr and Kim Chavez, live on the same street in Eagle Crest. Carr is the “new kid on the block,” she says, having recently relocated from California. Both are sea... Full story
Aspen Lakes Home-owner’s held their Annual Golf Tournament Sunday, September 11, in remembrance of 9/11 and hosted Closest-to-Pin and Longest Drive donation opportunities. With a 12-noon shotgun start, both nine- and 18-hole flights were available for signups, resulting in 45 Aspen Lakes homeowners enjoying a day of fun, competitive play, tons of laughs, and cheers of encouragement. The round of players was congratulated at completion of play with a hosted dinner, prepared b... Full story
Josie Patton and her defense continued their dominance in league play as they logged two more shutouts and remain undefeated in league. At home on Tuesday, September 13, the Outlaws shut out La Pine 3-0 and a day later traveled to Elmira and shut out the Falcons 8-0. In Tuesday’s game against La Pine, the Lady Outlaws came out physical and ready to play. Sisters established dominance from the get-go with their passing and determined play. Sisters scored their first goal 15 m... Full story
Sisters volleyball hosted the annual Sisters Invitational, which consisted of 18 top 3A and 4A teams from across the state. The Lady Outlaws flew through pool play undefeated against 4A Tillamook, LaGrande, and Cottage Grove, which made them the No. 1 seed for afternoon bracket play. Sisters was matched up against Burns, the No. 2-ranked team in 3A, to kick off bracket play. The Outlaws and the Highlanders met a couple of weeks ago with Sisters taking down Burns in an exciting four-set match. This time around the Outlaws were... Full story
Sisters’ football team made the long trek to Elmira on Friday, September 16, and walked away with a 21-7 victory. It was a perfect night for football, with the temperature at 60 degrees at kickoff, and teams playing in front of a packed crowd. The Outlaws defense shut down Elmira early, and Sisters’ offense found their groove in their run game. On their third offensive play of the contest, Adam Maddox-Castle ran the ball for a 27-yard touchdown. The run was set up by solid blocks from the offensive line. The PAT by Brody Due... Full story
Sisters Community Garden would like to salute Ponderosa Forge for helping our volunteers restore our beautiful garden entry sign. Thank you for making the sign stronger and more beautiful with the metal strapping you designed.... Full story
In the next 20 years, the population within Sisters’ city limits is forecast to be double in size, from about 3,400 residents today to over 7,000 by 2042. To prepare for that projected growth, the City Council, the Planning Commission, and City staff have been working with the consulting firm of APG-MIG to develop housing and growth management strategies. Since early 2022, work has been ongoing on drafting information to support the state-required Housing Plan Update and E... Full story
The Sisters volleyball squad extended their spotless record last week, with a sweep over the Eagles at Harrisburg on Tuesday, September 13, and a sweep at home over the visiting Pleasant Hill (PH) Billies a day later. In Tuesday’s action the Outlaws’ strong-armed frontline blocks were key in the disciplined defensive effort, which had the team out front quickly with an early first-set lead. Sisters stayed out front, never looked back, and won the set 25-16. Coach Rory Rus... Full story
This month, the Fourth Friday Artwalk kicks off an entire weekend of art exploration sponsored by Sisters Arts Association. Stroll through the galleries of Sisters and see their featured artists, while enjoying light refreshments on Friday. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, take a leisurely tour to visit artists in their home studios. Pick up a Studio Tour Guide from any of the galleries, many businesses, or online at www.sistersarts.org. Wildflower Studio will be featuring original artwork by Mitch Saba and John Runnels. Saba... Full story
The Outlaws faced tough teams in a rigorous preseason, and wrapped up with a tough 1-3 loss at home against The Dalles on Wednesday, September 14. Sisters quickly established control of the midfield and created a few early chances, which put the Riverhawks on their heels. It looked as if the Outlaws had the edge, but at the seventh minute mark The Dallas scored. Coach Jeff Husmann said, “They played a long ball over the top and our keeper made an aggressive play on the b... Full story
Folks in Sisters sure love dogs. And cats. Not to mention bunnies, horses, pigs, and wolves. Our fine furry friends will be celebrated Sunday, September 25, at “Fur on Fir,” a special event at Sisters Farmers Market. It’s the second-to-last market of the season, held at Fir Street Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market-goers can drink coffee, nibble pastries, pose for a photo with their pets, and learn from local nonprofit organizations that serve animals. Evan Mullins will play... Full story
Circle of Friends has a message for Sisters: Mentors wanted. Duncan and Cindy Campbell brought Circle of Friends to Sisters in 2011. Since then, the mentorship program has expanded its growth throughout the Central Oregon community and into the Sisters schools. Circle of Friends offers students and kids in the community the opportunity for one-on-one mentorship, academic resources, and more. They serve around 60 kids per year in Sisters through recommendations of kids who... Full story
Temporal milestones — birthdays, New Year’s Day — don’t carry a lot of weight with me. Never felt particularly different after a birthday, and the turn of a calendar has never really felt like the turn of a page. Certain events, however, do have the power to make me pause and reflect — and feel every bit of white in my beard. My daughter getting married this summer was one. It was a joyous occasion, of course, but it’s a bit disorienting when all the event... Full story
Trump and the law To the Editor: Next time you see a Trump flag, highway sign or T-shirt, consider pity. Rather than getting irritated at the ignorance that cost our country decades of progress, rather than anger at the attempted coup that nearly cost us the heart of our democracy, rather than fear at the constant disregard for social and legal norms that have left millions distrustful of the core institutions of our republic, consider pity. Pity that each one represents someone who fell prey to the greatest political con... Full story
Go to aspenlakes.com and you will be greeted by an invitation to join “the world’s first NFT private golf resort and gated residential community, located in Sisters, Oregon.” There’s a lot to unpack, but at core is the sale of Aspen Lakes to outside investors. It’s shrouded in mystery, and the Cyrus family, current owners, are bound by an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) that binds them from discussing the matter. The Nugget has unearthed a corporation in South Dakota that matc... Full story
Explore Sisters will provide destination management services for Sisters — their mission being to support and lead tourism promotion, development, and stewardship. A contract approved by the Sisters City Council formalized the allocation of $350,000 of transient lodging tax (TLT) funds for tourism promotion and destination management services. Each year, the City will compensate Explore Sisters with a portion of the TLTs that the City assesses pursuant to Oregon State... Full story
People new to Sisters Country, or those visiting, often come from larger urban areas. They are understandably enchanted by local wildlife, particularly our town deer. The urge to feed wildlife can be tempting, and it seems like a caring thing to do. Wildlife experts have been trying for years to get people not to feed deer and other wildlife. They don’t need food from humans to survive. Human food is not healthy for wild animals, and can make them sick. Wild animals have speci... Full story
