News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Olaf from Norway measures a full nine feet in height. He's now residing in Sisters. The Viking, found in 1888 and born circa 1335, is now on display at Sisters' newest destination attraction - The Fantastic Museum. The museum is located at 121 E. Cascade Ave. immediately next door to the Candy Corral. That's a fitting setting for the many children who are wondering and wandering into the exhibit to the sounds of "Wow!" "Cool!" "Awesome!" Olaf is the biggest draw but basketball... Full story
If price is any indicator then the hay grown around Sisters is tops. Every week the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) puts out a market report for all commodities including hay. Last Friday's report confirmed what hay growers locally and equestrians throughout Oregon already know. Premium+ grade alfalfa was fetching $350 a ton. That compares to $220-$285 in Minnesota, $250 in Montana, and $220-$235 in neighboring Washington. Only Texas came close at $340 and that's due to... Full story
Kellen Klein, the new interim executive director of Citizens4Community (C4C), describes himself as a "network weaver" who has known from a young age that he wanted to do "purpose-driven work." Klein, one of three new board members for C4C, was asked to become the interim executive director when Josie Newport announced her intention to step down from her director position. Her last day was June 9, after working with Klein to make a smooth transition. C4C is a 501(c)(3)... Full story
The City of Sisters is working within a code compliance program initially started to help with fire mitigation and safety through enforcement of code violations regarding vegetation overgrowth. According to the presentation at last week’s City Council meeting on the program by Community Development Director Scott Woodford and City Code Compliance Agent, Jacob Smith: “The program encourages citizens to report any concerns or observations regarding fire safety, hazardous conditi... Full story
Partners In Care, provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care in the Central Oregon region, invites the community to join them in an official ribbon cutting for the new Hospice House and expanded campus at 2611 NE Courtney Dr. The event will be held at the main Bend campus of Partners In Care on Wednesday, June 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. with the Bend Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:15 p.m. Limited small tours of Hospice House and the expanded campus will be available during the event. Partners In Care... Full story
Susan Cobb became a city councilor this year for the first time, continuing her passion for helping her community. Cobb has lived in Sisters Country since 2006, after purchasing land in 2002, wanting to be close to family. "I love Sisters because it's a small town, and you get to know a lot of people, and you feel welcomed, and it satisfies my cultural and social needs," said Cobb. She moved into Sisters City limits in 2008. Cobb became a quilter when she moved to Sisters.... Full story
The voters in Camp Sherman passed a $2 million school bond for Black Butte School (BBS) with approval of Measure 16-105 in the May 16 election. The tiny public K-12 district serves K-8 children in Camp Sherman, Blue Lake, and Suttle Lake, with some transfers from Sisters or Sweet Home school districts. After eighth grade, most students transfer into Sisters High School. The historic two-room schoolhouse has retained the same structure and charm since 1951. Enrollment ranges... Full story
The controversial proposal to redevelop the Space Age Gas station at the corner of Cascade Avenue and Pine Street will go before the Sisters Planning Commission for a public hearing on Thursday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. The planning commission will hear public testimony from the applicant and interested citizens at the hearing. The proposed new convenience store on the site would have 3,500 square feet of space, and the station would have eight towers with 16 fuel pumps, an overhead canopy with lighting, re... Full story
Sisters community members, City Council members and University of Oregon students celebrated the end of the Sustainable City Year Partnership (SCYP) between the University and the City of Sisters. Last Thursday evening at FivePine Convention Center, University of Oregon (UO) students ranging from sophomores to seniors to master's students displayed their work for the Sustainable City partnership. That partnership started last year, between the University's Planning, Public... Full story
Managers of Sisters Farmers Market have run the gamut over the years - farmers, a chef, and a registered nurse. Each brought passion and hard work to the position. This year, the Market's parent organization Seed to Table, has hired a farmer and vendor with a deep history in nonprofit markets: Willa Bauman. Market life runs in Bauman's blood. She grew up in the countryside west of Eugene. There her parents baked their own goods and sold them at the long-running, open-air Satur... Full story
In a sure sign that summer is upon us, Sisters Farmers Market's opening day is on Sunday, June 4. The market has new hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 37 farmers, ranchers, makers, and food producers will bring their goods to Fir Street Park, offering fresh veggies, locally raised meat, seafood, artisan food products, and locally made arts and crafts. Sisters-based trio Sugar Sweet String Band will kick off the market season at 11:30 a.m. with upbeat bluegrass, homespun... Full story
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 8, 3 to 6 p.m., to gather at Beacham's Clock Company located at 300 W. Hood Ave. to celebrate Ed and Kathi Beacham's 45 years as one of the finest clock shops in the country - and to welcome the Recksiek family of Utah as they assume ownership of the business. Visiting Beacham's is a feast for the senses. Every hour and half-hour there are chimes, bongs, bells, and tweets as the clocks do their job of announcing the passage of time. On... Full story
Staff at Black Butte Ranch (BBR) are ready for BBR homeowners, the Central Oregon community, and visitors from around the globe to make memories within their new space. Standing proudly with ponderosa pines, the new lodge is 22,100 square feet and has expansive windows. The architecture and décor was created to capitalize on the setting and offer a variety of spaces for dining, sharing a drink with friends, or hosting all kinds of events from weddings to intimate evenings... Full story
When Sisters lawyer Peter Straumfjord receives a call from someone needing legal advice about a family law issue, his calm demeanor can help during an often-stressful time. Straumfjord has been there and knows hearing that better times will eventually come can get folks through a sad and frustrating situation. With a law office focused on divorce, custody, and modifications, Straumfjord knows staying the course and working toward resolution is something he can help his... Full story
The Sisters City Council gave the green light to funding an analysis of the City’s urban growth boundary (UGB). The Council approved a professional services agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) for an Urban Growth Boundary Sufficiency Analysis. Cost of the study is not to exceed $25,905. Sisters is somewhat unique because the UGB is also the city limits. Most cities have a UGB that is different from its city limits. With increased development, and more people w... Full story
Spoons Restaurant is relocating in Sisters. After being on Cascade Avenue since opening in 2017, owner Doug Stevens finally had the opportunity to move locations to a bigger space that will complement their increase in sales and business. Deri Frazee encouraged Doug Stevens and his wife, Debbi, to buy the first Spoons location when the Cuppa Yo frozen yogurt shop went up for sale. Stevens and his wife, and their cooking partner, Carrie McGonagle, decided to add lunch, soup,... Full story
John Seitzinger, LMT, MSN, worked in the medical field as a nurse and anesthesiologist for most of his 20-year career in Portland, but he wanted to branch away from that type of medicine and move somewhere closer to nature. After nine years as a nurse, he returned to school and pursued anesthesiology. "I was a nurse anesthetist and did that until nine years ago, and then was a stay-at-home dad. My wife is an artist and supported her business and our son," he said. He and his... Full story
Daybreak Wellness offers unique services to treat injuries and ailments and to promote overall health and well-being focused on mind, body, and spirit. Daybreak Wellness opened in March of 2023 as a partnership between Diane Flowers and Melanie Middlestetter. Flowers has been in the naturopathic medicine/massage therapy field for over 20 years, and it had always been her goal to start a practice with Daybreak Wellness' services. "A lot of years ago, when I was in naturopathic... Full story
GrandStay Hospitality, LLC, the franchisor for GrandStay Hotels, held its 2023 Brand Conference event at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, Minnesota last month. The GrandStay Hotel & Suites in Sisters received the prestigious 2022 Property of the Year award, which is the highest honor for hotel operations. General Manager Kris Rodgers accepted this recognition for the hotel's excellence in GrandStay Quality Assurance Evaluation scores, impeccable guest reviews, and a 100... Full story
Until last week the nationally ranked Fathom Realty was not a brand force in Sisters, or even Central Oregon. That all changed when Mark and Pam Ossinger hung out the Fathom shingle at 311 E. Cascade Ave. at the corner of Spruce in the former Antler Arts building. The building's design is distinctive with its log-style architecture, and is prominent when entering downtown from the east. The Fathom Realty logo is prominently displayed perpendicularly to the street, making the... Full story
Deputy Chief Tim Craig, of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of "Chief Training Officer" (CTO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on April 4 to confer the designation. Chief Craig becomes one of only 214 CTOs worldwide. The designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components, including... Full story
Sarah McDougall always gets involved in her community, wherever she is. She got especially involved in Sisters when she moved here in 2020, after living in Bend for 14 years. McDougall knew for a long time that she wanted to move to Sisters, after seeing Bend turning into a place more like the places they moved to Bend from. "We came out to Sisters and saw everything being built, and how there may be an opportunity for us to live here. The neighborhood we saw was full of... Full story
Losing a baby is a heart-wrenching event that often leaves grieving parents feeling alone. That was Alissa and James Cowan's experience after having a miscarriage six years ago. Their sense of isolation left Alissa feeling numb and unsure about who could relate to or understand her pain. Last April, Alissa started a nonprofit called I Am Seen. With her husband James' constant support, she wanted to bring a voice to the silent grief of pregnancy and infant loss. "We offer Care... Full story
The Sisters City Council took another step toward construction of a roundabout at Highway 20 and Locust Street last week. In their Wednesday, April 26 meeting, the Council approved Amendment No. 2 of the intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation for improvements on Highway 20 at Locust Street, allowing the project to move forward. They will begin moving dirt on the area most likely in February 2024, pending construction timelines and when... Full story
At their quarterly meeting on April 5, the Vision Implementation Team (VIT) took a first look at how to go about adding new topics and strategies to the Vision Plan as evolving issues arise. There was a great deal of discussion regarding how to address houselessness in the Vision Plan, and where the strategies should go within the plan. The suggestion was made to invite locals who are working with the homeless and Cheyenne Purrington, the Deschutes County and participating cities’ houseless strategies and solutions d... Full story
