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Working, parenting, and thriving in Sisters
When they were children, Emily Rickards’ and Jon Luz’s families moved to Sisters for the same reason: a better place to raise their kids. Emily (now Luz) graduated from Sisters High Sch... — Updated 9/6/2022 Full story
Habitat volunteer honored for decades of service
Jan Baldwin was part of the team that established Sisters Habitat for Humanity in 1991. In 1993, she was asked to help open the Thrift Store, operated to raise funds for the building program... — Updated 8/24/2022 Full story
New service offers grocery delivery
Angelena Bosco’s career has always been in the food industry — from working in restaurants and co-managing Sisters Farmers Market to teaching cooking classes. It’s what she knows and... — Updated 8/16/2022 Full story
Fire in the neighborhood
My family has lived in Sisters Country close to 30 years. I still remember our first summer, with snow on July 4, and then lightning strikes in September. I stood holding my baby, looking out... — Updated 8/16/2022 Full story
Combining family therapy and nutrition health
Justin Little is no stranger to Sisters. He grew up here and has fond memories of a childhood full of outdoor adventures, music, and family. He and his wife and their four young children... — Updated 8/9/2022 Full story
XPress Printing has a new owner
Jeff and Shanyn Swales bought XPress Printing from founder Tony Meyer in September of last year. The company opened its doors in Sisters in 1989 and offers a myriad of services, including... — Updated 7/26/2022 Full story
Living abroad gives new perspective to Sisters grad
Parker Bennett knows growing up in Sisters was full of opportunities and blessings. He also realized it would do him good to live in other cultures and get a fresh perspective on his place... — Updated 7/26/2022 Full story
Renée Reitmeier uses fika to heal after cancer
If you’ve spent any time at the Sisters coffee shop Fika on East Sun Ranch Drive, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced the meaning behind the name. Inspired by Swedish tradition, Fika... — Updated 7/12/2022 Full story
SHS greenhouse is growing strong
Since the Sisters High School (SHS) greenhouse opened in 2016, it’s been used for many science and occupational training activities. It serves as a classroom and lab for science students. A... — Updated 6/7/2022 Full story
The Paper Place has new owners
Josh Smith and his wife, Stephanie, took over ownership of The Paper Place on May 26. The Smiths are from Salem and plan to live in Sisters once the housing market opens up a bit. Their two c... — Updated 6/7/2022 Full story
Sisters Trail Alliance hires first executive director
Scott Penzarella moved to Sisters in January of 2021 after purchasing Sisters Motor Lodge. He jumped in with both feet, getting involved with the Sisters High School Transitions Program and... — Updated 5/31/2022 Full story
Where are you from?
“Californians Go Home!” That’s a sentence I heard and saw directed at me growing up. In 1969, my father had a job at Black Butte Ranch. He would be designing the new resort’s first golf course, Big Meadow, and helping with other feature... — Updated 5/31/2022 Full story
BBR Women’s Golf Club invites new members
The Black Butte Ranch Women’s Golf Club (BBRWGC) launched its season on May 17, with a two-person scramble and get-together. There’s still room for more women to join the group. Members encourage anyone interested in joining to contact ste... — Updated 5/17/2022 Full story
Woodworker is a master of design and craftsmanship
Sisters resident Dale Holub is an esteemed master woodworker. His creations are in homes and buildings around the globe, with collectors from Kuwait to Canada, the Hawaiian Islands, Japan,... — Updated 5/17/2022 Full story
New BBR Lodge construction underway
Talking to Shawn McCance, new general manager and longtime Black Butte Ranch (BBR) employee, it’s easy to get excited about the new Lodge construction. Even considering the many view options throughout the region, McCance confidently b... — Updated 5/12/2022 Full story
Creating a ‘chocolate Cheers’ in Sisters
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 P... — Updated 4/26/2022 Full story
Sisters from Sisters making a difference
Jenna and Laura Curtis are sisters, and they’re close. Seeing them together, it’s obvious how much they admire each other. “But we also fight,” said younger sister Laura, laughing. Most of... — Updated 3/15/2022 Full story
Jiunta is new manager for Farmers Market
Seed to Table hired Michelle Jiunta, as the new Sisters Farmers Market Manager. With an extensive background running Central Oregon farmers markets, Jiunta is prepared and excited about the o... — Updated 3/9/2022 Full story
Local woman finds blessings during crisis
Tracy Lynn Lisius (Hendrickson) is a Sisters resident, a mom, and — before her health declined — an employee with the U.S. Forest Service. She’s an example of what can happen w... — Updated 2/22/2022 Full story
Lynn Lounsbury’s water legacy
Lynn Lounsbury knows water. How it flows, percolates, rises, and falls. During his long career managing water systems, taking care of Central Oregon’s precious resource has been his h... — Updated 1/25/2022 Full story
Lessons learned in sports sustain Sisters grad
Maggie Bidasolo always operates at maximum capacity. Knowing how to manage her interests, energy level, and academics was imperative at an early age. A Sisters High School graduate who was... — Updated 1/11/2022 Full story
Seed to Table expands produce shares program
Seed to Table, a Sisters agricultural and education nonprofit, is opening sign-ups January 20 for this season’s produce shares. The early sign-up offers a longer availability of fresh veggies, sliding-scale payment options, and SNAP/EBT p... — Updated 1/11/2022 Full story
Arts & travel inspire Julia Rahm
Julia Rahm got her start in Sisters. Her love of theater and singing took root from programs she sought out in Sisters and Bend. She is now a vocal artist, voice teacher, composer, and poet.... — Updated 1/4/2022 Full story
Sisters author brings the past to life
Fernando Aleu is living a fascinating, richly diverse life. A vibrant, handsome man of 92, he has stories, and now a book, that reflect his sense of style, education, and experiences... — Updated 12/14/2021 Full story
Black Butte Ranch Lodge comes down
Black Butte Ranch (BBR) is bidding adieu to its original lodge, built over 50 years ago. After several renovations it was clear it was time to start over and create a space and experience... — Updated 12/8/2021 Full story
