News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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To the Editor: In last week's Letters to the Editor, Mr. Kenneth Ehlers explained to those who do not understand the meaning of marginal cost of production with regards to water production. I agree with his assessment totally. I am a resident of Squaw Creek Canyon Estates just off Wilt Road north of Sisters. Currently, the owner of the company who supplies our subdivision's water is asking for, and the PUC (Public Utilities Commission) staff have submitted, a 109.5 percent increase in water rates over 2009 rates to the... Full story
If there were any skeptics at a public meeting hosted by the City of Sisters and Gutenberg staff last week, they either stayed quiet or came away convinced. The tiny Christian liberal arts school based in Eugene is seriously exploring a move to Sisters (see related story, page 25). School staff and students offered the Sisters community a chance to learn more about the college at a Thursday evening meeting at Sisters Library. "I must admit that I was cynical when I went into the meeting with the Gutenberg College people, but... Full story
In the still of the night, racing his motorcycle across the stark Mexican desert at full throttle during the brutal Baja 1,000 off-road event, Greg Willitts' thoughts often turned to the surreal. "The landscape is a blur," he said. "You see red taillights winking in the fog and dust. You worry about breaking down and going fast. All that brought you here and all the time and money. If you crash you have to sleep with the bike or find a rancher with a truck. You're excited to... Full story
The Sisters Outlaws U14 soccer team wrapped up their stellar season at 7-1-1 to finish second in the Eugene League. Sixteen boys, ages 11-13, made up the talented Outlaws squad. Anson Ricker, Ethan Stengel, Malachy Sundstrom and Sean Willitts played at the forward position. Ethan Schneider, Andrew Stengel, Gus Gyorgyfalvy and Connor Schaab covered the midfield and Billy Biggers, Christian Hunt, Gabe Willitts and Ben Larson played defense. Cole Graham played at right wing and Dyut Fetrow was at the left wing position. Justin H... Full story
The Outlaws matmen traveled to Culver on Friday and Saturday, December 17-18 for the annual Adrian Irwin Memorial Tournament. Eighteen teams attended the event, including Redmond, Clackamas, Pendleton, Gresham and Burns, five of the top teams in the state. Coach Gene O'Brien told The Nugget that the Outlaws had never wrestled against 90 percent of the teams represented at the tourney, but he was proud of how well the entire squad wrestled. Sisters brought 11 wrestlers to the tournament, and by Friday evening 10 of the... Full story
Brad Grimm submitted his resignation from his position as Sisters Public Works Director last Friday. His last day on the job will be January 3. Paul Bertagna, the city's public works special projects coordinator, will step in as interim director. "While I have been very satisfied at the City of Sisters, I have decided to make this move to advance my career," Grimm wrote in his letter of resignation to City Manager Eileen Stein. Grimm, who has served Sisters since July 2007, will move to the Oregon Coast and return to work... Full story
Reading lyric sheets with frosted breath in the glow of candlelight, a group of Sisters families and friends celebrated the Hispanic tradition of La Posada on Friday evening, caroling door-to-door and returning to Sisters Elementary School for a sumptuous meal and ceremonial piñata bashing. Members of Sisters' Hispanic community shared this colorful Mexican Christmas countdown, which translates in English as "the lodging." It symbolizes the Biblical journey of Mary and... Full story
Local VFW and American Legion Posts held a fundraising raffle last Wednesday, December 15, at Ray's Food Place community room. Sisters artist Wendy Bachmeier donated an original framed watercolor painting of our Three Sisters peaks set against an American flag sky to the organizations this fall. The art was also accompanied by 250 deluxe notecards and envelopes provided in part by XPress Printing. Jack Kinsey directed the affair and plucked out the name of Matt Cyrus as the... Full story
A dedicated group of martial artists in Sisters is proving that martial arts is for everyone. Thanks to Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), the Sisters School District and four caring and giving people, the Adaptive Martial Arts Program has begun in Sisters, serving children in the district's special eduction program. On Tuesday afternoons, special needs kids, with permission from their parents, are bussed from school to the SPRD Tae Kwon Do center, home of Outlaw... Full story
The Outlaws boys basketball team lost their first two games at the Phoenix Invitational Tournament (December 16-18) but turned it around and notched a 46-37 win over Mount Shasta of California in their final game. On Thursday, Sisters lost 68-60 to Phoenix in their opening game of the tourney. Phoenix, a top-five-ranked team with excellent players, was a great test for the young Outlaws team. Sisters played a poor first quarter but came back strong and beat them in the final... Full story
The Lady Outlaws traveled to Phoenix, Thursday through Saturday, December 16-18 to participate in the Phoenix Invitational Tournament. Sisters lost their first game of the tourney but bounced back with two consecutive victories to win in consolation. Sisters was scheduled to play Rogue River at 5:30 p.m. Thursday night but didn't arrive until 5:35 p.m. after a grueling 6-1/2-hour bus ride. With just 16 minutes to warm up, the Outlaws had a rough first half and trailed the Lady Chieftains 28-23 at the half. Rogue River... Full story
Tom Crabtree has been birding since he was six years old. In order to pursue that passion, he heads up the law firm of Crabtree & Ramsdorff in Bend, where he's practiced law since 1981. When he's not in the courtroom serving as public defender, you'd have to search for him at the edge of the willows along the Deschutes River, looking for warblers, counting snow geese at Summer Lake Wildlife Management Area, or pussy-footing around one of the thousands or more locations... Full story
Nik Goertzen is no stranger to the sport of track and field, but he will be entering a new chapter in his experience as he takes over the reins as head coach of the Sisters High School program for the 2011 season. Goertzen replaces Bob Johnson, who coached the Outlaws for a total of 15 years, starting in 1995. Johnson, who coached in California and Oregon for over 42 years in total, is planning to move away from the area to northern Nevada, and enjoy a new phase of life with his wife of 50 years, Barbara. "Track and field is... Full story
To avoid a scheduling conflict with another major event, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has moved the date of its annual Black & White Ball to Friday, February 11, at FivePine Lodge and Conference Center. The original date of February 4 conflicted with the second in the Sisters Folk Festival's Winter Concert Series. That concert at Sisters High School features legendary singer-songwriter Tom Russell. "We really appreciate both the Chamber and FivePine being flexible enough to change their date," said Jim Cornelius, chai... Full story
SPRD is asking for help finding a home for a new skate park structure. The indoor skate park ramps and rails were donated to SPRD by Camp Caldera. The high-quality wooden ramps were designed for an indoor facility. They are now stored outside under tarps at SPRD, in danger of being ruined. "We need to find an indoor space where the structures can either be stored or set up as an indoor skate park for use by Sisters kids," said Anne Heath, SPRD business manager. "We are hoping that community members will come forward with idea... Full story
Incoming Sisters City Councilor David Asson finds himself in the challenging position of potentially being the swing vote on a city council that is clearly divided along philosophical lines 2 to 2. Encouraged to run for council by Mayor Lon Kellstrom, Asson initially served as the treasurer of the political action committee (PAC) that swept Kellstrom, Pat Thompson and Jerry Bogart into office in 2008. However, Asson opted to run his 2010 campaign separate from the PAC, resigning his position as PAC treasurer early in the... Full story
