News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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• Sisters Habitat for Humanity thanks everyone who attended the incredible Jim-Isaac Chua Concert on October 25. The concert was indeed a “feast for the ears.” We are very grateful to our sponsors who made the event possible: TDS Telecommunications, Central Oregon Daily News, Mid Oregon Credit Union, Sisters Senior Living, Merrill O’Sullivan Stewart Law, Roth Home, Sisters Coffee Company, BUILD LLC, Rad Dyer of Ponderosa Properties, Sisters Ace Hardware, Bedouin, Sisters Veterinary Clinic, and The Nugget. And a special... Full story
• Deputy Wyatt Hernandez was presented with a challenge coin and a letter of appreciation from Earl C. Schroeder (U.S. Air Force) with the VFW. Schroeder wanted to express his sincere gratitude to Deputy Hernandez for his representation as a Deputy Sheriff during the funeral service of Colonel John Turner (U.S. Army). Schroeder is a Sisters resident and Dep. Hernandez is a graduate of Sisters schools. • Brad Boyd wrote: A big thanks to those who turned out to help clean u... Full story
Greg and Shannon Pozovich wrote: This letter is a thank you and a praise to the staff of Ponderosa Lodge in Sisters. Because of a recent flood in our home, we spent six weeks at the Lodge. We had not expected such a wonderful response from the entire staff. They were so welcoming and good to us and our dog Sage. Management was warm and very accommodating. Everyone was attentive and efficient. A number of times they arranged care for Sage so we could go out to dinner. They treated Sage like royalty and had a lot of fun with... Full story
Brad Boyd of Eurosports wrote: Thank you to the 200-plus people who showed up to help celebrate Eurosports 35th anniversary and raise $520 for Think Wild's Beaver Works Habitat Restoration. That will buy a lot of willow and cottonwood (food for the beavers). And, thank you to all the thousands of people who have supported shopping local for 35 years.... Full story
Patty Killoran of Tucson, Arizona, wrote: Kudos to first responders in and around Sisters. I had a fall last week on a trail along the Metolius River, breaking several bones in my left leg. The first person on the scene was Kirk, a search and rescue volunteer, who convinced other services that I needed to be carried out. So along came responders from the police, the fire department, search and rescue, and the forestry service. There were so many guys there I didn’t meet them all, but I remember three Brians, a Jack, a M... Full story
Black Butte Ranch Art Guild hosted a fundraiser during Quilt Show weekend — Art at the Ranch — to benefit scholarships for art students at Sisters High School. Since 2003, the BBR Art Guild has granted $91,000 in scholarships, helping nurture the creative spirit in young minds. This year, in addition to donations from Ranch community members, the “Art at the Ranch” committee reached out to many businesses in Sisters, and more than 30 donated an item or items to be auctioned off in a silent auction. The silent auction raised... Full story
Bill Kelly, president of Rotary Club of Sisters, and Kellen Klein, executive director of Citizens4Community (C4C), wrote: Rotary Club of Sisters and C4C extend our heartfelt thanks to the community for your overwhelming support of the inaugural Sisters 4th Fest. Your participation and enthusiasm made the event a resounding success. We want to express gratitude to our generous sponsors: The Nugget, Explore Sisters, Les Schwab, St. Charles, Big Chief Vintage, Blazin Saddles, Eurosports, Bivvi Homes, Next Phase Realty, Sisters... Full story
On June 11, Sisters VFW Post 8138 presented its annual Teacher of the Year Award which included a letter of recognition and monetary award to Jeff Schiedler, a teacher at Sisters Middle School for his support of Veterans groups in Sisters, patriotic influence in the classroom, and support of Veterans Day assemblies at the school. Vice Commander Earl Schroeder, Commander Pat Bowe, and Service Officer Bill Anttila presented the award. His name will be submitted for possible state and national recognition this... Full story
Golfer Travis Lewis, made a hole-in-one on Hole No. 8 on Big Meadow Golf Course at Black Butte Ranch on June 13. Club used was an 8 Iron; distance was 143 yards. Lewis has been playing for five years and it’s his first hole in one.... Full story
Regan Roberts, executive director of Sisters Graduate Resource Organization (GRO), wrote: A few weeks ago I attended my first ever SistersGRO Senior Celebration. And by attended I also mean did the majority of the planning and hosting. Anyone who knows me can probably guess that I was in high stress mode, feeling out of control and terrified of the unexpected. I’ve lived my life doing everything I can to know what’s coming around the corner. Well what came was an incredibly successful event, albeit the first pancake. You kno... Full story
• Adrienne Banks wrote: I just wanted to give a shout out to the individuals and businesses who came to my aid when disaster struck Friday. I had noticed my water pressure was a bit funky the day before, but didn’t give it too much mind as this is not completely out of the ordinary. But when I saw the river rushing from beneath my garage door on Friday, I knew immediately what had happened. Panic quickly set in as I couldn’t locate the turn-off valve covered in snow. After a flurry of phone calls my neighbor John Grant came t... Full story
• World’s Children thanks everyone who attended A Musical Event to Help Ukrainian Children and others who donated to provide supplies for Ukrainian children who fled for their lives and now live in displaced persons camps. A total of $3,571 was donated and will be wired to our Ukraine country liaison to purchase critical items for those children. A huge thank-you goes to Carol Ast’s SPRD Zumba Class, who put on the event. Thanks to Monica Tomosy, who had the idea to help Ukraine children and organized a group to pull it off.... Full story
• The Cottage Inn at Sisters won the Building a Better Oregon award for Outstanding Lodging in Sisters at the Building a Better Oregon Awards presentation sponsored by Central Oregon Association of Realtors. The owners of The Cottage Inn are Jeff and Vicki Lemos. • Steve Stratos of Sisters Community Church wrote: We are entering into another holiday season with both Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner. We recognize a world where lots of pain, suffering and unc... Full story
• Sisters Ranger District would like to recognize and thank Troy’s Off-Road Recovery, Republic Services, Public Land Stewards, Gambler 500, Sisters Community Leadership Initiative, and Sons of Smokey for their incredible efforts in removing 10 abandoned vehicles (RVs and autos) and about 90 cubic yards of trash from the Deschutes National Forest on the weekend of October 22-23. We so appreciate these volunteers helping create a safe and healthy forest for all to use and enjoy. • Sisters Habitat for Humanity is immensely... Full story
Shaunette White of High Desert Chocolates in Sisters was one of 20 award winners for the 2023 Accomplished Under 40 by Cascade Business News’ 17th annual year of honoring young achievers in Central Oregon in their October 4 edition.... Full story
Sisters American Legion Post 86 extends their gratitude to Stichin' Post, Jackie Erickson, and Laura Simmons for their magnificent quilt, presented during the visit of American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer to Sisters last month. Pictured are: Catherine Brockman, president of the Oregon American Auxiliary; Cory Brockman, commander, Department of Oregon American Legion; John Miller, Commander, Sisters American Legion Post 86; Mary Ryan, adjutant, Sisters American... Full story
• The smoky weather in August and early September wreaked havoc on fall sports teams that normally practice and compete outside, including the Outlaws' cross-country team. Tate Metcalf and his staff at Sisters Athletic Club have been able to offer time and space for the team to do training on the spin bikes and in the pool. • The Transitions program team members from Partners In Care were recognized as "2023 Health Heroes" in a ceremony at Deschutes County Health Ser... Full story
• The Sisters Cold Weather Shelter wrote: Gratitude and appreciation to Sisters Community Church for choosing the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter as the beneficiary of donations at their wonderful community concert on August 20. Over $2,000 was raised for our volunteer efforts to provide lifesaving support to our unhoused neighbors. At the event we also raised nearly $700 by selling Turkish towels and pillows donated by supporter Melanie Nelson. So many thanks for your support! • Judy Bull wrote: I would like to hug each an... Full story
• Sisters artist Jill Haney Neal has made the cover of Pink Magazine for the third time. In announcing their cover artist for the month of August, Pink wrote: "Ladies, raise your wine glasses in salute to Jill Haney Neal, our August-issue cover artist, whose whimsical, bodacious babes have graced a variety of artworks including paintings, wine labels, coffee mugs, and Pink's October 2016 and June 2020 magazine covers: Welcome back, Jill!" Jill believes women were created in G... Full story
Zeta Seiple wrote: I want to express my sincerest gratitude to the Emergency Response Team of the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD, who thoroughly checked me out after my fall on the sidewalk near Oliver Lemon’s two weeks ago. Thank you for being so kind and professional as you took my blood pressure, made sure I had no broken bones, and asked all the pertinent questions to ensure I was doing well enough to go home. It is a good feeling to know we have such a professional, well-trained group of emergency personnel here in S... Full story
Kelly Davis Martin wrote: On behalf of the parents who helped to organized the Senior Graduation Celebrations, we wanted to send a huge thank you to everyone who supported the Class of 2023. Thank you to all of the donors and volunteers for the contribution of your resources to celebrate these graduates. A special thank you to Anne Kizziar for her generous donations of a gift back to each student. We have an amazing community and we are all grateful for your help.... Full story
• Age Friendly Sisters Country (AFSC) extends a heartfelt thank-you to founding board members Chris Laing and Toni Landis, who recently retired from active AFSC Board service after more than four years. Chris and Toni have devoted an immeasurable amount of time and talent to enhancing livability in Sisters Country through their work with AFSC as well as myriad other local organizations. Chris and Toni worked with others to create AFSC as a nonprofit fiscal sponsor in 2018 with the STARS volunteer transportation program as t... Full story
On Thursday, March 23, Black Butte Ranch Fire Department had the privilege of honoring staff at their annual awards banquet at Black Butte Ranch Lakeside Bistro. Congratulations go to the following award recipients: EMT of the Year: FF/Paramedic Josh Guintu. Volunteer of the Year: FF/EMT Sam Fox. Firefighter of the Year: Captain Ryan Ahrendt. Order of the Trailing Moon: FF/EMT Sam Fox.... Full story
Chuck Lesowske wrote: We want to give a big shout-out to Ana Varas, arts project coordinator for The Roundhouse Foundation. The writers’ presentation hosted at The Village in Sisters is a fantastic venue. Thank you for the space. Keynote speaker Megan Robins knows the craft of writing in third person omniscient. She engaged the class from the start and her PowerPoint presentation was right on target. What she shared with the Sisters Writers group and community was helpful and much appreciated. Submissions for “Sisters Sal... Full story
•On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, VFW Commander Bill Anttila and VFW Vice Commander Earl Schroeder conducted a seminar on United States Flag etiquette and 13 fold United States Flag program at the Cloverdale Heart Of Oregon/YouthBuild Americorps School. Bill And Earl were greeted warmly by the students and staff - Kara Johnson, Amanda Jamison, and Jen Binks - and were impressed with how interested and respectful the students were during the presentation. It was indeed... Full story
