News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The storm that hit Sisters Country last week would have been a significant one at any time of year. Getting some two feet of the white stuff, along with sub-zero lows, was a bit of a shock to the system, coming as it did in mid-November. Sisters schools closed both Thursday and Friday due to weather conditions. Snowplow crews in the city of Sisters were at work as early as 1 a.m., but they struggled to keep pace with snow that fell thick and fast. Some rural subdivisions saw... Full story
Carmen and Eric Pollock of Sisters, and Todd and Sheila Erickson of Bemidji, Minnesota, announce the engagement of their daughter Brandi Erickson to Barclay Moon, son of Scott and Alicia Moon of Sisters. Brandi is a 2010 Sisters High School graduate and a 2014 graduate of Western Oregon University, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Education. She is currently a substitute teacher in the Central Oregon school districts. Barclay is a 2008 Sisters High School graduate and... Full story
Vickie Herring has a passion for horses. "I grew up in Philomath, Oregon, and was riding horses since I could walk," she recalled. "My dad was a bull rider and my mom a rodeo queen," Herring said. I really enjoyed Gymkhana, like barrel racing and being in rodeos when I was younger." Her passion for horses developed from a hobby into a livelihood - and eventually to a commitment to protect them. She once rescued 265 horses bound for slaughter in Canada. Herring is the... Full story
After two days of heavy snowfall and deep cold last week, folks in Sisters were ready to dig out and enjoy an evening of "Wine, Women and Song." That's what they got Saturday night at The Belfry from Matraca Berg, Suzy Bogguss, and Gretchen Peters. The benefit event netted $32,000 for the Sisters Schools Foundation. The show was relaxed and intimate, with plenty of interaction with the audience. The three women sang harmonies on each others' songs as each drew from a deep... Full story
To the Editor: I want to thank Tim Davis for his letter in last week's Nugget. It was a timely example of why respectful dialogue among competing interests and beliefs has become a thing of the past. As an opponent of the USFS/STA-sponsored paved trail proposal between Sisters and Black Butte Ranch, it reminded me of the reasons citizen activists continue to stand up and speak out. It seems the folks who want the trails don't have much of a desire to engage over the issues. I don't know if Mr. Davis attended any of the four... Full story
An invitation has been issued by the City Parks Advisory Board to all residents of Sisters to come to the next meeting of the board on Wednesday, December 3 at 4 p.m. at city hall. The board wants to hear what local residents see as the purpose of Creekside Campground and what, if anything, they think should be done with the campground. At their October 29 meeting, the Parks Advisory Board, made up of citizen volunteers and chaired by Liam Hughes, SPRD executive director,... Full story
The Outlaws had seven players selected to all-league teams, and juniors Logan Schutte and Devin Slaughter were at the top as first-team picks. Schutte was a first-team running-back and defensive back selection; he was the Outlaws' leading rusher this season. "Logan has great work ethic and vision as a running-back," said Coach Gary Thorson. "Defensively, he provided great run support from his free-safety position for our team all season long and he is a leader in the... Full story
Old Man Winter decided to make an early appearance in Sisters, with an arctic blast dropping temperatures below zero. The first snow blanketed Sisters Country, covering the last of the autumn leaves. Sisters School District closed, and a few delighted kids had a romping good time outside in the snow playing with their dogs. Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like people. Some pets can remain outside longer in the winter than others. In some cases it's just common sense:... Full story
Eurosports Bikes, Skis and Brews is marking its 25th anniversary in Sisters with a major celebration on Saturday, November 29, noon to 5 p.m. The event includes prizes from Rossingnol, Specialized and more. There will be a Goodlife Beer tasting from 1 to 3 p.m. Community members are invited to watch the Sisters Christmas Parade from bleachers at Eurosports at 2 p.m. Owner Brad Boyd started Eurosports in 1989. A former member of the University of Oregon cycling team, Boyd... Full story
Flight instructor John Creason looked pleased as he watched the Cessna 172 receive its new Outlaw Aviation tail art. The logo identifies it as being the flagship of the Aviation Flight Science course at Sisters High School. Creason remembers wanting to fly since he was a kid. Four years ago, he quit his bank analyst job and moved to Bend. He enrolled in the aviation program at COCC to test-drive his dream job. "I wasn't happy at a desk job, so I decided to just go for what... Full story
Amy Speace and Kenny White return to Sisters at The Belfry on Wednesday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at bendticket.com for $10. Although Speace began her creative career in the theater, acting with The National Shakespeare Company and various other classical repertory theaters, she long ago left the stage to pursue music full-time. She was discovered by Judy Collins and signed to Collins' imprint, Wildflower Records, releasing... Full story
Rima Givot, Sisters High School science and Spanish teacher, doesn't let any grass grow under her feet - either at school, at home in Oregon, or in Costa Rica. It's not her nature to stand still very long, and she's started working on her master's degree to continue her education and as a science teacher in Oregon's public schools, and all teachers are required to become more advanced in their fields. "With my master's project, I hope to inspire my students, community members,... Full story
Maggie Saslow is one of those people who wants to know. She is curious about everything that sneaks, crawls, fly, jumps, slithers, runs, hops and otherwise is associated with her little plot on planet Earth. Her emails are always filled with things to think about, things that need names. She sent me a photo last week that really made my day titled, "Translucent amber legs, striped abdomen ?-inch long, xoxs, Maggie." I had a hunch solpugids were here, as I've seen them out on... Full story
