News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Jeannette Jentzsch Harding, loving mother and grandmother, amazing sister and good friend, passed away on February 9, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born April 22, 1942 in Farmington, Utah, to a large family. She described herself as being No. 6 of her mother’s 13 children and No. 18 of her dad’s 42 children. Although Jeannette very much enjoyed her many siblings, who were both playmates and best friends to her, she sometimes felt a little lost and lonely. Jeannette lov... Full story
A large parcel of exclusive farm use (EFU) land may be rezoned to allow for rural residential development, which would allow one dwelling per 10 acres. The land, located in the Lower Bridge valley west of Terrebonne between Lower Bridge Way and Highway 126, is 710 acres made up of nine tax parcels, which means the possibility of 70 homes being built on acreage surrounded by farms and ranches, federal land, and a small rural subdivision. The request for the rezone is being... Full story
Shaunette White and her family celebrated the opening of their new chocolate and confection shop. They’ve transformed the former Cork Cellars location at the corner of Cascade Avenue and Pine Street with elbow grease and fresh paint in turquoise and white, producing a sleek, welcoming new look. “We tried to create a space where people of any age can come and hang out, and everyone feels comfortable,” she said, during the shop’s busy opening day. During a ribbon-... Full story
Growth and change in Sisters are nothing new to Debbie Newport. She’s seen a lot of both in a lifetime spent here. Her family — the Dyers — have deep roots in Sisters and Camp Sherman. Newport served Sisters schools as an educator and has worked with nonprofits to the betterment of the community, from the Sisters Folk Festival to Circle of Friends. Newport is one of the panelists in the Keeping Sisters “Sisters”: Navigating Change in a Growing Community forum... Full story
For a town that is only two square miles in area, without a single signal, traffic seems to be one of the biggest topics of concern, especially during the summer tourist season. Perhaps one of the main reasons traffic seems to be at top of mind for residents is that the main street through town, Cascade Avenue, is a state highway that carries freight trucks and passenger cars from the west side of the state, over Santiam Pass, and through Sisters. Our town is a gateway to and... Full story
Editor’s note: OSP announced Tuesday afternoon that the three juveniles wanted for questioning regarding a trespassing incident near Sisters have been identified and contacted. The juveniles were not local to the area of the trespass.... Full story
“Love is the whole thing. We are only the pieces.” As the poet Rumi described, love is the culmination of its parts. A relationship is only as strong and wonderful as the individuals who together build and create it. This column is about people and their path to finding love. We will meet local couples in Sisters and discover their love story — from how they met, to navigating life’s challenges together, and their advice for maintaining a happy, loving relationship. Along the way we may discover new date night ideas... Full story
The Lady Outlaws tennis squad defeated North Marion 5-3 at home on Thursday, April 21, and pushed their league record to 3-1. Juhree Kizziar continued her dominance on the court with powerful ground strokes and jumping serve, and dismantled her opponent 6-0 6-1. Juhree held on to her perfect record and has 10 wins and no losses under her belt. Brooke Harper (No. 2 singles) took down her opponent 6-1, 6-0, with deep-placed ground strokes and fewer mistakes. Maddie Pollard (No.... Full story
Despite the weather challenges of April, the Sisters High track and field athletes are continuing to show improvement as the season moves into championship month. A handful of Outlaws qualified for the Meet of Champions, hosted by Cascade and Sweet Home on Saturday, April 23, and a number came away with lifetime bests under the first good weather of the season. The Meet of Champions invites athletes from 1A-4A ranks based on qualifying season performances and provides athletes an experience of a championship-style meet.... Full story
Sisters School District is noted for its arts program. From elementary school through high school, students have exceptional opportunities to learn a variety of media and to express themselves through painting, sculpture, and more. That means that, by the time they reach Bethany Gunnarson’s art classes at Sisters High School (SHS), many students are ready to blossom as truly accomplished artists. Students were honored with 2022 Scholastic Art Awards last January. The event w... Full story
Amid continuing drought conditions in the region, the City of Sisters is encouraging community members to conserve water and reduce waste. Snowpack and reservoir levels are currently below average for this time of year, and above-average temperatures are predicted in the Cascades and Central Oregon. These drought conditions are affecting both our local community and natural resources. The City’s water supply comes from groundwater, and the City has been implementing efforts to ensure that we can continue to provide our c... Full story
Raucous, boisterous, annoying, disagreeable are just a few terms used to describe the Steller’s Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri). Granted, much of their behavior can be described as loutish, and appreciating these forest birds can be challenging, however the mixed blues of their feathers are nothing but stunning and observing their creative ways is intriguing. The Steller’s Jay is a master mimic; crying babies, red-tailed hawks, cats, dogs, and other birds are just a few calls hea... Full story
- The Sisters City Council approved the awarding of a public improvement contract to Knife River Corporation -Northwest in an amount not to exceed $304,986.60 for the 2022 pavement maintenance project. Due to their level of pavement degradation and age, the following streets will receive a 1.5-inch overlay: West Main Avenue from North Locust Street to North Pine Street, Pine Meadow Street, South Rope Street, East Timber Pine Drive, West Jefferson Avenue, and South Birch... Full story
With over 60 people filling the Sisters Fire Hall community room, the U.S. Forest Service Sisters Ranger District Open House on Monday, April 11 was loaded with relevant information on all the Forest Service activities and projects already undertaken and those planned for the coming year. Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid said the purpose of the first in-person open house in two years was to inform the public about proposed projects and get feedback from the attendees. Reid... Full story
The boys tennis team has hit the midway mark through the season, and the four young players that have dedicated themselves to learning the sport are getting better with each match played. Sisters has played in seven matches, and the focus has been to get players as much experience as possible. Technically, they forfeit every match because they don’t have a full roster of 12 varsity players, but they aren’t concerned with the outcome of the matches. Players have been pla... Full story
The Lady Outlaws tennis team posted a 5-3 win over Madras at home on Thursday, April 14, and improved their conference record to 2-1, and are 5-4 overall. It was a cold day with intermittent snow flurries, which made for difficult play. The team stayed positive, cheered for their teammates, and walked away with a sweep in singles play, and also a win at No. 4 doubles. No. 1 singles player Juhree Kizziar continued her winning streak with a 6-2, 6-2 win over her opponent.... Full story
The Outlaws continued to dominate play this past week with a 12-3 win at home on Friday, April 15, over Corvallis. Earlier in the week the Outlaws had to cancel their game at Sprague in Salem due to snowy roads over the pass, and then Saturday’s game against West Salem in Sisters was cancelled due to snow on the field. Sisters jumped out quick and closed out the first quarter with a 7-0 lead. Gus Patton and Ricky Huffman both scored two goals, and Max Palanuk, Eli Johnson, and Wyatt Maffey added one goal each. The Outlaws c... Full story
The impacts of population growth on our economic and social fabric have been at the heart of the Oregon story for well over two centuries. Residents of Sisters Country can help influence the next 20 years of that story by participating in the May 12, Citizens 4 Community public forum about growth in our community. Few communities have been as profoundly affected by population growth and change as the tribal nations. White intruders disrupted traditional tribal cultures, economies, and governments and, with some exceptions, ap... Full story
It’s April in Sisters, and whether or not snow gives way to spring, it’s one of the most spectacular weeks to see local art and meet local artists. The Sisters Arts Association’s Fourth Friday Artwalk on April 22 will feature displays of the artwork donated to the My Own Two Hands (MOTH) Auction in galleries and businesses around town. This is in addition to the usual round of featured artists in the galleries of Sisters. Galleries and businesses displaying MOTH art include Bedouin, The Barn, Sisters Coffee Co., Hood Avenu... Full story
Weather played a significant role in the way the Outlaws track and field teams experienced a busy week that included competing in two high-quality invitationals in winter-like conditions. After being largely forced indoors for practice during last week’s snowfall, the team traveled over the snowy pass to the Philomath Invitational on Thursday, April 14, to go up against seven other teams, including some of the best in the 4A classification. According to coaches, many of the team fell short of their best efforts at the meet u... Full story
The annual My Own Two Hands (MOTH) Art Auction presented by the Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) opens this Friday, April 22, at the Fourth Friday Art Stroll.... Full story
Sisters School District honored eight students with the first annual Avanza Award for acquisition of English language at a ceremony held Wednesday, April 6, at Sisters Elementary School. Marleen and Bruce Rognlien wanted to partner with the school district and the Latinx community outreach group to establish the award to honor students who complete a state program in English speaking and writing. Bruce Rognlien said, “I was motivated to help set up and fund the award b... Full story
A friend of mine is downsizing. “This is a lesson in consumerism,” he said as he contemplated how to off-load years of accumulated possessions. We’ve all been there. Most all of us have a room somewhere that’s full of the stuff we haven’t used, the clothes we haven’t worn in years, the books we’ll never read again. We just can’t seem to bring ourselves to get rid of all that stuff, and stop buying more. Sometimes we have the impulse to haul in a 60-foot dumpster and ju... Full story
Local politics can be great To the Editor: So here I sit. In the audience at a political event. Pretty much the last place I ever thought I’d be. And yet, there is a something undeniable happening at our local events for the Sisters Republicans. Could it be that there is a level of civic engagement that could be both uplifting and participative? You bet there is. No prior experience necessary. In fact, that’s the best part. We’ve had two events already. The first drew around 70 people and six or so candidates if my memor... Full story
On September 8, 2020, arsonists set a fire near the dog park in the city of Ashland in Southern Oregon, leading to the destruction of over 3,000 structures. Surprisingly Ashland was spared, as the fire, fueled by once-in-a-lifetime winds, raced westward along the Bear Creek Greenway bike path and wiped out half of the towns of Talent and Phoenix. The fire was abetted by a second arson fire in Phoenix which merged with the Almeda (Ashland) fire. Three persons died in the... Full story
