News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Slick road conditions after a snowfall on Friday morning led to a wreck that took down phone service to an area east of Sisters. A tractor trailer left the roadway on Highway 126 about two miles east of Sisters at about 6:30 a.m., plowed through fencing, took down three Qwest phone poles and damaged another. The wreck blocked the highway all morning and obstructed traffic through the day as crews worked to restore phone service to 100 to 145 customers. About 50 high-speed... Full story
The Sisters Charter Academy of Fine Arts (SCAFA) board of directors has voted unanimously to appeal termination by the Sisters School District board, which would have closed the small charter school effective Friday, January 15. The board will not seek to renew its charter with the district for next year. "If we don't file the appeal, those kids won't have a school to go to... ," said board president, Ed Stebbins, of Sisters, whose son is a student at the charter school. The school's battle with the district is primarily over... Full story
The Sisters Starry Nights Concert Series will take a hiatus in 2010, with plans to return the following year. "We have been in contact with a number of artists and their management since last summer, and have come close to getting commitments to perform at Starry Nights," said co-chair Jeri Fouts. "But in the end, none were able to follow through based on their recording and touring schedules for this winter and spring. "It has been disappointing, but this is a reality we must deal with when we are asking performers to... Full story
To the Editor: This year, I was hired as the new Sisters Middle School head wrestling coach. I am taking it upon myself to help the sport of wrestling grow in the Sisters community. As with all things, wrestling must grow, and for it to grow you must start young. The Sisters community hasn't had a youth wrestling program for awhile, so the next best thing is to start in the middle school. The SMS wrestling team consists of all middle school grades, 5-8. I can teach the ages of 10 to 15. I approached the Sisters Park &... Full story
Caldera presented the art and artists participating in the Caldera Artist Residency Program last Saturday. Through the program, artists can escape their daily routine for one month in the peaceful surrounds of Blue Lake and immerse themselves in their art, free from distractions. "They have been creating in three weeks of uninterrupted work, work, work, hard work," said Executive Director Tricia Snell. "A lot of collaborations are born here, and some of their work ends up... Full story
The house will definitely be rockin' when Amp Media Group of Sisters presents its 2010 Artist Showcase Concert this Friday, January 29 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Three Creeks Brewing Company. All proceeds go to benefit "Together For Children," a children's program adopted by Amp Media. Owner/Producer Tom White promises a rich evening of country and indie rock music highlighting his company's latest talent lineup. Amp Media and its own independent label, Outlaw Records, has six local recording artists currently signed to the label,... Full story
"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser" are words Sisters High School junior Zoey Wavrin felt as an art student in Mike Baynes' art class. This summer she will have the opportunity to experience life without an eraser, creating lifelong memories, on her first trip to Europe as part of People to People International's Student Ambassador Program. It's a program that allows American students the opportunity to visit foreign countries while learning about other cultures.... Full story
The Outlaws boys basketball team recorded a 55-31 win at home over Junction City (JC) January 19, to bring their league record to 3-2. Coach Rand Runco said, "JC is a really good execution team that wants to slow the game down. They run a spread offense and are very patient at trying to pick you apart." The Tigers' strategy was very successful during the first quarter, and at the end of the period the Outlaws trailed JC 17-12. Sisters increased their defensive pressure in the... Full story
The girls basketball team suffered a tough 37-26 loss at home to Junction City on Tuesday, January 19. JC jumped out with an early 4-0 lead and held the Lady Outlaws scoreless for four-and-a-half minutes. Danelle Allen got Sisters back in the game when she drilled a big three and closed the Tiger lead to 4-3. Chelsie McConville and Susie Ruettgers dished out assists to Nicole Meadors and Marin Allen, respectively, for two more buckets and with 45 seconds left in the quarter... Full story
With the 2010 Sisters High School Mr. SHS pageant less than two months away, the candidates, their escorts, and committee members are working hard to ensure this year's performance stands out from years past. The pageant is a fundraiser benefitting the St. Charles Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Bend. Mr. SHS is an annual pageant in its 11th year, featuring Sisters High School male seniors selected by high school staff based on their leadership, integrity, and community involvement. The selected candidates then choose... Full story
The historical road of brewing beer in the U.S. is riddled with speed bumps. Considering our "melting pot" existence, early U.S. beers were as varied as the new Americans who made them. Give a nod to French microbiologist Louis Pasteur as he studied and explained the role of yeast in fermentation. Science and sanitation then improved upon what American beer palates tasted. Life was good, until... January 16, 1919. The 18th amendment to the Constitution prohibited alcohol production and consumption. Large brewers like... Full story
People came by the dozens, threading their way through Sisters Art Works Friday evening to see the fabric art of Journeys, a local quilting group who presented their "Elements of Nature in Cloth." Many of those who attended were themselves quilters. "I'm a quilter," said a visitor from Bend, "but I'm not one of 'those' quilters. They're the best of the best." The evening's show consisted of fabric art with an earth theme. Quilter Joanne Myers, who was a friendly face teaching... Full story
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is launching its 35th anniversary with new plans and opportunities. This year's show will be held on Saturday, July 10. A special birthday celebration for the community and quilt enthusiasts will be held on Tuesday, July 6. The seventh annual Around the Block Fiber Arts Stroll is scheduled for July 3. In honor of its 35-year history, the board of directors has approved a new plan, focused on sustaining the event. Highlights include new sponsorship opportunities and enhanced benefits. For... Full story
The Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors are looking for district residents who would be interested in serving on the Board of Directors or on the Budget Committee. SPRD Board member, Dr. Bonnie Malone, has resigned from her position and the board is seeking district residents who are interested in serving in the position. They will then appoint a new board member who will serve until the next special districts board election in May 2011. Sisters Park & Recreation District is governed by five elected board me... Full story
Lisa Marie Larsen lost her battle with cancer and joined her older sister Mary Larsen Hughes in the eternal peace of Heaven on January 13, 2010. Lisa survived a near-fatal car accident a few years ago and shortly thereafter was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer. During these past few years Lisa showed courage, determination, a deep understanding of faith and acceptance of things that were beyond her control. She touched the lives of everyone who came in contact with... Full story
Sisters Folk Festival will host three performances in its annual Winter Concert Series. This year's lineup is a diverse mix of genre-bending artists that are on the rise in each of their respective music styles. The 2010 series begins with the groundbreaking music of the "newgrass" phenomenon Bearfoot, on tour from Alaska, on February 6. Next in the series is an engaging and immensely talented young Pacific Northwest songwriter, Noah Gundersen and his band The Courage on... Full story
The foursome of Michelle Young, Tia Berg, Katie Stewart and Courteney Satko took first place and set a new Sisters High School record in the 400-yard freestyle relay in the last event of the January 20 meet against Stayton, Gladstone and Molalla. Their time of 4:12.00 is 0.04 seconds faster than the old record, established by Courteney Satko, Hillary Johnson, Tia Berg and Felicia Pledger during the 2008-09 season. The Outlaws girls "A" team (2:08.67) with Young, Berg, Stewart and Satko started the meet with a decisive victory... Full story
Four wrestlers earned first- place finishes against La Pine at home on January 21. The Outlaws lost 60-18 to the Hawks, but individual Outlaws had success on the mat. Josh O'Brien (125 pounds) continued his winning streak and dominated in all three rounds. O'Brien wrestled very well and capitalized on stretching Deion Mock in the grapevine to earn a 17-6 win. Jacob Miller (145 pounds) pinned Chris Stevens in round one, dominating him with a double arm bar. Steven Nemer (152 po... Full story
Three groups of Sisters students presented programs at the 2010 Oregon Jazz Festival, held on the campuses of the University of Oregon and Lane Community College. More than 40 students from the Sisters High School Jazz Band, Sisters High School Quartet, and Sisters Middle School Jazz Band took in all the festival had to offer and also gave back all they could through their performances. The focus of the Oregon Jazz Festival is to provide feedback and performance advice to students from top jazz educators and performers brough... Full story
The Outlaws Nordic ski team faced its toughest challenge of the season at Saturday's Mt. Bachelor Pursuit and came through with some top finishes. Snow conditions were "absolutely perfect" for classic waxing, according to head coach Tom Blust. Pursuit racing includes two stages. In Saturday's race, stage one featured a 3.5-kilometer classic leg, followed by a 4.8- kilometer skating leg. The classic leg began as a mass start and results from the race determined the starting order for the pursuit leg. Amity Calvin finished... Full story
Roy Slicker may be on vacation, but he's not getting too far from the grill. The owner-operator of Slick's Que Co. of Sisters will fire up the National BBQ Association (NBBQA) annual meeting in Memphis, Tennessee on February 2. Slicker was selected to deliver the opening session presentation because of his high energy, focus and dedication to the art of authentic pit-style BBQ. Extensive travel and barbecue research with the NBBQA resulted in the creation of his own successful BBQ restaurant and products company in Sisters.... Full story
