News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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One of my first jobs out of college was as a fitness coach and lifestyle expert at the Santa Barbara YMCA. My boss asked me to create a display about weight loss and mental wellness during the holidays. The two facts that stuck with me even 16 years later are: The average American gains 0.8 to 2 pounds during the holiday season that they never get rid of, and 38 percent of people say their stress rates increase during the holidays. I would like to tell you up front that this article is not about weight loss. I don’t think i... Full story
Google "deer caught in Christmas lights" and you will get not hundreds, but thousands of articles, photos, and social media threads discussing the phenomenon. Elk are not immune to the problem either, although deer seem to be the most vulnerable. Given that we share Sisters Country so freely with thousands of mule deer, it has no doubt occurred here and readers will probably let us know. It sounds humorous upon first reading and images and memes can be highly entertaining -... Full story
Volunteers in the greater Sisters area are once again celebrating the holiday season with several activities during the month of December. The main fire station holiday lights display is back this year. Shift Captain Gary Lovegren rebuilt the displays so the entire community can enjoy them again. The station lights will be turned on after the Sisters Christmas Parade on Saturday, and will be available for drive-by enjoyment throughout the month of December. The light display is accompanied by music each evening from parade... Full story
It can be stressful and difficult to think about Christmas morning being just around the corner, since there may be only one or two paychecks until the big day. There are many ways to enjoy the holidays without putting yourself in a deep hole that will take months to dig out of. Start off by making a list of the family and friends you want to share the spirit of Christmas with. When you’re making the list, you’ll be thinking about why these people are on your list and what they mean to you — you can use those thoughts in so... Full story
For the third year in a row, Partners In Care has been recognized with a prestigious five-star rating for Exceptional Hospice and Home Health Care Programs. The five-star ratings are from the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey, plus the Home Health team achieved a five-star rating from the Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) Home Health Survey from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The ratings reflect Partners In Care’s c... Full story
Runners and walkers are invited to don their ugliest sweaters and other holiday garb for the fourth annual Ugly Sweater Run/Walk. The 5 kilometer event, set for Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m. will be staged from the Fir Street Park in downtown Sisters. Race director Kelly Bither, founder of RunSistersRun, sponsors theme-oriented runs during the year and sees the events as an opportunity to get people together for some fun while also raising funds for local non-profits. This... Full story
Roadside “brushing” operations started Friday, November 22, along Forest Service Road (FSR) 11 on the Sisters Ranger District. Depending on weather conditions, brushing operations will occur along FSR 12 and FRS 14 over the next few months. Roadside brushing is conducted as a part of road maintenance to prevent vegetation from encroaching into the roadway and improve visibility along the travel corridor so drivers can see other vehicles, pedestrians, and wildlife. Roadside brushing decreases wildfire risk by reducing the hei... Full story
In aisle 1 at Safeway there are nearly 40 different types of toothpaste and at least two life lessons to be found. When I was in my early 20s, living in Alaska over 2,000 miles away from my parents, I called them. I was in love, again, and said to my dad, “This could be the one.” He stated, “Don’t get caught up on toothpaste issues.” “What are toothpaste issues?” I asked. First, there are several ways to discharge toothpaste from the tube. Just grab and squeeze, push from the bottom, rolling as you go, or perhaps more... Full story
President-elect Donald Trump ordered congressional Republicans on Wednesday, November 20, to block a broadly popular bill to protect press freedoms, likely ending any chance of the U.S. Senate clearing the legislation. The measure would limit federal law enforcement surveillance of journalists and the government’s ability to force disclosure of journalists’ sources, codifying regulations the Department of Justice has put in place under President Joe Biden. The House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved it last year and... Full story
