News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A pair of police K-9s have joined Black Butte Ranch’s Police Department — but perhaps not the kind that usually come to mind. Eight-year-old Brandy, a golden retriever, and Yukon, a 19-month-old Newfoundland, are not deployed to track escapees, disarm burglars, or sniff out contraband. Instead, Officer Joe Schneider, the dogs’ owner along with his wife, is accompanied on his daily rounds by the canines. They serve two purposes, Schneider tells The Nugget. First, the... Full story
Wednesday, November 30, 5 p.m. City Council meeting to include resolution acknowledging 2022 Housing Plan Update and Sisters Land Use Efficiency Measures Report, Development Code text amendments, approval of Ordinance 526 amending Sisters Development Code. Wednesday, December 7, 4 p.m. City Parks Advisory Board reviewing proposed City Parks Master Plan to be adopted in early 2023. Thursday, December 8, 4 p.m. Planning Commission meeting rescheduled from December 15 will address Master Plan for Sunset Meadows. Monday,... Full story
For each fiscal year, July 1 to June 30, the City Council, with input from staff, adopts a set of goals to direct the work at City Hall for the coming year. The goals for 2022/23 cover seven specific areas including Livability and Growth, Wildfire Mitigation and Community Resiliency, Economic Development, Essential Infrastructure, Good Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Urban Renewal Agency Goals. At halfway through the year, at least 16 of 23 specific projects are... Full story
Jennifer Holland has been working in parks and recreation since she was 15 years old. She is now the executive director of Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), specializing in special events and working with local government. Holland has been living in Sisters for three years. “I love the community and we always loved visiting, and I wanted to be involved with local government when we moved here,” said Holland. Holland formerly worked for William Lane Recreation Dis... Full story
Although the winter snow pack has only just begun to settle onto the mountains of Sisters Country, winter sports enthusiasts are already starting to venture out into the developing winter wonderlands. Accordingly, it is never too early to start thinking about winter safety. While winter safety precautions are particularly important for backcountry travelers, others need to take safety measures, as well. Just because most outdoor enthusiasts may not consider themselves to be wilderness adventurers, “light duty” bac... Full story
A magical fall with warm, sunny days soon crashed into early winter just after Halloween. I heard people start to grumble that it was too cold, but the Scotties rejoiced that their weather had finally arrived. Each morning they started running outside to roll in either ice or snow as they sang a Scottie version of “Joy to the World.” It marked the start of the best time of year for Scotties in the Nave household. Christmastime means delicious roasted turkey, buttery, raw pie... Full story
My family is full of “themers,” which is a slightly more glamorous term for “nerd.” Virtually everything we do somehow gets spun up into the context of some song or story. Take mashed potatoes, for example. My role in the preparation of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner is limited to wielding the sharp implements. Carving the bird, sure— but before that I’m handed a bagful of potatoes and a peeler, and given a wide berth to make the peelings fly. This is all in service... Full story
The Sisters Outlaws JV volleyball squad finished their season 10-6, and showed marked improvement from start to finish. One big highlight was winning Silver in the Crook County Tournament. Ten players were on the roster, including freshman Alexis Gibney (setter); middle blockers Audrey Sybesma and Haven Heuberger both freshmen; freshman defensive specialist Emma Long; Ava Stotts, a freshman; and sophomore Kristen Elbek, sophomore right side hitter Kiara Martin; outside hitters Brooklyn Cooper, a sophomore, and Tania... Full story
Their coats are long and fuzzy, but Sisters Country horses are getting ready for another season of competition with the Oregon High School Equestrian Team (OHSET) from Sisters High School. Team Coach Theresa Siler just secured a practice location for the six students planning to participate next year. Their first practice will be December 1. Siler is excited to welcome back returning athletes as well as some new faces to the team. The first meet for competitors will be in... Full story
Driving “The Pass” — as in Santiam Pass — doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking or potentially hazardous undertaking, if you follow the rules. For Central Oregonians heading westward we have many routes that have a “pass.” This includes Santiam Pass — Highway 20, joined by Highway 126 to Eugene, Highway 22 to Salem, and Highway 20 to Sweet Home-Tombstone Pass. To the south is Willamette Pass, Highway 58 to Eugene, and northbound Highway 26, Governmen... Full story
Eight Outlaw football players were selected to All-League teams, including junior Justin DeSmet and senior Jessey Murillo, who were First-Team selections. DeSmet, who was also a team captain, earned First-Team Running Back, and First-Team Defensive Back. Justin had 70 carries for 437 yards, two touchdowns, and averaged 6.24 yards per carry. He also had nine receptions for 63 yards. On defense, DeSmet recorded 32 tackles, 13 assists, and two interceptions. DeSmet had a huge impact on the Outlaws’ football program. He ran t... Full story
It’s happening – the day after Thanksgiving. Some call it Black Friday and if we get snow, it may be a White Friday, but Sisters Arts Association still calls it The 4th Friday Artwalk. This month’s Artwalk offers excitement and variety. Put away your leftover turkey and trimmings, and walk through the galleries of Sisters. Maps are available in all gallery locations. Toriizaka Art welcomes two soulful artists – both working equally with their head, hands, and hea... Full story
The Lady Outlaws will return 10 players to their varsity squad this season, including six experienced, veteran seniors. Seniors include Haleigh Froelich, Ellie Mayes, Delaney McAfee, Ashlynn Moffat, Josie Patton, and Hadley Schar. Froelich was a Second-Team, All-Conference pick last year, and will play at post again this year. She runs the court well, is a strong finisher around the basket, and a good rebounder, especially on the offensive boards. Mayes will play at both the guard and wing positions. Mayes is a fiery... Full story
Concerns about the pace and nature of growth in Sisters loom large as the City of Sisters works on its housing plan. At their November 17 meeting, the Planning Commission approved resolutions acknowledging the Sisters Housing Plan Update and the Efficiency Measures Report related to the updated Comprehensive Plan. Following those two approvals, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing addressing proposed text amendments to Sisters Development Code to support the reco... Full story
If it’s Sisters, and it’s Christmas, then the High Desert Chorale is taking the stage for its annual winter concert at Sisters Community Church. This year’s performances will be December 2 at 7 p.m. and December 4 at 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 1300 McKenzie Hwy. The theme for this year’s songfest is “The Glory of Christmas.” The group of some 50 community singers will perform 10 works. They will be preceded by a bell choir known as the Twelve Tones performing... Full story
Numerous complaints and accompanying photographs have arrived in The Nugget office, reporting on the dismaying condition of Sisters Recycle Center located on West Sisters Park Drive. People are using the location as an unofficial dump, leaving large quantities of discarded oil and other fluids, furniture, copious quantities of styrofoam packing materials, and just general junk that is not recyclable at the center. Public Works Director Paul Bertagna told The Nugget that, unfor... Full story
’Tis the season for shopping. There’s nothing wrong with that — humans have an instinct for trade as strong as our instinct to explore and to build. It can get out of hand, of course, but shopping for gifts can be a delightful and uplifting experience. It depends a lot on how you do it. There’s nothing uplifting about storming a Walmart on Black Friday, trampling anyone in the way of your big-screen TV purchase. That’s not how we roll in Sisters. Here we have a rich ec... Full story
The urbanization of Sisters To the Editor: Nugget reporter Bill Bartlett brought up many good issues in his recent article about not turning Sisters into Bend. As the developer of ClearPine, and the soon to be completed ClearPine Building, let me offer an alternative for Nugget readers to consider. When I was developing ClearPine, I wanted to bring a different look to a part of the city, away from the Western theme of downtown. As it turns out, ClearPine really flourished, and I have had many kind words from the 200 or so... Full story
A small storm of rumor has been brewing in town regarding the possibility of Creekside Campground becoming a location for houseless camping this winter. According to Mayor Michael Preedin, “No one has currently come forward with a proposal to use the campground in the winter. No one on the City Council or City staff has made such a request.” At a town hall on houselessness in October, when responding to a hypothetical question about using the campground for a houseless cam... Full story
Sisters Ranger District fire specialists are conducting brush removal work with Forest Service staff and contractors to mow approximately 3,300 acres of brush across several sites within three project areas. Forest Service operators have started some of this work, while contractors were to start as soon as Monday. The three areas slated for brush removal include the Metolius Basin Vegetation Management Project, Sisters Area Fuels Reduction (SAFR), and Highway 20 project area. Mowing reduces hazardous fuels loading and helps... Full story
Opponents have wasted no time in predicting a vigorous and lengthy court challenge to voters’ adoption of Measure 114. By a vote of 953,061 for and 925,252 against, the controversial ballot measure enacted a law outlining a procedure to apply for a permit-to-purchase for a firearm. The measure was designed to have permits be issued by law enforcement. Proponents of the measure, led by the faith-based organization Lift Every Voice, celebrated the passage of the measure, one o... Full story
After a month of advertising the city manager opening in Sisters, screening applicants, narrowing the field to three finalists, and a week of panels, receptions, tours, and a final interview in front of the City Council, the Council decided not to offer the position to any one of the three candidates – Ron Tinseth, Keith Witcosky, or Simon Kim. The City will begin the process over again. Following the Council’s executive session on Friday morning, November 18, Mayor M... Full story
Marie Ruby (Montoya) Conklin passed away Friday, October 21, in her beloved San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, at the age of 79. Marie was born on June 23, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Malaquais and Lucia (Lucy) Montoya, the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Fowler High School and attended Lynn Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon. Her life’s journey took her to northern California; Corvallis, Oregon; Tucson, Arizona; Panama City, Panama; Sisters, O... Full story
HIGH DESERT FOOD & FARM ALLIANCE Support local food businesses and farmers! High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s Local Food Gift Boxes are a great gift for any party or holiday gathering. Order online. All proceeds support HDFFA’s Food Access and Agricultural Support Programs. 541-390-3572 | www.hdffa.org/store HAZELNUT HILL At Hazelnut Hill, we go nuts for the holidays, and your friends and family will, too! We make small-batch Oregon hazelnut products and then box them up to make great gifts — roasted hazelnuts, cho... Full story
One of our smaller and most tenacious owls, the Northern Pygmy Owl [Glaucidium Gnoma], hunts during the day. Large insects, rodents, and songbirds make up the majority of their diet. Pygmies are found in habitat ranging from deciduous woods to high-elevation fir and spruce forests. Nesting in tree cavities, the Northern Pygmy Owl will lay two to seven white eggs and wait until all eggs are laid before beginning incubation. After fledging, the adults will continue feeding... Full story
