News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Mandee Seeley wrote: On September 17 (World Cleanup Day) our crew of 25 volunteers cleaned up 3,000 pounds (1.5 tons!) of trash in honor of this global movement to love our planet. Thank you to everyone who showed up, and a special shout- out to all of our partners: Deschutes County, R Spot, The Barn, Sisters Ranger District, Keep Nature Wild, SOLVE Oregon, Citizens- 4Community, Coco Loco, and High Desert Peace Kitchen. By volunteering, some won gift cards to support these local businesses: High Camp Taphouse, Wonderland... Full story
Jim was born James Oscar Anderson, Jr. on March 27, 1928, in West Haven, Connecticut and raised on a small farm. For 16 years, he never had cold hands or a cold forehead — thanks to his grandfather teaching him how to milk cows. He leaves wife Sue, who has lived with him for nearly 50 years, six children: Kristen, Dean, Ross, Reuben, Caleb, and Miriam, 16 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. It was on the farm that Jim learned the Conservation Ethic at the age of... Full story
Editor’s note: Jim Anderson died on September 22, at the age of 94 (see obituary, this issue). Jim A., as he was affectionately known at The Nugget, theoretically retired after more than 30 years of writing columns, in August 2020, when he moved to Eugene to be close to his children (see column, page 2). However... his heart remained, in part, here in Central Oregon, and as soon as he got settled he “unretired” and started sending columns again. It seems fitting that the e... Full story
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District has received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. The District had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a c... Full story
Eight mountain bike racers from Sisters are rolling in style through their inaugural season under the auspices of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). The Nugget caught up with team members as they prepared to head out the Peterson Ridge Trail for a practice session on Thursday. They’re halfway through their four-race season, and they’re making big improvements quickly. The second race of the season, held in Prineville last month, set a solid benchmark. “Ev... Full story
The Outlaws football squad lost 26-14 to LaPine at home on Thursday, September 22. The game was moved from Friday to Thursday night due to a shortage of officials, but the change didn’t affect the Outlaws fan base or community support, and a large student section cheered on their team in their first home game of the season. The Outlaws started off a bit slow and had some jitters that needed to be worked out at the start of the game, and as a result were down 0-14 at the c... Full story
Sisters volleyball squad traveled to Creswell on Monday, September 19 and logged a four-set victory, which put them at the top of the pack in conference play. Two days later they notched a sweep at home against Siuslaw. Tuesday’s action pitted the top two teams in the Mountain Valley Conference. The Outlaws posted scores of 25-21, 25-27, 25-22, and 25-19 in an exciting four-set match that earned them the win — and sole possession of first place in conference play. S... Full story
Patrons of the Sisters Folk Festival have a chance to go from spectator to player —with a brand-new Breedlove guitar. The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) is hosting the 2022 JAM (Journey, Adventure, Music) Silent Auction & Raffle Fundraiser, conducted in tandem with the 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival happening Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2 throughout downtown Sisters. Proceeds will support SFF’s education outreach and programming in Central Oregon. L... Full story
Breweries from across Central Oregon put their best fresh hop beverage forward last weekend, for the 2022 Sisters Fresh Hop Festival. On an idyllic, warm fall Saturday, 23 breweries brought fresh-hop beer and selections of cider to Sisters locals at the Three Creeks Brewing Co. production facility in Sisters for a fun-filled day of local eats, local music, and — most importantly — local beer. This year’s hop fest was the first after a two-year hiatus due to the COV... Full story
Editor’s note: Jim Anderson, long-time naturalist columnist for The Nugget died September 22, at the age of 94. At his family’s request, we’re republishing a column published in August of 2020, when he moved to Eugene and “retired” from writing. That didn’t stick; his column on the Reno Air Races can be found on page 16. It was a great honor and privilege to know and work with Jim Anderson, who, in Rudyard Kipling’s immortal phrase, “filled the unforgiving minute with 60 secon... Full story
“Pity” = liberal arrogance To the Editor: Man, oh man, am I glad to live in a country where President Trump fought tirelessly for me to have the ability to disagree with every single line stated in “Trump and the law,” John Apres, Letters to the Editor, The Nugget, September 21. To suggest “pity” oozes the liberal arrogance and condescending nature of dismissing the voting choice of more than 80 million Americans. Fortunately, even with the chaos of the current administration and its inflation, recession, crime, open border... Full story
On the east shore of Suttle Lake, the picnic shelter is getting an overdue facelift. Friends of the Metolius and the Forest Service are dedicating time and resources to rehabilitate the common-use shelter for extended use and restoring it to near-original condition. Built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the officially named Cinder Beach Community Kitchen Shelter is a testament to hard work and craftsmanship during the Great Depression. Men were hired to build... Full story
A handsome new cedar split-rail fence runs along the top of the bank adjacent to Whychus Creek in Creekside Park. Shortly, a matching fence will be installed on the other side of the creek in the Creekside Campground. The cedar fence material was provided by Hoyt’s Hardware & Building Supply. The installation is being done by a work crew of high school students from the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council’s alternative education program (see sidebar). The fences are par... Full story
The state forestry department’s wildfire risk map barely got out into the public before the agency pulled it back, in the face of significant pushback from citizens and lawmakers. Last week, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announced a revised action plan and timeline for engaging the public on wildfire protection efforts as part of the state’s strategy to create more fire-resilient communities. “A big part of our work over the next year is focused on engaging with, listening to, and informing the public about wildf... Full story
Sisters residents will have the opportunity to hear from the candidates for Sisters City Council in person at the Sisters Fire Station Community Hall. The City Club of Central Oregon (CCCO) and the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County (LWVDC) have partnered to bring Deschutes County voters a series of in-person candidate forums for positions on the general election ballot. The Sisters forum on Wednesday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m., will be the first one. The purpose of the... Full story
Locally grown tomatoes. Green veggies. Berries, peaches, and fragrant flowers. Eggs, meat, baked goods, handcrafts, and artisanal foods. Crops vary from week to week, but Sisters Farmers Market delivers a wide array of local goods every Sunday — until next week. This Sunday, October 2, is closing day—the last chance to shop at the Farmers Market this year. Marketgoers can sip small-batch, wood-fired local coffee as they browse the booths at Fir Street Park and... Full story
On an unseasonably warm September day in Sisters, patrons walked down Main Avenue, checking out classic rides at the 2022 Glory Daze Car Show, presented by Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD). With cars ranging from Chevys to Fords to Corvettes, to MGs and everything in between, car fanatics and everyday spectators were able to take in the beauty and nostalgia of vintage Americana. Car owners from across Oregon brought out rigs old and new, to showcase engines, chrome... Full story
The Lady Outlaws soccer squad continued their dominance in league play with two more wins this past week. They’ve won with grace and humility and are endearing themselves to the other teams in the league. Sisters posted an 8-0 shutout on the road at Siuslaw on Monday, September 19, and at home two days later recorded a 7-1 victory over Santiam Christian. In Tuesday’s matchup, Juhree Kizziar and Marley Holden each tallied two goals, and Shae Wyland, Izzy Schiller, Tatem Cra... Full story
Deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to several 911 calls on Saturday, September 24, at 10:30 p.m., regarding five to seven gunshots being heard in the area of Lucky Lady in Tollgate. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived in the area of 69287 Lucky Lady, where they located a woman waving at them. The adult woman told deputies she and her boyfriend had gotten into an argument after they had both been drinking alcohol. The boyfriend, identified as Greg McCarthy of Sisters,... Full story
Oregon Battle of the Books Twelve teams from regional schools, ranging from 3rd to 12th grade, will compete at the Performing Arts Center in Madras on Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. OBOB is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries. To learn more, visit oregonbattleofthebooks.org. New Sisters Cub Scout Troop Come join the troop! Cub Scouts supports both boys and girls from kindergarten through high school. Beginning March 8, meetings... Full story
The fresh hop IPA is brewed and the crisp air has the feel of harvest time. It must be the season for the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival. Three Creeks Brewing Company will honor Oregon’s hops crop in the the 11th annual Sisters Fresh Hop Festival in Sisters on September 24, at their local production facility in the industrial park. Before the Fresh Hop Festival, Three Creeks brews their award-winning Conelick’r fresh hop IPA. They began the process in mid-August during prime hop... Full story
Emily Scott Robinson is returning to this year’s Sisters Folk Festival, after making a big splash at last year’s Festival with her witty and entertaining songs. Robinson was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, and turned toward the guitar at age 13. She taught herself to play in the early 2000s and began pursuing songwriting after seeing Nanci Griffith in 2007. Robinson began playing music professionally in 2016 after becoming burned out at her job as a social worker. She rel... Full story
The Sisters Rodeo association is very excited to present to you our new Queen for 2023. We are very confident that we have picked a winner in Miss Sadie Bateman and she will be a fine ambassador for the Sisters Rodeo Association and our community. We invite you to get to know her through a copy of her speech given during the competition: "Walking into a room full of people holding out my hand, sporting a welcoming smile and engaging in conversation is empowering. Even though... Full story
In an era 50 years ago, when high school sports popularity eclipsed both college and pro sports in Oregon, the meeting between the all-Black team from Portland’s Jefferson High and the white “farm boys” from Eastern Oregon’s Baker High captivated the public imagination. The biggest crowd ever to witness an indoor sporting event (13,395 paid admissions) crammed into the Portland Memorial Coliseum to witness the OSAA Boys AAA State Basketball Championship. It was the culmina... Full story
The Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) is an innovative university-community partnership program founded at the University of Oregon in 2009. In this unique model, existing courses, faculty, and students from across campus are purposefully directed toward a single Oregon community for an academic year to address issues identified by the city. According to information from the program, SCYP is more than just students working on a project for a class. It is creating Oregon’s future workforce, developing a connection with l... Full story
