News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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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
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners weighed in this week on proposed legislation that would allow further development of the Cyrus family's Aspen Lakes property east of Sisters. After the commissioners discussed HB 3536 in a meeting last Wednesday, they directed staff to craft a letter to the legislative rules committee outlining concerns about the role of local land-use process and proposing language to be included in the bill should it move out of committee.... Full story
Lori Small has been leading Sisters children on an adventure of discovery and learning for more than 31 years, but it's about to come to an end. When she watches her third-graders go on to fourth grade this spring, it will be for the last time. She is retiring. When Lori was young, she spent countless days with her grandmother - herself a school teacher of many years. When Lori speaks of her grandmother today, the early influence is clear. Lori went off to Oregon State... Full story
Outlaws junior Paul Fullhart was the lone member of the boy's tennis team to make it to the state championships held at the University of Oregon Thursday through Saturday, May 17-19. In his second state appearance, Paul made it to the quarterfinals. Fullhart started tournament play with a bye in the first round of 32. He dominated play in the second round and beat Valentin Morales of Ontario 6-1, 6-0. Fullhart fell to Luis Drexler of Estacada (fourth seed) 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals. Coach Bim Gander told The Nugget that... Full story
The girls tennis team upset the No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 tournament seeds to earn a second-place finish at the Special District 3 Girls' Tennis Tournament held at Black Butte Ranch on Thursday and Friday, May 9 and 10. North Bend took top honors with a team score of 35 and Sisters finished second with 23 points. Klamath Union was third with 22 points and Henley took fourth with 18. Two of Sisters' doubles teams qualified for state and will play at the University of Oregon next... Full story
The boys tennis team tied for a second-place finish with Henley (both with 22 points) at the Sky-Em 4A District Tournament held at South Medford High School on Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and 7. Powerhouse North Bend took first-place honors with a team total of 28 points. Cascade Christian tallied 16 points and St. Mary's posted 14. Paul Fullhart was the lone Outlaw to make it to the semifinals and secure a berth to the state tournament in Eugene next week. Fullhart beat Jack O'Hara of Cascade Christian 6-2, 6-1 in the first... Full story
Pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., has now become an adult program through Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD). The game is played on a hard surface divided into zones by a net, and uses a plastic ball with holes in it. Players use oversize ping-pong paddles. It is a sport that borrows elements from badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Al Boyette had played tennis for 35 years before getting interested in pickleball. "The game is played on a... Full story
The Lady Outlaws took first place at a five-team tennis tournament held at Black Butte Ranch on Saturday, April 27. Junction City, Mazama, Henley and Hidden Valley, all district foes, made it to the event. Each round of play consisted of seven games or a 30-minute time limit, whichever came first. The total number of games won in all categories combined to determine the winning team. Sisters won the tournament with a team score of 155, and Junction City was runner-up at 144. Remaining scores were: Mazama (96), Henley (86)... Full story
The Outlaws started their week with a tough 6-2 loss to Bend High on Tuesday, April 23, and two days later lost 7-1 to North Bend. Sisters turned it around on Saturday, April 27, with victories over both Henley and Hidden Valley in a double header at Black Butte Ranch. In Sisters' match against Bend High, the Lava Bears swept the four doubles matches in the contest, and three of the four single's matches went to third sets. Ryan Houston and Shawn Horton posted Sisters' only wi... Full story
Volunteers are invited to get out and enjoy spring together while supporting the community at Celebrate Sisters Day. On Saturday, April 27, a cadre of volunteers will meet up to fulfill a variety of projects throughout Sisters Country. The effort to spruce up Sisters is coordinated through the Sisters High School lacrosse program, with support from the Sisters School District, City of Sisters, Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, Sisters Camp-Sherman Rural Fire Protection District, Sisters Park & Recreation District and more.... Full story
The Outlaws boys tennis team lost 6-2 at home against Redmond on Monday, March 11, in their first match of the season, but three days later swept the Crook County Cowboys at Black Butte Ranch. Although the Outlaws lost their match to Redmond, half of the matches went to a tiebreak. Sisters tallied tie-break victories in No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. Redmond recorded tie-break wins in No. 1 singles and No. 4 doubles. Paul Fullhart, Sisters No. 1 singles player, battled Zach Powell for almost two hours before Powell finally... Full story
You wouldn't be reading this if your eyes weren't healthy enough to see the print. Obvious, right? But most of us take our vision for granted. We put a lot of effort and energy into keeping our bodies fit and healthy, but we scarcely think at all about our eyes. That can be a problem, especially for folks who are active in the Sisters Country outdoors. We're exposed to a lot of ultraviolet light, summer and winter. That UV light can cause all kinds of vision problems. "UV... Full story
At their Wednesday meeting, the Sisters School Board gave tacit approval to grant ODOT an easement at the southwest corner of the Sisters Elementary School property to allow for a full west-bound right-turn lane from Highway 20 onto Locust Street. The easement will bring the ODOT-repaired fence just to the edge of the elementary school tennis courts. The current property is all "trees and weeds" according to District Director of Operations Leland Bliss. There was discussion of "stopping" the sidewalk from the elementary... Full story
The Outlaws girls tennis team returns eight veteran players to their squad this season and will add 13 additional players, several of whom have previous tennis experience. Two senior players, Shelbi Thompson and Paige Tosello, are co-team captains and will provide leadership and four years of varsity experience to the team. Thompson was a state finisher in doubles play with partner Paige Tosello last season. Tosello is out for the season due to injury and Thompson will most likely play at the No. 1 singles spot. Shelbi is an... Full story
The Outlaws boys tennis team, along with first-year coach Bim Gander, is enthusiastic and ready to hit the courts for another season. Eight veteran players return to the squad and will provide experience and leadership to the team. Returning players include Paul Fullhart, Evan Rickards, Devon Calvin, Nathan Kaping, Ethan Stengel, Shawn Horton, Tyrell Gilmore and Trevor Standen. Juniors Fullhart and Rickards were selected as co-captains and will play important roles on the squad. Fullhart returns as the Outlaws' No.1 singles... Full story
Getting hurt is an occupational hazard for athletes, especially those of us who are of the weekend warrior variety. There are two kinds of athletic injury: Acute (blown-out knee, tweaked back) and chronic overuse (bum knee, sore shoulder). Sisters Country physical therapy practices see about the same number of both. Spring is a dangerous time for recreational athletes, because it marks a time of transition of activities. Folks who spent the winter on skis are climbing back on... Full story
The second annual Sisters Science Fair was an electrifying experience - in every sense of the word. The atmosphere was crackling with energy - literally with a display on conductivity, and figuratively, as students of every age reveled in discovery, competition and the pure joy of learning and displaying knowledge. Sparks flew as Tasman Rheuben demonstrated the principles of conductivity at a table sponsored by Bend Research. Rubber bands on pulleys generated a charge that a... Full story
Bim Gander has been named as the new Outlaws boys tennis coach. Gander brings with him 50 years of competitive play. Gander holds a USTA (United States Tennis Association) rating for tournament league play at 4.5. That number converts to a low handicap golfer, which proves Bim is a master at the game. Gander started to play tennis at age 12, while living in Wilson, Connecticut, a small town located about 50 miles from New York City. Bim played tennis for four years at St.... Full story
