News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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“Many of the kids who enroll in the flight science classes are curious about flying, but Max is one of the few who are passionate about it, really committed,” Sam Monte of Outlaw Aviation told The Nugget. He was describing Max Tintle, a 2019 Sisters High School graduate. Tintle completed the academic course work, and “with huge support from my parents” got enough inflight hours to earn his pilot’s license. Even at reduced rates for students in the school’s Outlaw Aviation Ac... Full story
Fall is in the air. Nights are cool and crisp, and days offer golden sunshine. This is the best time of year to me and my Scotties. We aren’t fans of too much heat, and we’d rather not deal with 10-degree walks. This is perfect. It’s why we live in this amazing country. It’s now nine months since we lost our third and youngest Scottie, Chewy. During those nine months we’ve watched our big boy, Bernie, and our little girl, Piper, turn into the most contented pair of dogs we’ve ever lived with. It’s amazing. Piper fell he... Full story
Rollo (Skip) Simpson Wheeler Jr. passed away from a rapid progression of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Rollo was always known as Skip. Born in Oakland, California, Skip attended kindergarten in Berkeley. He then attended grades 1-3 in Germany, when his family relocated there. The family then moved to Orinda, California, and he attended local schools for grades 4-8. He then attended and graduated from Piedmont High School in Piedmont, California. As a teenager, Skip thoroughly e... Full story
Allen Bruce “Bud” Cravens passed away in Bend on October 10, at the age of 84. As a youngster he lived on Catalina Island and then spent his formative years in California’s San Fernando Valley. In 1960, with his wife, Judy, and their infant daughter, he moved to Camp Sherman, following his parents, John and Bettie, and younger brother Ross, who had purchased the Metolius River Lodge, now known as Metolius River Resort. Bud worked a number of temporary and odd jobs until he wa... Full story
The Outlaws football squad lost 20-7 on the road against the Siuslaw Vikings on a very cold and rainy Friday night, October 21. Sisters started out with an interception by Patrick Silva less than five minutes into the contest. They got the ball down to the 45-yard line, but offensive penalties stalled the drive. The Outlaws’ defense held strong, and at the end of the first quarter it was deadlocked 0-0. Early in the second period Siuslaw got on the scoreboard with a five-yard touchdown run, but failed on their two-point conve... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer squad emerged as conference champs after their 1-0 win over Central Linn (CL) on Wednesday, October 19. But the win and claiming the conference title didn’t come easy. In order for the Outlaws to have a chance, Central Linn had to finish with a tie in their game against Pleasant Hill on Monday, October 17, and then the Outlaws had to beat Central Linn on the road on Wednesday, October 19. That’s just what happened. Central Linn ended their game with Pleasant Hill in a 1-1 tie, and on Wednesday the Out... Full story
Jackson Dumanch, the City’s new public works project coordinator, is a young man with a firm handshake, who looks you in the eye when you meet him. Before taking his new job, he worked as a utility technician for the City of Sisters Public Works Department for 2.5 years, where he was a certified playground safety inspector in addition to his many other duties. “The Public Works crew is amazing. I always felt welcome, and they helped me learn and gain so much exp... Full story
Sisters Elementary School (SES) students had the opportunity to get their hands dirty at their hometown creek last week. For the last month, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) has been working with students on planting plants, trees, and grasses along the riparian zone of Whychus Creek at Creekside Park. The planting is part of the larger restoration project taking place in that area of the creek. The species students are planting are all native to the area and will... Full story
An ad hoc citizen task group has submitted two nominations to City Council for sister city relationship. A sister city relationship is a broad-based, long-term partnership between two communities in differing countries. Wikipedia tell us: “The relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties.” “While there are early examples of international links betwe... Full story
It takes 200 goats 21 days to clear 50 acres of vegetation. This ancient form of mowing is having a resurgence, with a powerful demonstration right here in Sisters Country. Homeowners in Cascade Meadow Ranch have hired Scott Martin to tackle weeds on a 50-acre portion of the Ranch’s 310 acres of common area. The Ranch, with 24 two-acre lot homes, is surrounded by the Deschutes National Forest, giving homeowners lots of incentive to mitigate wildfire risk. Conventional t... Full story
We have an opportunity to set a new course for Oregon by replacing decades of one-party leadership. For 40 years we have anointed the next Democrat in line for governor even while a large majority of Oregonians believe our state is heading in the wrong direction. Yes, I am unsure that Republicans have the answers, but we can all agree that Democrats have proven that they don’t. Governor Brown has consistently ranked as the least popular governor in America. She has worked hard to earn that distinction, to the dismay of e... Full story
Deschutes County treasurer To the Editor: I’m Bill Kuhn, and I’m running for the nonpartisan position of Deschutes County treasurer. The County collects revenues of over $650 million a year, and that money is managed by the County treasurer, who has responsibility for the management of cash, all banking relationships, and the investment of County funds. The work requires a leader with significant financial expertise and a clear understanding of our community’s priorities and needs. The funds collected by the County go to prog... Full story
Readers of The Nugget have noted seemingly low flows at the headwaters of the Metolius River, one of Sisters Country’s most beloved and revered resources. The latest reading by Oregon Department of Water Resources (ODWR) shows 55 CFS (cubic feet per second). In June of 2018 that was 102 CFS, followed a year later by a 95.6 reading, and last June it registered 74. Kyle Gorman, ODWR regional manager in Bend, recalls his very first reading of the headwaters in 1991 when it l... Full story
When it comes to being wildfire ready, one of the biggest questions from the Sisters community is: How do we “harden” a home, and what does it mean to be wildfire ready? On Monday, October 17, Citizens4Community (C4C) hosted their Let’s Talk community event at Paulina Springs Books — a panel discussion about how to make Sisters a fire-adapted, and wildfire-ready community. Panelists for the talk included Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (SCSFD) Fire Chief Roger Johns... Full story
A traffic safety improvement in downtown Sisters will be in effect starting Thursday, October 20. Watch for a new four-way stop at the intersection of East Main Avenue and North Larch Street. The need for a four-way stop at the Larch-Main intersection was identified in the Sisters 2021 Traffic Safety Audit conducted by the City’s traffic engineer, including a traffic count to determine trip numbers from all four directions. Public Works Director Paul Bertagna said the i... Full story
In a formal statement October 12, Laird Superfoods (LSF-NYSE), announced that it would be closing its operations in Sisters, and outsourcing the production of its plant-based products to a co-packer, a business that manufactures and/or packages food products for clients. In some cases, the co-packer can be a competitor categorically, but not at the same price point or package size. The Nugget spoke at length with Laird CEO, Jason Veith, who was not yet able to name the... Full story
The article “Recounting life in Sisters’ forest” which appeared in the October 12 issue of The Nugget, recounted the story of Buddy Blair and his family, living in the forest near Sisters. It inspired me to write and encourage everyone to attend the Town Hall discussion on October 20 on homelessness. I won’t be there because of a previous obligation; however, if I were to attend, I could share my experience of welcoming a houseless woman into my home. A request came across my computer, seeking a single woman, perhaps a widow... Full story
I like The Nugget Newspaper. I read it weekly. I think for the most part Jim Cornelius does a good job of balancing out controversial subjects by our unfortunately very polarized political community and country. In fact, because he has done such a good job of this, I have sat on my hands and let the ink dry out of my pens before writing in on the numerous musings which I disagree with that have been printed. However, after reading the editorial page article “Vaccine complications” by Wayne B. Schmotzer DVM, printed in the... Full story
Luke Demro Gardinier was born on October 17, 1978, in Forest Grove. He grew up and lived the entirety of his adult life in Sisters with his family. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, September 28. He was 43 years old. Luke graduated from Sisters High School in 1997. Throughout his high school career, and after, he would often be found at school or sporting events supporting his brother, Bryce, and his sister, Krista. After high school, he spent... Full story
Note: The list of men I respect and admire is long. This commentary is from a place of care rather than critique. I am an observer and welcome other perspectives, and I think more dialogue is needed. On August 28, my hometown of Bend was added to the long list of mass shootings as 20-year-old Ethan Miller fired over 100 rounds with a legally purchased AR-15 rifle through a local grocery store, killing two and wounding multiple others before taking his own life. Since 1966, of the 196 mass shootings that have taken place, all... Full story
A relatively common dabbler duck, the Northern Pintail [Anus acuta], feeds on grains, seeds, crustaceans, and aquatic insects. It gets its name from the long tail feathers ending in a distinctive narrow sharp tip. They build their nest amongst the reeds in marshes and begin nesting in very early spring, laying six to 12 pale olive eggs, which hatch in 21-25 days. Ducklings leave the nest immediately, and are capable of flying in 38-45 days. Pintails once were one of the most... Full story
Continuing a tradition dating back to 2017, Sisters Movie House announced that special one-night-only arts presentations will return on Thursday, October 20. The 2022 Autumn Arts Series kicked off on October 6, with a music documentary on the pop-rock band Chicago. Now the series moves into the popular realm of modern art with a special on 20th-century painter Edward Hopper. “Hopper: An American Love Story” provides a comprehensive look at one of America’s best-known, but l... Full story
The Lady Outlaws continued to roll over league foes last week, with an 8-0 shutout at home against a young and inexperienced Siuslaw squad on Monday, October 10, and three days later a 3-0 shutout on the road at Santiam Christian. In Tuesday’s game the Outlaws scored seven goals in the first 25 minutes of the contest and at the half held an 8-0 lead. Since the Outlaws were up by eight, the game was called and came to an end. The Outlaws were able to move the ball around the field with ease, get balls to the corner, and f... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer team suffered a tough 2-1 loss at Santiam Christian on Thursday, October 13. Sisters and Santiam Christian both came onto the field focused and ready to play, but seven minutes in the Outlaws had a breakdown in communication on defense, and the Eagles scored. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget his team didn’t panic, but settled into their style of play, and showed character and grit. The Eagles boast a couple of very fast and crafty players, but the Outlaws’ defense made the necessary adjustments and... Full story
Being homeless is not a crime. The local Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office substation in Sisters is tasked with the delicate task of dealing appropriately with a houseless population and citizen concerns. Lt. Chad Davis will be one of the panelists in a Town Hall, “Houseless in Sisters,” on Thursday, October 20. Lt. Davis told The Nugget that much of deputies’ time spent in dealing with issues around unhoused people in the community involve trying to find solutions to problem... Full story
