News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A 41-year-old man was badly injured when his horse rolled on him west of Sisters on Saturday, May 26. According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reports, Gary Dahlquist was hurt near Graham Horse Corral early Saturday afternoon. Dispatch received a cell phone call reporting the incident. With the GPS coordinates given by the reporting party, Black Butte Ranch Fire and Search and Rescue personnel were able to quickly locate the injured party in a large meadow approximately a half-mile mile from Graham Corral. The patient... Full story
Boards cracked, metal groaned as a backhoe tore into old buildings behind Sisters Fire Hall on Sunday, May 27. The Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District has begun clearing the site for a major expansion of its facilities. The project, which normally would cost many thousands of dollars, is all being completed with volunteer labor with the help of a number of local businesses that are chipping in to donate equipment and services. Materials harvested during the... Full story
Two wildfires that broke out on Sunday a few miles northeast of Sisters were contained by Monday morning. The cool night temperatures and calming winds helped firefighters gain the upper hand on the blazes off of Wilt Road. "The (Wilt) Fire was just a little over 100 acres (as of noon on Monday), and they have it mostly contained," said Captain Gary Lovegren of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District (RFPD). The Alder Springs fire was contained at 81 acres. The fire initially threatened some structures but shi... Full story
Quick action by firefighters from the Oregon Department of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service kept a blaze at the south end of Sisters to less than a quarter-acre on Thursday, May 24. The fire occured around noon just south of the Buck Run subdivision near the Locust Street gate on the road leading to the Sisters wastewater treatment facility. No structures were immediately threatened and the cause of the fire is undetermined. Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection... Full story
The second order of business for the Sisters City Council after the pledge of allegiance last Thursday night was to appoint Shawna Bell as a councilor. Bell took the oath of office to fill the position that was recently vacated through the resignation of Judy Trego. Bell has been interested in government for much of her life, and when the position opened on the city council, it seemed like a good fit. "I have always been interested in city government and had intended to run... Full story
Assistance is available for the asking in Sisters to those with both critical and terminal illnesses. Some 80 Hospice of Redmond-Sisters volunteers serve the needs of both patients and their caregivers on a daily basis. At least one of those volunteers is four-legged. Hasli, an 85-pound yellow Labrador, is a Pet Partner. According to his owner and handler Eloise Barry, Hasli first went to obedience school and then the pair took a Dog Partners in Therapy class, a program... Full story
A calm and cool morning greeted the crowd that gathered to honor the American fallen in the 139th observance of this national day of remembrance. The day originally was set aside as a day of remembrance for the Union Soldiers who had died during the Civil War. It later grew to encompass all fallen American soldiers from all conflicts. All stood and hats were removed for the pure vocal of the National Anthem by Rebecca Murphy of Prineville. The pledge of allegiance was... Full story
To the Editor: Congratulations to the District Champion Sisters High School Equestrian team for this year's number-two finish at state. The Equestrian Drill Team, that was also first at District, finished fourth out of 22 teams from around the state. Their performance was outstanding and an excellent display of choreographed horsemanship. I applaud the Sisters Rodeo Association for its support of the drill team by letting it perform at last year's rodeo. Their performance was one of the rodeo's highlights. It is nice to see... Full story
Nine Sisters students have received scholarships to jazz workshops this summer. Seven will be traveling to the University of Oregon for the week-long Jazz Improvisation Workshop. Wes Ford, a sophomore, and his brother Trevor, a seventh grader, are two of the the seven. "Both of the boys got full scholarships to the University of Oregon Jazz Improvisation Workshop based on a performance they gave at the Oregon Jazz Festival in January," said Jody Henderson, Sisters High School... Full story
Wuanita (Nita) Quisenberry Sturm of Bend died of natural causes on May 22. She was 88. She was born in Simpsonville, Kentucky to Henry Thornton Quisenberry and Mary M. Griffith A service will be held at 3 p.m. on June 2, at Awbrey House Assisted Living. She married Alois Sturm in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 11, 1951. She was a homemaker. She loved her family, played bingo and card games, enjoyed RV travel and was a wonderful cook. She and her husband relocated to Bend in 2000 to be near their son Hank Fegette. She is survived... Full story
The Sisters School District will open its doors with one less kindergarten class when school starts in September. Superintendent Ted Thonstad estimates the district will have approximately 60 kindergartners, about 24 students less than this year. One full-day and two half-day classes are planned for next year. This year the district has two all-day and two half-day classes. "This year we have 84 (students), and next year we're talking about 60," Thonstad said. Sixty kindergartners is a fairly average number for the district.... Full story
Sisters' 55-and-older set came together for a meal like never before a week ago Saturday night. A four-course "Krazy Dinner" followed by a crazy style show provided an evening of good old-fashioned fun and laughter for Sisters Saturday Night Alive group. The affair attracted more than 70 seniors to Sisters Community Church. Participants were given a menu offering some 30 choices and asked to select four items for each course. As menu offerings were catchy, play-on-words phrases, no one knew exactly what he or she was... Full story
Volunteers at Sisters Community Garden are busy embellishing the gathering spot with final touches in preparation for grand opening festivities on Saturday afternoon, June 2. The ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 2 p.m., followed by welcoming remarks by past co-facilitators Katie Cavanaugh and Sue Stafford at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and wander through the garden. A live auction of scarecrow creations by local artists is planned. "Artists in town are... Full story
The Outlaws lacrosse team's dream season was brought to an end when they lost 6-12 to the Sunset Apollos at home on Monday, May 21. Sisters fought hard and tied the game at 3-3 in the third quarter. The Outlaws and Apollos scored back and forth, but then Sunset pulled away and never looked back. Norman Emberton scored twice for the Outlaws, and Nick Pepperling, Nate Emberton, Marcus Gaboni and Ashton Simms each had one goal. "We could have won this game," said Coach Bill... Full story
Sisters High School students Christina Holler and Slater Smith attended The Center Foundation's annual scholarship dinner where they received junior scholarships for $1,500 each sponsored respectively by the WHH Foundation and Carrera Motors. Keynote speaker, Johnny Bench, handed out the awards. "Bantering with Johnny Bench was fun," said Slater. "He has a great sense of humor." Johnny Bench, an eight-time Golden Glove winner, National League and World Series MVP winner and... Full story
After months of eager anticipation - but right on schedule - the new Glaze Meadow Recreation Center had its grand opening on Saturday, May 26. The center is destined to become the jewel in the crown of Black Butte Ranch (BBR). The kick-off for the event was a welcome ceremony that included Carl Sherwood of Robertson Sherwood Architects, the firm tasked with the design of the new complex, and Brian Crosby and Frank Buehler, the construction managers for this portion of the... Full story
The development of a sustainable economy is a goal for many Sisters residents. There are numerous ways in which the economy can be strengthened, and some are building on existing underused assets. Building the "shoulder season" - the months before and after peak tourist season - and tapping into underused local assets can provide a strong economic shot in the arm for the community. Some of these projects are well underway, and their economic impact will be felt through this year. Local bootmaker Ryder Gauteraux is working wit... Full story
They're going to be living in the middle of a construction site for a while, but the Streeters family couldn't be happier. They are the first family to purchase a home in the new Village at Cold Springs subdivision constructed by Hayden Homes of Redmond. Realtor Misty Grimm of RE/MAX Town & Country Realty handed over the keys on May 15. The closing price was $293,350 and the Streeters are thrilled to be Sisters homeowners. The couple has been renting in Sisters for the past... Full story
Sisters Middle School hosted the Central Oregon Small Schools District Meet Wednesday, May 16 and came away with most of the hardware as three of the four trophies stayed right here at home. The meet, which featured teams from Culver, Gilchrist, La Pine, St. Francis, Terrebonne, Three Rivers, Trinity Lutheran and Tumalo, climaxed a season that included a strong turnout of athletes and some new school records. The district meet splits teams by grade level. Sisters captured firs... Full story
Sisters Rodeo Association volunteers are feeling the squeeze of getting everything ready for the rodeo's opening day on June 8. Things were bustling at the rodeo grounds Saturday morning as workers labored to complete the club house addition and the inside bar remodel, as well as all necessary maintenance and clean up on the grounds. "The next two weeks will be a lot more hard work, but we'll be ready. If we are not ready, we'll just quit and have a rodeo," said Glen Miller,... Full story
The Ben Darwish Trio stopped by Sisters High School last Friday afternoon to perform in concert. Their down-to-earth style made it easy for students to relate. "We're just three guys playing jazz," said the group's percussionist Jason Palmer. Joining Palmer were University of Oregon Music School trained musicians Zach Wallmark, on bass, and Ben Darwish, on piano. The high school's band director Jody Henderson first heard the trio when they played in Bend last November. "I... Full story
Sisters' three newly-elected school board members have a common goal: All want to establish a positive working relationship with district's new superintendent Elaine Drakulich, who will assume her post on July 1. Christine Jones, who was elected to the four-year term Position 3 seat, summed up all three board members' positions: "The first thing we need to do is to get off to a very good start with the new superintendent. That's absolutely key." Jones feels it is essential for the board to establish with Drakulich top... Full story
Last week I received an e-mail from one of my favorite nature photographers, Carol Bryant, over in Redmond. She attached the photo you see in this piece and the following comment about the meticulous, fussy nature of just about every female that lives on this beautiful old Planet Earth. "I watched this industrious little guy for quite awhile (as) he carried out the instructions of his mate who was quite vocal with her orders from inside the nesting box. Apparently, she's... Full story
