News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS) recently elected four new members to their Board of Directors. Rosemary Vazquez, Blake Blancett, Tyler Davis, and Frank Shirley will join continuing members, Diane Prichard, Jim Prichard and Lou Blanchard (president). Blanchard expressed his gratitude to departing members, Jill Eidsmoe, Molly Jones, and Sharon Thorkildson. "I am grateful for the time, talent and big hearts that each of you brought to our mission," he said. SCWS provides... Full story
Matt Van Slyke brings years of high-level journalism experience and a passion for storytelling to his role as a freelance reporter for The Nugget. His partner Amanda Kester initially reached out to The Nugget to inquire about freelancing opportunities. "She knew that I love writing and love being out meeting people," Van Slyke said. Nugget Editor in Chief Jim Cornelius recognized his professional background and skill-set immediately. "I didn't know his full background, but I... Full story
Matt Faldmo's journey into a career promoting wellness began with his efforts to improve his own well-being. "I started with nutritional therapy," he recalled. "I didn't realize how much the food I was putting in my body was affecting me. So it started with food and nutrition." He has added a variety of modalities to his practice, located at Daybreak Wellness in Sisters, in an effort to meet the varied requirements of people in need. "Everybody is so different and they need... Full story
The Sisters Fire Corps is a well-oiled community service machine. The Sisters Fire Corps was founded in 2004 and helps build capacity within a fire district by engaging volunteers to assist in non-emergency roles. These include first aid CPR/AED training, car seat programs, smoke alarm programs, address sign programs, and blood pressure clinics. "The Fire Corps is a great way to get to know the community and for the community to see us and understand us as a fire district and... Full story
Drinking trends, especially among younger consumers, have flattened more than 30 Oregon craft brewers in the last two years. The latest in the toll is Sisters' Three Creeks Brewing. The owners have sold the namesake restaurant located on the FivePine Campus and have closed the doors on the brewing operation on East Barclay Drive. In a portion of an announcement on its Facebook page, founder Wade Underwood told fans: "It is with great joy that after 16 years, Three Creeks... Full story
Mark Clemens and Lisa Barber supposedly retired to Sisters about two years ago, but decided to turn their shared passion for wine into one of Sisters newest businesses - Friends & Vine Wine Shop and Bar at 152 E. Main Ave., Suite 2. Mark's wine expertise comes from years as a wine buyer for Whole Foods, as well as a distributor, wine instructor, and a certified sommelier. He and Lisa have their own 800 bottle wine cellar at home. "We will especially focus on small producers... Full story
Canoe Club is a community-oriented co-working space for Sisters freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and businesses of all sizes. They offer a range of workspaces to suit most every need, including open-plan areas, dedicated desks, private offices, state-of-the-art meeting rooms, quiet zones for focused work, and communal spaces for relaxation and networking. Co-working happens when people assemble in a neutral space to work independently on different projects, or in... Full story
Joanne Eastwood has always been an artist, ever since the was a little girl drawing pictures of birds outside her window. She followed her talent and passion to the New England School of Art and Design and the California School of Arts and Crafts, and she has worked in graphic design and a wide range of media, and she still does commissioned portraits. There is something special about tattooing. "It's just a different medium," she told The Nugget. I think the greatest thing... Full story
For Andrew Dyer, construction is a family affair. Sometimes this means sharing coffee and breakfast with a client. Once, it meant a client happily giving Dyer the keys to their Portland home, where he stayed for two weeks while remodeling their kitchen. Dyer runs A.B. Dyer Construction, serving the Sisters area by rebuilding decks and remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. Through his work, Dyer carries on the legacy of his grandfather. Dyer's grandfather was in charge of... Full story
Opening day for Sisters Farmers Market is Sunday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, the market will open with a bigger footprint: in addition to operating in Fir Street Park, Sisters Farmers Market will also include a new area across Main Avenue and indoors, at the Sisters Makers building adjacent to Fir Street Park. Over 55 farmers, ranchers, makers, and food producers will bring their goods to Sisters Farmers Market this season, offering fresh veggies, mushrooms, berries, locally raised meat, seafood, value-added food... Full story
Fortified by a collaboration with Sisters Makers and a Citizens4Community grant, Sisters Farmers Market will launch its new Mornings at the Market program June 2. Mornings at the Market will engage the Sisters community with programs for kids and adults alike. Some will take place indoors, which is new for the market. According to market manager Willa Bauman, a Fill Your Garden event on Opening Day will feature plant starts and garden-related activities (Click here to see... Full story
Elise Payne can see through walls. When she walks into a new space, she renovates it in her head. While most people "have a really hard time seeing through walls," she says, "I have this innate ability to see through walls. I'm constantly taking them down in my head and putting them back up." Though some of us might be disoriented by this way of seeing the world, Payne puts her vision to good use as an interior designer. Last fall she brought her interior design practice,... Full story
With new programs, new spaces, and more market days, Sisters Farmers Market will kick off an exciting new season on Sunday, June 2. Locals looking for garden starts-ornamental or edible-will find many plants to choose from on Opening Day. Thanks to partners, including Central Oregon Flower Collective and Sisters Community Garden, "there will be a wide variety of veggie and flower starts available," according to market manager Willa Bauman. New programs and spaces will enliven... Full story
Darlene Zettergren recently relocated to Sisters to be closer to family - and she has brought Newport Aesthetics with her. Zettergren had a full practice in Newport, Rhode Island, where she lived and worked for many years, after transitioning from nursing into the field of aesthetics. "I was always a cardio-intensive nurse," she said with a smile. "It's nice because my clients talk to me now." Newport Aesthetics offers Botox and other treatments beneficial to both men and... Full story
EDCO (Economic Development of Central Oregon) has released their 2024 employer survey showing the 12 largest employers in Sisters Country. Black Butte Ranch remained at the top of the list with 390 employees, a mix of full and part-time, down from 400 the prior year. Sisters School District was again number two with 170 employees, down from 175 in 2023. The Forest Service had the largest gain adding 34 employees in 2024 over 2023, recording 114 in its headcount and ranking... Full story
For a number of years, FivePine Lodge has received some kind of national award from Tripadvisor, but this year they hit it out of the park. They were named number three in the country for the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title. Numbers one and two were in San Diego and New York City. The award celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel based on a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month p... Full story
With smoke from last week's controlled burns lingering above Sisters Country, it's clear fire season is on the horizon. The Sisters Rangers District conducted the first of several controlled burns to reduce wildfire risk. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in January of 2022 the Forest Service launched a 10-year strategy to address the wildfire crisis where it poses the most immediate threats to communities. With an infusion of federal funds to support local effo... Full story
Cody Meredith, Captain with Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of "Fire Officer" (FO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing met on April 15th, 2024, to confer the designation. Captain Meredith becomes one of only 760 FOs worldwide. The designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including experie... Full story
Richard’s Produce, more popularly known as Sisters Farmstand, and C&C Nursery are reopening after reaching an agreement with the current owners of Space Age Fuel on West Cascade Avenue and the prospective purchaser. Space Age was engaged in a lengthy and contentious planning application as it sought to modernize the aging store and increase the number of fuel pumps. The application was denied by the City after citizens strongly objected to the expansion. Following denial of t... Full story
Mia Bradley has an extensive background teaching children from preschool to teens. After having children of her own, she wanted to find work part-time that didn't require childcare for her daughters, Journey and Sequoia. With the cost of daycare too high, working didn't make much sense, so she got creative and came up with a business integrating her three loves – children, horses, and art. That's how Sisters Farm School began in 2019. When Sisters Farm School opened, at first... Full story
In the 11 years Shannon Rackowski and her husband Joseph have lived in Sisters, Shannon has touched hundreds of lives with one, if not more, of her gifts. Looking at Rackowski, it is impossible to believe she is 70 years old. Her youthful, fit appearance belies her three near-death experiences and 13 surgeries. She is a walking (and dancing and exercising and decorating) testimonial to the benefits of regular exercise. A mother of three grown daughters and grandmother of... Full story
Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) will host an open house on Tuesday, April 16, to gather input on the district’s conversion of the existing elementary school playground into a community park. The event will be held in the elementary school gym on Cascade Avenue, 5–6:30 p.m. SPRD has entered into a longterm contract with Sisters School District to lease the elementary school campus on East Cascade Avenue. The lease commences in July, coinciding with the move of the elementary school into its new facility located on th... Full story
On March 14, Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) Executive Director Scott Penzarella announced his resignation. “I’ve made the difficult decision to leave the Sisters Trails Alliance to refocus my efforts on my own businesses,” he stated. Penzarella is an owner of Left Coast Lodge, an 11-unit motel in Sisters, and, according to his Linkedin page he serves as managing partner of The Golden Gate Market in Sausalito, California. He joined STA in June of 2022 and in his short tenur... Full story
More than 70 Sisters women gathered last week with open hearts - and open checkbooks - to provide $7,500 to Harmony Farm Sanctuary which provides rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of abused, neglected, medically compromised, and senior farm animals. They also strive to build a kinder and more inclusive community, and advocate for a food system free from harm. 100 Women Who Care – Sisters (100WWC-Sisters) came together at the instigation of Chris Laing and Kathy Campbell, b... Full story
The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will host a public open house in early April. On Tuesday, April 9, the Sisters Ranger District will provide interested public the opportunity to review and discuss a range of activities planned for the next year with Sisters District Ranger, Ian Reid, and program specialists. The event will kick off at 4:45 p.m. with an optional walking tour of the new ranger station site. The open house will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. at the Sisters Ranger District loc... Full story
