News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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An amazingly caring and loving man, Mike will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and his many co-workers throughout the water utility industry. His love of life was demonstrated continually by his passions for the wilderness; he sailed, skied, hiked and climbed until his illness made him hang up his gear. Mike will be remembered for working hard, always being active, always being thoughtful, kind, and his love of the environment. A memorial service was held October 29 in Portland. Please sign the online guest book at... Full story
Sisters Fire Chief Taylor Robertson is hanging up his turnout gear. "I will retire from PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) the 1st of December 2011," Robertson told The Nugget last week. "The (fire district) board has signed a contract for me to work till the 1st of June on an interim basis while they hire a new fire chief." The move marks the end of a 45-year career in the fire service, the last eight-and-a-half spent in Sisters. Robertson's tenure as Sisters Fire Chie... Full story
In many ways, the National Forest is what makes the Sisters Country. People from all over the world are drawn to its beauty and the recreational opportunities it provides. People build their dream home to take advantage of its spectacular views. That makes caring for that forest a huge responsibility - one that Bill Anthony has borne for the past 14 years as Sisters District Ranger. The role has been more than a job for Anthony, who recently turned 60; it's a ruling passion,... Full story
Young people overran the Whychus watershed last week, from above Sisters to 35 miles downstream. It was all part of a hands-on Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) conservation and education project. Sisters High School graduate Laura Campbell, Assistant Education Director of UDWC, led students from Sisters Middle School above town, studying the water quality of the creek and planting trees and shrubs along the shoreline. While Campbell was working with SMS students on... Full story
To the Editor: Thank you Jim Anderson for all the hours of enjoyment you have given us. I so enjoy your byline and tonight I got to see you on Oregon Field Guide. What a life you've had; if only all had your enthusiasm and joy of learning. Please keep teaching us. Nancy Stevens... Full story
Paul Patton's eighth-grade U.S. History class welcomed Republican State Senator Chris Telfer for an informative, informal breakfast chat. Students settled into their seats and munched on mini-muffins and fruit as Telfer addressed the semi-sleepy class. "Good morning everyone on a nice chilly morning," she said, explaining the basics of her job as an Oregon State Senator. Telfer went through the inception process of drafting a bill into law and presenting it to the legislative... Full story
• A 26-year-old man was arrested on charges of burglary, criminal mischief, vandalism and attempted assault on a peace officer after he returned to an establishment from which he had been trespassed and got into an altercation. • A woman who allegedly pointed a gun at a man of her acquaintance was arrested for menacing and being an ex-convict in possession of a firearm, among other charges. • Deputies responded to a report of a large, aggressive pig at large. The owner was located and the pig... Full story
Sisters theatergoers can enjoy an enchanted evening with the Sisters High School musical theater class when students perform "South Pacific," Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are available at the door and are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students with school ID. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the high school. South Pacific features seniors Adam Cash and Beth Eckstine as Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush, an older French... Full story
The Sisters Science Club will host a presentation by renowned brain scientist Dr. Arthur Toga on Monday, November 7, at the FivePine Conference Center. Dr. Toga is director of the Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (LONI) at the University of California (UCLA). He is a world expert in research of the human brain in healthy and diseased states. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m., and the public is invited. One of the greatest mysteries of the human being is how the brain works. Dr. Toga has led a team of researchers on a massive,... Full story
Two teams from Sisters failed to get traction at the Chump Car World Series race in Portland over Halloween weekend. "Fire Chicken," built by Jeff and Jerry Taylor of Sisters, continued its downward slide from a year ago when it took 7th out of more than 70 cars in the 12-hour race. This year, the bird car lasted about three hours before the engine let go in a cloud of smoke at the end of the main straight at Portland International Raceway. A new entry this year was "Romance D... Full story
Students at Black Butte School experienced the resounding boom of a Civil War-era musket on Friday as five members the Northwest Civil War Council, representing the 69th New York Infantry (the Irish Brigade) visited the school. A pupil at the school, John Banks, 10, is a junior member of the brigade and served as a "Camp Boy" at two summertime reenactments. In this role, he fetched the Captain's coffee, filled canteens and performed other menial duties that a youngster would... Full story
Sisters' girls soccer team wasn't satisfied simply to win this season. They crushed their opponents, one after another in back-to-back-to-back shutouts. The domination continued last week as the Lady Outlaws wrapped up league play and claim their second consecutive Sky-Em league title with shutouts over Sweet Home and Elmira. The Outlaws finished at 9-0 in league, 11-1-1 overall and tied with Scappoose for the least amount of goals scored against them on the season (five).... Full story
The Outlaws football team lost 39-19 to the Huskies at Sweet Home on Friday, October 28, in the final league game of the season. Coach Clyde Powell said, "It kind of felt like the Spartans at Thermopylae. We were good soldiers but just got overwhelmed." Weather conditions were relentless and teams played in a downpour. "The rain was so bad that when I got the scorebooks at the end of the game, they either fell apart or pages were literally stuck together," Powell said ruefully. "Hopefully, the stats are correct." Sisters... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball team swept Junction City at home to secure the Sky-Em league title at home on Tuesday, October 25. Seniors Sydney Stoneback, Jenn Houk, Chelsea Reifschneider, Samantha Williamson, Lizzy Carhart, and Michaela Meeter were honored at the beginning of the match. Sisters downed the visiting Tigers with scores of 25-21, 25-17 and 25-17 and wrapped up league play with a perfect 10-0 record. The Outlaws jumped out to a quick 11-4 lead in the first set and... Full story
A graveyard-full of ghouls, ghosts and goblins descended upon the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District's annual Halloween Bash at the Fire Hall on Monday night. Besides the traditional scary costumes, a colorful assortment of clowns, cowgirls, pirates and even a horn-helmeted Viking were in high spirits, attending the fun gathering featuring creepy craft tables, food booths and thrilling game stations. Volunteer Marsha Marr, decked out in fangs, black gown and spiked fright... Full story
• Karen Keady cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Essentials Skincare Spa & Boutique in Sisters last week. Essentials is located next to The Nugget at 492 E. Main Ave. Call 541-588-6521 for an appointment. • The City of Sisters will host a Barclay/US 20 Intersection Improvements Community Workshop on November 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. • Aspen Lakes Golf Course is saying thank you to the community with a series of events.... Full story
Sisters teacher Gary Bowne has a passion for the stage, so it was appropriate that more than 600 enthusiastic supporters turned out for the Sunday-evening benefit at Sisters High School, to aid the local drama teacher and former Americana Project instructor as he recovers from serious injuries he suffered on October 19, when his bicycle collided with a car on Highway 242 near the high school. The entrance-by-donation concert venue included a silent auction of donated art... Full story
The boys soccer team shut out the Huskies 5-0 at Sweet home October 25, and two days later wrapped up league play with a 1-1 tie at home against Elmira. Sisters finished 6-1-1 and were crowned Sky-Em league champs for the second year in a row. The Outlaws got off to a slow start against the Sweet Home Huskies on Tuesday. Gabe Reitmann got Sisters on the scoreboard in the 35th minute when he scored off a follow-up shot. One minute later Robert Small knocked one in and at the half Sisters held a 2-0 lead. In the second half,... Full story
The girls JV soccer squad wrapped up their stellar season with a home victory over Sweet Home to finish undefeated in league at 8-0. Sisters' only loss was to Summit in pre-season play. Over the course of the season the Lady Outlaws scored 63 goals and only allowed six goals to be scored against them in league. Senior Jenni Ortega and freshman Dani Rudinsky were top scorers, with 14 goals each and senior KC Dolson with 13 goals. Sisters only had 10 solid players for the... Full story
As the flu season approaches, folks in Sisters have to make a decision: should I get a flu shot? A report last month from The Lancet put a point on the question as it revealed that the flu shot is less effective than previously believed in preventing the virus from striking. The authors of the study, looking back over published research, found the vaccines were effective in preventing flu in eight of 12 flu seasons and had a combined efficacy of 59 percent against flu in... Full story
A fine autumn morning greeted about 30 runners and walkers for the annual Key Club Harvest Ramble Saturday, October 29. The course began at the Village Green Park and traversed a loop on the lower Peterson Ridge Trail. Members of the Sisters Key Club, a student branch of Kiwanis, organized the event. Mason Calmettes used the race as a tune-up for the upcoming state cross-country meet, touring the 3.3-mile course in 20 minutes, 40 seconds. Izaak Kanzig placed second (23:07)... Full story
Tara Seymour knows first-hand the benefits of massage. As a professional ski instructor, a yoga teacher and a distance runner, the Sisters therapist often finds herself in need of a bit of the healing powers of massage. "If it weren't for massage, I'd be a hurting individual," she says with a grin. Seymour has lived in Sisters for six years and has been in the field of therapeutic massage for 14 years. While it's a natural outgrowth of her athletic endeavors, a career as a... Full story
More and more people in Sisters are adjusting their diets to combat specific health conditions - from allergies to autoimmune disorders - or simply in search of greater well-being. "People are really taking charge of their own health - and it's been fun," says Angeline Rhett, proprietor of Angeline's Bakery & Café. Food allergies seem to be a big issue for a lot of people. "I think there's a rise in allergies and (issues involving) what people can and cannot digest and assimilate," Rhett says. "There's a lot of... Full story
The days are getting shorter, the nights growing long - but for those who love the active Sisters Country lifestyle, this is no time for hibernation. In fact, winter can be an exciting season, offering opportunities to hit the slopes on skis or snowboard or to get out into the woods for some cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Some time spent getting in condition for winter sports is a good investment toward better performance and the prevention of injuries. Winter sports... Full story
Sixteen martial artists from Outlaw Martial Arts competed in a large Tae Kwon Do tournament hosted by Acrovision Sports Center in Bend. Eighty-five competitors from eight martial arts schools around the state participated in the tournament, held Saturday, October 29. The tournament consisted of three competitions: poomsae, family poomsae and sparring. Poomsae is a series of defensive and offensive techniques, (movements, blocks, punches, kicks, etc.), performed in a specific... Full story
