News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters defeated league rival Marist in four sets on Saturday, November 14, to claim the state title, their second in the last three years. The Lady Outlaws won the title in 2007, and in 2008 were runners-up. Sisters faced Marist three times during the regular season. The Outlaws won their first match-up against the Spartans at the start of the season and then dropped the last two in five-game marathon matches. This was Sisters' last opportunity to play Marist, as they will... Full story
After weeks of tension-filled discussion, the Sisters City Council voted 4-1 to accept an annexation agreement with the owners of the 30-acre McKenzie Meadows property at the west end of Sisters. The agreement allows for a senior assisted-living center on the property, along with single-family residential dwellings. The agreement is the first step in a long road toward completion of such a project. The property must first be formally annexed by ordinance; then the owners -... Full story
November has brought winter driving conditions down on the Sisters Country. Wrecks on local highways have pointed out the dangers of driving on the often-icy roads around Sisters. Last Thursday, all occupants escaped serious injury in a head-on collision on Highway 20 near Suttle Lake. One car slid into oncoming traffic on an icy roadway. While both late-model sedans were totaled, the passenger compartments on both vehicles remained intact and the occupants suffered only... Full story
The bulldozers, graders and other heavy equipment have completed preliminary meadow restoration work at the Deschutes Land Trust's Camp Polk Meadow Preserve for this year. The past and future channel of Whychus Creek was located, mapped, and gouged out. Since then, however, the more delicate phase of replanting the project has been underway; and it will be another couple of years before the full force of the stream is sent down the restored route. Nearly 50 years ago, the... Full story
To the Editor: Any official who tries to prevent the senior living/McKenzie Meadow project is doing a disservice to the community! I have lived in the Sisters community since 1990, when I retired from being a developer for a large national firm, personally responsible for the development and/or management of millions of square feet of industrial or commercial space. I have had some experience with site selection. The tone of the recent Nugget articles and letters suggest there are many suitable alternative sites available... Full story
Hundreds of basketball players and their families will descend upon Sisters November 20-21 in the first of a series of winter basketball tournaments sponsored by Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) and Champion Sports Camps, LLC. The Sisters Shootout Series, which starts this weekend, consists of five tournaments through March, featuring games between squads of players in fifth through eighth grade. SPRD anticipates bringing in 32 to 48 teams and 1,200 to 1,500 visitors... Full story
Last week, a group of dedicated volunteers from the Sisters Trails Alliance declared the Peterson Ridge trail system complete. "This is it," said Trails Chairman John Rahm, "It completes the basic trail system as approved by the Forest Service. This finishes it." With snow already covering parts of the work area, last week's work party finished an 18-month project that added 20 new miles of trail in the Peterson Ridge area. The last three miles of the work were completed in... Full story
Sisters area watercolor artist Kathy Deggendorfer has just released her first book. "Smells Like Spring" is the story of a curious yellow dog sniffing out adventure in his neighborhood. Deggendorfer wrote and illustrated the story. When asked how she got started down this artist's path, Deggendorfer says, "When I was a kid I used to spend hours writing poems and doodling - and look where it got me!" Where it has gotten her is to some pretty amazing places: Last year Deggendorf... Full story
Mary Theresa (Wolf) Houde, of Bend, was called to heaven on November 9, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Salem on October 14, 1949 to Albert and Evelyn Wolf. Mary was a creative person who enjoyed crafts, cooking, and spending time rummaging around any garage sale she could find. She will be remembered for her zest for life and her wonderful sense of humor. She is survived by her partner, and best friend, Jack Melton; her mother, Evelyn... Full story
Forrest Douglas Myers, born in Toledo, Oregon April 29, 1916, died November 6, at the age of 93. A resident of Sisters since 1959, he served on the Sisters City Council during the '80s. Forrest was proud of being a timber faller for 70 years, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife, Vernona, of Sisters, and five sons: Dick Myers, Lawndale, California; Dick Moss, Waldport; Kevin Myers, Burns; Karlin Myers, Hurricane, Utah; and Rod Moss, Sisters. He left 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren,... Full story
For students in Tony Cosby's woodshop class, there's no gap at all between their education and real-world experience. The class is framing a 1,400-square-foot house for the Bend chapter of Habitat for Humanity. "This is a youth-build home," Cosby said. "The whole house (with the exception of plumbing and electrical) is supposed to be built by young kids." The Sisters crew was to participate in standing up the walls in Bend. The students involved learn framing skills,... Full story
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the beginning of the Sisters Country Charm Bracelet - Winter Edition. According to legend, many years ago Cowboy Nicholas and his sidekick, the Ponderosa Kid, traveled West by horseback, collecting treasures along the way. While breaking camp one crisp winter morning near the Metolius River, the Kid neglected to tighten his saddlebag, and as he and Nick rode through the Sisters Country, tiny symbols of a Western town were sprinkled across the land. Stop by the trailhead at... Full story
Peter Warren Scott, of Sisters, died at his home on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the age of 60. He was born October 31, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents, Ronald L. and Elizabeth E. (Bruce) Scott. He grew up in Sonoma, California, where he met and married Judith Noel on February 12, 1972. They moved to Sisters in 2001. He served in the Army during Vietnam and as an engineer on C5, in the Air Force. Most of his working years were spent as an aircraft mechanic. After retirement, Peter went back to school and earned his... Full story
After nearly two months of planning and 40 hours of preparation, the 11th annual Sisters High School Veterans Day celebration hosted approximately two dozen veterans from a variety of locations including Sisters, Crooked River Ranch, Redmond and The Dalles. Sisters High School Principal Bob Macauley opened the event with a story about his own son in the military and, addressing the students gathered to view the assembly, said "you have been given much, and much is expected."... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer team recovered from a 0-2 deficit and came back to claim a 3-2 victory at home over North Valley in the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A quarterfinals on Saturday, November 14. The win left Sisters poised to take on No.-1-ranked Catlin Gable at home on Tuesday, November 17. Sisters had a slow start in their match-up against North Valley. The Outlaws had numerous opportunities on goal but could not finish any in the first half. Sisters outshot the Knights 10-4, but... Full story
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Sisters Community Traditional Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Annual Christmas Parade on Friday and Saturday, November 27-28 in downtown Sisters. For the fifth year, the Deschutes Land Trust, the Chamber and the City of Sisters have worked together to bring a beautiful 30-foot white fir to Barclay Park in downtown Sisters. The annual lighting ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, and will include carolers, the bell choir, speeches from local dignitaries... Full story
How would you like to suddenly have an arrow stuck in your guts, or a blowgun dart embedded in your throat? Yes, that sounds a bit anthropomorphic, but it happens to wildlife around Sisters more often that most people like. The photo above is living evidence. Every year, several dead mule deer are found throughout the Sisters area with arrows stuck in the bodies. The initial piercing of the arrow did not hit a vital organ, so the deer ran off carrying the arrow. The outcome... Full story
Black Butte Ranch announced their 2009-2010 holiday activity schedules this week. Activities include the "Home on the Range" Gingerbread Village to benefit Sisters Habitat for Humanity; horse-drawn carriage rides during Christmas and New Years; and an art display of Tom Browning's world-famous Santa paintings in the Lodge Gallery. "Family traditions are the focus of this year's activities" said Scott Huntsman, president & CEO, Black Butte Ranch. "With the charitable contributions to Sisters Habitat for Humanity and the... Full story
In spite of its non-funded sports status, its high pay-to-play fees, the loss of paid transportation and the stringent lettering requirements, a record number of athletes signed up for Outlaws swim team tryouts last week. A total of 36 swimmers make up a very coachable junior varsity squad and a strong, determined varsity team, Coach Isolde Hedemark reported. "Sisters High School swimmers will definitely challenge their competition at the district and state levels during this season," Hedemark said. Returning standouts Baldes... Full story
Wrapping up fall means the end of cross country and most of the local trail races. A few notable efforts by locals highlight the competitive fall season. Stefan Redfield, 2007 SHS graduate, helped his teammates at Willamette University qualify for nationals as the Bearcats' number-two finisher last weekend in the NCAA West Regional Championships. Redfield finished eighth overall in the meet in 26:00.1 for the 8-kilometer (4.98-mile) course. Willamette's team finished second in the meet to earn an automatic berth to the Nation... Full story
The boys soccer team's season came to end on Tuesday, November 10, when they lost 4-1 to LaSalle in the second round of the state playoffs. LaSalle scored two quick goals in the first six minutes to take an early 2-0 lead. At the 25-minute mark, Sebastian Boehm assisted Freddy Gonzalez for a goal and narrowed the gap to 2-1. Boehm passed to Gonzalez on the left from 18 yards out and Freddy hit a rocket shot that blasted into the upper-right corner of the net for the goal. The Falcons scored a goal on a penalty kick and ended... Full story
Kimberly Werner-Dunn and Kerry Dunn are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Korrine Marie Lyn Dunn. She was born October 29 at 11:30 p.m. at 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 21.5 inches long. Her big brother Keegan is overjoyed. Her grandparents are Jerilyn Werner-Brock and Doug Brock of Boise, ID; Mike Werner of Santa Rosa, CA; Sam Dunn of Lewiston, ID and the late Annie Dunn. Uncle Mikey of Boise, Aunt Torrey Dunn and cousins Zane and Aidan are happy to finally have a girl in... Full story
