News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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And it has shaped the lives of many an Outlaw (see related story, page 17). Boyd Keyser, then-principal of SHS, believed in integrative programming and assigned three teachers to create an interdisciplinary class. Those teachers are still teachers in the classes today: Glen Herron, Rand Runco, and Samra Spear. Rand Runco created co-op PE classes, integrating outdoor recreation. Samra Spear taught English and literature; Glen Herron taught geology and science. Rob Phelps brough... Full story
Jamie Audrain of Sisters is facing a sudden, dangerous health crisis. The mother of two was diagnosed with an aggressive form of kidney disease connected with diabetes and has seen her kidney function fall from 60 percent this summer to 28 percent currently. Audrain has had “brittle” Type 1 diabetes for about 15 years. This type of diabetes is difficult to treat and control, and it can trigger secondary health problems. “It’s very touchy,” she said. “Anything I can catch,... Full story
A heavy emphasis has been placed on mental health among youth nationally, and Sisters School District continues to focus on ways to support students from kindergarten through graduation. In order to best serve students and families, the district’s counselors are working to help define their roles as compared to other counseling-related resources — including professional therapists, psychologists, and mental-health support programs. Sisters School District employs a total of four school counselors. Kate Kuitert serves g... Full story
The Outlaws matched up against tough competition at the Les Schwab Invitational basketball tournament held at Marshfield High School Thursday through Saturday, December 19-21, and dropped all three of their games. Sisters’ first match-up was against Marshfield, and the Outlaws battled hard the first half of the contest against the Pirates. Nate Weber led the team in scoring with his aggressive play to the hoop, and converted 10 first-half points. At the half, Sisters trailed Marshfield 18-30. Strong rebounding from senior J... Full story
Sustainability at events is a rising issue within the United States because of the high volume of people concentrated in one area, each one producing waste and plastic at a high volume in a short amount of time. The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) started in 1995 with 12 artists and 200 attendees. It has grown to a festival with over 50 artists and around 4,000 attendees every year. This year, the organization implemented a sustainability program headed by Operations Manager Dave... Full story
The 2019-20 swim season got off to a strong start for the Sisters High School squad at the Bend Invitational held Saturday, December 21. Competing against larger schools from Bend High, Summit, Redmond, Ridgeview, The Dalles and Mountain View, the Outlaws held their own according to Coach Bryn Singleton. “I was so impressed with how everyone swam, especially for the first meet of the season after a hard week of practice,” she said. In the first race of the day, the 200-yard medley relay team of Cambria Leaver, Iris Diez, Lau... Full story
Selections for the All-State Volleyball Teams were recently released, and three Sisters players were recognized. Seniors Sam Silva and sophomore Greta Davis were both named Second-Team All-State, and junior Ellie Rush earned honorable mention. Silva, as outside hitter, finished the year with 170 kills, 207 digs, 45 aces, and 15 blocks. Coach Rory Rush said, “Sam was a consistent leader for us on the floor this year. Her court sense and intensity has been such a valuable asset. We are so proud she was given the recognition she... Full story
Registration is now open for the 2020 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Academy, to be held in the Bend office. This 6-week course is designed to give attendees an in-depth look at the different divisions of the sheriff’s office and educate the community about what the sheriff’s office is responsible for. In addition to the classroom instruction, participants can go out on patrol ride-along and tour the Deschutes County Jail. There are also two optional Saturday sessions during the academy. The academy is sched... Full story
The Waterston Desert Writing Prize has announced a new award focused on writing about the Oregon High Desert — open only to high-school students in Central Oregon. The winner, to be notified in early April, will receive a $250 cash prize and will be celebrated at the prize’s annual award ceremony at the High Desert Museum on June 24. The competition is open to students in grades nine through 12, in public or private school, or home-schooled, who live in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson counties. Students may submit e... Full story
Local Boy Scouts are collecting and recycling Christmas trees in the Sisters community on January 3. They request a donation of at least $10 and will gladly accept any donation over that amount. All the money raised from the boys’ efforts goes directly to the individual scout troops. Your donation is used to fund local troop activities, community service projects and to replace worn out camping and other outdoor gear that the boys use throughout the year. Call 541-385-2640 for pick-up information for Sisters. Scouts r... Full story
Deschutes County Health Services is seeing an increase in flu cases in Central Oregon. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to avoid getting sick from the flu virus, and the best way to protect yourself and your community from illness. In addition to vaccination, you can take these measures to help prevent and stop the spread of flu: • Stay home when you feel sick. Protect others at school and work by staying home at least 24 hours after a fever (100+ degrees) subsides. • Cover your cough and sneeze. •... Full story
(This is the second of a two-part reflection on Sisters art gallery proprietor Chris Morin’s visit to the cradle of Western civilization). Greece embraces mythology as perhaps no other nation does. When 25 percent of your people are employed in the tourist industry and 20 percent of the GDP comes from tourist dollars, presenting Zeus and his family along with monolithic marble columns front and center becomes a necessity. People no longer travel here or anywhere on vacation t... Full story
Looking to ring in a new decade with travel? Let me make a few suggestions of what is hot for 2020. Egypt: Without a doubt this destination is the hottest destination worldwide. With the Grand Egyptian Museum opening in fall of 2020, many cruise and tour companies have expanded their offerings for this historically rich country. King Tut and many other treasures will now be housed in Giza near the Pyramids making for the most incredible antiquity museum in the world. Both Uniw... Full story
Newsflash! 2019 is over, people can finally get around to making all those changes they’ve been intending to make. Now that the dialogue transitions from complaining to actually doing something, how do you stick to your guns and make it happen? Surely, someone reading now can think back to last New Year’s and remember what it was they swore off. How’d that go? What was the apple that tumbled the cart? Why can’t people seem to get out of their own way? A goal must have some weight to it, some meaning, or higher impact than ju... Full story
