News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire & Ambulance Association and the Sisters Kiwanis Club are sponsoring the annual "Spirit of Christmas Giving Tree" to provide Christmas gifts to families in need in Sisters Country this holiday season. They expect to serve close to 250 families this year. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire & Ambulance Association is collecting new unwrapped gifts at the main fire station at 301 S. Elm St. in Sisters. Gifts are available to children, age newborn to seniors in high school, of low-income families who live... Full story
Now that the nominally Puritan tradition of Thanksgiving is in the bag, it's interesting to look forward to the next big holiday extravaganza - Christmas - which was actually banned by those same Puritans in the 17th and 18th centuries. Fundamentalists across the spectrum never seem to tire of drawing up bans on activities they don't like, particularly the fun ones. Governor Bradford, a dour if not practical guru of the first colonial take on communal living, punished several... Full story
Since 1992 Wreaths Across America has placed holiday wreaths at veterans' graves at Arlington National Cemetery. This event began, not as a way to decorate the graves, but as a way to remember the lives of fallen soldiers. Since '92 the event has grown to more than 1,100 locations across the country. This year, Camp Polk Cemetery, Sisters' own cemetery, has been added to the list. The cemetery, in Whychus Creek Canyon next to the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve owned by the Deschutes Land Trust, has a unique history in and of... Full story
Dark skies with the threat of rain couldn't hold back the hundreds of spectators that lined both sides of Hood Avenue on Saturday for the 39th Sisters Christmas Parade sponsored by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. This year's theme, "A Country Christmas," was the perfect fit for Sisters to show off its small-town charm. Spectators Sharon and Gary Campbell from Tumalo have been living in Central Oregon for nearly 40 years and remember being in the Sisters Rodeo and... Full story
Ashley Nordell of Sisters won the overall individual title at the Ozark Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run in Missouri on November 4. The race for first came down to the final miles, making her first mixed 100-mile race victory a real barn-burner. Nordell and runner-up Tommy Doias of Missouri were together at the final aid station with 6.5 miles to go, but Nordell prevailed, pulling away from Doias to win in 19 hours 58 minutes and 58 seconds. Doias came through in 20 hours 7... Full story
Irene Liden is stepping aside from her long-time position as director of the Sisters High Desert Chorale. Liden's not moving on; she just wants to retire to see and enjoy more of Central Oregon. She came to Sisters from San Antonio 11 years ago, fell in love with all there is to do here, and now finds herself without enough time to get to doing it. This will mark yet one more time Liden has retired in her professional career: once from 40 years at San Antonio College,... Full story
To the Editor: In the November 23 Nugget, guest columnist Terry Weygandt discusses a Facebook posting on grieving; which I'm assuming is about the presidential election results. Weygandt blames Republican-leaning news "controlling the narrative for 30 years" as the reason for Trump's win. Really?! I think that an objective review of ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, New York Times, Huffington Post, The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Dallas Morning News, The Houston Chronicle, The L.A. Times, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, etc.... Full story
December 7 will mark the 75th anniversary of the Imperial Japanese attack on the U.S. Navy fleet at Pearl Harbor - the event that plunged America into World War II. Pam Keeton will be there, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the 42-voices-strong Oregon Spirit Chorus, on the deck of the USS Missouri. Keeton is one of three women from Central Oregon who will sing during an event that features groups from all 50 states. Keeton, who sings with Bella Acapella in Bend, has been tra... Full story
Local farm and educational asset Seed to Table has provided over 3,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables to local nonprofits this year. Over the course of the past several months locally and organically grown produce has been distributed to the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank, Sisters Westside Church Food Bank, and Sisters School District Nutrition Services. That equates to 200 families being provided with options ranging from fresh salad greens, carrots, beets, onions, kale and more on a weekly basis throughout the growing season.... Full story
There's so much hostility and injustice in this world. It came to another head following the recent presidential election, as protests turned violent. Suspicion proliferates about our president-elect and, arguably, our society as a whole. I was probably just as angry and anxious as any average American, leading me to the common question: What will resolve this division? Answer: Our leader would have to die for us. No, I'm not encouraging assassination, but let's face it: it's hard to believe that any of our leaders genuinely... Full story
Close to 200 members of the Sisters community feasted together at the third Annual Sisters Community Thanksgiving Dinner last Thursday afternoon. Several volunteers, led by a dedicated group of three, worked hard beginning in September, planning and preparing a full Thanksgiving dinner. Jennifer Seher and Deri Frazee came up with the idea together three years ago. "There are elderly and disabled folks as well as others that may not have the means to sit down and have a meal... Full story
Starting Monday, December 12, people in Deschutes County can text their emergencies to 911. Text-to-911 is a tool for people who may not be able to speak due the nature of their emergency, such as a home-invasion robbery or an abusive partner. It will also benefit individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities. "We know calling 911 isn't always an option," said Deschutes County 911 Service District Director Steve Reinke. "When a phone call isn't possible, the Service District's Text-to-911 service... Full story
The boys basketball team returns a mix of talent, along with some new faces, and the squad is excited about the upcoming season. The Outlaws lost key players Hayes Moore, Steen Johnson, Scott Waddell and Connor Lake, but are back with three experienced players from last year's team. Seniors Keegan Greaney, who was a first-team all-league player: Tyler Head, a second-team pick; and dynamic guard Ben Saba are back for their final season as Outlaws. Senior Jake Larson, an excellent defensive player and a spark off the bench... Full story
It was a chilly morning on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, but that did not deter 27 enthusiastic Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) volunteers who gathered at the Whychus Creek Overlook trailhead. Donning hard hats and work gloves, they teamed up to help restore native vegetation in disturbed areas around the barrier-free overlook loop, repair trail tread issues on the southern leg of the Whychus Creek Trail and Whychus Draw Connector trail, and repair erosion and obliterate... Full story
Santa Claus will be posing for photos with all his furry friends on Saturday, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location of the annual event is at the Sisters Art Works building, 204 W. Adams Ave. The photos will be shot inside, but the lineup may be outside, so dress warmly. The pet-photo session is part of the annual open house at Sisters Art Works, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring a wide variety of artists and crafters, including Kathy Deggendorfer, Tonye Phillips, Al Krause, Kit Stafford, Lynn Woodward and... Full story
Last Friday evening, hundreds of folks gathered among friends and family for one of the most anticipated holiday traditions in Sisters: the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Fir Street Park. This American holiday tradition continues to bring citizens together to share in a message of hope and peace. Long before the coming of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in winter. Just as people today decorate their... Full story
Maryann Evalyn Calvin, 83, longtime resident of Sitka, Alaska, passed away peacefully on November 19 in Sisters, with family by her side. Maryann was born March 27, 1933, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Evalyn and Roger Henricksen. One of eight children, Maryann grew up as the always-willing helper to her parents both with other siblings and customers for her father's various retail enterprises. She carried this proactive attitude coupled with humor and selfless service to others... Full story
Sandra Lyn Lundy-Rice, 70, Reedsport, died Thursday, November 10 following a heart attack at home. Private cremation rites have been held. Sandra was born in Bend, where she spent her youth playing King of the Mountain by the full moon. She attained several college degrees in the mental health field, which she used to help many people over the years. She lived for her children and her grandchildren. Through the years she has traveled and lived life to the fullest. Sandra left this life just as she had planned, being at home... Full story
Scott Stoery is a local craftsman and builder who imbues his projects with a Zen-like quality, whether he is installing stones in the landscape or building a tiny house on wheels. This engineer turned stay-at-home-dad, who then worked for a local builder learning about everything from foundations to doorknobs, has also assisted seniors and the disabled to stay in their homes while working for the Home Help Team in Sisters. Prior to starting his current business, Builder of... Full story
