News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Lady Outlaws soccer team returns 10 experienced and skilled players this year, and will add four players who will lend athleticism and depth to the squad. Senior Josie Patton is back for her final year. She is one of the team’s captains and will again play in the goal. Patton has improved her play every year and with her height (close to six feet tall), strong hands, confidence, and leadership, she will be an enormous asset to the team. Coach Brian Holden told The Nugget that he expects Josie to be one of the best g... Full story
The Lady Outlaws kicked off league play with a 8-0 shutout at Creswell on Tuesday, September 6, and at home two days later finished with a 0-0 tie against Pleasant Hill. Pleasant Hill has been the conference champs for the past two years. With the tie, the Outlaws moved up to second in the 3A state rankings. It was an exciting game against the Billies in Thursday’s matchup, and Coach Brian Holden commented on the game. “We definitely played a better game,” said Holden. “Thei... Full story
Body language, physical appearance, and use of space are all ways to speak without a word. Often, I’m not aware of what my body is saying nonverbally to those around me. When I cross my arms, I’m protecting myself. When I cover my stomach at the doctor’s office, I’m feeling vulnerable. I was taught by a mentor that if I enter a room with a person who I feel uncomfortable around, the best thing to do is walk up, put my hand on their shoulder and smile. The action can be disa... Full story
There are some sensory experiences in travel that cannot be forgotten. For me it is the chopping sound of the helicopter approaching our group in the “heli huddle” formation. For years, I was lucky to join my dad heli-skiing with Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH), skiing everything from breakable crust through dense forests to deep powder on alpine glacial terrain. These are now fond memories as I look back at those father-daughter bonding trips — ones that last a lif... Full story
The Outlaws boys soccer fell 0-4 at Mt. View on Tuesday, September 6, for their third straight loss of the season. They were hungry for a win, came out strong at home against Crook County (CC) two days later, and notched a 7-4 victory. Sisters played a very skilled 5A Mt. View team on Tuesday, and knew it would be a tough contest. Mt. View scored in the first minute of play and held the 1-0 lead as teams entered the half. Coach Jeff Husmann told The Nugget that the Outlaws... Full story
It was an evenly matched battle between the Outlaws and the White Buffaloes at Madras on Friday, September 9 — but a few too many mistakes and missed opportunities cost the Outlaws the game. The first half was back and forth and a grueling defensive battle. Both teams held each other to minimal gains until Madras scored on a trick play in the second quarter, a 45-yard double pass, which gave the White Buffs a 7-0 lead. Sisters dug in and came right back. The Outlaws... Full story
Loretta “Lori” Moon, 77, of Sisters, passed away on Thursday, September 1, in her home, accompanied by her husband. She was born March 13, 1945 to Lee and Bertha Clark, and resided in Cannon Beach. While living with her aunt and uncle, she went on a blind date in 1960 and met Robert (Bob) Moon. In 1963 she moved into his parents’ house in Portland, while Robert was in the Coast Guard. They wed on April 4, 1964 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Portland. Lori and Bob moved back to... Full story
I read, with some amusement, that the chairman of Russia’s Lukoil, Ravil Maganov, had died after falling out of a hospital window in Moscow. It’s more likely that he died of a severe case of Putinitis, which sometimes looks like poison, and sometimes a car bomb, but is always fatal. But the clown car of Russian politics isn’t the only one on the road; our own government is stuffed so full of world-class liars its credibility is in similar doubt. Recently, when asked by a rep... Full story
Seed to Table Farm is inviting the Sisters community onto the farm for a free fall tour. The once-a-year opportunity is a chance to see beans growing to the ceiling in the greenhouses, walk through fields, and ask questions of the farmers who steward the land to grow nearly 60,000 pounds of produce on just a few acres. Building community through fresh vegetables is at the heart of the Sisters-based nonprofit Seed to Table Oregon. Tucked in behind a long row of townhouses, just... Full story
Sisters will celebrate the arts by joining the Sisters Arts Association’s (SAA) Sixth Annual Artist Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 24- 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, 32 artists will be featured in 19 locations in and around Sisters Country. The Studio Tour follows SAA’s monthly Fourth Friday Art Walk. While many of the artists will be in their home studios, some will be sharing studio space. Kimry Jelen, beloved painter of magical and colorful hor... Full story
Thank you for the article “Thirty Years of Sisters High School.” I thought readers might like to hear about one other aspect behind the scenes. Had it not happened, there would not have been a Sisters High School 30 years ago. As parents, my wife and I had a high interest in wanting a high school in Sisters. Our four sons were involved in athletics and prevented from riding the school bus to Redmond due to late team practices. We had earnest prayers for our kids driving daily to Redmond, especially on icy roads during win... Full story
Rights and limitations To the Editor: I’m not a religious person; when it comes to believing in an afterlife I’m more or less an agnostic. Abortion should not be a religious issue, it should be a medical issue, where common sense leads to procedural rules. I believe in a woman’s right to choose, but that right must come with limitations. It’s common sense that a woman wanting her sixth abortion in a year has a problem and it’s not that she’s been raped six times. Those limitations should be regulated and monitored b... Full story
Initial planning has begun on the proposed multi-modal transportation hub slated for the East Portal property. A concept workshop involving multiple entities was held last week to begin brainstorming what would be needed to make the site work for all those involved. Kittleson & Associates are acting as the consultants on the project. Matt Kittleson, consultant, Troy Rayburn, City of Sisters project manager, and Andrea Breault, transportation director for Central Oregon Intergo... Full story
A measure that would make the election of Deschutes County Commissioners nonpartisan will appear on the November 8 general election ballot. Volunteers collected over 7000 signatures to qualify Measure 9-148 for the ballot in Deschutes County. Some of those volunteers gathered at Sisters Movie House last week to celebrate the successful effort to put the matter before voters. If approved by the voters, the measure will make county commissioner seats and elections nonpartisan. Deschutes County Commissioners are the only... Full story
Golf in Oregon is extra special — so say the game’s enthusiasts from across the country. “It’s the landscape,” said Tye Butler from Dallas, Texas, who with his family was vacationing — and golfing — at Black Butte Ranch. “If you’ve ever played golf in Ireland or Scotland, you’ll know what I mean. “In Oregon, it’s even better,” he said. “I mean, you can play on the Pacific Ocean at one of the world’s most amazing courses (Bandon Dunes) in the morning and come... Full story
Sisters Country is fortunate to have a wide range of providers who offer a wide range of services to enhance our well-being — from physical therapy to counseling to dental care to full-spectrum medical care. All of these providers seek to work in partnership with their patients and clients — because health care is most efficient and effective when we are proactive and engaged. No matter what is ailing or troubling us, we do better when we act early, before problems become acute. And each of the providers profiled... Full story
Sisters Country has just four weeks left to enjoy its local farmers market. The bounty of harvest season brings a rainbow of fresh produce to Sisters Farmers Market. Bright, luscious tomatoes and tempting salad mixes are laid out on the gingham-checked tables. Colorful squashes and beans grown in Sisters soil pile up in baskets. Rich, pungent garlic is available in a variety of types, each with its own flavor profile. Local pastured and grass-fed meats sit alongside fine arts... Full story
When they were children, Emily Rickards’ and Jon Luz’s families moved to Sisters for the same reason: a better place to raise their kids. Emily (now Luz) graduated from Sisters High School in 2010. Jon graduated in 2015. They left town to pursue their dreams, but both knew eventually they’d settle in Sisters. Now they’re raising their own children and loving life near family and friends old and new. When Jon started working at Emily’s family-owned restaurant, The Open Door... Full story
Bromus tectorum, known as downy brome, drooping brome, or cheatgrass, is an annual invasive grass that is native to Europe and eastern Asia, not North America. It was brought to Oregon by European settlers in the mid to late 1800s. It overtook native vegetation when pioneers introduced large numbers of livestock like cattle and sheep into sagebrush country. Oregon’s palatable native grasses weren’t adaptable to such high levels of overgrazing by domestic livestock, which creat... Full story
On August 23, Sylvia Faye Foster left earth when God called her home to enter her rest and joy with her Savior Christ Jesus. Her family was at her side when she peacefully passed away after suffering a long journey with Parkinson’s disease. Sylvia was 89 years old and a two-time cancer survivor. She will be forever missed by her family and by the community of Camp Sherman. Sylvia was born on May 2, 1933, in Camas, Washington, the oldest of three siblings. Sylvia and her f... Full story
Author and retired fisheries scientist Dennis Dauble will present from his books “Chasing Ghost Trout” and “Bury Me with My Flyrod: The Unvarnished Truth About Fly Fishing” on Tuesday, September 13, at Paulina Springs Books. “Chasing Ghost Trout” was a finalist in the Outdoor Writers of America Excellence in Craft contest for 2021. In his most personal book to date, Dennis Dauble shares the events and people that shaped his love for wild trout and the streams of Oregon’s Bl... Full story
How fantastic was it to rodeo again in Sisters? After being shut down, quarantined, and sent home, the Sisters Rodeo is back. 2022 saw some big happenings, as well as changes in leadership. First, we enjoyed sold-out crowds for all performances. Yes, the rain was a challenge, but it dampened very few — if any — spirits. I do believe a good time was had by all. The new addition of the Red Rock Corral was a fantastic venue on the rodeo grounds for those who could not purchase a ticket due to a sold-out show. They... Full story
By rough count there are between 300 and 400 exterior mounted security cameras in Sisters, frequently called CCTV (closed circuit television), installed by businesses. That doesn’t include an even greater number of residential cameras. The Laird Superfood campus alone has 30. The various self-storage businesses are prime users of the technology with some two dozen at Sisters Self Storage’s two locations. Of course, the banks are well equipped with the units. Their ATMs have bu... Full story
All over Sisters Country much of the talk this summer, and into the holiday weekend, was the dearth of wildfires this year as compared to last. Indeed the skies over Sisters until just the last few days have largely been crystal blue with excellent air quality. Expressions of gratitude were heard in coffee spots, stores, and gas stations all around town. “Weather is always what I hear when customers want to chitchat,” said Darrell, a gas station attendant. “And this summer it almost always includes talk about the wildf... Full story
The Outlaws shut out the Hilanders 23-0 at Burns on Friday, September 2, in their season opener. It was a hot bus ride over to Burns, and 91 degrees at kickoff, but none of that derailed the Outlaws’ focus. Sisters started their scoring in the second quarter. Easton Moore made a 10-yard touchdown run on a quarterback keep, set up by a seven-yard run by Tony Gonzalez and an eight-yard run by Adam Maddox-Castle. Brody Duey kicked it through the uprights for the point-after, and the Outlaws took a 7-0 lead that held until the b... Full story
