News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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On a clear day the expansive view of rolling forests to the base of the Three Sisters can tap you into a feeling of the wild. And there is an unusual amount of wild land along Whychus Creek, even outside the designated wilderness. Twenty years ago, during studies of the Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River, the Forest Service did detailed surveys from town to the wilderness boundary. Specialists found large areas without much of a human footprint. There was no string of campgro... Full story
The Outlaw Hall of Fame (HOF) inducted six individuals and one community group at the annual ceremony held at Sisters High School (SHS) on Sunday afternoon, November 12. Categories for recognition include athletes, alumni, coaches, special contributors, and teams or organizations. The Outlaw Hall of Fame is designed to honor those who have contributed to the rich heritage and traditions of the Sisters School District and in the world at large. "Many hall of fame programs... Full story
The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest is open. Sisters American Legion Post 86 is sponsoring the contest in the Sisters area. The contest is an opportunity for students from Sisters High School (and home- school students) to earn scholarships that can be used in any college or university in the USA. Students can earn scholarships totaling more than $25,000, and over $200,000 can be awarded each year. For more information, go to https://www.legion.org/oratorical/ where you can learn the details and watch orations... Full story
As the seasons turn to fall and winter in Sisters Country, we head indoors. But that doesn't mean we have to leave beautiful greenery behind. The newly opened Inscape Plant Co. gives folks in Sisters myriad ways to bring natural beauty indoors with them. Filling your home space with indoor plants has many benefits. "I think it adds an element of beauty and design," says Danielle Durham, proprietress of Inscape Plant Co. "And there's a lot of health benefits in terms of air... Full story
Sisters Transportation and Ride Share (STARS) has received a $30,000, three-year general operations grant from Roundhouse Foundation, supporting nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) for Sisters Country residents. Roundhouse said the multi-year grant was awarded to acknowledge the great work STARS does in the community, and to provide sustainable support in the coming years. Rennie Morrell, STARS Program Manager, said, "Roundhouse has always believed in STARS and has... Full story
Carol was born in Los Angeles, California and spent some growing-up years in Southern California. At age 10 the family moved to Bella Vista in Northern California, near Redding. While there, she enjoyed small-town, rural activities: exploring on their bicycles, playing in the creek, and rescuing pollywogs when the creek began to dry up. In later years she added water skiing and snow skiing to her activities. Carol graduated from Shasta High School in 1976, then moved back to... Full story
Last week, Sisters marked Veterans Day observances, Americans’ annual opportunity to honor those who have served the country in our armed forces. Sisters students met with veterans and celebrated their service in assemblies (see “Roundabout Sisters,” page 3). Bend hosted its always-impressive Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11. What Americans know as Veterans Day grew out of solemn observations of Armistice Day, marking the moment when the guns fell silent on the W... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer squad had four players named to all-league teams, including senior Vince Christian, who was not only a first-team pick, but also selected as Player of the Year. Christian was a cocaptain for the Outlaws and played as an attacking midfielder. Vince is a four-year starter and led the team in both goals (20) and assists (12). Coach Jeff Husmann said, “Vince is at the heart of our team. He has an exceptional work rate, often draws two to three defenders, and finds the open guy. He has incredible vision a... Full story
There is a unanimous consensus on the Sisters City Council that the City needs to plan for expansion of its urban growth boundary (UGB) — though where and how much remains to be determined. All five councilors concurred in a work session on November 8 that Sisters Community Development Director Scott Woodford should move ahead with a request for proposal to bring in a consultant to nail down the details of a possible UGB expansion. All agreed that such planning is prudent, a... Full story
Sisters High School (SHS) students brought months of preparation to the stage for four performances of a musical earlier this month. The SHS auditorium was filled with audience members, the overhead lights were dimmed, and voices were hushed as The SpongeBob Musical began. The cast members delivered a spectacular performance that both exceeded expectations and delighted audience members. “I didn’t expect it to be so funny; it was amazing,” stated one attendee as they were leaving the performance. The SHS choral program had b... Full story
Sisters VFW Post 8138 presented the Patriot’s Pen Award to student Olivia Newton on November 9. Newton received a letter of recognition, two flag pins for her parents, a Patriot’s Pen medal, and a check for $400 for her essay, “How Are You Inspired by America?” Her essay follows: Inspiration: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. What does inspiration mean to you? What historic events of our country have inspired others? Which historical people have inspire... Full story
The Lady Outlaws' stellar season came to end in a 4-1 loss to the No. 1 Valley Catholic Valiants (VC) on Tuesday, November 7. Sisters didn't lose a single game in league play, won the quarterfinal match and played hard against a top-notch, VC squad in the semifinals. It took Sisters 10 to 15 minutes to settle into Tuesday's game. The Valiants had big, fast athletes who challenged the Lady Outlaws and made them work hard. Valley Catholic scored at the 12-minute mark on a great... Full story
Shipworms, if you didn’t know, were the bane of mariners for many centuries. Shipworms are mollusks that make a living by burrowing into wood immersed in saltwater. These “termites of the sea” can chew a wooden ship into pieces in a relatively short amount of time. There is even some evidence to suggest, in the writings of Bernal Diaz del Castillo and other contemporaries, that Cortez didn’t burn his ships because he wanted to trap conquistadors in Mexico, but because they we... Full story
Sisters’ football squad had eight players selected to all-league teams Six Outlaws were first- team selections, including Justin deSmet, Jayden Vogt, Kalvin Parker, Ethan Eby, and Reid Woodson. DeSmet (senior) was named Player of the Year at defensive back, and also was a first-team selection at the defensive back and running back positions. In league he rushed for 478 yards in just five games, averaged 8.5 yards per carry, and scored three touchdowns. On defense, he registered 39 tackles, 13 assists, three interceptions, a... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball team had seven of their players selected to all-league teams, including Gracie Vohs, who was named Player of the Year and was a first-team pick. In addition, she was voted First Team All Tournament at the State Tournament, and was named Player of the Game in the championship match. Vohs (senior outside hitter and captain) finished league with 468 kills, 232 digs, 61 aces, and 24 blocks. Coach Rory Rush said, "Gracie is the best all-around player in... Full story
Sisters Moto keeps rolling through the fall/winter season on two wheels. After their Sisters Moto fall celebration party in October, they keep rolling with events, hosting a pre-party to the AMA EnduroCross competitions held in Redmond last weekend. "EnduroCross is one of the wildest sports on two wheels. It combines the race format of motocross with the challenging obstacles of an enduro, all packed into the tight confines of a fan-friendly stadium setting," according to the... Full story
Timing is always tricky with a weekly publication. Take Halloween this year, on a Tuesday, literally the day when The Nugget is rolling off the press on its way to Sisters. So, no way to capture freshly the excitement of the annual children's parade put on by Sisters Park & Recreation District and Rotary Club of Sisters. Reporting on it would be eight days later, by then old news. Veteran's Day is always November 11, but local observances fell during the week, so they would... Full story
Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies detained an adult male on a police officer hold in the parking lot at Sisters Post Office on Thursday afternoon, November 9. The man was apparently experiencing mental health issues. According to Lt. Chad Davis, the post office and The Lodge at Sisters were briefly on lockdown until the incident was resolved. The man was transported via ambulance to the hospital. Lt. Davis reported that deputies were dispatched to a welfare check on Thursday, November 9, at 3:49 p.m., regarding an older m... Full story
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in various U.S. cities recently got my attention. Curious as to what the protestors were actually supporting, I read from various news sources. To my surprise some of the “journalistic” accounts made little if any mention of Hamas’ brutal October 7 attack on Israelis living in Gaza. The journalists, like the protestors, seemed more focused on Israel’s retaliation following the horrendous attack. After more research, reading and watching video, I discovered how many protestors support a very de... Full story
Climate change To the Editor: The letter from Pat Farr in The Nugget on October 11 stunned me by the lack of knowledge she possessed re: climate change. The changing climate has to do with overall averages of measured weather phenomena over extended periods of time. Temperature is the most commonly used to monitor climate, but also severity of damaging storms. Weather is what we experience on a day-to-day basis. Taken cumulatively, climate is defined by average weather measurements. Scientists from all over the world agree... Full story
The Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank helps hundreds of people each month to keep food on the table. Faced with rising costs and continuous demand, the Food Bank is short of the cash it needs to purchase the food that many people in Sisters rely upon. Doug Wills, who, along with Jeff Taylor, manages the Food Bank, told The Nugget last week that Kiwanis spends $130,000 on food, and has taken in $95,000 in donations. The shortfall is significant, because 80 percent of the food provided... Full story
Funding has fallen short for improvements to Barclay Drive where it runs through the Sisters Industrial Park. In its 156-page Transportation System Plan (TSP) adopted by City Council in December of 2021, the Public Works Department planned to improve Barclay Drive from Locust Street on the east to Pine Street on the west. The improvements between Pine and Locust streets were to include a three-lane cross section, curb and gutter, 10-foot concrete sidewalks, stormwater... Full story
