News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Kent Vander Kamp has a significant lead over William Bailey in the race for Deschutes County Sheriff as initial election results are reported. Vander Kamp, who was endorsed by the Deschutes Sheriff’s Employees Association had almost 59 percent of the vote to Bailey’s 41 percent. Bailey was endorsed by retiring Sheriff Shane Nelson. Jennifer Letz (25.31%), Sarah McDougall (24.5%), and Cheryl Pellerin (18.63%) lead the race for the three open seats on Sisters City Council, with Eli Madrone (17.73%) trailing slightly behind Pel... Full story
Bend-based author and poet Ellen Waterston will present essays from her forthcoming book, “We Could Die Doing This: Dispatches on Ageing from Oregon’s Outback,” along with poetry from her award-winning books on Thursday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. “Inspired by the example of the Poets Laureate who have preceded me, I am eager to share my love of poetry, place, and the power of the written word with Oregon’s diverse audiences,” said Waterston, “and to kindling creativity and community as I go.” As a “card-carrying... Full story
As the seasons change from fall harvest to winter cold, local farm and nonprofit Seed to Table (STT) is undergoing changes of its own. Its top leadership position has transitioned. Though 2024 has been a strong year for its three core programs - education, feeding local people, and Sisters Farmers Market - the organization is addressing gaps in fundraising revenue, unrelated to the leadership transition. Seed to Table recently announced that its Founder and Farm Director... Full story
Playing host to a record-breaking number of visitors, accepting a range of new vendors, and trying out expansions of its physical footprint, Sisters Farmers Market just closed out its biggest season yet. "We had a great season," market manager Willa Bauman enthused. The final market, October 27, marked the latest time of year Sisters Farmers Market has ever been open. "The last day was really great. We got blue skies right at 10 o'clock after a rainy morning. It was a nice cri... Full story
The Outlaws fell 2-0 at Siuslaw in a league playoff game on Tuesday, October 29, which brought their season to an end. Sisters fell earlier in the season to Siuslaw in a final score of 1-2 and felt good about their chances coming into this contest. Coach Jeff Husmann said, “We’ve had some heart-breaking close losses this year, and our plan for this game was to be focused and have fun. There’s the potential for lots of tough emotions when we lose those close games, but there was a positivity and lightness about this game.... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball team travelled to Horizon Christian (HC) in Tualatin on Wednesday, October 30, and beat the Hawks in three straight sets with scores of 25-18, 25-17, and 25-15, in round one of the state playoffs. They advanced to the second round where they fell in three straight sets to league foe Pleasant Hill (PH) on Saturday. In the first set against the HC Hawks on Wednesday, the score stayed close until 9-10. From there Sisters went on a seven-point run behind great serves from Jordyn Monaghan, which... Full story
In Friday night’s contest against Harrisburg on November 1, fans watched teams warm up in a torrential downpour that turned the field into a wet, muddy mess. At the start of the game, the rains stopped for the duration of the contest, but field conditions were still very slick and muddy. The Outlaws dominated play throughout the contest and beat the young Eagles’ squad 52-0. At the start of the contest, Sisters stopped Harrisburg on their fourth down attempt, and took possession of the ball at midfield. On the third pla... Full story
While there are many different constellations that are visible in November, this month's is a challenge to locate because, 1) it skims about 15 degrees above the southern horizon, and 2) its brightest stars are still faint. Sculptor is interesting because it is home to several impressive galaxies, as well as the South Galactic Pole. The best way to find Sculptor is to start with Fomalhaut, a first magnitude star situated near the eastern border of the neighboring... Full story
One of the guiding principles that I try to live by is that I want to be an asset when things go sideways - not the guy who's standing around waiting for someone else to take action. In that spirit, I signed up for a recent, two-day Wilderness First Aid course through Sisters-based Northwest Precision Medical Training. I've taken CPR and basic first aid classes, and read up on wilderness first aid - but I have never buckled down to a full-on, multi-hour course. Founder and... Full story
The special district may have changed, but the result was the same for the third consecutive year as the Outlaws boys' cross country team won the district title in solid fashion on Wednesday, October 30, at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon. The win in Special District 2 followed two years of winning in Special District 3 at meets held in Pendleton. "It was a great relief to not have to drive 500 miles round trip just to compete at District," said Coach Charlie Kanzig. Cool wet... Full story
SFF Presents will sponsor a holiday concert with the Boston-based quintet, Scottish Fish, at 7 p.m., on Friday, December 6, at The Belfry. The all-female group offers traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. They came together as elementary school children, and have remained together for the last decade. Their youthful enthusiasm, original arrangements, and high-energy performances have entertained audiences across the United States and Europe, including... Full story
As the weather turns in Central Oregon, it’s time to start thinking about supplementing with vitamin D. Vitamin D supports bone health and immune function by promoting magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus absorption. When our skin is exposed to the sun, our bodies naturally create vitamin D, also known as calciferol. As the temperatures drop and the days shorten, making enough calciferol naturally can be challenging and we risk becoming deficient in this important staple. So how do we know if we are getting enough vitamin D f... Full story
The Lady Outlaws wrapped up league play with an 8-0 win on the road at Elmira on Monday, October 28, and finished league with an 8-4 record and second-place finish. Ranked 12th in the state, they earned a first round bye. They will play Banks on Wednesday, November 6, in round two of the 3A/2A/1A Soccer State Championships. The match will start at 5:00 p.m. and be played at Hillsboro Stadium. In Tuesday’s shutout against Elmira, Ella Davis scored all three of Sisters first half goals, the first at the 19-minute mark. Davis h... Full story
After two months and seven well-received programs, Sisters Movie House & Café announced the final two shows of the weekly “Autumn Arts & Adventure 2024” series. A gallery documentary from the UK’s Seventh Arts Productions — “Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh – Poets & Lovers” will show at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6. “This Van Gogh exhibition is out of this world,” said Drew Kaza, Managing Partner of quoin media & entertainment, which operates Sisters Movie House & Café. “This is currently the hottest ticket in the... Full story
Jennifer Spor Sturdivant, a 1993 graduate of Sisters High School, is back as the executive director of Sisters Senior Living. Sisters Senior Living, formerly known as The Lodge, has been purchased by Washington resident Chris Blackburn, who also has a home at Black Butte Ranch. Management of the facility is the responsibility of Artegan, with facilities in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Maryland. Sturdivant was formerly the marketing/sales specialist and executive director... Full story
City work crews are installing stop signs at the intersection of Hood Avenue and Pine Street. The installation was expected to be completed November 7. Public Works Director Paul Bertagna told The Nugget that, “The Public Works Advisory Board (PWAB) directed staff to take a look at the Hood/Pine intersection to see if it warranted a stop control change to an all-way stop. We then had our Traffic Engineer (Joe Bessman) analyze the intersection to see if it met the all-way stop criteria. Joe has looked at this intersection i... Full story
Jennifer Holland has been developing and delivering programs for Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) for the past five years. She's been working in the field since she was 15 years old, and had previously worked as a program manager with Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Springfield. Last summer, she determined that she needed to enhance her education in the strategic aspects of her work. "I felt I needed more education around the bigger picture of local... Full story
This op-ed will be published the day after Election Day. Once the results are known — and regardless of who is elected to the White House — there’s a good chance that approximately half of you will be elated with the outcome, while the other half feel despondent. Such is the nature of our current political climate in America. And yet, despite our country’s growing polarization, there’s much that leaves me hopeful about the future – particularly when it comes to life in Sisters Country. So on a day when many are feeling anx... Full story
Sisters residents have a unique opportunity to learn how to make a difference in Sisters Country. On Sunday, November 10, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Sisters Fire District community hall, “What Do You Do With an Idea?” is being sponsored by two local nonprofits, Citizens4Community (C4C) and Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC). Kellen Klein, C4C executive director, will facilitate the workshop which can be attended in person or livestreamed online. The event will also be recorded for... Full story
Fearing injury to hoards of costumed street-crossers, the annual Halloween parade in downtown Sisters changed the popular event, moving it to Village Green. Parents and organizers agreed the event was an unqualified success. The event is sponsored by Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD). Jen Holland, its executive director, told The Nugget, "Trunk-or-Treat was a huge success! We saw over 1,000 people at this event and heard nothing but praise from eventgoers. One of the... Full story
We the people To the Editor: I have read and heard much about Pat Farr’s letter, and lots of other letters about politics. And while I don’t agree with many of them, I do think we need to hear a variety of opinions. After all that is what Democracy is all about. I have been reading and working through a book called “Healing the Heart of Democracy,” by Parker Palmer with a book club at Paulina Springs Book Store. I’m learning what it means to live in a healthy democracy, a healthy community that can hold all our tensions and b... Full story
Growing up in Sisters has many benefits for youth. It's still a tight-knit community that looks out for its people; schools are strong and staff works hard to build beneficial relationships with students. Yet it's still challenging to be a 21st-century kid, no matter where you are. Lindsey Overstreet is a licensed clinical social worker working in pediatric behavioral health at Mosaic Community Health's school-based health clinic in Sisters. She works with youth who may be str... Full story
Curious motorists and pedestrians observed heavy machinery in action as trees were cleared and earth moved in preparation for Phase One of the Sisters East Portal Transportation Master Plan. The hub is located on recently purchased City property between West Hood Avenue, Highway 20, and OR 242 (McKenzie Highway). The overall plan calls for a dedicated transit patron parking area and drop-off lane. The site layout allows for patrons to park or be dropped off to access transit... Full story
The Sisters High School Hall of Fame inducted a total of six individuals and one group at an afternoon ceremony held Sunday, November 3 at Sisters High School (SHS). Don Pollard, co-chair of the Hall of Fame committee, helped welcome the attendees and thanked the numerous sponsors for supporting the Hall of Fame for the tenth year celebration. Dennis Dempsey emceed the evening. The ceremony included guest speaker Pat Tyson, currently the head cross-country coach at Gonzaga... Full story
As has happened every year for decades, the historic McKenzie Highway (Highway 242) closed on the Sisters side last week. A week earlier, the western side closed. The November 1 close is about average, and just in time as a series of minor storms dropped as much as 10 inches of snow above 5,000 feet. The top of Highway 242, at the Dee Wright Observatory - the halfway point - sits at 5,187 feet. In making its annual announcement of the closures, Oregon Department of... Full story
