News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A 21-year-old Sisters man was taken to the hospital after crashing into a tree on Highway 126 near Willow Lane in the early hours of November 30. The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies and Sisters fire personnel were dispatched at 3:45 a.m., on Friday, November 30, to Highway 126 near Willow Lane just east of Sisters on a report of a single vehicle crashed into a tree. Upon arrival, deputies located a Dodge pickup, which had come to rest blocking both lanes of travel. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department... Full story
An epic effort ended happily last month with the rescue of a greyhound dog that was lost in Sisters for days. On Wednesday, November 14, Steve Baughman and his three-year-old greyhound Warley were traveling from Salem to Sunriver when they stopped at Village Green Park in Sisters around noon for a potty break. "Warley took care of business and then I went into the restroom after securing the leash to a storage locker handle," Baughman said. "While in the restroom I heard a... Full story
Sisters City Council reviewed the draft of the Sisters Vision Action Plan as presented at their November 28 workshop by NXT Consultants Steven Ames and Ruth Williamson, with assistance from the four Vision Action Team (VAT) leaders. Many hours of work by 32 VAT community members have produced a document rich with possibilities for the future of Sisters. The Council will provide feedback on what they saw and heard in the workshop. The draft plan is available on the Vision... Full story
No City Council minds were changed over the two weeks since the first reading of the proposed ordinances dealing with short-term rentals in Sisters. With a split vote of three in favor (Chuck Ryan, Andrea Blum and Nancy Connolly) and two against (Richard Esterman and David Asson), the ordinances were approved at the November 28 Council meeting. The ordinances require operator licenses for owners of short-term rental properties and a business license for each unit. Operator... Full story
Last night I went to the City Council meeting to express my concern over point No. 6 of the new short-term rental regulations and also about the distinction between a STR that is "an entire house rental without the primary resident present" and a STR that is "a room or a series of rooms in a house where the primary resident lives concurrently." To me there is a big difference if you are going to apply the clustering solution of separation by 250 feet. I live in a neighborhood where several of my neighbors rent rooms or... Full story
To the Editor: I really appreciate the column written by Craig Rullman about today's new technology and how that is affecting the world ("The Fulfillment Machine," The Bunkhouse Chronicle, The Nugget, November 28, page 8). He brought up a lot of things that I think are important for every American to be aware of. Technology has become so much more than just a convenient distraction. It has essentially become a way of life for most people, and almost everyone is affected by it in some way or another, even if they do their best... Full story
For many of us, fall means experiencing cool, crisp mornings, raking leaves, and preparing for the coming holidays. However, for high school seniors (and their parents), fall can inspire feelings of uncertainty and apprehension as students start feeling the crush of writing college application essays, scheduling SAT tests, investigating post-high-school possibilities, and figuring out a way to pay for it all. Enter Sisters High School ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance... Full story
The place to be last Sunday afternoon in Sisters was on the Hard Hat Tour at The Lodge in Sisters. More than 400 people came through the doors to tour the senior living facility currently under construction next to the post office. Sisters resident Toni Landis told The Nugget on Sunday she had seen everyone she knew in Sisters at the gathering, including some she hadn't seen for 15 years. Landis said she arrived 10 minutes before the doors opened and there was a long line... Full story
Jeannie Gilgenberg Buck's most recent TV project was an emotionally moving experience for her - so much so that she's carrying it forward to assist the locally operated veterans charity Warfighter Outfitters. Most folks in Sisters know Gilgenberg Buck as co-owner of Cork Cellars Bistro & Wine Bar. She's also a TV editor. For eight weeks recently, she was hard at work in Los Angeles on the Netflix Original documentary series "Medal of Honor," which recounts the stories of men... Full story
The Outlaws fell 43-46 to the Crook County (CC) Cowboys at home on Friday, November 30. Sisters trailed the entire way, but clawed their way back to make it a tight fourth quarter. A day later, the Outlaws bounced back with an impressive 64-46 win over Madras. In Friday's action, Sisters played even with the Cowboys at the start of the contest, and at the close of the first period the game was deadlocked 7-7. Brogan Petterson did a nice job in his first varsity start, and... Full story
Sisters wrestlers traveled to Cascade on December 1 and competed in the Perry Burlison Tournament, where 27 teams were in attendance. The tourney offers a JV tournament and now also includes a tournament for the girls. Coach John Downs decided to send his younger, more inexperienced wrestlers to the JV tournament, and had seven of his more seasoned matmen compete in the main tourney. Daisy Patterson, the Outlaws' lone girl wrestler, competed at 130 pounds in the girls tournament. Patterson had a good outing, and finished... Full story
"No significant impact" or "negligible" is the repetitive mantra of the Forest Service in their perfunctory "analysis" of their draconian measures limiting access to virtually all of our local wilderness. Poised for adoption in 2020, these restrictions may not have significant impact from their point of view; but they sure as heck have plenty of impact on me. Like many Sisters-area residents, the fact of my living here is not an accident; and access to our wonderful... Full story
The fossilized toe bone of a dinosaur has been discovered among a bunch of ammonite fossils over near Mitchell. This all took place back in 2015, but as you'd expect with a science that deals with things from as far back at 100 million years ago, the news tends to get out sort of casually. According to a story filed by Kale Williams/The Oregonian/OregonLive on November 20, the discovery came about in 2015 when Greg Retallack, professor of Earth Sciences at University of... Full story
The Lady Outlaws came out strong and defeated Crook County 38-22 in their pre-season opener at home on Friday, December 1. Sisters jumped out quick offensively and held a 14-6 lead at the close of the first quarter; at the half they were up 22-14. The Outlaws' defense was on-point in the second half, limiting the Cowgirls to just eight points to ensure the win. Payden Petterson led the team with 15 points, and also contributed six rebounds. Payden also went four-for-seven from... Full story
Let's face it, Christmas shopping can be a pain. Fighting traffic, looking for parking - it's enough to drive a person online. But there's another alternative: Shopping right here at home in Sisters. Sisters artisans and merchants make a special effort not only to offer wares that are not found just anywhere, but to make seeking out that unique gift a pleasant and personal shopping experience. The Nugget sampled a group of folks "on the street" to see where they're shopping... Full story
Mother of three; grandmother ("Dearie") to six; and great-grandmother to five; Peg Benton lived life to its fullest, surrounded by the innumerable friends she made in the Sisters and Bend area, as well as the community of people whose lives she touched. But friendships didn't stop there: they radiated around the world to the many people she met while living in Germany and while traveling. She treasured every one, and took care of them all as best she could. Her life began in... Full story
Frank Jackson was born at Hammond Lumber Company Camp #17, Detroit, Oregon, July 1, 1925, to parents Frank James Jackson, Sr. and Lulu Dean Jackson. Frank Jackson joined the U.S. Navy and served during World War II from May 10, 1943 to May 22, 1946, serving in the occupation of Japan. He joined the Naval Reserve December 1, 1947, so earned two honorable discharges. Frank was a member of American Legion Post #86: Life member of B.P.O.E. Lodge #1371 and was a life member of Vete... Full story
Hoodoo Ski Area will open its slopes for the 2018-19 season this Friday, December 7. The Manzanita, Ed, and Easy Rider lifts will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday with limited grooming but plenty of surface powder for skiing and riding. A few lanes of Hoodoo's popular Autobahn Tubing Park will also be open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. this Friday - Saturday. Tubing passes will be just $5 and all guests must walk up the hill for each run as the automated tow will not be operating until more snow falls. After Sunday,... Full story
