News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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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
In high school, the winter season for me meant running after school or in the early morning alone, often in darkness. An offer from the wrestling coach to join the team for some road work sounded like the perfect way to break up the loneliness, so I found myself hopping in the mini-bus with a bunch of guys who had no love for running. The situation was one of those classic high school scenes in which a bunch of young men try to hide their dread about what is being asked of them. But as the bus moved further and further from t... Full story
The boys tennis team returns 12 players this year and adds four newcomers who will add depth to the experienced veteran squad. Senior Paul Fullhart will start for the Outlaws at the No. 1 singles position. Fullhart is a third-year varsity player and last year as a junior made it to the quarterfinals at state. "Paul can hit ground strokes with any 4A high school player in Oregon," said Coach Bim Gander. "This year Paul will work on his forecourt game, and work to improve his vollies and overheads." Devon Calvin (senior)... Full story
To the Editor: In the fall of 2012 Andrew Spreadborough from COIC was hired to revisit and revise the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan as necessary. Council insisted on a revision and approved the CATS funds ($10,000) to be applied to the project. Open meetings were held with community members to target key items in each sector to help stimulate the economy in Sisters. I have a draft dated January 7, 2013 of the meeting outcomes. And now... Mayor calls "economic summit"? What happened to the Strategic Action Plan th... Full story
Over 100 students impressed their teachers and the community with displays of scientific knowledge, creativity and enthusiasm at the third annual Sisters Science Fair on Saturday. The Sisters High School commons transformed into a giant science laboratory and was energized with excitement from students demonstrating their experiments. One of the multiple points of combustion going off during the science fair emanated from exploding balloons, demonstrated as an element of... Full story
The third annual Sisters Science Fair will engage the community in the wonders of science from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, at Sisters High School. Marvel at the possibilities of lemon batteries and exploding balloons, polymers and pulleys, ping pong ball cannons and worm composting. Enter in the paper airplane contest and pit your skills against other designers to fly your craft across the gym floor. The Sisters Science Fair is free and open to everyone to browse the exhibits, learn more about science and experie... Full story
The dachshund that you share your one-bedroom apartment with is overweight. Could it be because you work part-time and Fido hangs out on the couch most of the day without exercise? Dogs, like humans, need daily exercise to live a healthy life and stay at an ideal weight. Not only will exercise keep your dog fit, it will also burn a lot of their excess energy. A dog that is tired out from exercising may rest more calmly at home and have less anxiety when left alone. Exercise... Full story
Black Butte Ranch property owners have signed off on a major redevelopment plan for recreation facilities near the Lodge. The plan was sent out to vote on October 7 to 1,251 BBR property owners, and the approval was announced on Tuesday, December 10. The $11.5 million in improvements will include a new Lodge swimming pool (80 percent larger than the existing pool), an outdoor hot tub, new bistro and retail area with outdoor dining and poolside service, locker rooms, fitness... Full story
Ronald Kilian left his home in eastern Germany and traveled halfway around the world to immerse himself in American culture, become part of an American family, and attend an American school. Kilian hails from Barenstein, a small city on the northern Czech border, and lives with his dad, mom, his dog and cat; and family life is fairly quiet. He attends Eliteschule Des Winter Sports, a specialized school for students that are involved in winter sports. Kilian told The Nugget... Full story
