News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The boys varsity tennis squad returns several players this year, and taking charge at the No. 1 singles spot will be junior Nate Weber. Weber qualified for State last year and won a consolation match to make it to the second day of competition. Prior to the State Tournament, Weber only lost one singles match, and each one was to a player who advanced to State at their classification. Nate is expected to be one of the dominant singles players in the district this year, and Coach Carl Click told The Nugget that a district... Full story
Pat Vandewater of Sisters recently returned to her Pine Meadow home from Orlando, Florida, after her Athletic Club of Bend women’s tennis team placed fifth in the United States Tennis Association National Championships, representing the Pacific Northwest region of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Vandewater started her competitive tennis career as a member of the Madison High School tennis team in Portland when they won the City championship. After school she put her tennis racq... Full story
Chad Rush, recreation programs manager at Sisters Park and Recreation District for the past two years, has spent most of his adult life working with children and teens as a private school administrator, athletic director, and youth athletic coach. He spent 15 years at Portland Lutheran School, which was originally part of Concordia College until it was split off from the college in 1977 as a high school. In 1986, pre-K through eighth-grade classes were added. After leaving... Full story
Way back, when the Sun was a tiny thing and the Big Dipper was a little tin drinkin’ cup, as Reub Long used to say, I was living in the Jones House in Bend with Dean and Lily Hollinshead. One evening, after I had come in from logging with Bob Couch, widening the Brooks-Scanlon logging road between Bend and Sisters, the phone rang. “This Jim Anderson, the wildlife guy?” a gruff voice asked. I said it was and the voice responded, “I’ve got a baby bird. What do I feed it?” Obvi... Full story
The expanding national popularity of pickleball has created a 650 percent increase in the number of players over the last six years, according to the USA Pickleball Association. Currently that number stands at 3.1 million and is growing rapidly year-over-year. The game of pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is played on a court the size of a badminton court, with a low net similar to tennis. The paddle looks like an oversized ping pong paddle... Full story
The Outlaws competed in round two of district competition on Monday, May 6, and finished play on Thursday, three days later. Sisters will send three players to the 4A/3A/2A/1A state tennis championships, which will be held in Corvallis on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. On Monday, Nate Weber (sophomore and the No. 3 seed) won two singles matches, qualified for the semi-finals, and was guaranteed a top-four finish and berth to state. Weber defeated Austin Thatcher of Cascade... Full story
The Lady Outlaws wrapped up district play on Thursday, May 9, at Black Butte Ranch. Four players, Ramsey Schar, Ellie Rush, and doubles pair Lauren Fitzke and Sophia Silva all competed in the consolations. Schar and teammate Rush had to face each other at the start, and Ramsey came out on top 8-5 in the pro set. Ramsey went on and lost 8-2 to Liesel Rutherford of Stayton in the semifinals. Coach Alan VonStein said, “Ramsey had a phenomenal year, and moved from No. 3 singles t... Full story
To the Editor: We would like to thank City Manager Cory Misley and City Councilor Andrea Blum for educating our group on April 11 about how our City government operates, who is responsible for what, and how citizens can get involved in making Sisters a better place. We are so grateful for all the volunteer work Andrea puts into her work as a councilor, and for the passion and dedication Cory showed us for making sure Sisters thrives. They taught us that the City operates on a $15,836,348 budget for FY 2018-19 to administer wa... Full story
The Outlaws tennis team earned an eight-match sweep over the Eagles on the road at Stayton on Tuesday, April 16. Two days later, they defeated Woodburn 6-2 at home in Sisters to improve their record to 5-1 in league, and 9-2 overall. At Stayton on Tuesday, Coach Carl Click made a few adjustments to the line-up that worked to perfection. Weber played at the No. 1 singles spot, and will continue to play there throughout the remainder of the season. Jed Kizziar, who usually... Full story
The Lady Outlaws beat Stayton 5-3 at home in Sisters on Tuesday, April 16. The Outlaws won all four of their doubles matches, and also got a win at No. 2 singles. A day later, it was a completely different story as the Outlaws fell 0-8 to Philomath. On Thursday, the team bounced back and posted a 6-2 win on the road at Woodburn. In Tuesday’s action, Ramsey Schar was the lone singles winner with her 6-1, 6-1, victory over Megan Campbell. Schar played with intensity and d... Full story
The Outlaws defeated the Henley Hornets 5-3 on the tennis courts in their first home match of the season on Friday, April 12. A day later they traveled to Madras for the annual White Buffalo Invitational where their No. 1 and No. 2 singles and doubles teams finished fifth out of eight. On Friday against Henley, Sisters won three of the four doubles matches. Kendra Sitz and Hallie Swartz defeated Kenzie Cooper and Sabrina Graetsch in No. 1 doubles. The duo were down in the... Full story
The boys tennis team was able to get in three matches this past week: a win in their first match at home against Molalla on Tuesday, April 9, followed by an unfortunate first-league loss to Cascade a day later, and a win over Philomath on Friday to wrap up the week. Tuesday’s match against the Indians ended in a four-four tie, with Sisters winning the tiebreaker by virtue of a 71-60 advantage in games won. The Outlaws easily won all four of their singles matches. Jed K... Full story
The boys tennis team took first place at the White Buffalo Invitational held at Madras High School on Saturday, April 6, and proved they will be a force to be reckoned with this season. The eight-team event involved a mini-set of seven games against each of the other team’s entries in four divisions, and the champion was determined by the total number of games won. Sisters scored 102 points to finish ahead of Vale and Crook County, who posted scores of 90 and 88, r... Full story
The recent snowy weather hasn’t seemed to affect the girls tennis team at all. They continued their winning streak and improved their record to 3-0 on Wednesday, April 3, with a 6-2 at home over North Marion. It was the first time the Lady Outlaws have been able to play on their home court. Sisters got wins in three singles matches, as well as three wins in doubles play. Rheanna Salisbury (No. 1 singles) defeated M. Cha in two straight sets. Strong play with consistent g... Full story
The boys tennis squad finished in a 4-4 tie with Mt. View on Wednesday, March 20, but Sisters prevailed and won the tiebreaker with a 9-8 advantage in sets. Last year the Cougars shut out the Outlaws 8-0. Jed Kizziar (No. 1) blanked Will Lane 6-0 in the first set and took the win with a 6-4 victory in the second set. “Jed just keeps being Jed; consistent, athletic, and a unique style of play that frustrates opponents,” said Coach Carl Click. Nate Weber (No. 2) won his first match of the season with his victory over Des... Full story
The girls tennis team tallied a 6-2 road win at Mt. View (6A) on March 19, which improved their team record to 2-0. The Outlaws won three out of the four singles matches. Ramsey Schar (No. 2) showed impressive consistency and fortitude to win in a 10-4 tiebreak after losing her first set 5-7. She won the second set 6-2. Kendra Sitz (No. 3) beat Nikole Hu in two straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. Kendra aggressively attacked the net and used well-placed topspin to win her match. Holly Wertz (No. 4) defeated Lilly Roach 6-4 in the first... Full story
The boys tennis squad traveled to Sweet Home on Monday, March 11, in a “home” match against Redmond, and dropped the match 7-1. The match was both the Outlaws’ and the Panther’s first outdoor tennis match of the season, as both teams’ courts are still covered in snow. Sisters and Redmond both have brand new players who are just learning the game, so it was a challenge to play in their first match without ever being on an outdoor court prior to the match. The Panthers... Full story
It’s been a rough few weeks for the girls tennis squad. Thirty-four-plus inches of snow forced the Outlaws to move their practice inside at Sisters Middle School. Eagle Crest has also been generous and has allowed the team to have some optional practices on their two indoor courts. Even though the weather has been bad, and the team has had to make major adjustments in practice, it didn’t deter girls from turning out for the sport. The squad will boast a roster of 23 players this year, 11 of which return with experience. Bac... Full story
To the Editor: Re: the letter in the February 27 edition from Lane Jacobsen about customers buying from local, independently owned businesses: I agree with him wholeheartedly. I have been doing that for years with the simple belief, as I have long been telling people, "What would you rather support, a literally 'Mom and Pop' family-owned-and-operated business or some soulless corporation?" As Mr. Jacobsen pointed out, local businesses keep tax dollars in the community whereas corporations like Amazon, as was very recently... Full story
Have you ever wondered why some of the mule deer in Sisters leave for migration and others stay and endure the snow and bitter winter here? Where do the migrating deer go for their winter migration? Who tracks these migrating/non-migrating deer? If those questions and others often spring to mind as you drive through town and wait at a crosswalk for the deer to cross, then come to the Sisters Science Fair this Saturday, March 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at Sisters High School. Protect Animal Migration (PAM) will have an exhibit... Full story
"The science of today is the technology of tomorrow," said physicist Edward Teller. This year's Sisters Science Fair is loaded with scientific experiments, demonstrations, competitions and much more to steer us into the technology of tomorrow. The fair will be held at Sisters High School Saturday, March 16 from noon until 4 p.m. and everyone is invited to come and experience the fascinating science of today and tomorrow. St. Charles Medical Center will educate about healthy eating habits and will bring information about... Full story
Pickleball fever is sweeping the nation as one of its fastest-growing sports. In Central Oregon, athletes of all ages are enamored with the physical, mental and social benefits of their beloved pickleball. However, when elbow pain flares up, the most effective long-term treatment is often ignored. While gentler on the body than tennis, pickleball is not without risks. Lateral epicondylalgia, also known as tennis elbow or pickleball elbow, is a common overuse injury. While typically self-limiting, pickleball elbow can... Full story
The Sisters Science fair annually draws hundreds of people who crowd into Sisters High School for an afternoon of learning and fun. The event is presented and sponsored by the Sisters Science Club and is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, at Sisters High School from noon to 4 p.m. "This fair is produced by community volunteers who are passionate about science," said Carol Packard, Sisters Science Fair director. "Usually science fairs depend on teachers and invite the public. In Sisters, the public is inviting the teachers!"... Full story
Gifford Thomas Gibson, age 82, passed away on October 27, in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Giff was the son of Alenor Jr. and Hazel Gifford Gibson. Giff was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 1936, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1958. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He became the general manager of the Gibson Motor Company Inc. of Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Neenah, Menasha, and Appleton, eventually retiring as the president of... Full story
This Saturday, Hike-N-Peaks hosts the first Sisters community Gear Swap, benefiting local schools. Used outdoor equipment and clothing in good shape will be for sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local folks have three ways to help kids connect with nature and learn in the great outdoors: Donate used outdoor equipment and clothing, sell it on consignment, or buy gear at the swap itself. All the public schools in Sisters and Camp Sherman attract enrollment with programs for outdoor,... Full story
