News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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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
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wants to remind Oregonians that even with the weather starting to transition to fall, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still in effect. Oregon is still experiencing severe drought in a majority of the state, dry fuels, higher temperatures and low humidity. The department cautions against complacency. “East-wind events, like the one we experienced (earlier this month), are very common around this time of year. There is still potential for more fire starts and the season... Full story
The onset of winter usually means that Hola! restaurant in Camp Sherman buttons up for the season. Not this year. Manager Fabio Jimenez told The Nugget that Hola!, which specializes in Mexican-Peruvian cuisine, is open this fall from Wednesday through Monday, 3 to 8 p.m. and in winter on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. — with some new winter fare to weather the season. Sisters and Camp Sherman have supported the restaurant, and an influx of new regulars has made the move viable. “This year, we’ve seen a l... Full story
At Harmony Farm Sanctuary, rescued animals enjoy each other’s company. They eat good food and receive loving care from human beings. As with people, the effects of neglect and abuse can be profound among non-human animals. Acts of kindness and generosity show profound results. Walking among the rehabilitated or recovering animals inspires a special kind of joy. Harmony Farm used to be located a few blocks from Sisters Elementary—fairly close to Fir Street Park. T... Full story
A super-sized painting depicting romantic ballroom dancers and a moose cast in clay… What do they have in common? Both are part of the Artist Studio Tour taking place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in and around Sisters, sponsored by the Sisters Arts Association. The artists, Rochelle Carr and Kim Chavez, live on the same street in Eagle Crest. Carr is the “new kid on the block,” she says, having recently relocated from California. Both are sea... Full story
Aspen Lakes Home-owner’s held their Annual Golf Tournament Sunday, September 11, in remembrance of 9/11 and hosted Closest-to-Pin and Longest Drive donation opportunities. With a 12-noon shotgun start, both nine- and 18-hole flights were available for signups, resulting in 45 Aspen Lakes homeowners enjoying a day of fun, competitive play, tons of laughs, and cheers of encouragement. The round of players was congratulated at completion of play with a hosted dinner, prepared b... Full story
Josie Patton and her defense continued their dominance in league play as they logged two more shutouts and remain undefeated in league. At home on Tuesday, September 13, the Outlaws shut out La Pine 3-0 and a day later traveled to Elmira and shut out the Falcons 8-0. In Tuesday’s game against La Pine, the Lady Outlaws came out physical and ready to play. Sisters established dominance from the get-go with their passing and determined play. Sisters scored their first goal 15 m... Full story
Sisters volleyball hosted the annual Sisters Invitational, which consisted of 18 top 3A and 4A teams from across the state. The Lady Outlaws flew through pool play undefeated against 4A Tillamook, LaGrande, and Cottage Grove, which made them the No. 1 seed for afternoon bracket play. Sisters was matched up against Burns, the No. 2-ranked team in 3A, to kick off bracket play. The Outlaws and the Highlanders met a couple of weeks ago with Sisters taking down Burns in an exciting four-set match. This time around the Outlaws were... Full story
Sisters’ football team made the long trek to Elmira on Friday, September 16, and walked away with a 21-7 victory. It was a perfect night for football, with the temperature at 60 degrees at kickoff, and teams playing in front of a packed crowd. The Outlaws defense shut down Elmira early, and Sisters’ offense found their groove in their run game. On their third offensive play of the contest, Adam Maddox-Castle ran the ball for a 27-yard touchdown. The run was set up by solid blocks from the offensive line. The PAT by Brody Due... Full story
Sisters Community Garden would like to salute Ponderosa Forge for helping our volunteers restore our beautiful garden entry sign. Thank you for making the sign stronger and more beautiful with the metal strapping you designed.... Full story
