News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A powerful wind storm downed several trees in Sisters in the early morning hours on Friday, knocking out power and cable service to much of downtown. Power had been restored to all but a few businesses in Sisters at about 11 a.m. A large ponderosa pine tree was uprooted and fell on a house on Washington Avenue. According to neighbors the tree fell on the bedroom of a teenage girl. The girl was away from home, spending the night at the house of a friend. There were reportedly... Full story
The Sisters community was stunned on Monday by the word that Dick "Rhino" Reinertson had died suddenly on Sunday morning. Reinertson, 69, suffered a heart attack while vacationing at Yachats on the Oregon coast. Reinertson was a prominent Realtor in Sisters, having established Rhino Ranch & Realty in 1993. He was also well known for his sponsorship support of the Sisters Sparrow Clubs. His family noted that Reinertson overcame a very difficult childhood in which he helped... Full story
Black Butte Ranch (BBR) police officers arrested a 25-year-old man for drunk driving and reckless driving after a crash on the Ranch that left the man injured. According to BBR police reports, officers from the Black Butte Ranch Police Department and units from the Black Butte Ranch Fire Department responded to a report of an injury motor vehicle crash in the area of Bishops Cap and Ponderosa Street on Saturday, October 20, at about 6 p.m. Police found that Ross A. McEver was traveling southbound on Bishops Cap in a 2001... Full story
Shirley Lalli is in the fight of her life. The Sisters woman had a double mastectomy this summer and is undergoing chemotherapy to fight breast cancer. "I went for a mammogram in July, and the 30th of July I saw the surgeon," Lalli told The Nugget. What she thought would be a lumpectomy quickly became a much more radical operation, as the cancer was found to have spread through her breast tissue. Lalli's battle is one that Katie Powers has fought. She had known for decades... Full story
To the Editor, I was very disappointed with The Nugget for publishing Steve Bryan's letter to the editor on October 10. To quote your policy "The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor." Why do you print editorials that are so derogatory? I am a "Bible-follower" and totally disagree with the points he makes, but the paper is not a place to discuss these differences. (Letters) do not change people's firmly held attitudes and beliefs. Harsh, misinformed, rude,... Full story
Measure 37 took advantage of Oregonians. It helped the grandparents who wanted to build a home on land they owned, but it also allowed subdivisions and strip malls nearly anywhere. The primary backers of Measure 37 were companies who wanted to cut trees or tear up crops and plant gas stations. Measure 49 will tame the worst excesses of Measure 37, while still making it possible for folks to build a home - or three - for their families on their land. Most of us live here for... Full story
Sisters will celebrate a "Cowboy Christmas" this season. A series of events promoted by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce and partners will celebrate the holidays and Sisters' pioneering spirit from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. A Tree Lighting ceremony, Christmas parade and visits with Santa will kick off the celebration's events after Thanksgiving. A "Cowboy Christmas" events will culminate with the fireworks display at Hoodoo on New Year's Eve. One of the signature events of the Cowboy Christmas is "Home on the... Full story
Family Access Network (FAN) may lose a portion of its funding. A federal administrative rule change could wipe away the funding FAN receives from claiming certain school-based Medicaid services. The agency, which connects people in need with services in the Sisters area and in other communities, has full funding this year. The loss in funding would affect FAN's services for the 2008-09 school year. According to FAN's program director Julie Lyche, the federal administrative rule change was published by the Centers for... Full story
Teachers in Sisters aren't so different from their students. They need to keep learning, too. Teachers at Sisters Elementary School recently participated in a hands-on inservice workshop with local artist Paul Alan Bennett. Bennett expanded the teachers imaginations by presenting an art project each could adapt to the abilities of his or her students and to any subject matter. The session was funded by the Sisters Folk Festival's Americana Project. "The theory is that instead... Full story
Cory McCaffrey passed the 7,000-yard rushing mark in Friday's win over Elmira at home on October 19. Only 32 players in the history of high school football have crossed that mark. McCaffrey made 14 carries for 194 yards and three touchdowns in the Outlaws' win over the Falcons. Coach Bob Macauley told The Nugget that a lot of credit for McCaffrey's success goes to the Outlaws offensive line: Emery Meyer; Evan Eady; Tyson Edmunson; Thomas Arends; Andrew Enger; and Tyler Miller.... Full story
Nasty weather didn't seem to hinder the Lady Outlaws in their 6-0 win at home over Elmira on Thursday, October 18. The Outlaws battled through blowing winds, horizontal rains and hail to claim the victory which moved them into fourth place in league standings. Coach Nik Goertzen said: "At this point in the season, it's not so much that we win, its how we win. Today, we played with a purpose." Mindy Marr got the Outlaws on the scoreboard eight minutes into the game. Marr... Full story
For several years local folks have been talking about a Sisters senior center. Now, a survey is being circulated to find out if area residents want one. Surveys are to be completed by Wednesday, October 31. The survey is the first step of a feasibility study that is being conducted by the Senior Council of Sisters. Scott Aycock, program administrator for the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, is facilitating the feasibility study. "The Senior Council of Sisters has an interest in looking into developing a formal senior... Full story
When they got the word that Siesta Suntan owner Pat Vantress was going to retire, there seemed only one thing for Hair Caché owners Jeff and Theresa Robertson to do: buy the business and put an archway between the adjacent businesses. "It just seemed like a natural fit," said Theresa. "The 'Block of Beauty.'" The tanning salon will keep its name, but there will be some changes. "We're going to bring in Birkenstocks," said Theresa. "That's going to be a big one. "We're goi... Full story
Sisters Charter Academy of Fine Arts has a new K-2 instructor. First-year teacher Brianna Barrons of Bend has taken over the position originally held by Sisters artist and veteran educator Antonietta Del Guidice. According to the charter school's administrator/teacher Bill Lewis, Del Guidice resigned from her post to pursue her career as an artist. "It (teaching at the charter school) wasn't exactly what Toni had expected, so she decided it was best for her to try to do some... Full story
•A commercial driver was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by a young woman who looked down for a moment to check her iPod. •A deputy counseled a couple after being called to a domestic dispute that turned out to be a verbal-only argument. •A woman reported receiving harassing phone calls from a female caller. •Someone sideswiped another vehicle in a gas station parking lot and took off. That's hit-and-run. •A deputy picked up a stray cat that was in bad shape and took it to the animal shelter.... Full story
Paul B. Tuggle of Sisters died from natural causes October 20. Paul was born March 8, 1910, in Ozark, Arkansas, to Annie and Tom Tuggle. He married Ruby M. Beard on May 10, 1930, and their marriage lasted 72 years before she passed in 2002. Paul worked as a draftsman for Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, during World War II, before moving to Oregon in 1945. He managed Smith Auto Parts in McMinnville and then formed Tuggle Chevrolet Co. in Sheridan, which he owned from 1955... Full story
The Scholastic Book Fair visited Sisters Elementary School last week. The sale was a fund-raiser for the fourth grade field trip. According to elementary school librarian Marie Phillips, the sale has been a fund-raiser for the fourth grade for the last four or five years. "I used to do it by myself, and the money went for buying books, but I couldn't do it on my own anymore, so the fourth grade wanted to take it over and it's a good fund-raiser for them," she said. Scholastic is the world's largest publisher and distributor... Full story
The Sisters School District is not the only school district in the state that may lose some state funding. School districts in the Union Baker Educational Services District (UBESD) also stand to have funding withheld due to disallowed programs. The state superintendent of public instruction Susan Castillo has announced her plan to withhold state school funds from UBESD school districts. The "ODE (Oregon Department of Education) will seek reimbursement of SSF (State School Fund) payments generated by students who were not... Full story
The Sisters Outlaws tuned up for this week's district meet on the fast course at Elmira. Emi Conrads set a new school record for 5,000 meters to highlight the day. Facing three of the top 4A teams and one of the very best 6A teams, the Outlaws boys and girls teams more than held their own. Conrads set a fast pace with the help of a group of four South Eugene runners and ran to a sixth-place finish in 19:22 to pace the Outlaws girls. Most of her teammates came through with... Full story
The boys soccer team suffered two losses this week in league play. The Outlaws lost 0-4 at home against Cottage Grove (CG) on Friday, October 19. One of the Sisters' players was red carded (ejected for a penalty) in the first half, and the Outlaws had to play one man down for 50 minutes. CG took advantage of the opportunity and made two quick headers from crosses to take a 2-0 lead. Later in the game CG scored two more goals to earn the 4-0 win. Three days earlier the Outlaws ended their game in an uneventful 0-0 tie with... Full story
When my husband Forrest and I came to our canyon property in Sisters six years ago, we were ecstatic to have discovered such a private, peaceful and beautiful place to live. There were deer, quail, cliff swallows, hawks, ravens and even wild turkeys regularly visiting our back yard. There were signs of past beaver and otter activity near the creek and wildlife thriving all around us each day. Yet, nothing prepared us for the sight of a Golden Eagle nest directly across Whychus... Full story
The Sisters School Foundation this month distributed $70,853 to benefit students at Sisters schools. Funds were given to support projects and programs that supplement or create educational and co-curricular opportunities for Sisters students in grades K-12. Foundation funds may not be used to pay salaries. In deciding which specific requests and what percentage of the dollar amount requested to fund, Sisters School Foundation board members evaluate several criteria. High priority projects directly benefit students. Requests... Full story
The Lady Outlaws showed up in La Pine ready to take care of business last week. They beat their south county foe in three games on Thursday, October 18, with scores of 25-16, 25-14 and 25-11. Before the start of the game, the team took time to honor their five seniors: Sam Stoneback; Rachael Tenneson; Kali Ulmer; Brook Goins; and Aria Garau. The Outlaws also honored Don Minson, a 10-year supporter, volunteer and coach. Don and his wife, who are leaving the Sisters area, will be missed by staff, coaches and students. From the... Full story
The Harvest Faire is gone, and the flow of tourists to Sisters has diminished to its traditional winter trickle. Business was better for most local shops during the Harvest Faire, but there were some exceptions and even some internal disagreements on the effect of the event on the local economy. "It doesn't do anything for my business, but it is good for Sisters," said Mayor Brad Boyd, who owns Eurosports. However, the clerk behind the Eurosports counter disagreed with him saying: "Last Saturday there were only five people... Full story
A series of e-mails purporting to be from Bank of the Cascades (BOC) hit mailboxes throughout Sisters this month. The e-mails are a scam, seeking personal information that can be used to steal money. The scam has struck across the region. Some e-mails refer to a survey; others seek to "verify" information for a state kicker refund; others refer to expired transfer services. "They attempt to get your personal information," said BOC President Mike Delvin. "Debit cards is what... Full story
