News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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When natural disasters strike, compassionate adventurers are the first to make ready to assist. Sometimes though, the situation strikes a chord that runs deeper than compassion. Such was the case for Sisters resident David Uttley, who was on a plane making his way to the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, the morning after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the city. Uttley was raised in Haiti, the son of missionary parents. He lived there until age 14, one of four siblings and,... Full story
The patrons of the Sisters School District and the district's staff will weigh in on what they're looking for in a new schools superintendent. Elaine Drakulich announced that she will step down from that post at the end of her three-year contract, which closes June 30. In a letter to district patrons, school board chair Christine Jones announced, "On Thursday, February 4 we will hold two input sessions. During these sessions the search consultant will provide an opportunity for you to weigh in on the 'qualities and qualificat... Full story
Some Sisters students will have a new sexual health curriculum this spring. The "My Future - My Choice" curriculum, to be implemented in grades 6-8 later this year, is abstinence-based (not abstinence-only). It identifies the impact of alcohol and drugs on decision making; defines values and what influences them; teaches "resistance skills"; and offers student-led lessons with mentors from Sisters High School. Parents will receive a letter informing them of the new curriculum... Full story
After many years of planning, and more than a year of just waiting, the landmark Glaze Forest Restoration Project finally got underway last month - only to be halted last week by unfavorable weather conditions. The work suspension was not on account of severe winter weather. In fact, it was just the opposite. Temperatures were too warm to continue the delicate work in the forest. Because of the ecological sensitivity of important riparian lands and rare plants within the... Full story
To the Editor: I want to clear up a misconception about Sisters Charter Academy of Fine Arts. It costs the residents of Sisters nothing. In fact, the academy has been a financial boon for the Sisters School District. Sisters schools receive 20 percent of the money the charter academy is paid by the Oregon Department of Education, simply by being its sponsor. The children who attend the academy would be home-schooled or attend private school if the academy were to close, and this money would no longer be benefiting Sisters... Full story
The art quilt group known as "Journeys" will present their new show, "Elements of Nature in Cloth" on display at the Sisters Art Works Entry Gallery, 204 W. Adams Ave., in Sisters, from January 4 through February 28. An artists' reception is planned for January 22 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. "Journeys" is a group of 12 like-minded women who have a passion for creating with fabric and fiber. They meet monthly to encourage and inspire each other's creativity while they explore new techniques and processes. Some of their work has been... Full story
Twenty-four Sisters High School and Sisters Middle School students were honored Saturday at COCC for their entries in the 10th annual Scholastic Art Awards. On display in the Pinckney Gallery, myriad works including sculpture, ceramics, prints, drawings, photographs and jewelry showcased the talents of emerging young Central Oregon artists. The Scholastic Art Awards identify the nation's most accomplished young artists and allow them to showcase their talent through juried... Full story
The Cascade Horizon Band of Bend will perform in concert Sunday, January 31 at 2 p.m. in the Sisters High School Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The Cascade Horizon Band is a full concert band, made up of musicians who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. Its members are from Bend as well as Redmond, Prineville, La Pine, Camp Sherman, and Sunriver. Five are from the Sisters area: Roscoe Creed, clarinet; Carmen Hull, clarinet; Don Oliver (an original band member), baritone; Bruce Shaull,... Full story
Every seven years, Bend Memorial Clinic offers its doctors a six-month sabbatical. The time off is designed to prevent burnout, to let doctors get away from medicine for a while and recharge their energy. Dr. May Fan, of Sisters, did just that. She and her family took an RV trip across the country to Maine and back, she indulged her passion for cycling, did some woodworking and took a Chinese language course. "It was very rewarding to do non-medical things for a while," she... Full story
The Outlaws defeated the Hawks 62-45 in a tough game on Tuesday, January 11 at La Pine, and three days later recorded a 31-29 victory over Pleasant Hill. Sisters matched up against La Pine, one of the most athletic teams in the league, on Tuesday. The first half of the contest was played at a very high tempo and the lead changed several times. At the close of the first quarter, the Outlaws held the lead at 21-13, but at the half the Hawks were up by one, 36-35. La Pine packed the zone with their size in the third quarter.... Full story
A strong boys varsity squad, assisted by a number of JV swimmers, secured a significant win over Blanchet, Cascade, Stayton and Jefferson during the Cascade Invitational, on January 13. The "A" medley relay, with Tyler Baldessari, Billy Sampson, Justin Duvenick and Holden Sellentin won the first event, followed by the "B" relay, with Seth Flanders, Nick Luz, Tyler Berg and Jake Miller in second place. Holden Sellentin added an individual first-place in the 200-meter freestyle, joined by Bryant Lasken in fifth place for... Full story
The Lady Outlaws gave La Pine a big surprise, upsetting the Hawks 48-37 in a league battle on the road on Tuesday, January 12. Three days later Sisters demolished the Billies 59-16 at Pleasant Hill (PH). It was a tight first quarter at La Pine, and the Lady Outlaws got on the Hawks' heels early. At the close of the period La Pine held a one-point lead, at 9-8. Coach Kevin Cotner told The Nugget that the team's goal was to stretch the Hawks out, get them away from the hoop and... Full story
Dominated by an impressively deep Cascade team (132 points), an unusually large group from Blanchet (95 points) and a strong Stayton squad (91 points), the Outlaws girls (78 points) fought hard and definitely had it in them to finish second. However, the girls could not enter a swimmer in each event, which contributed to the final score. The "A" medley relay with Michelle Young, Katie Stewart, Tia Berg and Courteney Satko started off the meet with an impressive race, winning... Full story
The Outlaws wrestling team lost 55-33 at Junction City on Thursday, January 14. Sisters lost several of their matches due to forfeits. Josh O'Brien (125 pounds) and Ryan Long (135) both won their matches. O'Brien dominated the entire second round and pinned Logan Barden with a cradle in round two. Long had great match and defeated Logan Smith in an 11-4 decision. "Ryan wrestled hard, rode his opponent well and capitalized on every mistake that Logan made," said Coach Gene O'Brien. Sterling Ryan was defeated by Garrett... Full story
David Lloyd Kamrath, husband of Barbara Kamrath, died unexpectedly January 11, 2010 in Bend. David was born January 24, 1948 in Oregon City, to Herbert and Margaret Kamrath. He grew up in Beavercreek, Oregon, on the family farmstead on Kamrath Road. He graduated from Oregon City High School in 1966. David served from 1967 through 1969 in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. Upon his return in 1969, David married Barbara Sturgeon in Beavercreek. They recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. David and... Full story
Starting next week, the Sisters Chorale is set to begin a new season leading up to their annual spring concert, which will be held on an as- yet-to-be-determined date in May. The singers have been on break since performing Christmas concerts at Sisters Community Church last month. Irene Liden serves as director of the local community choir and has already put together a tentative list of selections for the new term. "The music will be a coupe of musical theater pieces," said... Full story
A team of Sisters High School students converged upon Pendleton High School on Thursday, January 14 to participate in the We the People Second Congressional District competition. The We the People project, sponsored by the Center for Civic Education, promotes civic knowledge and responsibility among our nation's students. Over a 12-week trimester, students at Sisters High School learn about the origins of the American system of law as well as the differences between that of... Full story
•Sisters will be mentioned in the January issue of True West Magazine in a section on "Fun Things To Do Around The American West." Gene Baldwin, of Baldwin's Custom Hat Co., in Sisters, was instrumental in alerting the historical and cultural magazine to Sisters as a "Western" destination. •The Rainbow Connection is back in operation in Barclay Square after being closed due to water damage from pipes that burst in the December deep freeze. •The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Black and... Full story
Sisters Habitat thanks all the businesses that participated in Gingerbread House Trail 2009: Brand 33, Sisters Athletic Club, FivePine Lodge, US Bank, Paulina Springs Books, Sisters Bakery, Your $12.99 Store, Alpaca by Design, Depot Café, The Culver House, Bank of the Cascades, Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, Habitat Thrift Store/ReStore, The Fly Fisher's Place, Ray's Food Place and The Lodge at Suttle Lake all helped raise over $400 for the Sisters Habitat building... Full story
The owners of the Restaurant at FivePine have announced plans for a reboot of the restaurant, which will come to full fruition at the beginning of April. As of April 1, the restaurant, to be named Thyme, will be under the management of T.R. and Jennifer McCrystal, whose Jen's Garden restaurant in Sisters has become a destination for those who love fine food from across the Pacific Northwest. Until then, the Restaurant at FivePine remains open Wednesday-Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m., with the McCrystals offering guidance. "During this... Full story
The two yearling cougars sighted in Bill Zilk's backyard are harbingers of what's to come and, in the words of Merry Ann Moore, who lives right next door, "No good can come from this..." That is especially true for those people who continue to attract deer into their yards by feeding them. There are approximately 40 head of deer within the Sisters City Limits year-round, and they are there for only one reason: they are either unintentionally or intentionally being fed. In addition to people feeding deer, another reason we... Full story
The New Year, perhaps along with our unseasonably mild weather, appears to have inspired a number of locals to get out on the trail, either for the first time or in increased numbers. I feel almost proud to report that I have run every single day of 2010 through the seventeenth, bumping my weekly total up to 25 miles as of January 16. I have my first race of 2010 planned for the end of February and hope some other Sisters folks will journey over the mountains to join me for the February 27 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Run at... Full story
