News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A Sisters man is the national winner in a transportation design-and-build contest sponsored by Eastwood Co. Erik Himbert and a friend were guests of Eastwood last week during a three-day trade show in Las Vegas, where his selection as the DIY Challenge grand-prize winner was announced. Himbert's winning entry, a wheelchair that allows users to stand for periods of time, was displayed at the Eastwood booth and drew plenty of attention. "All the time I was there, people kept... Full story
Sisters is a picturesque community, nestled in the mountains and surrounded by natural beauty. The community is supportive, helpful and rural - the picture of small-town America. It's not hard to believe that people want to live here. While enrollment numbers are down from projections in the Sisters School District, families are still moving to Sisters. Many have secured work before they arrive or are bringing work with them - and some simply come with a dream in their heart. The Deschutes County Planning Department website... Full story
To the Editor: After reading Liam Hughes' commentary entitled "What's a little rain?" it is obvious to me that he did not experience the Columbus Day storm in 1962. I don't think he realized that the October 15, 2016, storm was predicted to have nearly the same intensity. Those of us in western Oregon were encouraged by the press, public agencies, and law enforcement to avoid travel and to stay home and prepare for potentially long power outages and wind damage. I think that played a huge role in the empty... Full story
The Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) has honored the late Bjarne Holm by bestowing his name on the speaker series he founded. The chairman of STA's Board of Directors, Chuck Humphreys, announced, "The STA has decided to name the speaker series, which Bjarne created and managed since 2014, the Bjarne Holm Memorial Speaker Series." Holm passed away after an unexpected short illness. He had a strong personal interest in our ecosystems, both globally and locally; and he drew upon... Full story
Josh Nordell and his Life Skills class at Sisters High School have been working with students with varying degrees of mental and physical challenges for several years. Life Skills is a class that partners general-education students, known as mentors, with special-needs students to give them life experiences and help support their learning and transitioning after high school. Students in the class are partnered with general-education mentors where they get special support for... Full story
The Sisters High School music theater class is serving up a musical medley of many of the songs from the Broadway musical "Big River," written by William Hauptman for the stage. All the music from the show was written by Roger Miller, a very popular musical theater composer and country music singer-songwriter. The show is based on the story, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," and follows Huck and Jim on their journey down the Mississippi River. The class is not doing the... Full story
Sophie Borders saved her best race for last on her way to ninth place in a personal record time at the OSAA Cross Country Championships held Saturday, November 5, at Lane Community College, leading the Outlaws to a fourth-place finish. That result earned the team another trophy for the program's collection. Borders and Anna Bartlett ran close together throughout the race, just as Coach Josh Nordell had hoped they would. Bartlett also ran a personal best, finishing 10th,... Full story
The Outlaws fell 26-6 to No. 5-ranked Estacada on Friday, November 4, bringing their season to an abrupt and disappointing end. Estacada grabbed an early lead on their opening drive when Doug Kirchofer broke free and went 50 yards on a run up the middle for the touchdown. The Rangers scored again on another quick TD due to an interception. Sisters' quarterback, Johnny Gurney, was hit on a pass attempt, and the ball fell short and into the hands of Estacada's Wyatt Riedel, who... Full story
The boys soccer team's season came to a quick end with their 1-0 loss to Brookings Harbor (BH) at home in Sisters on Saturday, November 5, in the second round of the 4A state playoffs. Sisters and BH kept the score at 0-0 until the end of the contest. With three minutes left in the game, BH scored off a penalty kick. The Outlaws defense played very well, but the team just wasn't able to put anything together on offense. "All the guys played with heart," said Coach Rob Jensen.... Full story
There is a new stop on the trail through downtown Sisters. Cascade Trailstop Market opened in the space adjacent to the downtown Shell station last week, offering convenience shopping for local folks and travelers passing through. The market is the endeavor of Drew Herburger and Erin Chapman. Both have a food-services background. Chapman had worked in the field before taking a desk job, and Herburger is the son of Melvin Herburger, who owns Melvin's Fir Street Market. Opening... Full story
Silent Echo Theater Company got a financial boost from a grant by The Roundhouse Foundation. "We formed our theater company last year in November," troupe member Leslie Newbold told The Nugget. "We did 'Look Who's Talking' last year at The Belfry, which was a collection of one-act plays that featured local talent. This year we start our next season with a generous $1,000 grant/donation from The Roundhouse Foundation. "We begin our theater season in November with a play r... Full story
Fourth-graders in Clay Warburton's class had an opportunity to celebrate a unique tradition last week. Warburton and his students learned about Dia de los Meurtos, or Day of the Dead, where they learned about Mexican traditions and even had a chance to celebrate a bit on their own. Each student was challenged to do a report on a loved one who has passed and bring a picture in to help celebrate their life. "We wrote a biography of a person who has passed away and got to share... Full story
"I give you three months," Jack the barber told Greg Wieland. "You'll be broke and you'll be out of here. This conservative community will never support what you do." Wieland was just establishing his Sisters Acupuncture practice in his new hometown. "Boy, I did not need to hear that then," he recalled. Twenty years have rolled down the line, and Jack has long since left town. Sisters Acupuncture is still here - and thriving as it serves a community that has come to embrace... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival will present Chicago-based hip-hop, jazz, funk and rock band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble at Sisters High School Auditorium, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 17. The evening will include a workshop with the band at 4 p.m., free to students and $5 for community members in support of Sisters' middle and high school band programs. The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is a family band consisting of seven brothers who began their musical training at tender ages by their... Full story
Sisters is a picturesque community, nestled in the mountains and surrounded by natural beauty. The community is supportive, helpful, and rural - the picture of small-town America. It's not hard to understand why people want to live here. We boast about our strong schools, music festivals, arts programming, endless outdoor opportunities and more. Some move here to find they can't afford to be here - but they have fallen in love and they will do anything to stay. One family of four moved to Sisters from Florida last April.... Full story
Peter Herman of Circuit Rider Carpet Cleaning has been cleaning carpets and upholstery for home and office since 1982 in what he describes as "a labor of love." Now he's brought his expertise, attention to detail and concern for health and safety to Sisters. Circuit Rider Carpet Cleaning uses plant- and seed-based primary detergent and an anti-allergen pre-spray. There are no solvents or harmful ingredients, which is best for your health and for the environment. A single... Full story
The Sisters School Board approved BBT Architects Inc. to lead the design of construction work authorized by passage of last spring's school bond. Board vice chair Amanda Clark and directors Don Hedrick and Greg Zadow voted in favor during the Wednesday, November 2, school board meeting. Directors Stephen King and Jeff Smith were absent. The Bend company was chosen from five applicants based on its presentation and the quality of work it has done in Central Oregon, said Sisters School Superintendent Curt Scholl. He and Clark... Full story
In the last 20 years, or so, things have been going on out there in the wild world of nature that both concerns and bewilders science. The condition of Earth's atmosphere and climate, are, of course, the biggest concerns that make us wonder what's really going on, and how long it will be before the Earth's ecosystems become unraveled. The science supporting climate change is pretty hard to argue with. The atmosphere is warming, therefore the oceans (and other large bodies of... Full story
I have a photograph somewhere, taken from the rear seat of a British Norman Islander, of my father and uncle. My uncle, the captain on this flight between Pago Pago and the Samoan island of Ofu, is hoisting a beer and flashing a decidedly rakish smile. It simply simmers with mischief. My father is looking back at the camera in mock terror. You can't see it in the picture, but on the beach below us a gigantic tanker ship sits wrecked and rusting on the beach, half in the... Full story
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays approaching, it's easy to overlook your pets and how they might react to all the new holiday decorations, food and foliage. When it comes to the tantalizing new decorations and increased activity around the house, remember to think like your furry friend. Your curious cat or rambunctious dog is like a human kid in a layer of fur when it comes to their curiosity level about holiday lights, decorations, wrapped presents, and the aroma... Full story
Wednesday morning's vote tally showed incumbent city councilor Andrea Blum with 796 votes and Chuck Ryan with 785. Richard Esterman had tallied 551. The three candidates were on the ballot for three open seats on the council. Write-in candidate Kathryn Lindbloom secured 10 percent of the vote. Sheriff Shane Nelson won election to his postion with a 55-45 percentage against challenger Eric Kozowski, who conceded Wednesday. Republican Phil Henderson maintained a 53 percent to 46 percent margin over Democrat Alan Unger in the... Full story
The girls volleyball team steamrolled over their opponents to claim top honors at the 4A state tournament held in Forest Grove on Friday and Saturday, November 4-5. Hawley Harrer was a dominant force in the Outlaws 25-19, 25-18, 25-16 sweep over the Hornets in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Hornets played hard, but were no match for the Outlaws, who were never in trouble. Everyone on the team got time on the court, and they all played well. Sisters went on to defeat Banks... Full story
