News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters High School is carrying on the tradition of their annual Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, November 10. Students invite all veterans and their families for a breakfast, starting at 9 a.m. Following the breakfast will be the morning ceremony, beginning at 10:30 a.m., in the SHS auditorium. The keynote speaker will be Cody Standiford, a veteran of the United States Army. There will be a reception in the band room for attending veterans and their families directly after the assembly. As in past years, there will be... Full story
Even with the successful conclusion of a thorough vetting of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) by the recently concluded technical advisory committee, the Sisters City Council finds itself unable to reach agreement on a conceptual approach to the city's water system as a business enterprise. "We have tried for two years now (to raise rates) and haven't come up with a consensus yet," lamented Councilor Pat Thompson. Councilor David Asson crafted a detailed financial model of the city's water enterprise system, which he... Full story
In the not-too-distant past "old growth" was fighting words. No matter what the Forest Service did on the ground it was likely to end up in court, and conservationists, the timber industry and the Forest Service usually took on the role of adversaries. The Sisters Ranger District has been doing things differently, and the Glaze Forest Restoration Project, which is again underway in Sisters Country, is a significant example of the kind of work that has earned the local... Full story
To the Editor: A HUGE thank you to Sisters Fire! We would like to thank Chief Tay Robertson and the entire team at Sisters Fire for keeping our home and pets safe from the brush fire that swept by our house on Friday, October 29. We returned from dinner in Sisters to multiple fire trucks and fire personnel dousing the acreage that abuts our home on McKinney Butte above Sisters Elementary School. Earlier in the day, a neighbor had started a burn pile. They believed that they had put it out by covering it up, but some... Full story
We have done a lot of big things here in Sisters over the past 30 years: We built a beautiful new library, moved city hall (do you remember the old one!), and built a new high school - twice. But nothing we do will impact the look, feel, and safety of our community like the intersection improvements to Highway 20 at Barclay and Locust. And those intersections are about to change, with Barclay happening soon. A couple of years ago the city formed a group to provide input into a new transportation plan (TSP) for the city. I... Full story
The Deschutes Land Trust presented three Sisters-area residents Volunteer of the Year Awards at its annual Open House on November 3. Sisters photographer Byron Dudley received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work photographing the Land Trust's protected lands. Volunteer naturalist Mary Crow and fly tyer Sherry Steele were honored as Volunteers of the Year. Byron Dudley has been photographing Land Trust protected lands for a decade. His amazing work helped tell the story... Full story
The boys soccer team defeated Newport 3-2 at home in a play-in game that came down to a nail-biting shootout on Thursday, November 3. Newport came out strong and with a lot of energy from the start and got momentum going in their favor early when they scored off a corner kick in the 13th minute of play. The Cubs scored again off a cross five minutes later to take a 2-0 lead. Sisters settled in and gained control of the majority of the possessions and had four shots within a... Full story
From the first time that 9-year-old Anastacia picked up a beat-up guitar leaning against a dumpster, she's been using music as a means to channel her emotions and remove the layers that impede personal growth. Her haunting, heartfelt lyrics dive head first into topics often kept shuttered and unexplored. "Where the Road Meets the Sky" is the title track on the Sisters artist's new CD. Brimming with tales of hard-won truth, Anastacia's songs don't shy away from difficult issues. "My commitment to art is not always an easy... Full story
Donald James Harris of Sisters will serve more than 10 years in prison on charges related to sexual abuse. The former Sisters Middle School custodian pleaded guilty on several charges last month and was sentenced on October 31 to 139 months of total prison time and 240 months of post-prison supervision.... Full story
The Sisters Outlaws boys cross-country team wrapped up a successful season with a sixth-place finish at the OSAA Championships on Saturday, November 5 at Lane Community College. Going in to the meet, the team knew that there was an outside shot at finishing in the top four and snagging a trophy, but the Sky-Em District champion Outlaws fell a bit short. "We came in ranked fourth in the coaches' poll, but the team from Henley came on super-strong the last two weeks of the season and really mixed things up in the team... Full story
The Lady Outlaws took care of business at home on Saturday, November 5, and defeated Baker in three straight sets in the first round of the state playoffs. Sisters, for the fifth straight year, will head to Lane Community College and compete against seven other teams for the state title. "This is when it gets really fun and a great time of celebration for our community," said Coach Diane Bremer. "We hope to have a huge crowd there to cheer us on!" In Saturday's match, Sisters... Full story
The girls soccer team crushed Central in a 6-0 shutout at home on Thursday, November 5, in a play-in game. Sisters advanced to the first round of the state playoffs and was to host Sutherland on November 8. Coach Nik Goertzen told The Nugget that the Outlaws had a bit of trouble with their passes in the first 20 minutes of play against Central, but made some adjustments and put themselves in better positions to score. Sisters scored in the 22nd minute, when Amity Calvin made a great pass from the middle over to Natalie Ambros... Full story
Autumn Saunders, a sophomore at Sisters High School, proved that one doesn't need to spend large to achieve success in the dressage arena. Saunders and her "not expensive" 17-year-old Oldenburg gelding, Oliver Twist, competed at 1st Level in Jr./Young Rider division. She finished the season ranked eighth in the nation, fourth in the five-state Region 6, and third in Oregon Dressage Society rankings. Saunders also picked up a Silver Stirrup Award, given by the United States... Full story
Area musicians will gather at Sisters Coffee Company on Friday, November 11, from 1 to 6 p.m. to celebrate Veterans Day with a concert. Central Oregon Veterans Outreach will be collecting donations of food, clothing, tarps, tents, camping supplies and money that will be used to aid Central Oregon's Veterans who are in need this season. The mission of Central Oregon Veterans Outreach is to serve, assist and create support for the veterans of Central Oregon. The event includes performances by men's quintet, The Forefathers;... Full story
As Earth's axis of rotation continues to lean farther away from the sun for those of us who reside in the northern hemisphere, the corresponding shorter days and cooler temperatures are reliable indicators that a change of season is in progress. This fact can also be read in the stars of the night sky, as the constellations of early winter begin to gather in the east after dusk. Jupiter and its host constellation of Aries are already well above the horizon in early November.... Full story
The Fly Fisher's Place has guided a generation of fishermen in the art of fly fishing - on local waters and around the world. This fall marks 25 years in business for the company. Current owner Jeff Perin purchased the shop in 1991, fulfilling a dream he hatched when he was in the sixth grade. As a child growing up in Portland, Perin checked out every fly fishing book he could find at the library. The very first day he moved to Bend in 1980, a family member took him fly... Full story
Back problems can make chores like shoveling snow (it's coming, just you wait!) and everyday actions like getting in and out of the car difficult or impossible. Sitting at your computer is getting torturous. Forget about skiing. Injuries and chronic pain and misalignment are common problems in the Sisters Country - and everywhere else. "It's all over the board," says massage therapist Sabrina Gustat. Neck, back, upper back, sciatic. A lot of it is injuries." Gustat, who works... Full story
Fall is a season of dangerous beauty in the Sisters Country. Beautiful sunshine and vivid colors lure us outdoors, but temperatures can plunge 40 degrees in a matter of hours, and a sunny day can turn cold, wet and blustery in no time at all. "The classic Central Oregon thing -if you don't like the weather, wait 30 minutes - is true," says Rand Runco, leader of Sisters High School's renowned IEE (Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition) program. He teaches his students the critical process of layering clothing to stay... Full story
Neglecting your teeth can come back to bite you. Times are tough and everybody is looking to cut corners. Your dental care is not the place to do it. It's a clear case of short-term savings and long-term expense. Regular check-ups and cleaning can head off issues that can lead to serious dental problems that can cost a lot to fix - and actually compromise your overall health. "There are some real overall health issues that are related to your dental health," says Dr. Mike... Full story
In one of the closest team finishes in state history, the Sisters Outlaws took third place among 4A girls teams at the OSAA Championships held Saturday, November 5 at Lane Community College in Eugene. The team entered the meet ranked third in the final coaches' poll, and the team knew it would take a mighty effort to get past number-one-ranked Klamath Union and second-ranked Scappoose. But a tremendous effort by the Outlaws made it a three-way race for the state title and... Full story
There's nothing more frustrating than losing weight and then putting it back on. Not only does it discourage a person, it actually makes sustainable weight loss tougher and tougher as the body resists the pound-shedding/pound-gaining yo-yo. "Losing the weight is the easy part," says dietician Annie Williamson, of Bend Memorial Clinic. "Keeping it off is hard." Williamson defines "sustainable" weight loss as "losing at least 10 percent of the person's starting body weight and... Full story
Sisters citizens experienced the dynamic 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), all from the comfort of their seats - that is, if they could find a seat at Jonathan Stewart's packed Sunday presentation on his book, "Pilgrimage to the Edge." About 50 people turned out for the Friends of the Sisters Library event, enjoying pictures and tales from Stewart's four-year trek from the Mexican border of southern California all the way to Canada. Stewart, a resident of Bend, hiked porti... Full story
Generous to a fault, Dave spent his life trying to help others while giving of himself. As a master craftsman, he made countless magnificent original pieces for those fortunate enough to receive them. This, and his loving daughter Linda, was his true passion. He is deeply loved by family and friends and will be profoundly missed. Dave is preceded in death by his father Odie; his mother Sylvia; brothers Bill, Jim, Walt and Kenny; and his second wife, Dixie. Surviving family... Full story
Our dear wife, mother, daughter and friend passed away on October 22, 2011 at the Partners in Care Hospice House of Bend. She was a beautiful spirit and a loving soul who loved life and joyfully lived it to the fullest. To all who knew her, she was unique, inspiring and charismatic. She will be greatly missed. Her personal reflections on her life and the world around her are illustrated in the thousands of photographs and artworks she created. Susan is survived by her loving... Full story
•â¯Ben Larson, Billy Biggers, Connor Schaab, and Tristan Lewis made time to fundraise for a good cause. The students created their third annual haunted house in the Larson barn. It was a fun and scary event for middle-school-aged kids during Halloween. Their efforts raised $201 for Sisters FAN (Family Access Network). The boys chose FAN to support children and families needing food, shelter, clothing and school supplies. A special "thank you" to their friends... Full story
