News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A federal judge has dismissed a suit filed last summer by Nik Goertzen in connection with his 2012 removal as Sisters High School girls soccer coach.The suit named former Sisters Schools Superintendent Jim Golden, current Sisters High School Principal Joe Hosang and former athletic director Gary Hedin in a complaint alleging wrongful discharge; reverse discrimination; and negligence. The court filed its dismissal on November 25. In March, Goertzen filed a federal lawsuit against a judge involved in a series of legal actions... Full story
George Richard Tosello left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on November 26, 2019, at the age of 89. George was a Marine at the end of World War II and was called back for the Korean War, earning the rank of Sargent. After working in agriculture in San Jose and Aptos, California, he turned his passion for bowling into a career by purchasing 2 bowling centers in Santa Cruz County. His extended family began moving to Sisters in the late 1970s, which provided him many... Full story
Lorel Berg (Lolo), 72, died October 25, at Hospice House in Bend, from COPD exacerbating respiratory failure and pneumonia. Lorel died peacefully in her sleep. She leaves her daughter, Sheryl Timm; son-in-law, Brian; granddaughter, Annika; grandson, Anders; as well as her beloved dog, Lucy; and cat, Honey. Born in Eugene on October 16, 1947, to Roberta and Orel Hopper, Lorel lived in the Eugene area until 1978. Lorel had a love of all animals, particularly horses. Her horse... Full story
The Sisters High School girls and boys swim teams have begun preparation for the first meet of the season, set for Saturday, December 21 at the Bend Invitational, and Head Coach Bryn Singleton feels excited and grateful for the upcoming campaign. The girls team lost some firepower to graduation, but senior Lydia Bartlett returns as one of the top freestyle swimmers in the state among 1A/2A/3A/4A classifications. Other returnees include Laura Clem, Iris Diez, and Cambrie Leaver, who are all working to improve on their times... Full story
Some might call it a “slice of heaven.” What could be better as a runner? Get up early on Thanksgiving morning, layer on your cold-weather athletic gear and go to a running event called “I Like Pie,” where after chugging around snowy trails in the Old Mill District you are offered a piece of freshly baked pie? That is what I and some family and friends did for the first time this year, and the event may very well become a new tradition. I Like Pie, sponsored by FootZon... Full story
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon and local senior centers are hosting a series of seasonal celebrations for older adults to enjoy a festive lunch and connect with the community this holiday season — including one in Sisters. The holiday meals are free to adults aged 60 and older; a small fee is required for those under 60. Donations are welcomed to help support the program at a time of increasing need. “These holiday celebrations are essential in offering both nutrition support and social connection — and e... Full story
Volunteers are once again celebrating the holiday season with several activities including the holiday lights display, Spirit of Christmas gift drive and community Christmas dinner. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire & Ambulance Association (SCSFAAA) is sponsoring the annual “Spirit of Christmas Giving Tree” to provide Christmas gifts to families in need in Sisters Country this holiday season. “We expect to serve close to 250 families,” said Julie Spor, district public affairs specialist. Gifts are available to children age new... Full story
For most folks in America, the spooky season is walled off at the end of October on Halloween. The Christmas holiday season is a warm, cozy celebration of faith and family, replete with chestnuts roasting on an open fire, etc. And yet… For centuries in European tradition, the winter solstice and Christmas were a spooky time of year. For Celtic, Germanic and Scandinavian peoples, this season was the time of The Wild Hunt. It is extremely dangerous for mortals to... Full story
Unless you’re Santa, rosy cheeks are not necessarily a sign of robust health. Wintertime in Sisters can be hard on the skin, and a little knowledge goes a long way toward warding off its effects and looking and feeling our best through the holidays. We know that the epidermis is constantly being renewed, and it’s the cellular renewal process that forms lipids that create the skin’s barrier function. Mark Lees, PhD, clinical skin therapist, compares the epidermis to a brick wall. The “bricks” are the epidermal cells, th... Full story
A recent fitness and health report indicated one commonality that diet, exercise, and rest are affected by. It’s one thing everyone can work toward improving. It’s intuitive, yet the first thing many people forego. It takes little time and focus, but the return is well worth the investment. What is it? Relaxation, de-stressing, and recovery. Over 100,000 clients in a nutrition program were polled, and asked what their biggest obstacles were for the big three categories: diet, exercise, and rest. On the diet category 63 per... Full story
Growing up in the southwest hills of Portland, in an area that used to be the country, I was a child of nature. Animals, flower and vegetable gardens, and the “Hundred Acre Wood” behind our house provided hours of outdoor adventure to engage my vivid imagination. We were never without cats and dogs, and I even raised a baby raccoon to his full adult size. Once I mastered riding a bike, I rode for miles on two-lane roads with little traffic. I also spent many happy days wit... Full story
In spite of Owl’s one blind eye, for a number of years we continued to give numerous programs for the residents and guests of Sunriver and the greater Central Oregon area. He was also a regular fixture in my office, fascinating all who came to the “Ecologium,” bad eye notwithstanding. When he was at the mews I fed him his lab rat and that went on without any more problems as we presented wildlife programs. Then we moved to a pole house adjacent to the main highway on the s... Full story
Entry forms have been sent to artists who participate annually, but any other artists may obtain an invitation and entry form at the library or online at www.sistersfol.org. The artwork submission date is Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sisters Library community room. The exhibit opens Wednesday, January 8 and runs through Friday, Feb. 28. A reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be held Friday, Jan. 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., coinciding with the S... Full story
A limited number of discounted tickets will go on sale on Monday, December 9 for the 24th Sisters Folk Festival. The dates for next year’s highly-anticipated event are September 11-13, 2020. In the past, the organization has held an early-bird lottery and the winners were then given the opportunity to purchase their festival tickets at a discount. Inevitably, not everyone who “won” the lottery would claim their early-bird tickets, so this year the organization will be selli... Full story
