News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Outlaws posted a 13-2 win in six innings at Elmira on Monday, April 30, and at home a day later beat the Cottage Grove Lions 3-2. The victories were their fourth straight victory, but on Friday that momentum came to a quick end. Sisters dropped both games at home in their double-header against Junction City; a 4-1 loss in the first game, and a 9-3 loss in the second. In Monday's action, the Outlaws held a 7-0 lead after two innings. Neither team scored again until the sixt... Full story
Four years ago, my recovery from shoulder surgery was not going well. At a post-surgical appointment in April, 2014, after unsuccessful physical therapy, my orthopaedic surgeon said, "I want you to see a neurologist." One week later I was told, "You have Parkinson's disease." I was 52 years old, not-long divorced, about to lose my job, and gearing up to begin an MBA program at Willamette University in Portland. Parkinson's disease affects all parts of my life - my gait, balance, depth perception, vision, cognitive and executi... Full story
The Wally Ciochetti Twilight Invitational served as the final tune-up for this week's Sky-Em District Track and Field Championships set to get underway Thursday and Saturday May 10 and 12 here in Sisters at Reed Stadium. It is the first time in many years that Sisters High has been able to serve as host for the meet, but, now that the facility's renovation is complete, the stage is set for an exciting, high quality meet, according to head coach Jeff Larson. "We've been looking forward to hosting District all season," Larson... Full story
Historians and archeologists tell us that human beings began collecting wild honey about 10,000 years ago. Evidence shows up in ancient North African pottery, Egyptian art, and honey in jars has been recovered from the tombs of the Pharaohs. By 600 BCE the Picts of ancient Scotland - naturally it was the Scots - were brewing honey-ale, or mead, a legacy which comes down to us even in poetry such as the epic of Beowulf, which means bee-wolf, or bear. But bees are not just a... Full story
Sisters Eagle Airport owner and pilot Benny Benson, along with two other occupants, walked away from the crash of his twin-engine Beechcraft 58P on Friday evening. Sgt. Shawn Heierman with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reported that authorities were called out at about 5:50 p.m. "When we arrived on scene we were told that the pilot, on his final approach, hit a downdraft," Sgt. Heierman said. "He lost lift and crashed short of the runway, tore off the landing gear,... Full story
One of the single most important volunteer positions in which a community member can serve is as a member of the Sisters Planning Commission. In June, two commission seats will be open, and one of those may be filled by a resident of Sisters Country, residing outside the city limits but within the school district boundary. "This is an important time for the Planning Commission in the city," said City Manager Brant Kucera. "There are critical land-use applications and... Full story
Todd Garrett, the new executive director for Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), is passionate about the desert and the mountains, "where two beautiful landscapes collide." "I am truly smitten with Sisters," said the recent transplant from Montana. Garrett actually has an early connection to Oregon, having attended Fields school in Harney County, where his aunt was the teacher and he shared the classroom with several relatives. From Fields, he moved with his parents... Full story
The paved parking area adjacent to the gas pumps at the Sisters Airport got pretty crowded last Thursday morning. Close to a hundred people, large cylinders of lighter-then-air gas, and a remotely controlled sailplane and a drone commanded the space in preparation for an historic launch. Among the ground-bound vehicles that pulled in and parked was a big yellow bus from Sisters High School that let off 61 students from two chemistry classes. Right along with them were several... Full story
To the Editor: In several articles in The Nugget they have stated the current owner as the founder of Village Interiors. She is actually the third owner. My husband, Bill, and I opened Maggie's Interiors in August of 1981. I changed the name to Village Interiors in 1983. Because of ill health, we sold in 1990 to Teddy Heck. Approximately a year later she sold to Pat. This may not seem important to anyone else, but it is very important to me. I was very proud of that little store and still am. Pat has made it into much more... Full story
I recently had occasion to chat with a local colleague about the tone of political discussion these days. Progressives are often too hostile, he suggested, and make too many assumptions based on (ironically enough) the race and gender of other folks-especially if those other folks happen to be white and male. I'd say there's been plenty of hostility on all sides, but he's got a good point. If progressives want to make real progress in the world? Rather than licking our wounds... Full story
Walk into the Sisters Library on a weekday afternoon, and you'll see people of all ages staring at screens. A recent visit found a gaggle of young boys gathered around computer monitors, whispering in excitement as they blew people up with their virtual tanks. One fired up a violent video game in the children's room, where toddlers were playing and younger kids reading. It's not just at the library, of course: after school, kids chill out in front of the TV at home or get on a... Full story
As sponsor of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS), Laird Superfood has created the "The Sport of Quilting Challenge." The challenge is this: Quilters are inspired to interpret symbols and logos that present Laird Superfoods to the world and how they relate to the "Sport of Quilting." Sisters-based Laird Superfood products "provide clean, nutrient-dense products for optimal performance and healthy living," the company asserts. The Laird Superfood shaka symbol (see graphic,... Full story
"Last year when I came on board for Circle of Friends we had 25 kids being mentored and we had a goal of reaching 30 and astoundingly we blew right past our goal and we're serving 40 kids today!" said Nicky Merritt, Circle of Friends executive director, during the 6th annual Friend and Fund Raiser Luncheon, held last Wednesday at The Belfry. Board members, committee members, mentors, and first-time folks who wanted an introduction to the mentoring program gathered together... Full story
With all the traffic rolling into the Sisters Middle School parking area last Saturday, one would have thought school was in session. What was really going on was a meeting of butterfly people on the welfare of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators. More than 100 people attended, some from as far away as Seattle, Boise, and Northern California. The idea of a monarch butterfly conference was the brainchild of local author Jean Nave and Sisters Middle School teacher Susie... Full story
Sisters boys and girls lacrosse squads each played four games at the SALI (Sisters Annual Lacrosse Invitational) Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6. The teams each won three of their four games for a second-place tournament finish. The girls started the tourney with a very narrow 12-11 win over Sunset JV on Saturday in an evenly matched contest. There wasn't a seventh- and eighth-grade division, so the seventh- and eighth-grade girls were brought up and played on... Full story
• Deschutes County ballots must be received in the County Clerk's office or at Sisters City Hall by 8 p.m., May 15 in order to be counted. Postmarks don't count. Voter pamphlets and mail ballots should have been received two weeks ago. Be sure to turn over the ballot as there is a measure on the back to vote on. The Sisters School District local option levy; a local option levy for SPRD and the Deschutes County Commissioners' primary are all on the ballot. •... Full story
Three Sisters High School students were recognized for their musicianship at the state level recently. These members of the wind ensemble competed in the Central Oregon Solo and Ensemble Festival and received state qualifying scores for their instruments, meaning they were eligible to advance to the state competition. Junior Dalton Gonzales on trumpet, freshmen Connor Martin on alto saxophone, and Jack Ogan on tuba were the students who earned kudos for their individual... Full story
The boys tennis squad competed in the first round of the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 Championships on Thursday, May 3. Three Outlaws, Jed Kizziar, Nate Weber, and Isaiah Chapen advanced to the second round of 16, which was scheduled for Monday, May 6, at Black Butte Ranch (BBR). The semi-finals and finals will be at BBR on Thursday, May 10. Top-seed Kizziar dominated play in his victory over his opponent from North Marion, 6-0, 6-0. Weber defeated Ivan Ochoa of Stayton 6-0,... Full story
Jason Mitchell has packed an awful lot of adventure into the last year. Shortly after graduating from high school in 2017, the 18-year-old hit the road, determined to be what he calls a "good traveler." One who gets to a town, finds work, makes friends, and develops a good reputation and a cadre of friends watching his back. This is in contrast to a "bad traveler," who burns bridges as he goes and ends up with no friends and likely no memory of the experience. Listening to... Full story
Springtime in Sisters? Well, yes; but, according to the Sisters High Desert Chorale, it's also "Singtime in Sisters!" That's what the chorale hit upon for the title of their annual free, spring concerts for the community, which will be conducted next week on May 18 and 20. "The music for this year's spring concert is as whimsical and eclectic as a Central Oregon springtime," said the group's director, Connie Gunterman. "Musically we offer a little bit of everything and there are sure to be favorites for everyone. We continue... Full story
Jim Goodwin and Jennifer McCrystal are well-known to most folks in Sisters - Jim as a musician and Jen as a restaurateur. Now, they're both raising the curtain on the second act in their Sisters lives - signing on as real estate agents at Coldwell Banker Reed Bros. Realty. The jump from the life of a career musician into real estate might seem like a tremendous leap, but for Jim Goodwin, it's actually a return to his roots. His uncles Dave and Sam Goodwin were legendary real... Full story
