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Bringing a patient-centered model to health care
Dr. Sing-Wei Ho moved to Central Oregon 10 years ago after residency training in Colorado. She was offered a job with St. Charles in Redmond, so she and her husband headed farther west. She... — Updated 5/16/2023 Full story
Conference focuses on re-wilding Oregon
People interested in returning Oregon habitat to a more wild state will rendezvous in Camp Sherman next month. The Re-Wilding Oregon Conference, set for May 13 at Lake Creek Lodge, is a... — Updated 5/5/2023 Full story
Helping people grieve the loss of an infant
Losing a baby is a heart-wrenching event that often leaves grieving parents feeling alone. That was Alissa and James Cowan's experience after having a miscarriage six years ago. Their sense o... — Updated 5/5/2023 Full story
Sisters welcomes dental practice
Longtime Sisters residents Dr. Tom and Peggy Rheuben raised their family in Sisters and ran a busy, friendly dental business. When it was time to find someone to take over the business, they... — Updated 4/18/2023 Full story
New lodge opening at Black Butte Ranch
The Black Butte Ranch (BBR) Lodge has always been the centerpiece for the resort. Built with Black Butte’s pyramid-shaped mountain overhead and Phalarope Lake reflecting the Cascade Range t... — Updated 3/21/2023 Full story
Photo safari inspires fundraiser
Photographer Wendy Birnbaum spent years perfecting her craft. Her photographs are on display at Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop. A world traveler, she always wanted to go to Africa. When she f... — Updated 3/14/2023 Full story
Lola’s mustang journey from wild to calm
It’s been almost three months since we introduced readers to Maddie Siler and her mustang, Lola. The two are edging closer to the big day when they’ll compete in the final stage of the Tee... — Updated 3/14/2023 Full story
Connor Lake remembered
This is the story of a kind, caring young man, Connor Lake, who died by suicide in November of 2019. He left behind a shocked, grieving family and countless friends. But this story is also about his family and the gratitude, forgiveness,... — Updated 2/28/2023 Full story
When blessings flow from tragedy
Jeff Lake is Connor Lake’s father. He’s had his share of hardships and loss; from learning he’d been adopted, to losing a parent, divorce, and facing a drinking problem. It took time for him... — Updated 2/28/2023 Full story
High Camp Taphouse – feeding Sisters and serving Nepal
As drivers head into Sisters on Highway 20, they might look to the south near the 76 station and see High Camp Taphouse, (at the former site of Hop & Brew). They are offering delicious food... — Updated 2/14/2023 Full story
Holding and protecting a candle in the dark
I heard a writer say he saw his writing as a candle in the dark. I love that image — the idea that words can light a way for someone else. It’s also a big burden to shoulder. I feel mine sagging under the pressure just thinking a... — Updated 2/7/2023 Full story
Why we fly the American flag
The view from my writing room looks out on Greenridge, Black Butte, Mt. Jefferson, and our American flag on a gray flagpole just above the barn. I look at the flag often and for many reasons.... — Updated 1/3/2023 Full story
Competition transforms wild mustangs into saddle horses
Maddie Siler was a horse-crazy kid with dreams to rescue and train a mustang. When her family lived in the Sacramento suburbs, she saw an article about mustangs being captured and held in... — Updated 1/3/2023 Full story
I want you to know
Sometimes I do writing meditations. I ask my inner wisdom to speak and share what’s important. In this time of short days, cold nights, and hibernation, internal work is embraced. Using the prompt Here’s what I want you to know, I’ll share... — Updated 12/20/2022 Full story
Good avocados and good books
What do avocados and books have in common? Slicing into an avocado is like opening a book. Sometimes, I know from the first page a book is going to feed me — take me away to another time, culture, or place. A good book gives me... — Updated 12/13/2022 Full story
Circle of Friends thriving in face of challenges
Circle of Friends Executive Director Nicole Swisher Woodson has been running a metaphorical marathon, with all kinds of obstacles in her way because of COVID-19 challenges. Like many... — Updated 12/6/2022 Full story
Pearl Harbor survivor turns 100
Five years ago, Craig Rullman told in the pages of The Nugget Marvin Emmarson’s incredible story of survival during the Pearl Harbor attack and later enduring a catastrophic torpedo a... — Updated 12/6/2022 Full story
It’s not your time
What is time? Maybe it’s a gift… or a curse? Or simply an hourglass turned over at birth? “It’s not your time” is a phrase I’ve heard in movies, from oncologists and employers. Hearing it could fill me with hope or deflate me with d... — Updated 11/29/2022 Full story
Building community a pot at a time
How can brightly colored pots and curated indoor and outdoor landscapes create community connections? Mose Lenowitz has figured out how. With an extensive background in garden pottery, home... — Updated 11/29/2022 Full story
OHSET riders prepare for season
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.... — Updated 11/22/2022 Full story
Sisters grad is a loan officer with Guild Mortgage
Brennan Layne has deep roots in Sisters. Soon, he and his wife, Megan, will be welcoming the fourth generation to their family. Layne graduated from Sisters High School in 2012. He... — Updated 11/15/2022 Full story
GreenSavers’ technology seeks to lower utility bills
With prices rising for just about everything, when it comes to utility bills in homes and businesses, efficiency is more important than ever. Working in construction, GreenSavers owner and... — Updated 11/15/2022 Full story
Barb Schulz - A lifetime of adventure, science, and horses
Early on, Barb Schulz knew science would be a part of her life. At 80 years old, she’s still active, inquisitive, and happy to share what she’s learned. Getting started in the sciences pro... — Updated 11/8/2022 Full story
New Pilates program launches
Ivy Castellana was a ballet dancer for 20 years. With her career came injuries and muscular imbalances. She began exploring modalities that could bring healing and strength to her body. She... — Updated 10/12/2022 Full story
Commentary... Speaking without a word
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 a... — Updated 9/14/2022 Full story
