News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Animal lovers in Sisters didn't have to worry about their pets feeling left out this Christmas, because Santa made a special appearance for a howl-iday celebration on Saturday at the Maida Bailey building behind the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center. The jovial gathering of canines and their pet parents provided Fido with the opportunity to be photographed with the "Big Dog" himself. Many people consider their pets cherished members of the family; it's no... Full story
For the past several years the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District and their staff have worked alongside the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank and the Family Access Network (FAN) to ensure all families have a happy holiday. The Tree of Giving provides over 100 kids, aged newborn to senior in high school, with packages to open on the Christmas holiday including needed clothing items and a new toy. This, coupled with the Spirit of Christmas Foodshare program, allows for families that may have fallen on hard times to... Full story
High winds snapped off a ponderosa pine tree about 10 feet above ground level, sending the trunk and branches crashing down on a home at 208 W. St. Helens St. in Sisters Monday evening. There were no injuries in the incident, although the home was occupied. Shirley Lalli reported that the tree came down on her kitchen at about 6 p.m., shortly after she had fixed dinner and just before she headed back in there to do the dishes. "Five more minutes, I'd have been out there doing... Full story
The maintenance staff for the Sisters School District always seems to be hard at work on one project or another. It's their job through the direction of the Director of Operations Leland Bliss to keep Sisters students safe and the District's buildings in the best repair possible. The three maintenance men on staff include Tony Adair, Guy Selig, and Gary Pepperling. These three men work 245 days a year, 8 hours a day - unless there is an after-hours emergency, snowstorm, or... Full story
To the Editor: Your historical review on the Islamic State was illuminating. For those who did not see it, I suggest turning to page 22 of last week's Nugget. What we see today in the Middle East is a repeat of what has taken place in the past - there are many similarities as were pointed out in the article. You can go back even further to 1802-05 and the First Barbary War and read what Thomas Jefferson said about negotiating with the Barbary States. Jefferson basically said there was no negotiating with them because they... Full story
The Sisters Park & Recreation District Community Schools initiative, which provides after-school care at Sisters Elementary School (SES), has a matching grant opportunity. The local program has an opportunity through the Ford Family Foundation (via the Oregon Community Foundation) to match up to $10,000 to support this enrichment program. The Community Schools Program provides free supervised homework help, snack time, and enrichment opportunities for grades kindergarten throu... Full story
For the past eight years, retired mezzo soprano Irene Liden has been waving her hands directing the talents of the assorted sopranos, altos, tenors and basses who make up the 50+ voices of the Sisters High Desert Chorale - and they love it! Tenor Mel Miles began practicing with the Sisters Community Choir for its 1995 Christmas concert under the direction of Forrest Daniel, who had just retired as head of COCC's vocal music studies. Looking back, he had this to say: "The... Full story
One of the most extraordinary tales of survival in the storied annals of seafaring will hit the screen in Sisters on Friday, December 11. Ron Howard's "In The Heart Of The Sea" recounts the destruction of the whale ship Essex by a sperm whale off the western coast of South America in 1820. The surviving crew were cast adrift in the Pacific Ocean in whaleboats, struggling against the sea, against thirst and hunger, to make landfall and seek rescue. The incident inspired Herman... Full story
Winter is coming to Central Oregon and with it, its detrimental effects on our skin. Does dry, rough, chapped, itchy, and/or fragile skin, sound familiar? Adding insult to injury, when skin is less hydrated the appearance of wrinkles is worsened. Time to change up your skincare regimen to protect your skin from the harsh effects of winter. The effects of dry, cold weather are more noticeable as we age. This is due in part to declining levels of collagen, a skin protein that gives integrity and elasticity to the skin. Most... Full story
The Outlaws boys basketball team roped in the Cowboys with a 48-38 win at Crook County in their first game of the season on Friday, December 4. Crook County has good size on their squad, and also a very tough point guard (Bartles), who is one of the best scorers in Central Oregon. Sisters' defense played solid, their offense was unselfish, and they had fun on the court; all a great combination that led to the road win. Sisters' defense played especially well. They grabbed rebounds, worked together, and contained the Cowboys'... Full story
The girls basketball team suffered a rough 43-20 loss at Crook County (CC) in their first game of the season, on Friday, December 5. Sisters had a strong opening quarter and was only down by one, 11-10, at the close of the period. Sadly, two key players got into foul trouble in the second quarter, and had to head to the bench. Olivia Stewart picked up her third foul in the second quarter, as did Rylee Weber. In the second quarter, the Outlaws were held to just two points, and at the half trailed CC 21-12. Stewart picked up... Full story
"Immersive Landscapes," a show of 15 large photographs from Sisters Country by photographer Curtiss Abbott is on display at Black Butte Ranch Lodge through December 31. An artist's reception is set for Thursday, December 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Originally from the Bay Area, Curtiss has lived at Black Butte Ranch since 2009. He has made Sisters Country his focal point, and his images show the depth of his love for the rivers, lakes, fall colors, sunrises and sunsets. "I call... Full story
The Outlaws wrestling squad competed at the Central Oregon Officials' Tournament, held at Crook County, on Saturday, December 5, and walked away with a sixth-place finish. Thirteen teams attended the annual event, and final team scores were as follows: Redmond (195 points), Culver (148 points), La Pine (140.5 points), Bend (131 points), Mt. View (111.5 points), Sisters (94 points), Burns (65 points), Crook County (57 points), Ridgeview (54 points), Northlake (20 points), Summit (11 points), and Madras with zero. It was... Full story
The Germanic countries do Christmas like nobody else. It would be hard to envision a more immersive Christmas experience than a visit to Vienna at the beginning of advent. That's the once-in-a-lifetime adventure shared by the Transfiguration Choir, based out of Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Sixteen singers from the choir returned last week from a prestige gig at the Vienna Advent Festival. The Transfiguration Choir was among dozens of vocal ensembles from... Full story
The holiday season officially began here in Sisters with the lighting of the town Christmas tree in Fir Street Park the day after Thanksgiving, an event I shared with my son who was visiting from Seattle. The sun broke through in time for the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, replete with dogs, alpacas, veterans, fire trucks, children, and Santa riding in a horse-drawn wagon. Small Business Saturday was a good reminder to spend our holiday (and everyday) dollars locally in... Full story
Edith was born to Floyd and Viola Lake on January 25, 1919 in Boring, the second of four girls. She met her first love, Pete Leithauser, in business college in Portland and they married in 1938. They returned to Sisters (Pete's home town) in 1941, where they raised their family and owned and operated a grocery store for 37 years. Edith loved people and managed to find a new friend on every corner, seeming to know all about them in a very short time. The new friends were... Full story
It's been said that Oregon is a coffee-lovin' state, and though most coffee houses serve tea as well, sometimes tea drinkers just want to feel special. Indulged. Like they've got a little something of their own. And with a new teahouse on Cascade Avenue, Sisters has got it covered. Kit and Garth Tosello, owners of Suttle Tea, have lived in Sisters long enough to know that folks here have always enjoyed getting together somewhere, whether it's for business or pleasure. The Tose... Full story
• The Keiser University Seahawks report that: The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its women's volleyball All-Region teams for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Seahawks' Megan Minke was honored in the Southeast Region. Minke, a junior middle blocker from Sisters, Oregon, added this honor to her excellent season. On the year, she was named Newcomer of the Year for the conference along with First-Team... Full story
