News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Ray's Food Place in Sisters is one of the stores that will remain open as C&K Market, its parent company, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a statement on its Web site, C&K Market says: "We want to keep you informed about our difficult decision to enter Chapter 11. We seriously considered our options, and believe this approach is in the best interest of many of the communities we've served over the years. We will maintain about two-thirds of our 60 stores, tighten our corporate structure, and restructure our... Full story
The Outlaws rushed the field and yelled and cheered in celebration after a 1-0 victory over the Henley Hornets in the state finals. For the first time in school history the boys soccer team took top honors as the state champions and brought home the trophy. Hundreds of Sisters fans, including a full rooter bus attended the big game, which was held at Liberty High School in Hillsboro on Saturday, November 16. The Outlaws scored in the 76th minute of the contest, with four... Full story
A proposal for paved trails in Sisters Country has generated significant interest and a high degree of controversy, but the money to actually get them built is far from secured. Gary Farnsworth, Region 4 area manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation told The Nugget on Friday that it is currently doubtful that a portion of the trail from Sisters to Tollgate will get funding through the STIP (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program) process. STIP funds projects based on a prioritized list, and the trail... Full story
Nighttime preliminary roadwork by Knife River on the Cascade Avenue improvement project has been going great guns in recent weeks. At the east end of Sisters, work is complete with new pavement, signs, permanent markings, curbs, and a new right-turn lane onto Locust Street. According to Oregon Department of Transportation community Liaison Ann Fisher, the majority of drywells along side streets and on Cascade Avenue have been installed; a temporary alternative route for freight traffic on Barclay Drive is complete; and the... Full story
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) has brought joy and hope to over 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries since its inception in 1993, through simple shoebox gifts. This year, Vast Church, in its third year of supporting Operation Christmas Child, got wholeheartedly behind the project. The church dreamed big. People were encouraged to pray about donating to the effort and one person said they would match any giving up to $6,000. "After we put out the match challenge I... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer team won their first-ever state championship Saturday, while back at home, students put on a stellar musical theater production of "Guys & Dolls." The weekend's events demonstrated once again the excellence of Sisters' co-curricular programs and the outstanding opportunities offered to young people growing up in this small community. It should never be forgotten that these young people reach for the stars standing on the shoulders of dozens and dozens of volunteers who dedicate countless hours and fina... Full story
To the Editor: In 2003, Crossroads property owners were proposed a 1.63-mile trail following Highway 242, connecting Crossroads to Sisters High School. Crossroads supported this trail to connect at the main entrance on Crossroads Road. A suggestion to connect at one of the four Crossroads emergency fire exits resulted in an end of discussion and no further action. Today, a decade later, Crossroads continues to prefer the Crossroads-to-SHS trail following Highway 242, keeping Crossroads children and trail-users safe from... Full story
The Sisters High School musical theater production of "Guys & Dolls" wrapped up a four-performance run with a matinee performance on Sunday afternoon. The play created quite a buzz in Sisters as audience members (many repeat viewers) spread the word about the quality of the production. Director Rick Johnson reported that there were 57 students involved in the production, from the large cast to Bethany Gunnarson's art students, who painted sets, to the technical and stage... Full story
As part of its Cowboy Christmas events, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce will host its yearly Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29, presented by Hoodoo. The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, November 30, at 2 p.m. on Hood Ave. For the ninth year, the Sisters Chamber and the City of Sisters have partnered with the Deschutes Land Trust to acquire a majestic white fir to adorn downtown Sisters. The annual tree lighting will take place on Friday, November 29 at 5:30 p.m., featuring caroling led by... Full story
What would our wintering robins do without Western juniper? All day long they're out feeding on juniper berries (cones actually), guzzling water to help digest the berries and leaving the remains on tops of cars, sidewalks and other flat surfaces. What would the juniper hairstreak butterfly do without the tree that bears its name? How about the ferruginous hawk, other raptors and even golden eagles who build nests in the very top in which they raise their young ... and the... Full story
Jeff Fairfield may have gone the roundabout route to discover his true passion for dry stone masonry, but it was worth the trip. "I majored in engineering in college and ended up with a degree in physiology," recalled Fairfield. "During college I had a job landscaping for an architect. Then in 2004, I began working for my brother Brian doing dry stone walling. It's not just masonry work; there is so much technique and craftsmanship to building with stone. I found the determina... Full story
Sisters has proven year in and year out to be an exceptionally giving community. This year, Sisters offers many traditional opportunities to honor the season by helping members of the community who are in need. Applications for the Kiwanis annual Christmas Food Share Program are now available at the Kiwanis Food Bank at Main Avenue and Oak Street, at the Sisters Family Access Network office in the school district administration building and at local churches. The food share program will again provide gift certificates for... Full story
Some time last week, two small pieces were taken from the entry gallery show at Sisters Art Works. The pieces were 8-by-10-inch paintings by featured artist Randy Redfield. According to gallery owner Kathy Deggendorfer, the images were Redfield's signature "Colorfield" work - float mounted in black wooden frames. The pieces were designed to be shown together with similar color palette and brushwork. Each piece is valued at $600. This is the first time a theft has occurred at Sisters Art Works. "I am sick about this betrayal... Full story
With nine years in the Sisters School District and 25 years in the teaching profession, Sisters Elementary School's new principal Mark Stewart's career has gone full circle. Stewart started his teaching career as an elementary school special-education teacher in Redmond in 1989, and he is now revisiting the world of elementary education from a whole new perspective. Since 1989, Stewart has taught and coached at the elementary, middle and high school levels. With his... Full story
The Lady Outlaws volleyball team had five players from their squad named to all-league teams, including Nila Lukens and Allie Spear, who were first-team all-league picks. Lukens (junior) played middle for the Outlaws and finished league with 193 kills, 26 digs, and 19 blocks. Nila also recorded 222 serves for 93 percent. "Nila is a super team-player," said Coach Miki McFadden. "She has great physical ability, is very quick. She's only five-feet-seven but she has an amazing... Full story
Folks in Sisters don't have to travel to Redmond to enjoy the Amonté Salon & Spa experience. After six years of traveling down the road summer and winter, Allie Stout and Heather Buring moved the successful salon to Sisters. "Heather and I both live out here and all our kids go to school here, so we decided to move back," said Stout, a natural nail tech. They are joined by fellow Sisters resident Cary Kiefer, a hair stylist and nail tech. Amonté Salon & Spa is... Full story
More than 30 businesses in downtown Sisters are keeping their doors open later on Friday, November 29, to offer evening strollers a Christmas Cookie Crawl. The event is in conjunction with the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Barclay Park. The businesses will stay open until 7 p.m. on "Black Friday" with holiday savings, promotions, and in-store demonstrations. The Christmas Cookie Crawl will officially take place from 4 to 7 p.m., with many businesses having specials all day long and some through the weekend. The hub of the... Full story
Candyce Park has had a passion for jewelry since her youth. "I took a class in high school in 1977, and fell in love," she said. Now she's decided the time is right to pursue that passion in a retail operation. She has opened Things, Etc... in the northeast corner of the building on the corner of Elm Street and Hood Avenue (follow the signs). I do jewelry repair and I make jewelry," she said. "I can take someone's old rings and make them into something new." Things, Etc... is... Full story
On October 26, Catherine Ann Hinds passed away after a tough battle with breast cancer. Catherine fought with grace, tenderness, and a surprising strength. These qualities exemplified a woman who loved deeply; including her late husband Mike; her two children, Greg Hinds and Lynn Bussing; and her grandchildren, Adam and Santiago. Her neighbors and friends showed a dedication to her by offering constant help and support. A memorial will be held on November 24 from 1... Full story
Our pets bring so much love, support, and companionship into our lives. Many people have experienced the joy that comes with having a pet, yet sadly there also comes a time when they have to face the heartbreak of losing that cherished friend. A pet is a constant companion, and facing its loss can be devastating. Given the intense bond most of us share with our animals, it's natural to feel overwhelmed by feelings of grief when a pet dies. For many people a pet is not "just a... Full story
