News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The City of Sisters, like many cities across Oregon, is taking a hard look at regulation of vacation rentals. The discussion on vacation rentals by the Planning Commission continued at their October 19 workshop, after they received a map prepared by City staff on which all 41 vacation rental properties were marked. Of those 41 vacation rentals, 14 permits have been issued in 2017, giving rise to the concern on the part of the City Council about addressing regulations for... Full story
A public open house will be held sometime in the next month to present possible solutions to traffic issues at the Locust/Highway 20 intersection by Sisters Elementary School, the intersection of Highway20/Highway126, and a possible improved truck route along West Barclay Drive. The public will be invited to comment on the options. The Technical Advisory Committee that has been reviewing possible refinements to the Sisters TSP, is made up of Sisters residents and City staff,... Full story
A few years ago during a winter blizzard, Sisters resident Becky Conner was driving to work when she spotted a man stranded on the side of the road next to his broken-down car. That man was Tony Cosby, Sisters High School construction teacher. "You never know where that little act of kindness leads," Conner said last week. At the time, she didn't know Cosby, but they stopped for treats at Angeline's Bakery; she dropped him off at the high school and she headed on to work at... Full story
To the Editor: I would like to thank Tiffany Lee Brown, a.k.a. "T" for the wonderful response to Jennifer Hills' letter referencing Ms. Hills' possible need to buy a gun because of the "In our America..." signs in the yards of many Sisters residents. I was simply shocked when I read that a neighbor felt so frightened by the sentiments expressed in the sign that she contemplated arming herself. Although I do not have a sign in my yard, I know many who do and these excellent people are one of the reasons we have found Sisters... Full story
There will be a pre-opening training on Tuesday, November 7, 6 p.m., at Westside Church, 442 Trinity Way, for people planning to volunteer for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter this winter. All past and present volunteers who haven't attended training for this upcoming season are encouraged to attend. New volunteers must complete a background check before being able to serve as shelter monitors. No other volunteers are required to complete a background check. The Sisters Cold... Full story
Sisters' volleyball squad made quick work of the Tigers at Junction City (JC) in a 25-18, 25-14, 25-11 sweep that was over in 50 minutes. Sisters wrapped up league play with a 10-0 record, marking their eighth consecutive title. After the long bus ride over the hill, the Outlaws came out slow and lacked motivation in the first set of the match. Once they woke up, it was all over for the Tigers. Everyone got time on the court, and the win was a total team effort. In the final set, Sydney Head had a six-point serving run that s... Full story
During the recent Oregon Public Transportation Conference in Pendleton, COIC Executive Director Karen Friend was honored with the prestigious award of 2017 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager in Oregon. Karen led the creation of the Central Oregon public transit system Cascades East Transit (CET) back in 2008. She has also served in leadership capacities within COIC for 21 years, most recently as transportation manager, deputy director, and now executive director. She... Full story
Discussing an unfamiliar subject without background, Zuni artwork for instance, is like telling a newcomer from the Amazon about powder conditions on Hoodoo and snowboarding. Art or an exotic outdoor event can be a portal for visualizing the beyond - but only if context about what's viewed is provided. There are times, however, when contextual facts are sparse, as is the case with both the history and culture of the Zuni Pueblo. This type of paradigm then offers something... Full story
Though everybody in Sisters uses water and the sewer system, a meeting held last week to inform the public about the results of the water and sewer rate study was only lightly attended. City staff members and City Councilors in attendance outnumbered the four citizens who showed up. Chris Gonzalez, project manager for the FCS Group, gave a comprehensive report on the findings of his company's study. Utility rate studies are important because they enable a utility to remain... Full story
Joan Amero and Carol Moorehead were honored as Volunteers of the Year. This award is given annually to Deschutes Land Trust volunteers who have provided outstanding service in the last year. Joan Amero began volunteering for the Land Trust in 2016. A new transplant to Central Oregon, Joan decided to get to know the area by devoting countless hours to giving back. Toward that end, Joan joined the Weed Warriors to battle invasive weeds and volunteered for Land Trust events, but it was volunteering to take photos that grabbed... Full story
A free town hall on age-friendly cities will be held on Friday, November 3 at 2 p.m., in the Sisters Community Church auditorium, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. Featuring Dr. Margaret Neal of Portland State University, who will discuss the initiative to create age-friendly cities, the forum is co-sponsored by the Sisters Senior Alliance, Citizens4Community, and the Central Oregon Health Council. Dr. Neal will talk about how Portland was the only city in the United States chosen to... Full story
The Outlaws started their week with a 1-1 tie against Elmira on Tuesday, October 17, and two days later fell 3-2 to Junction City (JC) at home in Sisters in the final league game of the season. Sisters finished league in second place; the first time in nine years they haven't claimed the title. On Tuesday, the Falcons jumped out early and scored from the right side on a slotted through-ball just three minutes into the contest, and at the half held a 1-0 advantage. In the 63rd... Full story
Halloween can be loads of fun for kids and adults. And as spooky little monsters, ghosts and ghouls begin their trick-or-treating, it can be the scariest night of the year, especially for your pets. For all the fun Halloween offers for kids, it can be unsettling and even dangerous for pets. But here are some common-sense precautions to keep in mind for your furry friend's safety this year. Not only will your door be constantly opening and closing on Halloween, but all those... Full story
A zany relay meet in Bend served as a final tune-up for the Sisters Outlaws cross-country team Wednesday, October 18, as the squad faces the Sky-Em District meet this week. That meet is the qualifier for the OSAA State Championships. The Central Oregon Relays, hosted by Mountain View High School -which attracted all of the Central Oregon schools - gave teams the chance to have a little fun before the biggest meets of the season. Relay teams comprised of four runners who run... Full story
The mountains are beginning to see snowfall, season passes are on sale, and ski shops are getting stocked with the 2017/2018 latest and greatest. Central Oregon is ready for ski season. Are you? Skiing requires more than skill and gear; it requires fitness. The demands of skiing are harsh: repetitive bouncing on the knees, tests of your balance, stability, and resilience to twisting forces. There's plenty of opportunity for an injury. To prepare for ski season, keep the law of specificity in mind. The body adapts to the speci... Full story
The Sisters High School music department is performing the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical "Cinderella" Thursday, November 2 through Sunday, November 5 in the SHS auditorium. Show times are 7 p.m. except for a Saturday matinee show at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 (18 and under) and $12 (adults), available only at the door, starting one hour before each performance. More than 90 students are involved in the production of this classic play. The timeless... Full story
As the season begins to take on its winter cloak, tiny twitters can be heard high in our forests. Most likely these songs are the communal sounds of the golden-crowned kinglet (Regulas satrapa). A tiny warbler-sized bird weighing in at four to eight grams and three to four inches long, they are able to withstand temperatures down to -40º F. They build their nest within a spruce, fir, cottonwood or hemlock forest up to 60 feet high where they raise two broods. The male... Full story
A few days ago I happened to be in the grocery store, buying some stuff to nibble on during the American League Championship Series, when I noticed a young man - I'm in a post-season mood so I'm going to call him Billy Martin - re-stocking the older fruits and vegetables. He was doing a tidy, efficient job of it, and I was intrigued. The old stuff went into a box on the bottom of his cart, and with admirable speed and finesse the new stuff was shuttled into the display. Billy Martin is a man who knows his trade. And, in full... Full story
In Al St. John's field guide, "Reptiles of the Northwest," the section on lizards ends with two very similar look-a-likes, the Oregon alligator lizard, (Elgaria scincicauda) and the California alligator lizard, (Elgaria multicarinata), and lists an additional five subspecies. Turn the page after that and the snakes begin, starting with the rubber boa. Dennis McGregor, a most talented artist and poet, took on a clever project of making renderings of named-a-like animals in... Full story
• Vernon - of whom I often write - was a gentleman, a scholar and an artist. Best of all he was a master farrier. When I look out to my barn I see his turn-of-the-century Hay Budden anvil sitting on the stump right where he last used it. Since his death in 2012, a number of shoers have asked if I ever plan to let his anvil go, to which I reply, "Lee Christensen has dibs on it when I croak." Until then, often times when I walk past it, I pick up the hammer and let... Full story
Sisters Christian Academy students took advantage of a weather window to get outdoors and hit the track in the school's annual walk/jog-a-thon fundraiser. "Our tuition is purposely kept low so that every student essentially receives a scholarship," explained school Principal Cheryl Peterson. "Fundraising events that build community, partnerships with parents, friendships and fun are a key piece of our lower tuition." Students solicit pledges (either a set amount or on a... Full story
Claudia Bisso-Fetzer, PhD., is a new resident of Central Oregon. She is currently living in Bend but loving Sisters as a place to work with people of all ages. Born in Peru, she is a native speaker of Spanish and uses emergence in the language to teach it in an experiential way. She will begin Wednesday classes at the Tollgate clubhouse on November 1. Class will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through December 27. This will involve all levels in Spanish individualized for... Full story
The 2018 "Oregon Wings and Feathers" calendar is now available. Wildlife photographer Douglas Beall has assembled this year's calendar from his favorite photographs of birds taken in the past year. Beall photographs and writes the Sisters Country Birds feature for The Nugget. Beall, who lives in Camp Sherman, is donating the proceeds of sales to Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center, a nonprofit organization that provides injured and orphaned animals a second chance at life, and promot... Full story
