News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Accordingly to Ruth Williamson of NXT Consulting, who co-facilitated the Sisters Country Horizon Visioning Project, there is a "felt experience" here in Sisters - the "Sisters Way." Williamson identified the Sisters Way as the small-town friendliness manifested in our welcoming ways and spirit of volunteerism. It shows in our tremendous pride of place. It is the enigma that draws people in and yet leaves them unable to describe it. The Sisters Way was brought to life for atten... Full story
The Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank provides a vital service to many families in Sisters - families who are struggling to get by in a high-cost town; families who need help getting through a crisis; families who don't have a home. Now the Food Bank needs Sisters' help to continue fulfilling its mission. "Our donations have declined year-over-year by 30 percent," Kiwanis board member Tom Hespe told The Nugget. Donations dropped from 33,510 pounds of food in 2016-17 to 23,490 pounds in 2017-18 (October-September fiscal year). Cash do... Full story
The parent of a Sisters Middle School (SMS) student was cited by law enforcement after an incident in which he allegedly chased students he believed were bullying his son at the school on Tuesday afternoon, October 2. The student was reportedly part of the football program at SMS, which is administered through Sisters Park & Recreation District. A football practice was about to get underway after school. "It looked like he tried to take it into his own hands and come into the... Full story
"I think Sisters is the true essence of what a community should look like," Alison Baglien recently told The Nugget. The new principal of Sisters Middle School is originally from Salem and has spent significant time as a visitor to Central Oregon throughout her life. Most of her 17 years in education was spent in a very different environment: Chicago. Here in Sisters, Baglien has found "the investment by the community, the interest at all age levels, and the many ways that com... Full story
The temperatures are cooling down and the air is growing crisp - but the political season is heating up and the atmosphere is growing heavy and hot. The Nugget invites and encourages a vigorous discourse on all the issues facing the Sisters community, Central Oregon and the nation in this election cycle. We request that letters address issues and candidates' positions and records and refrain from personal attacks either on candidates or their supporters. We strive to publish all letters that meet our standards. However,... Full story
To the Editor: Living in Sisters I love how easy it is to get outside; public lands are nearby and opportunities for amazing hikes plentiful. When a day last week dawned smoke-free; skies dark blue, trees touched with the first trace of fall - we naturally set off on a hike. The Black Crater Trail, newly reopened after last year's burn, was our objective. We found the lower half of the mountain heavily charred; stark black snags offering endless peek-a-boo views of Mount Washington; a monochrome landscape, stunning in its... Full story
How did we end up with millions of unregistered immigrants living in the U.S., some that have been here for 20 or 30 years? Why do we need immigrants, even legal? Immigration seems to be a hot button for most Republican candidates, even though illegal southern border crossings are at decades-lows. It is also a convenient enemy for President Donald Trump because they supposedly take all of the good jobs. Lets explore what caused our immigration situation and what the impacts are. Who is to blame: I put most of the blame on... Full story
After a hot, dry, and smoky summer here in Central Oregon, autumn finally arrived at 6:54 p.m. PDT on Saturday, September 22, bringing with it the prospect of cooler temperatures and cleaner air as firefighters continue to battle the numerous wildfires still burning in the western U.S. While summers here in the Pacific Northwest are normally warm and dry, conditions this year have bordered on the extreme. For the five-month period May through September, both Sisters and Bend... Full story
Voters will decide in the November election whether they want to allow recreational marijuana-related businesses in Sisters. By that time, the City will have decided what rules such businesses would operate under if the voters say "yes." Voters can get a look at those rules now. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft time, place and manner (TPM) text amendments to the Development Code for marijuana-related businesses on October 18, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. In preparation for the general election... Full story
There is a simple way to ensure you stick to an exercise program: Enjoy it. It is well known within the community of social psychologists and behavioral scientists that a person will continue to exercise as long as they are enjoying the process and determine that they're benefitting from their efforts. There are two inputs to consider: Is the exerciser getting fulfillment from lacing up the shoes, grabbing a weight, or buckling their bike helmet for an exercise session? If so then they're likely to continue to exercise. The s... Full story
In the spirit of election season, Citizens4Community is sponsoring an "Across the Divide" workshop on Tuesday, October 30, 4 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall. They are currently recruiting 12-15 people who identify politically as Red (conservative) and 12-15 who identify as Blue (liberal). The workshop is designed to help people on either side of the divide understand and value their differences, while co-existing alongside one another, resulting in development of empathy for each ot... Full story
Kolby Spink of Newport took the pace out hard at the Paul Mariman Invitational on Saturday, October 6. He must have been largely unaware of the battle taking place behind him for the runner-up spot. On the other hand, Ethan Hosang of Sisters, running a patient, smart race, was keenly aware as he moved up into the top four midway in the 5,000 meter race. He put the hammer down over the last 1,000 meters in his quest for second place. In the end, Hosang was overtaken by Brenden... Full story
A rebuilding season got a big boost at Saturday's Paul Mariman Invitational, as the Outlaw girls cross country team took a big step forward with some of the younger runners having breakout races. With only 12 teams, the meet, hosted by Philomath High School, gave the girls the chance to race athletes from 4A and 3A schools in a smaller venue. After a string of District titles over the past few seasons the Outlaws have found themselves short on experience this season,... Full story
It's hard to believe that December will be my first anniversary of leaving Sisters Folk Festival and starting my career as a full-time writer. I've been asked many times, "How's retirement?" I feel compelled to say that I'm not retired. I just left one job to start another. If I was retired, we'd be traveling often, taking up new hobbies, or dusting off old ones. I still have a responsibility to make money - much less than I was making before, but still I'm contributing to... Full story
Michael Preedin will take a seat on the Sisters City Council after the November election - one of three candidates who are each running unopposed. He'll be ready. The Sisters designer has been attending city council meetings since January to prepare for the job, missing only one during that time - on his birthday. Preedin, who previously served on the Sisters Planning Commission in 2009, recognizes that the Council's primary mission in coming years will be to manage the... Full story
The Lady Outlaws played a stellar game at home against the Woodburn Bulldogs on Thursday, October 4, and came out on top with a 2-1 victory. Two days earlier it was a different story, as Sisters took a devastating 1-2 loss at Cascade. Woodburn struck first in Thursday's contest and scored on a free kick at the 27-minute mark, and teams battled back and forth in a very physical game. At the half the Bulldogs held a slim 1-0 advantage. In the second half, the Outlaws worked harder, played faster, and tallied two goals. The... Full story
The number of affordable apartment units available in Sisters is receiving a boost this month with the acceptance of applications for Ponderosa Heights Apartments, the new affordable apartment complex on Brooks Camp Road. To encourage local participation, applications will be accepted only in person at the Tamarack Apartment complex at 555 N. Larch St. in Sisters. Applicants may apply Monday, October 22 through Thursday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applicants may apply... Full story
Lisa May knew she had some big shoes to fill when she took her new position at The Nugget. For 18 years, Teresa Mahnken had been the first person folks saw as they came into the newspaper office, and she managed the office with a sure and steady hand. The public and the staff alike loved her. May stepped into the role two-and-half-months ago, and has already made it her own. She manages classified advertising, coordinates the inserts that go into the paper each week, handles... Full story
A golden eagle is just one of the 214 raptors Steve Small and Carol Cwiklinski spotted last week during the three days they spent on Green Ridge helping the East Cascades Audubon Society conduct their 14th seasonal Hawk Watch. Their first bird was a Merlin (a falcon that eats small birds and mammals). Then in the second hour, the numbers of raptors started going up. It went to 33, then in the third hour to 41, then on to 50, and ended with a total of 201 when it started to... Full story
Alison Baglien journeyed from Oregon to Chicago, around the world, and back again. The new principal of Sisters Middle School is a music fan who loves to hike, travel, and learn. Baglien (pronounced BAG-lee-uhn) served as a resident principal in Chicago Public Schools, teacher and coordinator in Acero Charter Schools, and teacher and inclusion specialist in the schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a child she lived in Oregon and Washington until high school. Then... Full story
The Sisters High School varsity baseball team will have a new coach this spring: Kevin Feist, a player and veteran coach, who will bring his knowledge and years of winning experience to the squad. Feist started playing at a very young age, played all the way through college, and got in a few years of adult league. He attended Banks High School and was primarily a shortstop, with a bit of pitching thrown in here and there. Honors included first-team all-league his sophomore,... Full story
