News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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As winter descends on Sisters Country, it brings hardship for many area families struggling to make ends meet. Seasonal employment is falling away and cutbacks to jobs in the area leave many facing a hard time putting food on the table. "We've been pretty busy at the food bank this month," said Dave Huni, spokesman for Sisters Kiwanis. "We served 123 families last month, total. That was kind of a record." Hygiene items remain in significant demand; such items as toilet paper, soap and toothpaste cannot be purchased with food... Full story
The City of Sisters has launched its 2009 Waterline Improvement Project. The project, in the residential area south of Cascade Avenue, is necessary to bring fire flows up to a sufficient level, according to Paul Bertagna, project coordinator of the city's public works department. Affected streets are St. Helens Avenue (from Elm Street to Pine Street), South Ash Street, South Oak Street and South Pine Street (from St. Helens Avenue to Sisters View Avenue) and Sisters View Avenue. Lines in the area are old and undersized,... Full story
It pays to advertise when you want to catch someone doing something that's not within the rules of good citizenship. Back in October, Sisters area resident, Linda Daniel - who lives near Sisters Rodeo Grounds - noticed an assorted bunch of litter on Forest Service lands. Among the junk were two slaughtered steers. That did not go down too well with the concerned citizen, and she wrote a letter to The Nugget about the grisly discovery. USFS law enforcement officer Fred Perl,... Full story
The McKenzie Meadows Village (MMV) 30-acre annexation agreement was approved by a council vote that included three members supported by a Political Action Committee funded in large part by the owners of MMV. Two councilors disclosed business and financial relationships with one or more of those owners. Bill Merrill changed his vote in last-minute negotiations to get a better deal for the city. He was successful in getting language removed allowing commercial uses (think convenience store or fast food joint) and he got the... Full story
To the Editor: The presentation of "Fiddler on the Roof" last week was outstanding. All the hard work in learning and perfecting the songs, dance and acting certainly showed! Thank you to all who were involved. We enjoyed it very much. It is such a pleasure to see the school productions. Paul and Sue Edgerton s s s To the Editor: I want to thank Jim Anderson for his help with the jay we discovered with the dart in it. Sadly I have not seen the jay in days and I assume it is dead. I am equally angry that we also found another... Full story
"Fiddler on the Roof," the first dramatic musical at Sisters High School in nearly two decades, was a smashing success during its four-day run last week under the direction of choir director Michelle Summers. Playing to strong audiences each night as well as Saturday's matinee, the cast of performers set the bar high for future musicals and established the expectation for SHS to produce a musical every year, according to Summers. "People in town and at the school have wanted t... Full story
It's a sight many of us have experienced. The sun has long-since disappeared below the western horizon as clear skies reveal the first stars of the evening. With an upward glance, you pause for a moment to notice the deepening shades of color in the sky as encroaching darkness signals the end of another day. Suddenly, your reverie is broken by a streak of light that darts across the sky, perhaps lasting only a second or two. In all likelihood, you have just witnessed a... Full story
Robin Buckles truly competed with the "best of the best" at the Ironman World Championship 70.3, held November 14 in Clearwater, Florida. "I'm sure in my lifetime I'll get to do many exciting things, but this will be forever ingrained in my brain and so far the single most amazing thing I've done," she told The Nugget. This was a by-qualification-only event, and to be invited a participant must have placed in the top three of their age group at a qualifying Half-Ironman event.... Full story
Four stand-out volleyball players were selected to all-league teams this year, including seniors Jessie Snow and Haylee Schaab, junior Kaity Douglass and sophomore Hannah Harrer. Snow, Schaab and Douglass were all first-team all-league picks. Snow has been the Outlaws full-time libero for two years. Jessie served 92 percent from the service line for the season, with every serve a jump serve. Snow recorded 314 digs leading into the state playoffs. Coach Diane Bremer said, "Jessie is an incredible competitor and the vocal... Full story
The Outlaws football squad had nine players selected to all-league teams this year, including Chase Kleint, who was unanimously named first-team all-league running back and was also named the Sky-Em Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Kleint rushed 1,880 yards for the Outlaws, had 400 yards in reception and scored 27 touchdowns for the season. "Besides his talent, Chase's work ethic is to be admired," said Coach Bob Macauley. "He was our visible leader at practice, and the legacy he'll leave behind is to show the younger kids... Full story
Five players from the boys soccer team earned all-league honors this year. Seniors Chris Waters and Kevin Marquardt were first-team all-league selections and senior Drew Harrison and sophomore Dirk Van der Velde earned second-team all-league honors. Scott Everson was recognized as honorable mention. Waters is a smooth, talented player and anchored the Outlaws defense. "Chris always remained poised no matter what the situation," said Coach Rob Jensen. "Talent-wise, he is one of the most talented soccer players in our league... Full story
Sisters youths have stepped up to feed the hungry in their community. Cub Scout Pack 139 made their third annual trek to the Sisters Kiwnais Food Bank to donate two wagon-loads of food raised through a food drive at Sisters Elementary School. "The families of the school respond really well," said den leader Gaye Woomer. "This year the donations were a little less than last year. Due to economics, I'm not surprised. Families were still very generous with their giving."... Full story
Lakeview Millworks has been one of Sisters' best-kept secrets for the past eight years. Now, the secret is out. Lakeview Millworks crafts stunning custom doors, windows, millwork and more and has been a significant player in the wholesale market in Central Oregon and across the West. Now, with a new showroom in Town Square in Sisters, Lakeview Millworks is stepping boldly into retail sales. "We've had lots of people come through our door and say, 'Brad, I want to buy your... Full story
Shelley Marsh was paying her Macy's bill online when she saw the entry form for a contest: Macy's Makeover America with Clinton Kelly. "I was probably whining because I was turning 50 and my mom was sick," she told The Nugget. "You had to send in two pictures of yourself and he must have thought I needed some help." Marsh was one of 1,500 entrants and was selected as one of 15 women from the Pacific Northwest to go to Seattle for a makeover day. The event took place on... Full story
•The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce announces board election ballots will be mailed to members on December 1. Qualified candidates must be a chamber member in good standing. Every member of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce is allowed one vote; ensure your business receives a ballot, completes it, and submits it by the deadline (December 18, 5 p.m.). Board members continuing their service through 2011-2012 are: Grant Cyrus; Elaine Drakulich; Lara Eckstine; Chuck Fadeley; Charles Kingsbaker (appointed in the fall of... Full story
The Sisters High School Swim Team would like to thank Black Butte Ranch, as well as the BBR homeowners, for allowing us to practice at the Glaze Meadow recreation facility. Black Butte Ranch generously offered the team two hours of practice for both the JV and Varsity team. Plus, the facility comes with no financial burden to the swimmers. Being an unfunded club sport, the cost is usually very high for our team. The team is very thankful that we can now use the "swimming" fund to actually buy new swim equipment. We Outlaws... Full story
Blueberries, blackberries, dried grapes, sockeye salmon and pemmican were laid out in a huge spread at Sisters Elementary School Thursday - all foods eaten by Oregon's native people hundreds of years ago. Fourth-grade students presented their 23rd annual Native American Celebration as part of their history and social studies classes focused on Native American traditions and the Oregon Trail. Fourth-grade instructors Clay Warburton, Julie Holden, Kathy Powell, and Mark Lamont... Full story
The girls middle school soccer team finished a successful season with an overall record of 7-4-7. Twenty-seven teams made up the league, including several teams that players will face in high school: Elmira, Junction City, Marist, Sweet Home, Redmond and Bend. At the start of the season, Coach Rob Corrigan had hoped his team would face opponents that were a little more skilled, so each game would be close and offer his players a challenge to develop their skills and solidify... Full story
Sisters' only downtown bed and breakfast, The Blue Spruce, at 444 S. Spruce St., is closing its doors to guests, who've been returning for nearly 10 years. "I want to spend more time with my family, especially my grandkids," said owner and manager, Sandy Affonso. "And I want to spend a couple months deciding what my next direction will be." Since 2005, when Affonso and her daughter Lizzie bought the place from Bob and Vaunelle Temple, The Blue Spruce has accommodated both... Full story
Parker Bennett and Taylor Steele continued their successful high school cross-country seasons, while an up-and-coming runner also did well in races held last weekend. Steele, who placed eighth in the OSAA State Championships for the Outlaws November 7, traveled to the USATF Regional cross-country championships in Spokane, Washington, ran his personal best of 16:41, placed fourth and qualified for the national meet, scheduled for December 12 in Reno, Nevada. Steele competed... Full story
Ski season is off to an unusually early start this season as November snowfall blankets the Cascades. Hoodoo Mountain Resort is gearing up to open on the Friday after Thanksgiving. "This is only the third time in a decade that we've been open this early," said Scott Loften, the resort's rental manager. Loften expects that four of Hoodoo's five lifts will be in operation for the November 27 opener. When interviewed last week, Loften said that the local ski area already had a good base of more than two feet, and a lot more... Full story
"Don't you dare give me a party," Eula Curtis told her three daughters, "not until I'm 100." "We may not be here by then, Mom!" her daughters, Suzie Aylor, Patty Swarens and Nancy Curtis responded. They chose to not mind their mother for possibly the very first time. On Friday night, over 100 friends greeted Eula at a 90th birthday surprise party at Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill and Saloon. Among the crowd were retired foresters, loggers, former fire volunteers and SMART... Full story
The Lady Outlaws girls soccer team's stellar season came to an end when they lost 4-2 in the semi-finals at home on Tuesday, November 17 to No. 1-ranked Catlin Gable (CG) in the state playoffs. A huge crowd of over 400 gathered to cheer, shout and encourage the Outlaws in their battle against the infamous Eagles, who have won 10 out of the last 12 championships. Despite the loss, the Outlaws made school history as the first soccer team ever from Sisters High School to make it... Full story
