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Internationally acclaimed author, speaker, teacher, and healer, Central Oregon’s Jane Kirkpatrick, will be one of the authors headlining Sisters Festival of Books, October 18-20. The author of 30 fiction and five non-fiction books, Kirkpatrick’s works have sold over 1 million copies, been translated into several foreign languages, and been awarded numerous literary awards and placed on a variety of best- seller lists. Kirkpatrick’s first novel, “A Sweetness to the Soul,... Full story
Sean Meissner, the long- time race director of the Peterson Ridge Rumble trail run, was in charge of a new race on Saturday, September 28 — and afterward called the Sisters Hop Fest Half-Marathon and 5k a success. “It turned out to be a relatively small, but fun event,” he said. “People loved the course and the weather turned out to be pretty good after a bit of a scare about snow in the forecast.” Jason Gulley, 39, of Bend must have agreed as he made it through the hal... Full story
To the Editor: Friday, September 27, 10 Sisters citizens and one brave child stood on the corners of Highway 20 intersection with Larch Street to smile, wave and share our signs protesting the lack of urgency our government has shown the last 40 years to mitigate the effects of global warming (GW). The people of the world are observing, if not living through, extreme weather events, melting glaciers and polar caps, rising and warming oceans, and species decline across our planet. Very few, indeed, are saying GW is a hoax.... Full story
It’s great to see so many American businesses taking action against climate change. Leaders in corporate America recognize the overwhelming consensus of climate-change science and are finding solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It proves that we are an innovative nation where business adjusts to market changes to continue to prosper. CEOs, responsible for quarterly earnings and maximizing shareholder returns, are a risk-averse group. So, they do their homework before deciding to make big changes in how they d... Full story
Coming off a strong 2019 event featuring numerous Latin American-influenced artists, Sisters Folk Festival will present the cross-genre latingrass band Che Apalache on Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m. at The Belfry. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Che Apalache is a four-man string band based in Buenos Aires with members from Argentina, Mexico and the United States. The group’s founder is Joe Troop (fiddle), a North Carolinian multi-instrumentalist, s... Full story
Joe Wilkins never thought that writing could be a career when he was growing up. He was an avid reader because he grew up in a rural town with not much to do. “I read all the time, it was how I passed the time in my small town in Montana, it was my way to have company around” said Wilkins. Now a highly regarded author living in the Pacific Northwest, he will be featured at the Sisters Festival of Books, October 18-20. Wilkins was born and raised north of the Bull Mou... Full story
Sheriff L. Shane Nelson will host Coffee with the Sheriff in Sisters next week. This is one of five sessions put together in partnership with local organizations to give community members an opportunity to have coffee and conversation with Sheriff Nelson. Coffee with the Sheriff events are two hours long and will follow an open-house format. Community members are welcome to drop in at any time during the scheduled event and stay for some or all of the time. The Sisters event is set for Thursday, October 10, 4 to 6 p.m. at... Full story
As a youngster growing up in Mexico City, Oscar Peña loved to draw. He studied art along with his other subjects, and his grandfather gave him a book about how to draw animals. He sketched a lot, but even if art was a passion, it wasn’t destined to be his career. He set aside his sketchbook and went out for soccer. He opted to further his education at the Universidad Iberoamericana, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked for technology c... Full story
The Outlaws pre-season investment in a new offense paid big dividends for them in their first league game of the season at home against Sweet Home on Friday, September 27. Sisters crushed the visiting Huskies 32-8. Sisters’ offense was firing on all cylinders, and quarterback Taylor Fendall seemed to make the correct read on every option play as they diced the Huskies for over 300 yards on the ground. As soon as the Huskies would draw their attention inside on the Outlaws, F... Full story
•?The Community Development Department has received notification from Hayden Homes of their intention to proceed with the infrastructure installation for Phase 1 of the McKenzie Meadow Village project on McKinney Butte Road. •?The City recently received notification that Sisters has been awarded a matching grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $73,600 to help cover the cost of a new play structure for Village Green Park to replace the... Full story
John Wilson of Sisters, age 76, passed away at Hospice House in Bend on Saturday, September 21. John was born February 11, 1943, and raised in Ohio attending Uhrichsville High School and was president of his Senior class. After graduation, he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering science at Fenn College (now Cleveland State University) and his master’s in chemistry at Case Western Reserve University. John met his wife, Lois, on a blind date set up by a mutual friend of... Full story
Carol Nadine Stroup, 80, of Redmond, and former longtime Sisters resident passed away of natural causes on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her home in Redmond. Carol was born on May 21,1939, in Redding, California, to parents, John Henry and Ruth McDermott. Carol was raised in the Willamette Valley at her parents’ farm, “McDermott’s U Pick Strawberry and Bean Farm.” She attended Jefferson High School. She had an unparalleled passion for her academics and time spent on the che... Full story
John Allen passed away at Regency Prineville after a long illness. John was born in Detroit, Michigan, and the family moved to Halifax, Virginia, when he was 5 years old. He lived there until he was drafted in World War II. He was a Pharmacist’s Mate in the Navy and was assigned to the U.S. Naval Receiving Hospital in San Francisco, California. When he was discharged, he went to Southern California and enrolled in Los Angeles State College majoring in human relations. After g... Full story
A 59-year-old Redmond man was killed when he crashed his 2000 Jeep Cherokee into a tree on Forest Road 1810 near Highway 242 west of Sisters last weekend. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, September 28, at approximately 5:19 p.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and a Forest Service law enforcement officer were dispatched to a reported accident on Road 1810. The caller reported driving up on a Jeep that had crashed head-on into a tree. Ross Bedore, the only occupant of the... Full story
After crossing the threshold from summer to fall late last month, October’s arrival will ensure cooler temperatures and longer nights as the new season progresses. When skies clear at night, the earlier sunsets and later sunrises will be perfect for doing some serious stargazing. The advancing season also causes more autumn constellations and other intriguing celestial objects to wheel into view. One of the “new” constellations to take note of this month is Cetus the Sea M... Full story
Professional photographers use their heart, their talents, and their tools to document the “who, what, and where” of life, from its ugly and unbelievable underbelly to the most famous people and beautiful places on earth. Jay Mather has made this his life’s mission. The Sisters Area Photography Club (SAPC) invites the public to its October meeting, where Mather will present a retrospective program called “From Cambodia to the Cascades: A Photographer’s 40-year Visual Life.” The meeting is Wednesday, October 9 from 4 to 6... Full story
There is nothing more sad to those who enjoy the lava caves of Central Oregon than to enter these pristine natural wonders and discover they have been vandalized by the thoughtless acts of previous cave visitors who defaced the cave with offensive graffiti. This is especially true for the members of the Central Oregon NSS Grotto. The National Speleological Society (NSS), with over 10,000 members and 250 grottos (chapters), is the largest organization in the world working every... Full story
The girls soccer squad fell 4-2 at home to the Stayton Eagles on Tuesday, September 24, and two days later on the road tied with Sweet Home in a final score of 1-1. In Tuesday’s match-up against the Eagles, Stayton scored on a quick break just five minutes into the contest and took a 1-0 lead. Sisters’ Hollie Lewis broke away from the pack and scored on the keeper just 10 minutes later to even the score 1-1. Midway through the half, Olivia Hougham was fouled outside the 18,... Full story
Local resident Rosemary Vasquez has been appointed by the Sisters Park and Recreation District (SPRD) board to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Jayne Simmons. Vasquez was one of five applicants for the position who answered questions from the board during an open interview process. She will serve out the remainder of Simmons’ term, which ends in 2021. Since moving to Sisters in 2008, Vasquez has been a regular participant in a number of the classes offered at SPRD. O... Full story
The Three Sisters Historical Society (TSHS) office, located at 204 W. Adams Ave. #117 (Sisters Art Works Building), will be “history central” on Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TSHS invites the public to bring their old photos of Sisters and its residents, Sisters-related artifacts and memorabilia, and stories of historic Sisters to their Sharing Day this Saturday. Photos, news clippings, and other paper items will be scanned and returned to owners immediately. If the... Full story
The Lady Outlaws went head to head against league rival Sweet Home on Thursday, September 26. Both teams entered the match undefeated in league play and knew it would be a hard-fought, intense match. The Outlaws just couldn’t find their rhythm and lost in three sets with scores of 25-17, 25-21, and 25-23. Sweet Home jumped out to an early lead in Thursday’s match. The Outlaws looked tight and just couldn’t get it going offensively. They never settled down, struggled to keep... Full story
The president is a man of tremendous and highly sensitive ego, and he feels himself under constant and bitterly unfair attack. The world is full of tumult — and Fake News. The year is 1798. The French Revolution has plunged Europe into bloody conflict. The fledgling United States is itself embroiled in an undeclared maritime shooting war with revolutionary France, after refusing to pay off its own Revolutionary War debt. After all, that money was owed to the old French monarchy, not to the revolutionary government,... Full story
Morning vs. evening workout: Lore of better fat burning, performance, or energy levels create an endless debate over the best time to get that workout in. Who or what to believe gets confusing. There are benefits and arguments for both; read on and the secret will be revealed… It’s 4:55 a.m. and there are members lined up outside the door at the gym, hoping the doors open a few minutes early. These people proselytize better energy, more focus, and a less-stressed day. They are the ones many envy; they are free from t... Full story
Freshman runner Ella Thorsett ran the fastest time ever recorded by an Outlaw cross-country girl at the Nike Portland meet held Saturday, September 28 at Blue Lake Regional Park near Gresham. Competing in the prestigious Danner Championship race along with teammate Kate Bowen, Thorsett clipped through one six-minute mile after another on her way to a time of 18:42 and 21st place for the 5,000 meter (3.1 mile) course. Thorsett’s time is even more impressive given the squishy, m... Full story
In response to the Sisters City Council Survey regarding local law enforcement: It is not in the best interest for the citizens of Sisters to form a municipal police department. Re-creating our own City of Sisters Police Department would be very expensive. We would need a police chief, at least three field supervisors working various shifts, and at least six to eight police officers. These police officers would have to go to the police academy, go through four phases of training which include a coach per officer. The force wo... Full story
