News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Nicole S. Woodson, executive director of Circle of Friends, wrote: I would like to thank the many individuals and businesses who recently gave their time, energy, and donations to support Circle of Friends youth by their participation in our 1st Annual Ugly Sweater Fun Run. Our goal was to raise $3000, and we blew that out of the water, raising more than double that amount! Even more important was the “friend-raising” and community bonding we all witnessed. In a long year of ups and downs with COVID-19 and other cha... Full story
In 2013, when Audrey Tehan began the Seed to Table program in the Sisters schools, she had no idea her efforts would grow into feeding hungry families and educating youth across Central Oregon. Now as the executive director, she’s asking the community she loves and serves to help the nonprofit organization prepare for next year’s harvest, programming, and outreach. As she looks toward 2022, Tehan’s mind is filled with planning. There are new lessons to uncover, seeds to purch... Full story
Struggling with tech use—phones, tablets, devices, gaming, computers? You are not alone. Holiday tech Especially during COVID times, many people are lonely during the holidays. The Nugget asked Catherine Price, author of the books “The Power of Fun” and “How to Break Up with Your Phone,” what does appropriate use of technology look like for those folks? Should they just Zoom their hearts out? “Oh, I think we’ve already Zoomed our hearts out!” she responded. “M... Full story
The holidays involve a lot of logistics even in the most normal of times. Preparing for hopefully-fun moments around a glimmering Christmas tree or a well-laid table can be quite demanding. Schedules may be packed with choir rehearsals, shopping, church services, and volunteering. These days, there are added stresses. Pandemic conditions, vaccine statuses, and political leanings may perturb gatherings. Some folks are unaccustomed to gathering indoors anymore, or feel socially... Full story
Discover Your Forest, the nonprofit partner of the Forest Service in Central Oregon, is offering winter interpretive programs in collaboration with the Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor Ski Area. The programs focus on the ecology, geology, and wildlife of the Cascades, and are led by volunteer rangers ready to interpret the winter landscape. Snowshoe with a Ranger programs began December 18, and run through March 27, 2022. Interested participants can meet at the... Full story
Sisters schools will be competing on a more level playing field next year. Last week, the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA) executive board announced the realignment of the six classifications for high school sports in the state. The process to finalize a new plan had been a work in progress for months. There will still be six classifications for athletics and activities governed by the OSAA from 6A to 1A. In the new alignment, Sisters will move to the 3A classification, from the 4A ranks, starting in the fall of... Full story
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners awarded $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in support of affordable housing in Sisters last week. Habitat for Humanity received $800,000 to purchase ten 2,800-square-foot lots in Sisters Woodlands, where they will construct single-family cottages. The City of Sisters received $500,000 in reserve for 12-18 months to give the City time to find land and a partner who builds affordable housing to build 40-50 units.... Full story
Last Friday, the Whychus Creek overlook was the stage for presenting Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) a much-deserved award. The STA was named winner of the 2021 National Wild and Scenic Award for Outstanding Stewardship, one of four Wild and Scenic River Management awards. The much-heralded, all-volunteer organization received the award for its efforts at restoring Whychus Creek. The creek is an essential branch of area tourism and a respite for myriad Sisters Country... Full story
The hiring process at Sisters Elementary School (SES) is quite comprehensive, according to Principal Joan Warburg. “We really want to be thorough in order to do the best we can to find the right fit,” she said. With six full-time-equivalent positions to fill as of last spring, Warburg and her team set out to find the right people to carry on the school’s mission to prepare, inspire, and nurture a sense of belonging in its students. “We wanted to hire people who were really... Full story
“It was a time of acute insecurity, when political, social, and legal norms were bent out of shape by warring protagonists for whom the system had long ceased to work and who sensed, in its weaknesses, an opportunity to remodel the world according to their desires. At times, the centre seemed unable to hold. Politicians urging unity and moderation watched aghast as factions tore at each other, all restraint set aside...” That passage comes from historian Thomas Penn in “Th... Full story
Thank-you to Sisters community To the Editor: I would like to send a thank-you note to the community and friends for their support following Rick Judy’s passing away: Griffin, Chelsea Judy and I thank everyone who came to the ceremony of light held in his honor last Saturday, and for the condolences we received via emails, phone calls, or sympathy cards. All were unique to Rick and we would have liked to thank everyone personally. Please accept our most profound gratitude for your presence; for donations to the Sisters R... Full story
The Outlaws fell 60-40 in a road game at Cottage Grove on Tuesday, December 14. Sisters came out aggressive at the start of the contest and jumped to an early lead thanks to two buckets at the rim from Adam Maddox-Castle. Max Palanuk also hit two long balls from behind the arc, which gave the Outlaws a one-point lead, 14-13, to close out the first period. The second quarter proved difficult for the Outlaws. The Lions switched defenses and came out in a 1-3-1 zone. Sisters struggled to figure out the zone and committed five... Full story
