News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters School Board Has One Opening The Sisters School District will be appointing one community member to fill a vacancy on the School Board. The person appointed will serve on the School Board until the next election and the end of the term on June 30, 2025. To be eligible, a candidate must live in the school district, not be an officer or employee of the district, and be a qualified voter in the district. Candidates should participate in school activities, be a positive... Full story
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The Santiam Wagon Road was originally built in 1866 to collect tolls, but the road’s owners also convinced Congress to give them a huge land grant if they extended the road to the Idaho border. While some claimed they never actually finished the road, they ended up getting more than 861,000 acres of federal land. Fifty years later, most of this land was in the hands of two Minnesota businessmen, Watson Davidson and Louis Hill. Hill was the son of James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway, and he was wealthy e... Full story
The Outlaws made the trek south to Klamath Falls to take on the Mazama Vikings and the Klamath Union (KU) Pelicans in non-league match-ups on Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14. They defeated the Vikings 72-50 on Friday and then fell 72-64 the following day to KU. In the first quarter against the Vikings on Friday, the score stayed fairly even. Neither team led by more than three points, and the lead changed six times throughout the period. Kale Gardner got the Outlaws on the scoreboard first when he scored on a driving... Full story
Happy holidays, y’all! Here we are in beautiful Sisters Country, awaiting snow and hoping there’ll be enough for a New Year’s Eve party at Hoodoo. Awaiting the first night of Hanukkah, which falls on Christmas Day this year. Awaiting prezzies and family dinners, Santa Claus and Midnight Mass. Awaiting song and candles. Awaiting whatever traditions we’ve inherited or created for ourselves, with our biological families, adopted families, or families chosen in adulthood. Persona... Full story
The Lady Outlaws traveled to Klamath Falls and beat 4A Mazama 64-44 on Friday, December 13, and a day later posted a 64-43 win over 4A Klamath Union (KU). Sisters jumped out quick in Friday’s contest against the Mazama Vikings and at the close of the quarter were on top 25-8. Audrey Corcoran led the scoring spree with nine points, Shae Wyland put up eight, Paityn Cotner contributed five, and Verbena Brent added three. The Outlaws scoring slowed a bit in the second period, but six different players put points on the board, i... Full story
The Outlaws traveled to Trinity Lutheran (TL) on Tuesday, December 10, where the teams battled back and forth in a nail-biting contest that went into overtime and ended in a 65-66 Outlaws’ loss. Sisters was evenly matched up against the TL Saints, a talented 2A squad that is a state contender at that level. In the first quarter, the score went back and forth, with neither team holding more than a three-point lead. Kale Gardner scored Sisters’ first points off a three-pointer on a nice pass from Oliver Bernhardt, and Kie... Full story
The Lady Outlaws posted a convincing 75-49 win on the road at Trinity Lutheran (TL) Tuesday, December 10. Audrey Corcoran took the tip off and opened the scoring with a shot from behind the arc. Corcoran continued to rack up the points due in large part to steals and break-away lay-ups. She was aggressive in the half-court game with driving shots to the rim and pull up jumpers. She finished the first quarter with 16 of the Outlaws’ 22 first-quarter points. Shae Wyland scored four points on a couple of transition baskets a... Full story
It's a new era for girls wrestling at Sisters High School. Following their most recent competition at Culver December 13 and 14, Coach Dave Kemp announced, "The future of girls wrestling in Sisters has arrived!" In what Kemp called "a groundbreaking display of strength, determination, and teamwork," the Sisters girls wrestling team made history at a recent tournament, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in the sport. The Sisters squad took an impressive t... Full story
Discounted tickets to the 2025 Sisters Folk Festival go on sale online on Wednesday, December 18, at 10 a.m. The 28th annual music festival will take place September 26–28, 2025, at several venues around downtown Sisters. Three-day festival tickets will be available through a tiered pricing model, with discounts given to those who purchase first. These discounted tickets have sold out in a matter of minutes in the past, so be sure to set a reminder. The first 500 tickets w... Full story
A new art exhibition that places wildlife against urban backdrops opened December 7, at High Desert Museum. "Neighbors: Wildlife Paintings by Hilary Baker" shares imagery of wildlife native to the High Desert - gray fox, black bear, pronghorn antelope, and others. They stand in the foreground with urban encroachment in the background-the fox on railroad tracks, the black bear in front of a 7-Eleven, and the pronghorn antelope by housing developments. "These paintings are dynam... Full story
Company Grand, a powerhouse nine-piece band known for their dynamic original compositions and high-energy covers, will be headlining an unforgettable New Year's Eve, with the eclectic and funky Kota Dosa, bringing their signature sound all the way from New Orleans. Company Grand is no ordinary band. With a distinctive blend of musical styles and captivating performances, they have quickly become a force to be reckoned with. The group's epic front duo, Lucas and Haley, combine... Full story
There is a small number of businesses in Sisters that have operated continuously for 50 years. Hair Caché is one of them. On January 1 they will hit that milestone. When opened for business on January 1, 1975, by Mary Norseen, she set up in the back corner of a dentist's office on the southwest corner of North Elm Street and West Main Avenue. There was barely room for her one chair, and not by design but by space limitation, she named it Hair Caché (as in stash). Some 10 y... Full story
Finding seasonal activities isn't a difficult task in the town of Sisters. The Holiday Showcase, hosted at Sisters High School (SHS), was just one of the events that took place recently, and was a major success and increased the holiday spirit of all participants to a new height. The SHS Jazz Choir directed by Steve Livingston, as well as the Concert and Jazz Bands directed by Kayla Golka, were major parts of the concert. The Concert Band kicked off the performance by playing... Full story
It did this old history nerd’s heart good to watch a classroom full of middle schoolers reenacting some of the high points of the American Revolution earlier this month. I was a Bicentennial child. The spark of my love for history was already burning in my 10-year-old soul by 1975-76, and the Bicentennial observances poured gasoline on the fire. My passion for history has enriched my life in ways I can’t even begin to enumerate. It’s touched everything I am and do. I hope... Full story
Thankful for school system To the Editor: Something to be thankful for: The public school system. I could go into the history of my personal benefits, my children’s benefits, and my grandchildren’s benefits from this system, but I won’t. Instead, an overview of my direct experience of 63 years participating in this system. The teachers: Overall they are great! Like any aspect of the world, there will be some you love and some you don’t. But this I know: Teachers are dedicated, caring, intelligent people who do their very be... Full story
Wild turkeys are high on the list of things folks in Sisters Country would like to see less of. "They're a menace, and a safety issue," said Chester Wilcox, who is a regular driver on Camp Polk Road, a hotspot of consternation over the birds. "We get regular complaints about that flock," said Andrew Walch, district biologist for Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) in Bend. The flock in question numbers over 100, and is easily found when visiting the Camp Polk Cemetery... Full story
A travel trailer was reported on fire approximately one quarter mile north of Best Western Ponderosa Lodge in Sisters at 10:48 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11. The fire was reported by a U.S. Forest Service (USFS) employee. According to Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, the occupant of the trailer was able to exit but sustained moderate burns trying to extinguish the fire. A USFS engine and Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District crews arrived to find the fire extinguished, and contained to the trailer. Crews on scene provided... Full story
With a standing-room-only crowd of over 200 people filling the cafeteria of the new elementary school, the City and their consultants, MIG, presented an overview of the process involved when considering an expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), with time for small-group discussions concerning the five alternatives presented and providing feedback to the City. Based on his experience in numerous other communities, both large and small, MIG consultant Matt Hasty told the... Full story
Sisters woke up to less than an inch of snow last Thursday, but it sat on top of ice for much of the day. The scene repeated itself throughout the weekend. Even seasoned drivers were surprised at how slick the roads were. For several days temperatures barely climbed to a point where the roads completely dried out. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) sanded and sprayed, yet drivers remained frustrated with numerous fender benders, and vehicles sliding into ditches.... Full story
Letters to the Editor should be 300 words or less. The deadline for submission is Monday at 10 a.m. for publication in that week's Nugget. Please submit your letter by emailing to Jim Cornelius at [email protected] with "letter to the editor" in the subject line.... Full story
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