News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Gravity was everyone's best friend this weekend in the inaugural Sisters Mountain Rally, an All-American soap box derby event at the Sisters Eagle Airport. The event was sanctioned by the Salem Soap Box Derby Association. From its inception in 1952, Salem Soap Box Derby has been teaching kids aged 8-17 the skills of workmanship and craftsmanship, the thrill of competition, the pride of tradition, but most importantly, the spirit of sportsmanship in a fun family environment.... Full story
The Pole Creek Fire is throwing up a smoke column this afternoon as interior islands of fuel burn actively. Conditions are extremely dry, with minimal moisture recovery overnight. Such conditions mean active burning in areas where there is fuel.... Full story
As one of four candidates for the three open city council seats on November 6, Catherine Childress has a clear vision of what she believes will be good for the council: "The city council is a business, and it theoretically should run like a business. But it does not run like a business." Childress gained her business perspective from a 25-year career at Sprint in Georgia, culminating as vice-president in key account sales. Raised in the Atlanta area as the daughter of a... Full story
"Educational research says if you want to make one major change that will have the greatest impact in the overall educational environment, change the grading system," says Joe Hosang, Sisters School District Curriculum Director and principal at Sisters High School. Hosang will present a symposium on grading practices in the SHS auditorium, Wednesday, October 10 at 6 p.m. This is a district-wide grading practices initiative; parents from the elementary, middle school and high school, as well as any community member interested... Full story
A sunny autumn day with a refreshing lack of smoke greeted beer lovers on Saturday for the third annual Fresh Hop Festival held at Village Green Park. Twelve craft brewers, all from Oregon, participated in the celebration of a wide variety of Hop beers. Jeri Buckmann, events director for the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce commented, "This is the third year and it's getting bigger every year. There are a lot of beer festivals and events like that, so we thought it would be... Full story
To the Editor: Ballot Measure 79 is the first measure in recent memory that makes perfect sense. Real Estate has been the leading factor for growth in Oregon during every recession for as far back as anyone can remember. Why would we want to place a transfer tax (sales tax) against the one factor that will lead our state back into prosperity? If our legislators wish to have a sales tax, then let them have the courage to ask the voting public for one. This will allow all citizens of Oregon to pay the extra tax, not just real p... Full story
Sara Marcus, 20, of Sisters, was selected as 2013's Miss Northwest Professional Rodeo Association (NPRA) during the 2012 NPRA Finals held in Prineville September 21-22. Her official reign will begin January 1, 2013. She will represent the NPRA at numerous rodeos, parades, and civic events throughout the Northwest. In addition to the title, Sara won the category awards for Appearance, Personality, Knowledge, and Horsemanship. Sara is the daughter of Bob and Jeri Buckmann and... Full story
The Hispanic Coalition of Sisters has appointed Irlanda Partida to serve as the advocate for Latinos in the Sisters community. In its second year, the advocate program is a collaborative endeavor by the Sisters Park & Recreation District, the Hispanic Coalition of Sisters, and the Sisters School District to provide a liaison between Latinos and the residents of Sisters. In recognition of the need to provide a bridge between the growing Latino population in Sisters and the... Full story
If you're walking around Sisters with your little one on any Thursday about 10:30 a.m., head for the Sisters Library and quietly ease into the community room. You can't help but start smiling listening to the enthusiastic sounds of children and parents singing a greeting to the old familiar tune of "Farmer in the Dell." "We clap and sing hello; we clap and sing hello; with our friends at storytime; we clap and sing hello." Right up in front of about 30 children, from birth to... Full story
The boys soccer team celebrated a huge 2-0 victory at Cottage Grove on Thursday, September 27. It had been eight long years since the Outlaws had won a soccer game at Cottage Grove, and the victory was sweet. Sisters scored their first goal of the game at the 35-minute mark. Evan Rickards started it off with a great corner kick to the opposite side of the field to Justin Harrer. Harrer took a hard shot from the top of the 18-yard box which deflected off the keeper's chest,... Full story
The Latin band Chiringa will perform at Brand 33 the night of the Wolftree Challenge Awards Dinner and Auction Saturday, October 6. Shireen Amini, a local singer-songwriter, put the band together in May of 2011 when asked to perform for a Cinco de Mayo festival in Bend. Chiringa, (pronounced Chee-reen-gah), means "kite" in Spanish and became a term of endearment for Shireen from her Puerto Rican family members who had a hard time pronouncing the "sh" sound in her name and... Full story
If you plan on looking to the night skies this month you are in for a treat. The Orionid meteor shower peaks on the evening of October 21 and morning of October 22. A first-quarter moon will set by about midnight, leaving the sky dark until dawn and providing optimum viewing for this shower. The Orionids exhibit a maximum rate of about 20 meteors per hour, and the fast-moving meteors occasionally leave persistent trains and bright fireballs. If you trace these meteors... Full story
Sisters posted a 3-0 shut-out over Cottage Grove at home on Thursday, September 27, and two days earlier suffered a 1-0 loss to the Tigers at Junction City. The Outlaws came out hard against Cottage Grove in Thursday's game. Emily Corrigan scored Sisters' first goal in the fifth minute of play. Liz Stewart served a beautiful ball from a free kick at half-field to Natalie Ambrose, who flicked the ball with her head through the Lion's defense to Emily, who ran right onto it.... Full story
Alpacas have appeal in Central Oregon, certainly for Marlene Baldock. She's the owner of Desert Song Alpacas in Sisters. She lives in the Cloverdale area with husband Jerry, a freelance photographer, their rescue border collie mix dog, Jasper, and 13 Huacaya alpacas. Baldock utilizes her Huacaya herd of 13 in a special way. Desert Song Alpaca Farm consists of three pristine acres, exclusively for alpaca roaming. The backdrop of a waterfall flowing into a pond adds a soothing... Full story
Financial assistance in the form of loans may be available to Sisters businesses that took a hit from the Pole Creek Fire. While roads remained open and no homes or businesses were actually damaged, a thick pall of smoke that settled in the area caused days of hazardous air conditions. Visitors stayed away and those locals who could fled the area, disrupting local businesses from lodging establishments to restaurants to retailers. The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) can provide long-term loans to businesses that can... Full story
The Outlaws football team put up a valiant effort at home in the league opener against Sweet Home on Friday, September 28, but the Huskies amassed 43 points in the second half and defeated the Outlaws in a final score of 61-20. Sisters had a great first half and scored the first touchdown of the night with 3:30 to go in the first quarter. Quarterback Tristen Lewis faked a handoff to Ethan Luloff and made a great throw to Nathan Kaping, who caught the five-yard pass in the end... Full story
In a week that featured two meets for the only time of the season, the Outlaws cross-country teams experienced the wide variety of talent among fellow 4A teams. On Thursday, September 27, Sisters took part in the Harrier's Challenge hosted by Cottage Grove, which featured all six teams from the Sky-Em League, along with 10 other teams from the other classifications, including 6A Thurston and 5A North Eugene. The Outlaws came away with overwhelming team victories for both the... Full story
How does your garden grow? At Sisters High School, it grows on a wall. Teacher Jon Renner, with help from the Sisters Science Club, some of his colleagues and some students, installed a "green wall" last week at the high school. Green walls have ancient antecedents dating back to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, but the SHS version reflects a high-tech trend that is growing among urbanites who seek a little self-reliance and a closer relationship with their food. The wall is... Full story
Willa Glenn "Marty" Whitney, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2012, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. She was 78. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Marty was born October 24, 1933, in San Pablo, California, to Glenn and Lanita (Cissne) Bullard. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1951 and worked as an insurance adjuster in Oakland, California, eventually relocating to Salem. On February 12, 1966, she married James Marion Whitney. They moved to... Full story
Robert James Helwig was born February 21, 1935 in Webster, South Dakota, to Anton and Isabel Helwig. On September 28, 2012, he passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with cancer. He graduated from Los Gatos High School class of 1953. He was a long-time member of Los Gatos Lions Club, where he dedicated countless hours to volunteer in the community. Bob was partners with oldest son Robert Jr. as general contractors Helwig & Son... Full story
Last month, TR McCrystal was made an offer he couldn't refuse: Join Deschutes Brewery as their executive chef. McCrystal's new position involves overseeing Deschutes Brewery's menus and steering the respected restaurant toward even loftier goals. TR and Jen will still own Jen's Garden and continue to influence its success. However, now Jen will take on greater responsibilities and there will be another primary chef in the kitchen. With that change on the horizon, TR and... Full story
Cindy and Bill Rainey make a dynamic duo with their powerful commitment to volunteering in their adopted hometown of Sisters. The Raineys were a driving force behind the founding of Sisters Country: Prepared & Ready, a community-based organization dedicated to helping families in the Sisters community to be prepared for any kind of emergency, from fire to freeze to earthquake. That commitment meshes well with their service to the Red Cross, where they serve on Sisters'... Full story
•â¯Three Creeks Brewing Co. hosted its first-ever Chili Pepper Chili Challenge last Friday night. There were five competitors: The Porch, FivePine Lodge Conference Center, The Open Door, Los Agaves and Three Creek Brewery. The Porch took the honors, with FivePine taking runner-up. "Thanks to all the chefs that competed, we had a great time and enjoyed the creativity and varied styles within the competition," said Three Creeks owner Wade Underwood. Eight brave... Full story
Black Butte was named a Top Workplace for 2012 by The Oregonian, Oregon's largest daily newspaper. Rankings were based on surveys filled out by approximately 18,000 employees of 111 companies throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Sixty employers were chosen to be ranked in three categories (large, midsize and small). Black Butte Ranch was #35 of 40 employers in the small company category-and the only Oregon resort to make the list. Black Butte Ranch has been a favorite family vacation destination for over 40 years. The... Full story
For one magical evening, spirits of the sacred salmon returned Saturday to Suttle Lake for a traditional salmon bake hosted by Ronda Sneva and her Suttle Lake Lodge. Wilson Wewa, an elder member of the Warm Springs Indian Confederation, was master of ceremonies along with a brightly costumed clan of Native American drummers, dancers and singers. Wewa began the filleting as guests arrived and the afternoon sun started to sink across the lake, laying the huge fish out on a chef'... Full story
