News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The girls basketball team started preseason with a very close game against Redmond on Wednesday, December 1, but suffered a 45-41 loss. A day later, on the road, they defeated Estacada 49-36. In Wednesday’s action, Sisters competed very well against the larger 5A Redmond squad. The Outlaws are learning a new system of play under a new coach, Paul Patton — their third coach in the last three years — and are quickly learning the new system. One aspect of the new s... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer team had nine players selected to all-league teams, including four first-team picks: Josie Patton, Anya Shockley, Hollie Lewis, and Analise Backus. Patton, a junior, was named first-team goalkeeper of the year. Patton and her teammates logged 10 shut-outs on the season, and only allowed six goals during league play. Coach Brian Holden said, “Josie is a strong, physical, and confident player in the goal, and is a positive leader for her team in the back. She’s grown tremendously as a keeper, min... Full story
Considering the lack of any meaningful snow or ice so far this winter, it might seem strange talking about the best way to manage winter driving. Hope springs eternal for many in Sisters Country, especially us skiers and boarders and others who thrive on cold-weather activities. Notwithstanding the unseasonably warm days of the past several weeks, it can only be a matter of time before Old Man Winter descends onto our highways and byways. Or so we hope. Already a good number... Full story
Outlaws volleyball player Gracie Vohs and cross-country runner Kaleb Briggs have earned a moment in the spotlight for their efforts in elevating their teams to standout performances this fall. Vohs’ coach, Rory Rush, said, “Gracie was player of the game for our State title game. She was named to the first-team all-state tournament team. She was also voted to the first team for our Oregon west conference. “Gracie has grown so much this season. She has become an integral part... Full story
Thelma’s Place Adult Day Respite Program in Redmond hosts a monthly support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related disease. The support group is held every third Wednesday of the month, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The group offers free family-caregiver support sessions featuring local organizations each month who join to share their experiences and resources. Thelma’s Place is the only adult day respite program in Central Oregon. At least 20 percent of adult children are taking care of an older... Full story
• Over 150 unfilled jobs in Sisters. And they are not minimum wage by a far cry. If you consider that arguably the two largest employers in Sisters are each in search of CEOs paying in the six figures, the job market here is more than meets the eye. A nonprofit is advertising for an admin manager at $45-$55,000/year. Praxis Health has a clerical opening for up to $41,000. Seed to Table is offering employment up to $25/hour. There are over 50 jobs paying at least $6/hour... Full story
Bonnie Howells passed away in Portland on November 19, 2021, with her husband and best friend of 66 years at her side. Bonnie Rae Bay was born in Boise, Idaho on March 24, 1941, the first child of Ray and Norma (Hackney) Bay. When the war began, she moved to Oregon with her mother and spent her early childhood living with her grandparents Floyd and Terry Hackney. Bonnie’s parents later settled in northeast Portland where Bonnie attended grade school at the famed Kennedy S... Full story
Frederick Clayton Judy (Rick) passed away at 80 years old on Thursday, November 25, after spending a wonderful day with his wife, Bernadette, and his grandchildren, Emma and Jax, in Baker City, Oregon. Born January 7, 1941 in Spokane, Washington, he spent his life loving his profession of periodontics; his only child, Griffin; creating art in multiple mediums; worshiping his God; and being a curious student of our world. A service celebrating his life will be held at the... Full story
It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Richardson Miner announces her passing on November 20, 2021, following a short but brave battle with cancer. Susan was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Donald and Marianne Richardson. Her family moved to Denver, Colorado and then settled in Salem, Oregon. She attended Oregon State University where she met the love of her life, William “Rick” Miner. Sue and Rick were married on September 16, 1965 and moved to San Fra... Full story
With a unanimous vote of 6-0 in favor of approval with staff conditions, the Sisters Planning Commission gave a green light to the Sisters Woodlands Master Plan development, tentative subdivision, cottage development, and major variance request, at their continued public hearing on December 2. Public oral and written testimony had been closed at the conclusion of the previous hearing on November 10. The continuance was issued to provide additional time for the planning... Full story
It’s not everyday that a helicopter lands on the playground at Sisters Elementary School, but thanks to being chosen as winner of the 2021 Central Oregon region Firebusters award, the school was treated to a visit by emergency personnel and their equipment and vehicles, on Thursday, December 2. The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Co-operative held its 35th annual Firebusters Fire and Life Safety Program earlier this year and Sisters Elementary School was drawn as the winning s... Full story
The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust have completed a water rights transfer that will help return more water to a local stream, providing a buffer for future drought years. They recently completed a transfer to move 40.2 acres of irrigation water rights (up to 0.59 cfs or 214 acre-feet) to instream use in Whychus Creek. This transfer will add over 69 million gallons of water to Whychus Creek from April to October. An acre-foot is the amount of water that... Full story
