News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Sisters Science Club's Science Fair is featuring competitions to test the knowledge and skill of folks in the local community. The 2015 Sisters Science Fair will be held Saturday, February 21, at Sisters High School from noon to 4 p.m. It's an exciting action-packed day filled with rockets and paper airplanes, astronomy and biology, pulleys and robots, and more. Science and art join together to create an exciting contest called SciArt. This contest challenges students to find and capture science in the art of photography... Full story
Don Chelew passed away on October 27, in his home with his wife, Barbara, at his side. Don was born in Los Angeles of Canadian parents. He was the oldest of three children, and is predeceased by his parents, Ola and George; his sister, Caroline; and his brother, Bob. He attended Hamilton High School and graduated from UCLA. He then served two years active duty in the Navy. Returning to Los Angeles, Don passed the CPA exam, worked with Ernst & Ernst, and started his career in... Full story
The City Parks Advisory Board gave the nod last week to start planning improvements at Creekside Campground. The board convened Wednesday, October 29, to review data accumulated during the 2014 camping season, May to September, on usage at Creekside Campground. After studying the data, the board directed staff to make preliminary plans for improvements to the park, which will be brought back to the board for review and further discussion. Through the use of a detailed... Full story
A town hall meeting held at Sisters Middle School in the wake of heightened citizen interest over a proposed Sisters amphitheater earlier this year resulted in the formation of the Community Assets Committee. Mayor Brad Boyd has appointed 10 members to the committee, charging them with vetting the top four ideas developed on by attendees at the town hall and presenting their best plan for a successful project at a follow-up meeting. Further feedback and suggestions are to be gathered from attendees, then discussed further in... Full story
David C. Clemens died on Sunday, July 20, at his home at Black Butte Ranch. David was born in Corvallis on September 14, 1937, and grew up in Wasco, California. His parents were Clifton and Dorothy Clemens, and he had one brother, Douglas Clemens (wife Linda, children David Jr. and Jennifer). David graduated from Pamona College, California. He served in the U.S. Army. David is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Laurine, and his stepson Brent Freeland (wife Kelly,... Full story
You return home after being gone for a few hours. Fido is at the door to greet you wagging his tail with "Squiggles," his favorite rubber squeak toy, clenched between his teeth, ready to play. Dogs play, snuggle, and sleep with their toys; some even bury their toys. Toys are important for puppies and young dogs. Dogs that have toys to play with are less bored. Often, dogs that have behavior problems have lots of energy and nothing to do. Toys can direct your furry friend to he... Full story
Spencer Smith has played goalie for the Outlaws for the past six years and is thrilled he gets to take his love for the game to the next level. Spencer signed with Brigham Young University and will play goalie for the Cougars next year. Smith has been excited about lacrosse since he was first introduced to the sport. "We had a section on lacrosse in PE when I was in sixth grade, and my friends and I just loved it," said Smith. "We were all so excited that we were going to get... Full story
Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) will offer three tennis camps this summer. These camps, led by Sisters High School boys tennis coach Bim Gander, will teach beginners, low intermediates, and intermediate level players basic techniques for the game of tennis. Bim Gander will cover tennis scoring and all of the essential tennis strokes: serve, volley, forehand and backhand. All participants should have tennis shoes and a racquet if possible. A limited number of... Full story
Longtime Sisters resident Mary B. Smith died Wednesday, June 4 at the age of 97. Born in Portland on November 15, 1916 to John H. and Martha Chapin Beckwith, she attended schools in Portland and Annie Wright Seminary in Tacoma, Washington. After graduating from Mills College, she returned to Tacoma to teach at Annie Wright Seminary. It is there that she met and married Wilton Gordon Smith, a most wonderful man, and they had three children: Marna, Stuart and Gordon Smith.... Full story
The Outlaws boys tennis team had a tremendous showing at the Special District 3 Tournament held in Medford, on Monday and Tuesday, May 12-13. North Bend finished first, Sisters was runner-up and Henley took third. Other teams in attendance were: Klamath Union, Marshfield, Canyonville, St. Marys, Hidden Valley and Cascade Christian. Paul Fullhart, (No. 3 seed), won his first three matches to qualify for state. With three matches under his belt, Fullhart faced Jacob Mangan (No. 2 seed) in the semi-finals. It was a grueling... Full story
The Lady Outlaws tennis team competed at the district championships held at Black Butte Ranch, Thursday-Saturday, May 8-10. Henley took first-place honors, and Marshfield was runner-up. Klamath Union took third, and North Bend and Sisters tied for fourth. Ten teams competed amidst consistent rain, high winds, and sporadic hail all weekend. Coach Courtney Collins told The Nugget that it was a miracle they were able to get all their matches in. Collins had a big shout-out to... Full story
Valerie Fercho-Tillery has a passion for helping animals - and for quilting. For the second year, she has brought those passions together to produce a dog-themed quilt as a fundraiser for the Sisters-based Furry Friends Foundation. The quilt, created from a Java House Muchas Poochas pattern, will be raffled over the summer, with proceeds devoted to helping local pet-owners in need. Last year's quilt raised more than $2,000. "The funds are used to purchase pet food for our... Full story
The girls tennis team fell 4-3 to Cascade and 6-1 to Vale on Saturday, May 3, at home at Black Butte Ranch. The Outlaws were only able to bring half of the their squad due to SAT testing and prom. Sisters waited out a two-hour rain delay before they took on Cascade in their first match of the day. Haley Carlson and Savannah Spear (No. 1 doubles) dug deep against a big-hitting Cougar team and scraped out a 6-4, 7-5 victory. Allie Spear and Lacey Gilmore paired at doubles play a... Full story
The boys tennis team wrapped up league with wins over Henley and St. Mary's at Henley's home court at OIT on Saturday, April 26. Sisters defeated St. Mary's 5-3 and was even with Henley with four matches each but beat them 9-8 in sets. Paul Fullhart (No. 1 singles) had a solid performance in his 6-4, 7-6 (7-2 tiebreak) win over Avery Kerwin of St. Mary's. Fullhart lost for the first time this year 4-6, 2-6, to Jacob Mangan of Henley. "Paul had an overwhelming lead over Kerwin in the first set," said Coach Bim Gander. "He had... Full story
The Outlaws defeated Stayton 5-3 at Black Butte Ranch on Monday, April 14, and two days later notched a 4-1 win at home over Canyonville Christian Academy (CCA). On Friday, the Outlaws squeaked by with a win over Willamette. In Monday's action, Paul Fullhart continued his winning ways at No. 1 singles. Fullhart easily defeated Tristen Swift 6-0, 6-0 to remain undefeated on the season. "Paul has improved tremendously this year," said Coach Bim Gander. "His game is much more... Full story
The girls tennis team played a strong match against the Eagles at Stayton on Monday, April 14, and five days later they honed their skills at the Madras Invitational. In Monday's match against Stayton, Anna Peasley and Allie Spear both won their matches in singles play. Peasley came out on top with a solid 6-1, 6-4 win over Kelsie Hendricks. Coach Courtney Collins said, "Anna won by being the human version of the backboard: Anna 'The Wall' Peasley!" Spear beat Miranda Richey 4-6, 7-5, 10-5. Allie has been undefeated in... Full story
The girls tennis team started their week with a 5-3 win over Klamath Union on Tuesday, April 8. On Friday and Saturday the Lady Outlaws participated in the Bend Invitational. In Tuesday's action the doubles teams swept their matches, and the No. 1 duo of Savannah Spear and Haley Carlson led the charge. Savannah and Haley dominated play on the court and didn't drop a game in their 6-0, 6-0 victory over Gracie Morgan and Tisha Bray. Coach Courtney Collins said that the combo... Full story
The boys tennis team dominated play in their 6-2 win over Klamath Union (KU) on Tuesday, April 8. The home match under clear skies and a perfect 68-degree temperature opened the Outlaws' campaign against their district opponents. Sisters' doubles players were at the top of their game and swept KU in all four doubles matches. Evan Rickards and Devon Calvin (No. 1 doubles) owned the court and easily defeated Thomas Luna and Tristan Phelps in two quick sets with scores of 6-0,... Full story
To the Editor: My letter to the editor on March 26 was not meant to defend the actions of any one person working for the City of Sisters. My letter was intended to acknowledge a good job of managing a city campground that eliminated hazard trees and enhanced the overall park health. My comments were based upon walking through the park and observing the results of the finished product. In addition to looking closer at the cut stumps that were cut to ground-level, I based my observation and comments on my 45 years of... Full story
The boys tennis team traveled to Bend and faced the Lava Bears on Thursday, April 3. Six of Sisters' top players were not able to attend due to vacation or college visitation plans over spring break, and the Outlaws fell 7-1 for their first loss this season. Paul Fullhart was the Outlaws' lone bright spot. Paul won at No. 1 singles to remain undefeated this year. Coach Bim Gander commented, "The absence of half the starting team allowed several of the younger or less experienced players to step up and represent the team for... Full story
Community connectivity within Sisters Country was showcased at the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting held at Sisters City Hall on April 3. Presentations by local representatives and a walking tour of the Cascade Avenue improvement project allowed committee members to see the many ways in which Sisters is promoting and ensuring bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian traffic and safety. Sisters Mayor Brad Boyd pointed out that one of the... Full story
The boys tennis team continued their winning ways, blanking the White Buffs 7-0 on Tuesday, March 25. Paul Fullhart (No. 1 singles) prevailed 6-0, 6-0 in his match against Simon Sangha, and Trevor Standen (No. 2 singles) earned an easy 6-2, 6-2 victory over Joseph Calica. Kobe Martinez dominated his match and notched a 6-0, 6-0 win over Joey Jaminez in No. 3 doubles. "Kobe is a super frosh," said Coach Bim Gander. "He's won both his matches this year, and none more convincingly than his match today." Veteran Michael Commins... Full story
The girls tennis team beat Crook County 3-1 at home at Black Butte Ranch on Thursday, March 20. Sisters played with heart and determination. Hannah Stuwe, at No. 1 singles, defeated Elsa Harris by default with scores of 1-6, 0-1. Harris was up one set and one game on Stuwe but had to default, which resulted in a win for Hannah. No. 3 singles player Allie Spear defeated Maggie Kasberger 6-1, 6-3 in a great match-up. "Allie played her heart out like a rock star!," said Coach Cou... Full story
Courtney Collins was recently named as the new Sisters High School girls tennis coach, and although she is just 24 years old she brings with her many years of tennis experience. Collins started playing tennis when she was 4 years old. Courtney was taught by her father, a teaching tennis pro, who has worked with many professional tennis players, including Elena Dementieva, Nate Schnugg, and Kellen Damico, to name a few. Courtney was home-schooled through junior high to make it... Full story
It's not easy to hold back when the mercury climbs past 60, the air turns velvety and the sun calls you to climb off the couch and get outside. The hiking and biking trails beckon; the tennis court net is up - and look at all that yardwork that needs to be done! Ah, spring ... the season of injuries waiting to happen. Local massage therapists and physical therapy practitioners don't need to look at a calendar to know it's spring. They can tell by the influx of clients with... Full story
