News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters District Ranger Bill Anthony announced to Forest Service staff on Wednesday that December 31 will be his last day as Sisters District Ranger. Anthony has led the local district for the past 14 years. In a brief interview with The Nugget as he headed out for a trip, Anthony said, "To me, it just feels like it's time for me to spend more quality time with my wife, my family and my friends and do some of the things I've dreamed about that I've been unable to do while I'm District Ranger." The decision does not... Full story
The Sisters arts community has often rallied to protect and enhance the spectacular rivers that run through Sisters Country. Now, quilters are throwing in a stitch to help the cause. Twenty quilters from across Central Oregon will participate in Quilt for Two Rivers, creating two quilt installations - one 40-foot long with Whychus Creek running through it and a second piece that will be made up of four panels, each about four feet tall, also representing the creek. The... Full story
All three Sisters schools earned the top grade of "outstanding" in the Oregon Department of Education's (ODE) annual public school report cards, released on Thursday. "In general I was thrilled with our test scores," said Superintendent Jim Golden at Wednesday's school board meeting. "We have a couple of areas to work on, which is improving the performance of our economically disadvantaged children... and hopefully improving the performance of our special education students, especially in the middle school in their... Full story
Ciera and Maceigh Yost stood midway in the Cascade Avenue line Saturday morning, a bit chilled but hoping to get one of Dan Rickards' prized prints before they ran out. In the 9th annual Clearwater Gallery Cascade Landscape Series giveaway, fans and friends traveled from as far as La Pine, Prineville and Redmond to be one of the lucky 150 persons to receive a free signed edition of his latest art piece, "The Bachelor." "We love all the activities and events here in SIsters," s... Full story
To the Editor: Deschutes County is in danger of losing its only nonprofit, true no-kill cat/kitten rescue sanctuary....CRAFT (Cat Rescue Adoption and Foster Team). The need for services has escalated for several years due to the poor economy and abandoned pets, many irresponsible pet owners, while funding has lagged. CRAFT is the only group that responds to calls from 911, law enforcement and other agencies when rescue/trapping needs to be done. In the past four years, CRAFT has cared for almost 4,000 animals. CRAFT is all-vo... Full story
Tickets are still available for Starry Nights presents On the Rocks, set for Saturday, October 22 in the Sisters High School Auditorium. On the Rocks is the award-winning University of Oregon men's acappella vocal group that gained national fame and legions of loyal fans during their appearances last year on NBC's hit show "The Sing Off." The October 22 concert is a fundraiser for the Sisters Schools Foundation. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, refreshments and entertainment by Sisters High School musicians. The co... Full story
Sisters kids got to school the old-fashioned way last Wednesday - on their own two feet or on two wheels. Sisters Community Schools Coordinator Shawn Diez, Sisters School Superintendent Jim Golden, Brian Potwin of Commute Options, Sisters Mayor Lon Kellstrom, Deputy Don Pray and about 30 parents and 50 children joined in a big before-school party in the Village Green to inaugurate the "Bike or Walk" project, part of International Bike or Walk To School Day. The Sisters School... Full story
Skating enthusiasts in Sisters are well on their way to creating a skate park in town. The Sisters Skate Park Committee, in partnership with Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), has received a $10,000 Tony Hawk Grant. With this grant comes a promised match from the Bob and Yvette Chandler family. Added to the $2,500 grant funds already given by the City of Sisters to cover permits and fees, and some private donations, the committee is on track toward breaking ground on Phase I in the spring. The Skate Park Committee... Full story
A record crowd flooded Hood Avenue this weekend for the 36th annual Sisters Harvest Faire, thankful for the sunshine and sampling some autumn food treats and unique artisan goods from over 150 Northwest craft vendors. Whether shopping for early holiday gifts or discovering a must-have trinket or piece of inspiring artwork, visitors and locals prowled the booths and tents with caramel apples in hand and enjoyed one of Sisters' oldest and best-loved October traditions.... Full story
Lynn Barclay is calling it a career after nearly 32 years providing children's clothing and toys at Rainbow Connection. More than three decades ago, her sister-in-law Susan Busic "went back east and saw this really cute store," Barclay recalled. The two decided to go into business together, selling handmade, homemade toys and kites. "Then we got into the original Cabbage Patch dolls from Georgia," Barclay said. Barclay and her fellow merchants staged events and fashion shows... Full story
The eighth annual Bend Film Festival rode into town and paid a visit to the Sisters Movie House on Friday, October 7, with the premiere showing of "Wild Horse, Wild Ride." A sold-out theater greeted owner Lisa Clausen and director of the film, Alex Dawson. The film, about the taming of wild mustangs, documents the efforts of wild-horse trainers who attempt to get the horses ready to compete in the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas. "I actually got to screen some... Full story
The Outlaws' soccer team trounced the Huskies at Sweet Home in a 7-0 shutout on Tuesday, October 4, and turned around two days later to cruise with ease to a 7-2 win at home against Elmira. In Tuesday's game, the Outlaws racked up six goals in the first half to take a commanding 6-0 lead. Sisters jumped out quick with a goal from Sebastain Boehm at the three-minute mark. Boehm broke through the defense and finished with a nicely placed toe that sailed out of the keeper's reach. Sisters scored again four minutes later, when... Full story
For a time it appeared that roundabouts in Sisters were a dead issue. Then, last week, ODOT Director Matt Garrett approached Mayor Lon Kellstrom and City Manager Eileen Stein directly, offering to personally facilitate discussions between the City of Sisters and the freight industry in an attempt to come to an agreement on the use of roundabouts on Highway 20 through town. "We don't want to be at odds with the freight industry. We want to spend time at the table to make sure both sides get heard," said Bob Bryant, ODOT... Full story
The Outlaws football team outscored Elmira 18-13 in the second half of Friday's football game in a strong offensive effort, but it just wasn't enough to make up the deficit from the first half. Sisters lost the contest 41-18. Elmira made a big play at the close of the first quarter to take a commanding 22-0 lead. Elmira had the ball inside the five-yard line when Sisters forced a fumble. Unfortunately for the Outlaws, the ball bounced in the end zone and the Falcons fell on it for the touchdown. Elmira intercepted the ball... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball team posted two road wins this past week to keep their winning streak going and push their league record to 6-0. Sisters topped Junction City in three straight sets on Tuesday, October 4, with scores of 25-12, 25-23, and 25-17. Two days later, Sisters defeated Sweet Home 25-20, 25-18 , 25-19. Sisters proved to be tough at the service line in Tuesday's contest. Shelbi Thompson slammed down six aces in the match, and Megan Minke nailed six consecutive jump serves and added two more aces. Shannon... Full story
Dr. Nicole Youngers feels right at home in Sisters. The dentist, who leads the new Advantage Dental clinic at 354 W. Adams Ave. in Sisters, enjoys the small-town atmosphere she's found here. "My husband and I are both from smaller towns in Iowa, so we wanted more of a small-town feel," she said. "Sisters is a small town, but there's a lot to do here." Dr. Younger is acutely conscious of the problems facing people who need dental care in Sisters. The first is universal: Most... Full story
Freshmen and sophomores of Sisters High School started training from the first day of school for an event that took place last Tuesday in the Trout Creek Conservation Area (TCCA) behind Sisters High School: they had their first formal experience at teaching. Rima Givot and Glenn Herron, biology teachers at SHS, with the help of Peyton Griffin, who operates a non-profit research group called Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative, took all general-biology freshman and... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer team recorded two shutouts this past week. Sisters beat the Huskies at Sweet Home 4-0 on Tuesday, October 4, and at home two days later defeated Elmira 7-0. The squad has blanked their opponent four times this season. In Tuesday's matchup, the Outlaws persevered through cold weather conditions and a sloppy, wet field. Jodie Reoch got Sisters' scoring started in the 19th minute when she put the ball in the net on a free kick. Eighteen minutes later,... Full story
Sisters Middle School student Patience O'Neal recently received a scholarship designed to further her equestrian ambitions. O'Neal, 12, is deeply involved in the world of three-day eventing, a horse sport that encompasses the discipline and grace of dressage, the adrenaline rush of cross-country, and the drama of show jumping. It's a world she's been immersed in since birth - her mother, Karen O'Neal, is herself an accomplished eventer and trainer. The scholarship was awarded... Full story
The annual Paul Mariman Invitational in Philomath serves as a measuring stick for many 4A cross-country teams, since it resembles the state meet in size - and often in quality. This year's edition was missing a few of the top-ranked teams, but still featured great matchups among teams that will meet again when the state meet takes place November 5. The Sisters Outlaws measured up quite well in any case, as both the girls' and boys' teams finished second in the meet, held Saturday, October 8 at Philomath High School. The... Full story
The biomass boiler at Sisters High School will be officially brought on-line during Governor John Kitzhaber's visit to Sisters High School on Monday, October 17 at 2 p.m. The new biomass boiler will burn pellets made from wood scrap (tops, limbs, etc.) to preheat the supply water for the existing diesel and propane systems. Under normal conditions, the existing non-biomass systems would remain off, providing makeup heat only during an extreme cold snap. The total project,... Full story
• A man and a woman were both cited in the wake of a domestic dispute. • A woman reported her wallet stolen from her vehicle in Sisters. • A landlord reported damage to a rental property after renters moved out. The landlord had been urged by his insurance company to make a report, though he did not believe it to be a criminal act. A responding deputy concurred that note of the damage appeared to be intentional and some looked like the renters had attempted to make repairs. He took a report. • A citizen... Full story
For the past year, a group of parents, coaches, local businessmen, school officials and Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) representatives have been meeting to forge a new direction for youth sports funding and coordination in Sisters. A key component of that effort included outsourcing Sisters High School sports programs to a community "sports authority." However, the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA) has said no to the sports authority concept. While the sports authority concept appears to fit the mission... Full story
