News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Readers continue to share their favorite celebrations and activities surrounding the holidays and a clear favorite has emerged - baking. Take Mayor Michael Preedin for example. "My favorite holiday tradition is making my grandma's clam dip that is best with wavy potato chips – perfect addition on either Thanksgiving or Christmas Day where grazing on food is encouraged and counting calories is discouraged," he said. City Manager Jordan Wheeler weighed in: "Christmas for me i... Full story
There is possibly nowhere south of the North Pole that has more Christmas spirit than the home of Richard and Sherry Flaherty. Each year in this season, the house at 15686 Trapper Point Rd. blossoms into a spectacular Christmas display - inside and out. Hundreds of decorations, from a train set to an elaborate Italian nativity diorama, to Santas of every size and description fill virtually every room of the house. Sherry Flaherty told The Nugget that they started decorating at... Full story
The Sisters High School music department invites the community to participate in the Holiday Showcase, Friday, December 13, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters High School. This fun and festive concert will feature bands and choirs from Sisters High School as well as several community performances to celebrate the holiday season. "The Holiday Showcase is one of my favorite concerts of the year," said Sisters Middle School and new Sisters High School Choir Director Steven Livingston. "We get... Full story
As we approach another Christmas, the birth of the Christ Child, how should we celebrate? It is more than Santa and his reindeer, more than sugar fairies dancing in our heads, more than the estimated $1.1 trillion spent in 2023 and more than the annual pilgrimage to church. As we examine the story in the Bible, what are the implications and how shall we then respond to the child in the manger? Let me share with you four practical implications that the gift of Christmas can... Full story
This is the season when we remind ourselves of all we have to be thankful for: the natural beauty that surrounds us; the bonds of a strong community; friends and family who bring us joy. We are also fortunate to live in a community of creative makers, who provide food, gifts, and experiences that offer real meaning and lasting value. Meet them in these pages... Full story
’Tis the season...the season for holiday wins and pitfalls, connection and loneliness, gratitude and grief, peace and overwhelm. The holidays are a time when we are often met with paradox. The feelings evoked can be vast and varied, sometimes seeming in opposition to one another. \When we ring in the cheer expecting a Hallmark movie special, we risk being disappointed. Amid the hopeful joy, expect it all to feel a bit messy and let’s do our best to disregard the filtered and... Full story
Always a favorite with Sisters Country holiday merrymakers, Sisters High Desert Chorale and Bell Choir will present their winter concert this month. The first of two will be performed Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m. The second will sound off at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 15. Both concerts take place at Sisters Community Church located at 1300 McKenzie Highway in Sisters, where there is plenty of free parking. The concerts themselves are free, but patrons are asked to make a... Full story
Sociologists say that traditions are important to good mental and emotional health, especially related to holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. The Nugget asked around to get a flavor of those rituals important to various readers. Here's what some had to say. About one in three had the same sentiment as Bree Miller: "My favorite Christmas tradition is baking! From traditional sugar cookies to my mom's families' Sandbakkels. Now, with my own children it is something they also... Full story
Our new Scottie pack, including Piper from the former pack, are the most peaceful group of Scotties we have ever had. Perhaps it is Piper’s influence, or maybe it’s because I’m filled with more peace than I ever have had before as a Scottie mom and the dogs can sense that peace. Whatever the cause, these three Scotties never fight or snap at each other. The two pups snarl and growl during play, but they never get mad at each other. It is a joy to live with that love! The C... Full story
One of my first jobs out of college was as a fitness coach and lifestyle expert at the Santa Barbara YMCA. My boss asked me to create a display about weight loss and mental wellness during the holidays. The two facts that stuck with me even 16 years later are: The average American gains 0.8 to 2 pounds during the holiday season that they never get rid of, and 38 percent of people say their stress rates increase during the holidays. I would like to tell you up front that this article is not about weight loss. I don’t think i... Full story
Google "deer caught in Christmas lights" and you will get not hundreds, but thousands of articles, photos, and social media threads discussing the phenomenon. Elk are not immune to the problem either, although deer seem to be the most vulnerable. Given that we share Sisters Country so freely with thousands of mule deer, it has no doubt occurred here and readers will probably let us know. It sounds humorous upon first reading and images and memes can be highly entertaining -... Full story
Volunteers in the greater Sisters area are once again celebrating the holiday season with several activities during the month of December. The main fire station holiday lights display is back this year. Shift Captain Gary Lovegren rebuilt the displays so the entire community can enjoy them again. The station lights will be turned on after the Sisters Christmas Parade on Saturday, and will be available for drive-by enjoyment throughout the month of December. The light display is accompanied by music each evening from parade... Full story
It can be stressful and difficult to think about Christmas morning being just around the corner, since there may be only one or two paychecks until the big day. There are many ways to enjoy the holidays without putting yourself in a deep hole that will take months to dig out of. Start off by making a list of the family and friends you want to share the spirit of Christmas with. When you’re making the list, you’ll be thinking about why these people are on your list and what they mean to you — you can use those thoughts in so... Full story
