News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Students from the third- and fourth-grade classrooms at Sisters Elementary School painted the town this past week with hopes of spreading Christmas cheer. Clay Warburton, who started the project 14 years ago, once again headed up the special event. Several businesses, including Metamorphosis, Melvin's Fir Street Market, Your Store, Sisters Olive & Nut Company, BJ's True Old Fashioned Batch Ice Cream, Stitchin' Post, Martolli's, Salon Renaissance and 281 West, allowed students... Full story
The article published last Wednesday in The Nugget, "Parents Concerned about Conference," created some questions and concerns that have prompted parents and community members to connect with administrators and teachers within the Sisters School District. Our team of educators and administrators are grateful whenever we have direct conversations with students, parents and community members to prevent speculation and misinformation. The specific conversations that occurred as a result of the KOIN 6 News stories and last week's... Full story
Sisters City Council chambers were packed with concerned neighbors of Creekside Campground for the December 3 meeting of the Parks Advisory Board (PAB) to discuss the future of the campground. The consensus of those citizens in attendance was that they don't want to see the campground become larger or more visible, or more accessible to large RVs. Their suggestions ranged from tearing it out to leaving it the way it is. The overarching emphasis was on the need for public... Full story
To the Editor: This is in response to your guest columnist, Terry Weygandt, "Rachel Marsden, please leave," December 13. What makes us a great country is that we allow opposing views and freedom to express one's opinion. I congratulate The Nugget for printing both liberal and conservative views. Do I always agree with Robert Reich? No, but I read his column and respect his viewpoint. Mr. Weygandt's question: What does she mean in regards to the Keystone pipeline? Simple answer: the oil from North Dakota and Canada is now... Full story
Trails are covered with snow or bogging down in mud. It's the end of the cycling season in Sisters Country, right? No way! "Fat bikes" - mountain bikes with oversized tires - make getting out on two wheels a four-season activity. And Black Butte Ranch is creating an opportunity to do just that with a new event: The 2014 BBR Cow Patty Crit Fat Bike Races. "We've been talking about doing some sort of fun winter mountain bike event to generate some interest and just more active,... Full story
Three members of the Sisters Trail Alliance (STA) were recently awarded The President's Volunteer Service Award. Gary Guttormsen, Ann Marland, and Patrick Eckford were recognized for volunteering hundreds of hours of volunteer service for their work in the development and enhancement of Sisters-area trails. Marland and Eckford each received a Bronze Award for contributing over 150 hours of volunteer service, and Guttormsen received the Gold Award for putting in more than 500... Full story
A little frost and freezing rain couldn't keep Sisters Habitat for Humanity volunteers from coming together last week to celebrate the completion of two new homes on Greenridge Avenue. Chrys Purkey and her son Devin, a kindergartner at Sisters Elementary School, are now living next door to Jeannie Sandecki. Both women put in well over their required 500 hours of sweat equity with saws and hammers, and pots and pans -turning out meals and treats for the many volunteers who... Full story
Going through cancer treatments and recovery changed me in so many ways. I thought I understood what it would be like, but I was wrong. I had been there for family members as they underwent surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation - but being the supporter and not the patient allowed me to maintain a veil of separation. Being in the hot-seat, that's no longer an option. During each treatment phase I was forced to look at the disease straight on and accept that it was a part of my life. But with all that reality came a coping... Full story
For the past eight years, Rich Barrell has greeted newcomers to Sisters Country at Sno-Cap Mini Storage. Many of those folks were fulfilling a dream by moving here. And all that time, Rich and his wife, Nancy, were working on a dream of their own. Rich always wanted to live in a cabin in the woods, and he and Nancy have been working on that project on land they own in Sunriver for years. "I just turned 67 on the 28th," Rich said. "We've paid for our cabin. We finished it and... Full story
Sisters tallied a 59-45 victory against Crook County (CC) on Friday, December 5, in their first outing of the season. Several of the Outlaws have new roles on the floor, and all played well. The team attacked the basket and nine players scored points. It was a tight start but Sisters held on to close out the first quarter with a 15-13 lead. The Outlaws outscored the Cowboys 15-6 in the second quarter and pushed to a 30-19 advantage at the half. Sisters was able to get early... Full story
It was a long way for my son Ross from sitting in the back seat of our 1946 Piper Cub in the early '60s - hauling the stick back and forth to cause the nose to go up and down - to becoming the commanding officer of the 926th Air Force Wing at Nellis AFB last week. It was a momentous occasion when master of ceremonies Major Mckay Kingry - after the introductions of family and Air Force dignitaries was carried out - introduced General Lindberg, who then introduced Ross to the... Full story
Sisters defeated Crook County (CC) 46-43 in their first game of the season on Friday, December 5. The Outlaws came out strong on defense and took control of the game from tip-off to the end. Dallas Knoop won the toss at the start of the contest, and Cassandra Arruda passed it to Haylie Hudson who scored the first bucket of the game. It was a low-scoring first quarter, and although the Outlaws trailed 7-5 at the close of the period they controlled the pace of the game. Coach... Full story
The Outlaws matmen traveled to Mt. View High School on Saturday, December 6, and participated in the Central Oregon Officials Tournament. The Central Oregon wrestling referees put on the tourney, and teams were not charged to participate. Thirteen teams were in attendance including Culver, Mt. View, Redmond, Crook County, Bend, Summit, Burns, Madras, La Pine, Ridgeview, Crane, Gilchrist and Sisters. Coach John Downs said, "The tournament is a nice warm-up for teams, for coaches and wrestlers to evaluate where they stand for... Full story
A scholarship for Sisters High School students is being established in the name of Lauren Berray, a young mother who was killed in a tragic solo skateboarding accident at Black Butte Ranch last summer. "Words will never be able to capture the pain and grief of Lauren Berray's passing," said her friend Katherine Canja Griffith. "The loss of a young mother, one so positive and full of goodness to share with the world, is a tragedy with no equal. Despite our mourning, it is... Full story
I attended the screening of "Final Pose," an award-winning BendFilm 2014 documentary directed by Karen Mellberg of Bend at The Belfry last week. The film concerns the end-of-life journey of Sisters yogi Myra Lani Fisher through her own voice and was filmed during the last few weeks of her life as she was preparing to use Oregon's Death with Dignity (DWD) Act. I didn't know Myra and only learned about her a few weeks before she transitioned. I wish I could have had a conversation with this very strong woman to learn how she... Full story
Loretta Macpherson of Sisters and formerly of Newport, Oregon, passed away at St. Charles Memorial Hospital in Bend with her family and close friends surrounding her. Loretta was born January 28, l949 in Eugene, where she attended North Eugene High School. Loretta was a long-time resident of Newport and had a very successful interior design business, Wildflower Design, for 25 years. Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, former State Representative and Newport attorney... Full story
Ronald Charles Ramsey passed away in Baja Mexico on November 17, at the age of 69. He was the eldest son of Marvin and Marge Ramsey and grew up in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Lake Oswego High School. Ron served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Betty Clunes in 1977. They lived in Sisters where Ron worked in construction and at Hoyt's Hardware. In 1987, together with their daughter, they moved to The big island of Hawaii. Ron continued in construction with... Full story
A new choir has debuted in Sisters this holiday season - a children's choir, directed by Lola Knox. Last September Knox, director of Sisters High Desert Bell Choir, decided to form a children's choir in Sisters. The choir is open to all kids in the community, ages 4 to 7, who love to sing. "In the beginning it was difficult getting the kids together after school, since there were many other activities going on, and I didn't want to interfere with the choir program in the eleme... Full story
Santa has been really busy in Sisters this holiday season. First he put in an appearance in the Christmas parade and then visited all afternoon with boys and girls - but he couldn't go back to the North Pole without a visit with Sisters' furry kids; it's an annual tradition. Since many people consider their dogs and cats as cherished members of the family, it's no wonder that folks want photos not just of their children with Santa, but their pets as well. Loads of folks... Full story
You've just adopted a 10-week-old puppy from the local humane society. There's a lot to learn about your new furry friend, and one of the most important decisions you'll make as a pet parent is finding a quality health-care provider for him. When you bring a new pet into your life, you are responsible from that day forward for his care, which includes nutrition, safety and health. Selecting the right veterinarian is a personal decision, but you'll want to choose a practice... Full story
