News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Bill and Nancy Carmichael announce the marriage of their daughter, Amy, to Jeff Caviggia, son of Valerie Caviggia and Ron Caviggia of Gallup, New Mexico. Amy graduated in 2000 from Sisters High School and Jeff attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. They were married August 12 at the Chapel of the Pines in Camp Sherman and took a honeymoon trip to Maui. Amy and Jeff live and work in Bend.... Full story
Oregon State Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo says she will start in January 2007 withholding $1,208,286.13 in state school funds (SSF) that would normally be paid to the Sisters School District. Castillo's decision to withhold the funds is based on the findings of an investigation conducted by the Oregon Secretary of State's Audits Division of a homeschool program operated by the Sisters School District and sited at Sonrise Christian School (now Sisters Christian Academy) during the 1999-2004 school... Full story
Central Oregon demographics are rapidly changing with the influx of new residents to the area. Some new transplants are from within the United States; others are from outside the country. The fastest growing segment of the population in this area is Hispanic, and contrary to xenophobic perceptions most are here legally. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the Hispanic/Latino ethnic group has grown by 30 percent in Deschutes County between the year 2000 and the year 2005 and nearly doubled in size between 1990 and 2005. This... Full story
Daniel Eugene Burdick, 58, of Sisters, is in Deschutes County Jail on a charge of attempted aggravated murder. According to police reports, Burdick became the target of a multi-agency investigation on Friday, October 27, on information that he wanted to murder a Bend Police officer. Bend Police Detectives, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Detectives and Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Detectives all worked on the intensive investigation. According to police, Daniel Burdick was arrested without incident at the Sisters City... Full story
A tough Outlaws defense led the way for Sisters to clinch the league title with a 14-6 victory over the Cottage Grove (CG) Lions at home on Friday, October 27. Cottage Grove took the opening drive in the contest and advanced to the Outlaws' five-yard line. On fourth and five Mike Hernandez sacked the quarterback for a 10-yard loss, and Sisters' defensive game was on. Sisters took possession and fumbled the ball on their first drive. The Outlaws turned the ball over on the... Full story
The Sisters City Council, like many of the citizens it represents, doesn't want the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to build a passing lane just west of town. On Thursday night, the council passed a resolution with a 4-1 vote to oppose the project. However, it does not appear that the resolution will have much effect. ODOT Region 4 Director Bob Bryant told The Nugget after the council meeting that the project will go forward. ODOT plans to build a westbound passing... Full story
A group of Sisters area residents wants to take action to improve the community. Last Wednesday evening, participants in the Greater Sisters Community Vision & Growth Strategy met to form action teams. The teams grew out of a vision event in October in which several hundred Sisters area residents identified the aspects of the community which needed improvement. Around 55 people met to form six teams. They discussed their goals and identified tasks. One team wants to create better pedestrian and bike paths through town.... Full story
The boys' soccer team claimed the league title by defeating Marist 8-2 on Friday, October 27. Coach Rich Hummell told The Nugget his team came out and played the best soccer he's seen any of his teams play. Seven minutes into the game Ande Phillips passed off to Ryley Newport who drove the ball into the net from 20 yards out. At the 14-minute mark Newport scored his second goal with a nice assist from Dominique DeLeone, and the Outlaws took a 2-0 lead. Twenty minutes in, DeLeone passed to Newport, and Newport dished it off... Full story
Cal Allen of Sisters enthralled a Lunch and Learn audience last week as he recounted his trip to Mongolia. Allen illustrated his description of this country, about the size of Alaska, with color slides, recommended books and a large map. "We (the United States) should take more interest in this country whose only borders are with China and Russia," Allen told his audience. "Mongolia is a democratic republic and the least populated country in the world (2.5 million in its huge... Full story
The Sisters High School varsity volleyball team defeated Marist in a tiebreaker for a second place finish in the Sky-Em conference on Thursday, October 26. The game was played at Pleasant Hill, and scores for the match were 25-17, 25-23, 21-25 and 25-20. In the second game of the match, Sisters trailed 17-21 and battled back for the win. "The girls played steady all night long," said Crosby. "The defense did a great job, and we extended a lot of rallies. It was a big game for... Full story
Some of the students at Sisters Elementary School didn't need to take off their coats when they arrived at school on a chilly 24-degree Monday morning, October 30. The boiler had tripped off sometime over the weekend and needed to be manually restarted when staff arrived and found that there was no heat. Zoann Armbruster, the district's accounts payable clerk told The Nugget that maintenance supervisor Leland Bliss went early Monday morning and was still working on the problem at 8:30 a.m. Ted Thonstad, Superintendent of... Full story
Central Oregon is well-known for its scenic wonders, many of which are associated with the volcanic activity that at one time caused great outpourings of smoke and lava onto the surrounding plateaus. An immense feature that rarely fails to have a humbling effect when viewed for the first time is Newberry Crater, one of the world's largest calderas, situated about 25 miles south of Bend. It was of Newberry that Dr. Thomas Condon, noted Oregon geologist, once remarked: "When I first visited that huge caldera, I had the... Full story
Lauren White, an eighth grader at Camp Sherman's Black Butte School, will represent Oregon at a "Jamestown Live" event in Virginia. The event is an educational celebration and webcast commemorating the first English settlement in the New World in 1607. White was selected after her success in the National History Day competition earlier this year. White's theme at that event was documenting "Freedom Summer," the 1964 Civil Rights movement in the United States. She is one of 53... Full story
A public hearing on Sisters Charter Academy of Fine Arts charter school has been set for Monday, November 27, at 7 p.m. at Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave. The hearing will provide parents and community members the opportunity to ask questions, voice comments and/or raise concerns about the proposed school. Project Director Michelle Williams said, "It is important for parents and community members to attend. This is their chance to ask questions and support the program." The proposed arts-centered charter school is a... Full story
Governor: No endorsement. Governor Ted Kulongoski has not been a leader, and he does not deserve to keep the job. Ron Saxton's demagogic slide to the right makes us distrust the direction of his leadership. Oregon needs a real change of leadership, which is why we supported the campaign of Ben Westlund. We hope we have that opportunity again. State Representative, District 53: Bill A. Smith (see The Nugget, October 25). U.S. House of Representatives: Greg Walden. Deschutes County Commissioners: Position 1: Dennis Luke.... Full story
The Outlaws girls' cross country team added a week to the season after qualifying for the state championships with a second-place finish at the Sky-Em District Meet Thursday, October 26. The meet was held at Pre's Trail in Eugene. The boys' team quest for state was dashed as they finished third. The girls' squad, ranked fifth in last week's coaches' poll, finished behind third-ranked Marist as Jena Rickards and Emi-Fujita Conrads placed second and fourth respectively. "We... Full story
To the Editor, This letter is in response to the October 25 letter to the editor regarding the sheriff's ballot measures 9-40 and 9-41. The intent of this letter is not to ask for a yes or no vote but to give accurate information as to the quality of service Tollgate has received from the sheriff's department. Like many communities, we sometimes have a speeding problem. When contacting the sheriff's department, I have never received a "Sorry…private roads…can't help!" What I have received was a personal call from the she... Full story
• Bart Baenzinger of Northwest Environmental Consulting wrote: "I would like to commend The Nugget for last edition's articles regarding the erosion problems on Whychus Creek. You are doing the community a service by educating us about this complex issue. "We have the opportunity to protect stream-side properties and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, if we make wise decisions regarding development, building codes and stream-side restoration projects. "I would also like to thank Susanna Julber, City of Sisters Contract... Full story
• Sisters artist Glen Corbett is featured at High Desert Gallery through November. The exhibit features original paintings and hand embellished fine art prints. • Town Square businesses - Silli Chili; Common Threads; Hucklebeary's; Sundance Shoes; and Blue Feather Trading Post - will host a fall sale and holiday preview Sunday, November 12. • Cascade Fitness is now offering line dancing and ballroom dancing classes. • The Stitchin Post will host its annual Pajama Sale on Saturday, November 11. • Get... Full story
Steven Nugent loves music. He has had a passion for music all his life. He only had one problem with his passion: "I discovered I had limited talent," he said. So his life took a different direction. He became an electronic engineer, keeping stereo systems as a hobby and substitute for creating his own music. His passion would not let go, and finally it overtook him. After 16 years of working for Intel Corporation, his knowledge of electronics and stereos found a unique... Full story
Sisters School District taxpayers have usually supported Sisters schools, and the Sisters School Board is confident the public will again respond when the time comes to ask for the passage of another bond measure. Although dates have not yet been set, this request appears inevitable. School board members discussed long-term facilities planning at their special meeting on Monday, October 23. Presently, Sisters' three schools are packed to the brim, and no end is in sight for enrollment increases (see related story, page 23). T... Full story
Sisters' Industrial Park is more industrious than usual these days. Instead of building boats or log homes, the activity centers around carving pumpkins, putting on plays and having fun. Sarina Henderson moved her preschool and daycare services to an expansive new location last summer, and she's loving all the space. "We exceed the national, not just the state, standard for square feet per child," she said. The size of the facility allows lots of room to stretch out and for... Full story
• A resident was cited for burning outside the parameters of a burning permit. • A worker at a local shop found and turned in a money pouch containing $160. • A man reported hit-and-run damage to the car he left behind when he went on vacation. • A man's friends dropped him off at the hospital after he was involved in a single-vehicle, roll-over accident. • A sign was damaged on private property in a suspected move in an ongoing neighborhood feud. • A burn pile got out of hand and the fire... Full story
There was a time - in my lifetime, actually - when anyone wanting wood to burn for the winter, all they had to do was drive just a few miles from town and cut a full season's supply - and it wasn't necessary to obtain a permit. But not anymore. There was a time when anyone could hunt, fish, hike, peddle a bike, drive a motorcycle or snowmobile anywhere they wanted. Not anymore. There was a time when anyone could hike the entire Cascade range without worrying about where to camp, where to build a fire - or whether he or she ha... Full story
