News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Folks in Sisters are constantly reminded of the perks of being surrounded by forests. Beautiful scenery, open spaces, and recreational opportunities lure visitors and new residents each year. Last week - and perhaps in weeks to come - Sisters citizens will also be reminded of one of the pitfalls. As smoke fills the high school commons and plagues those in the drive-thru getting a McDonald's fix, some in Sisters are all in a huff. "There are about 500 acres of piles on fire now," said Mark Rapp, fire management officer for... Full story
To the Editor: In 2000 I passed through Sisters after a veterinary meeting. Like many, I loved the place and started getting The Nugget in North Texas. In 2006 I sold out of Texas and made the jump. Since the move I frequently get asked about the difference between Texas and Oregon. First: Texans think rules are for other people. You've been forming traffic committees since I starting getting The Nugget. I'll fix the traffic later, but small-town Texas would have picked a plan and done it right or wrong 10 years ago. Second:... Full story
The formidable vocal talents of country music and Broadway star Gary Morris were on full display last Saturday, December 17, at Sisters High School. Making a special stop in Sisters on his national tour, Morris brought his celebrated Christmas concert to Sisters, donating his time for "A Starry Christmas Night with Gary Morris," with funds benefiting the Sisters Schools Foundation. Morris commented on being in Sisters and helping the foundation. "I'm all about communities... Full story
The boys basketball team faced three tough local teams from the Medford area at the Phoenix Tournament Thursday through Saturday, December 15-17, and ended the tourney with one win and two losses. On Thursday night Sisters defeated the 6A Crater Comets 61-57 in a wild game. Crater is an athletic team and plays a high-risk, high-gain pressing trap full-game defense. That type of play forces opponents into an up-tempo style of play. At the close of the first quarter Sisters... Full story
The Lady Outlaws lost their first game of the Phoenix Tournament but went on to win back-to-back games for a fourth-place finish. The tournament was held Thursday through Saturday, December 15-17. Sisters kept pace with a much bigger Cascade Christian (CC) team in their first game of the tourney, and at the close of the first quarter were down by just two, 15-13. At the half Sisters pulled to a one-point advantage with the score 25-24. It continued to be a close, tight game... Full story
Sisters' Miki McFadden feels most at home on the hot sands of a competition volleyball court. The colorful sport recently honored her with an invitation to the new Beach Volleyball Hall Of Fame's fundraiser last month in California. McFadden was officially inducted into the hall of fame back in 1993. Her career included over 15 major victories from 1974-1980, in tournaments and events along the Southern California coast, from Manhattan Beach to Venice Beach and Santa Barbara,... Full story
Matt Morris, who performed with his dad, Gary, at "A Starry Christmas Night" on Saturday, spent part of the day Friday at Sisters High School working with students enrolled in the Americana Project and choir classes at Sisters High School. "I grew up around music, and I grew up musical," he said. "Being a musical person from a very young age, I was very fortunate to have so many creative people around me to foster that, and some of the kids that were in the classes today had... Full story
In spite of missing three swimmers, a strong girls team came within nine points of winning the meet in Sweet Home on December 15. Philomath, Stayton, Junction City and Central were represented at the Invitational. Sweet Home won the meet with 88 points to the Outlaws' 79. Katie Stewart won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:29.28, just slightly slower than last year's state championship mark. Sam Williamson added another win for the Outlaws. She swam 100 yards... Full story
The Outlaws' wrestling squad improves with each match, and this past week several wrestlers won matches at the Adrian Tournament at Mt. View High School on Friday and Saturday, December 16-17. Twenty-four top 4A, 5A and 6A teams from around the state were in attendance. Josh O'Brien (145 lbs.) made it all the way to the quarterfinals. O'Brien pinned Nate Mollins of Winatonca in just 52 seconds in round one in his first match of the tournament. "Josh got the pin with a belly to back to arm bar to a half-nelson," said Coach... Full story
They call me Bad Kitty. Like they have ANY CLUE about what life is really like on the mean streets of Sisters. Talking about these hoity-toity humans at The Nugget, see? Take this Mother Teresa. So sweet. So kind. She's nice to everyone and everybody loves her, right? Except she calls me "evil." Gave me my name. Says I hog the food and I should "spread the wealth around a little." Doggone socialist. Get this straight: Yes, I am one of the one percent. I worked my tail off to get what's mine and I'll be dog-slobbered if I'll s... Full story
Raku artist James Sant played out his pyrotechnic pottery skills in spectacular fashion Friday night in front of Clearwater Gallery on Cascade Avenue. He placed the pots, glazed by gallery visitors, into the fiery kiln, took them up to 1,800 degrees F. When the glaze looked right, he pulled the pots from the kiln at full heat, waved the bright red incandescent glowing pots in the air, and then plunged the clay pots into a small garbage can full of shredded paper, smothering... Full story
A bunch of hungry people lined up in Sisters Elementary School on Friday night. The old school tables groaned under the weight of huge silver pots with simmering pozoles, delicious Mexican stews, and plates piled high with homemade tamales. Most of those who came to the Posada celebration freely admitted that their favorite thing about the tradition is the food. The Hispanic women of Sisters delivered. They prepared generous amounts of traditional Mexican dishes like... Full story
Sisters Rotary Club President Steve Auerbach and member Michael Richards presented the third-graders at Sisters Elementary School with dictionaries last Thursday morning. The age-appropriate volumes, also given to students at Black Butte School and Sisters Christian Academy, should serve the children until they are in eighth grade. The Rotary Club is involved through a larger organization called The Dictionary Project, which many service clubs across the world support. The... Full story
Keith Cyrus, of Deschutes County Farm Bureau, was inducted into the Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) Hall of Fame in recognition of his years of exemplary service and volunteer leadership. The induction came at the Oregon Farm Bureau 79th Anniversary State Convention earlier this month. "It's a great honor to join the few in Oregon who have been honored before me," Cyrus told The Nugget. "It's really special." A fifth-generation farmer, Cyrus was born and raised near Sisters. "I start... Full story
There is nothing like a good running dog. For virtually my entire adult running life I have had the pleasure to own dogs that love to get out and run with me. My family has owned only Airedale Terriers, which happen to be on the Runner's World list of best running dog breeds. We've had five in all over the years - Heather, Murray, Scout, Annie, and Reuben. Sadly, about a month ago, our beloved Annie "Forest Runner" died due to complications from surgery after giving birth to n... Full story
•â¯Deputies noted an ongoing verbal/telephone dispute between constantly warring ex-daughter and mother-in-law. •â¯Deputies investigated the continual barking of dogs at a residence. •â¯A man stole a Christmas tree from a local dealer. In the Christmas spirit, the dealer didn't want the thief cited, just wanted the tree back. •â¯A 53-year-old woman was arrested for drunk driving after crashing her car on Pine Street. •â¯A patrolman discovered... Full story
Red-tailed hawks can make fatal mistakes: They perch on power poles and get shot by people who just have to shoot something. They can be electrocuted when they perch on electrical transmission pole cross-arms. Sometimes they swoop down on a rabbit or rodent crossing the highway, and are smacked by motor vehicles. Gary Landers, operator of Wild Wings Raptor Rehab facility in Sisters, shared an adventure he had with a red-tail that crashed through a window at Culver Marine, just... Full story
Shelley Houston is a Eugene author whose love of the Sisters area compels her to sprinkle local sites and flavor into her books. Her recent murder mystery novel, "Julia, Coming Home," paints a warm picture of Sisters with veiled references to Main Avenue, Sisters Coffee and other familiar spots. The resemblance of the fictional town of Sage Meadows to Sisters in the book is immediately obvious, and Houston drew from her many visits to her favorite spot east of the Cascades. Th... Full story
The Deschutes Land Trust announced Monday that it has protected an additional six acres of Camp Polk Meadow near Sisters. The Land Trust purchased the property - which includes wetlands and frontage on Whychus Creek-from Elmer and Nancy Pond. "The effort to protect this property began back in 2004 with Land Trust volunteer and Camp Polk Meadow historian Martin Winch," said Brad Chalfant, the Land Trust's executive director. "At the time, Mr. Pond wasn't ready to sell, but we kept in touch and ultimately reached a purchase agr... Full story
