News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Mary Love McGuckin was born January 13, 1924, in Columbus Ohio. As a youngster in the early 1930s, she worked in the candy kitchen of the Maramor Restaurant, which was owned and operated by her parents. After the second war she married James Warren Moore and they raised four children, Polly, Dicky, Lib, and Meg, in California and Northern Virginia. Divorced in 1969, she returned to school for her master’s degree in early childhood education. Then, in 1997, Mary reunited w... Full story
The Outlaws cross-country team appreciated a meet close to home after three consecutive weekends of travel to western Oregon, and responded with a slew of personal and season bests. The course for the Oxford Classic, hosted by Bend High and moved to Rockridge Community Park from its traditional venue at Drake Park for the first time in 30 years, presented a big challenge within the first 50 meters of the race, providing runners with war stories of how they survived a sharp right turn amidst a field of 150 racers from over 20... Full story
The Outlaws had an up- and-down week that tightened the race in the competitive Oregon West Conference. Sisters started their week with a 0-2 loss at Philomath on Tuesday, September 28, but bounced back two days later with an impressive 9-1 win at home against Cascade. In Tuesday’s action, Sisters got off to a slow start, and Philomath’s physical and disciplined play gave the Outlaws a run for their money. The Warriors controlled much of the tempo early on. Sisters nor... Full story
As of Friday, October 1, local fire agencies lifted a recreational burn ban in all areas within the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire Districts. During the peak of the summer fire season several local fire agencies banned all burning, including recreational fires, due to red-flag warnings and extreme predicted fire behavior in the area. Recreational fires include those used for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes. The move does not include yard debris burning within the Sisters-Camp... Full story
“It is on some, but not all, of these misty autumn daybreaks that one may hear the chorus of the quail. The silence is suddenly broken by a dozen contralto voices, no longer able to restrain their praise of the day to come”. — Aldo Leopold, “A Sand County Almanac” September has ended and autumn is here. I reckon that Leopold — the esteemed ecologist, conservationist, and Forest Service employee — favored fall among all the seasons. I can relate. The elk are... Full story
Circle of Friends began in Sisters 10 years ago after Duncan and Cindy Campbell of Portland purchased a house here. Thirty years ago, they had established the Friends of the Children organization in Portland to create a system of support for the most at-risk children in North Portland, where Duncan had grown up. Today, Cindy still serves on the Portland board of directors and helps organize their annual fundraiser. The impetus behind that effort came from Duncan’s own c... Full story
With seven venues and nearly 100 separate performances over a two-and-a-half-day span, the Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is a beehive of activity. Considering the logistics required to ensure things run smoothly and safely, it should come as no surprise that it takes nearly 400 volunteers to help pull it off. The Nugget spoke to a few members of this army of volunteers, including a veteran and some newbies. Roger Cole, a first-time volunteer from Portland, decided to help out... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball squad tallied a 3-0 sweep over the Bulldogs at Woodburn on Tuesday, September 30. The 25-19, 25-8, 25-18 win pushed them to a 7-1 record in league and 11-2 overall. Gracie Vohs had an exciting three-block rally that ended with Gracelyn Myhre getting a kill into the back corner for the point. Vohs also had a long serving stint as well. Myhre had three unanswered kills from the right side, as well as two kills from back-row attacks. Maddie Pollard did a great job from the service line and earned... Full story
The life of a traveling musician can mean weeks on the road, away from the comforts of home and the support of family. Sisters Folk Festival has been very intentional all the way back to the birth of the event about making the stay for the artists not only easy, but enjoyable. Creative Director Brad Tisdel said, “When it’s all said and done, this community of artists is relatively small, and festivals take on a certain reputation. I think if we treat artists with the res... Full story
A 55-year-old man was transported out of Three Sisters Wilderness by helicopter after a complicated rescue effort Sunday, September 26. A deputy with Lane County Sheriff’s Office contacted Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office regarding a hiker with a leg injury who was unable to walk. The hiker was reported to be in Lane County’s jurisdiction, on the southwest side of the Middle Sister. His three hiking partners were attempting to escort the injured party back to their camp, which was located in Deschutes County at Camp Lake.... Full story
The Outlaws football squad continued to improve this past week, putting up 18 points at home against Junction City. Though the Outlaws fell 27-18, coaches were pleased with their defensive play and their execution on both sides of the ball. Sisters hit the field ready and were excited to play in front of their home crowd. Teams battled through the first quarter but neither was able to score. In the second period, Griffin Gardner rushed for a touchdown, but the Tigers were... Full story
The Circle of Friends board of directors sat — appropriately — in a circle last week out in the yard of their clubhouse, called Campbell House, located at 164 N. Elm St. They gathered to officially dedicate their new facility and thank Duncan and Cindy Campbell for making the purchase of the former church, Chamber of Commerce office, and yoga studio possible. The name Campbell House was chosen to honor the Campbells and their years of dedication and support for... Full story
Sweater weather is coming and that means the annual children’s Halloween parade through downtown. The annual event was not officially sanctioned last year during the height of COVID-19 restrictions, but it happened anyway — an impromptu outbreak by kids, parents, and merchants sensing a compelling need to allow children to have as much normalcy in their lives as possible. “This year’s event is all official,” said Rand Reitmann, incoming president of Sisters Rotary... Full story
