News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Cougars straying into human neighborhoods have made their presence known over the past weekend. A paper carrier making early-morning deliveries in Squaw Creek Canyon Estates reported seeing one wandering through Cheryl and Larry Sheer's driveway, and another was reported (perhaps the same cougar) to U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services by David and Debbie Liddell near Camp Polk. The Liddell sighting was close up and too personal for Debbie. "The cougar has apparently been in the neighborhood for a long time and... Full story
School enrollment in Sisters has dropped off a bit, but not nearly as much as expected. And school officials are encouraged to see that families with children are still coming in to the school district, despite tough economic times. The school district currently records 1,268 ADM (average daily membership, a weighted calculation of enrollment). That's down from 1,272 at the end of last year. The district had projected an enrollment drop to 1,195. Sisters Elementary School has... Full story
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) won a round in an ongoing battle with the Cyrus family of Sisters, and others, over the Jordan Road transmission line. Deschutes County Hearings Officer Karen Green ruled last week that "CEC has a common-law vested right to complete, operate and maintain the entire Jordan Road line upgrade from the Cline Falls substation to the Black Butte substation." CEC had claimed that right under property rights Measure 49. The Cyrus family and Trail... Full story
Elm Street between Hood and Washington avenues is getting a facelift. "We're doing a full-width asphalt improvement," said City of Sisters Public Works Director Brad Grimm. The project includes new parking and bike lanes as well as sidewalks. The $55,000 project is funded through the city's urban renewal district, Grimm said. "This section was chosen because it is the connecting piece between downtown and the Village Green and the fire hall," Grimm said. The city waited until... Full story
To the Editor: Sonny. Not many people knew his real name, which was Vernon Anderson, but for the last eight years he was a fixture in and around Sisters. Any person, cat, dog or child who came into contact with him loved and cared about him and enjoyed his kind nature. He was born in 1945 in northern Virginia, near the West Virginia line. His life was one of toil and day-to-day survival. But he accepted that with humor and endurance. He passed away at a private home in Cloverdale on September 15, at the end of a day of toil.... Full story
With the help of a troop of Ten Friends volunteers, Mark Lamont and Rand Runco were able to make substantial progress toward their goal of improving lives in Nepal during their annual summer trip. "This summer was a really productive trip for Ten Friends in Nepal," Runco said. "We were able to move several projects a step further and actually add a few new projects. This summer was also a time of spreading responsibility and sharing the dream with several amazing Ten Friends... Full story
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce spent 11 days (August 28-September 7) at the Oregon State Fair in Salem, promoting off-season travel and tourism to the Sisters Country. Over the course of the 11-day stint at the fair, staff for the chamber spoke with over 8,500 people. They handed out over 1,000 Sisters Oregon Guides, over 650 Central Oregon Visitors Association Guidebooks, and over 650 Sisters Country Passports. Businesses from throughout the Sisters Country were very supportive of this event and contributed both... Full story
It's a room full of paints, pastels, scissors, masking tape, paper, and glue - all the accouterments of a typical high school art class. Add to that potters wheels, jewelry making equipment, professional art portfolios, and pieces you'd only expect to see in a gallery. The schools halls and entryway are covered with art, not just 16-by-22-inch canvases, but giant posters that reach the ceiling. With so many young fresh minds coming together, it is no surprise their works are... Full story
How much time do you spend worrying about lack of time and spinning your wheels being "stressed out?" Stress is normal, but too much stress produces toxicity in our bodies, which builds up, wreaking health havoc. One of the most common characteristics of long-lived people is that they tend to take it easy in life; they don't get "all worked up" about problems. More importantly, living in a more relaxed state is a more pleasant life. Diane Goble says, "While we all need stress to survive, unmanaged it can kill us! Studies show... Full story
Saturday's Taste of Sisters Art Stroll brought out visitors and locals alike to sample wine and hors d'oeuvres and view the works of local artists at galleries throughout Sisters. A dozen Sisters retailers joined in the revelry, offering wine and repast to enhance the art experience, keeping strollers satiated along their path. It was a tight squeeze through galleries and shops as people clustered to enjoy more food, wine and the creations of local artists. DonTerra offered a... Full story
Those who treasure the forests of the Sisters Country will celebrate the restoration of nature's waters on Saturday, September 26, during Friends of the Forest Day. The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the nonprofit arm of the U.S. Forest Service, sponsors the day. Sisters area volunteers will gather to help repair areas around Whychus Creek and Camp Polk Meadow. Artists have banded together to focus attention on our natural areas. Artist Kathy Deggendorfer's Roundhouse Found... Full story
Intarsia with wood is described by local artist Marvin Benson as woodworking that doesn't involve making birdhouses or furniture. Instead, intarsia artists create pictures with wood, often using exotic hardwoods with unusual colors and grain patterns. Benson is an accomplished intarsia artist who loves teaching others about this uncommon art form. He branched out this year to start an intarsia 4-H club, the Sisters Sawdusters, and the club is working at capacity with eight... Full story
The corner of East Cascade and Cowboy Place was a happy and hopeful place last Wednesday afternoon as two Habitat for Humanity celebrations took place. The corner, dubbed "Founders' Corner," is formally known as Hammond Place, named after the founders of Sisters Habitat, Hort and Julia Hammond, and is the first subdivision for Sisters Habitat. Executive Director Sharlene Weed was pleased to announce that the final payment for the property purchase was made in August. A... Full story
Outstanding performances by Chase Klient and the offensive line led the Outlaws to a 28-14 win over the Madras White Buffaloes on Friday, September 18. Sisters came out running a ball control offense, but the first two series were marred by interceptions and missed assignments. Madras returned one of the interceptions for a touchdown, to go up 6-0. From that point on, the Outlaws offense dominated the game. Sisters took the ball on their own 13-yard line to start the third... Full story
Xuan Nguyen was the guest of honor Thursday night at Sisters Movie House, for a special screening of the Academy-Award-nominated documentary, "Regret To Inform." The moving film chronicles the stories of Vietnam widows whose lives had been shattered by the tragic costs of war, told from the perspective of both sides of the battle. Nguyen was the director's interpreter for the documentary and is herself a war widow featured in the film, who braved the bombs and brutality to escape and raise a family here in the United States.... Full story
The boys soccer team started the pre-season with two wins, a 7-1 win over Cascade on Thursday, September 10, and then a close 4-3 victory over the Henley Hornets at home two days later. The following week, on Friday, September 18, the Outlaws fell 3-0 to the Central Panthers. Sisters scored three goals within a six-minute period in the first half of their match-up against Cascade. Tim Hernandez scored the first goal of the contest off a Scott Everson assist. Hernandez then... Full story
The Lady Outlaws continued their winning streak when they trounced the Central Panthers 8-0 at home on Tuesday, September 15, and two days later shut out the Hawks 8-0 at La Pine. Sisters got off to a slow start in their match-up against Central and didn't score until the 21-minute mark. Remarkably, the goal came from stopper Loryn Cummins. Central's strategy was to overload the middle, which made it very hard for the Outlaws' forwards and midfielders to penetrate. Cummins... Full story
Scott Mountain is an overlooked destination that offers one of the best views of the western side of the Three Sisters that you're likely to see. The trailhead for Scott Mountain takes off from the McKenzie Highway just a few miles beyond the pass. At 6,116 feet, this "mountain" offers sweeping views of the Cascades from an entirely different perspective than we usually see. The trail begins, appropriately enough, at the Scott Lake Campground. The hike has so many highlights... Full story
A Taste of Sisters, sponsored by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, paired local artists with Sisters' restaurants last Friday night, to present a unique dining experience. Diners enjoyed a multi-course meal and could watch an artist create their masterpiece from beginning to end in 2-1/2 hours. Julia Rickards, owner of Clearwater Gallery along with her husband Dan, came up with the idea for the event. What started as a Saturday Art Stroll last year has been embellished... Full story
