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Community pulls together in Christmas spirit

Volunteers are once again celebrating the holiday season with several activities including the holiday lights display, Spirit of Christmas gift drive and community Christmas dinner.

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Council offers holiday celebrations for older residents

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon and local senior centers are hosting a series of seasonal celebrations for older adults to enjoy a festive lunch and connect with the community this holiday season — including one in Sisters. The holiday meals are free to adults aged 60 and older; a small fee is required for those under 60. Donations are welcomed to help support the program at a time of increasing need.

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Running commentary

Some might call it a “slice of heaven.”

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Coach lawsuit dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed a suit filed last summer by Nik Goertzen in connection with his 2012 removal as Sisters High School girls soccer coach.The suit named former Sisters Schools Superintendent Jim Golden, current Sisters High School Principal Joe Hosang and former athletic director Gary Hedin in a complaint alleging wrongful discharge; reverse discrimination; and negligence.

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Sheriff’s sergeant averts tragedy

A sheriff’s deputy pulled a man out of harms way during a response to an accident east of Sisters in Tumalo.

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Winter driving conditions have arrived

Severe winter weather arrived early in Sisters Country last week, bringing with it hazardous driving conditions.

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Man rescued from deep snow, cold

With the snow piling high and temperatures plunging well below zero on Sunday night, a man camping at high elevation in the forest near Camp Sherman decided he had better get out.

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Sisters parades its holiday spirit

Snowfall framed the picturesque 42nd annual Sisters Christmas Parade on Hood Avenue last Saturday. Horses and dogs, Zumba dancers and firefighters braved the cold, waving and handing out candy to a thin but enthusiastic crowd.

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Keep your dog warm and healthy all winter

Winter is arriving now in Sisters.

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Santa Paws coming to Sisters

Santa Paws will be posing for photos with all his furry friends on Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the pet-photos session go to support Furry Friends Foundation. Furry Friends is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) that operates a pet-food/supply bank from their office, supplies the pet food distributed through the Kiwanis Food Bank, and offers free spay/neuter/vaccinations to Sisters area families in need.

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Christmas tree hunting in Sisters Country

Although we saw the first signs of Christmas creeping into our lives even before Halloween arrived, the Christmas season is now officially headed into full swing. And, for many of us, one of the first things that comes to mind is finding a Christmas tree.

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Volunteers will provide Thanksgiving meal for hundreds

Each November for the past six years, a cadre of dedicated volunteers has welcomed community members to their table for a Thanksgiving dinner.

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Enjoy a phone-free Thanksgiving

“No one knows for sure what happened at the original Thanksgiving, but I am fairly confident that it did not involve a group of people hunched around a table posting turkey photos to Instagram,” wrote Catherine Price this week.

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See’s Candies sale aids community

Giving the gift of chocolate while at the same time helping your community sounds like a delicious win-win.

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Follow the Sisters Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Trail

The holiday elves are dressing up the town for the season, and many businesses will be participating in the 12th annual Sisters Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Trail. Businesses will display a gingerbread house made by their employees or supporters. Spectators can vote for their favorite by placing money in the Habitat donation box next to the confectionary work of art. Everyone is encouraged to vote for more than one house.

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Community tree lighting and parade on tap

As part of its Cowboy Christmas events, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce will host its yearly Christmas Tree lighting on Friday, November 29, at Fir Street Park, and Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30 at 2 p.m. on Hood Avenue sponsored by Hayden Homes.

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Donations lag at Kiwanis Food Bank

Donations for the critical fourth quarter are down significantly at the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank.

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Forest roads closed for winter

With significant snow forecasted for the week in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest closed the gate on Forest Road 16 outside of Sisters near Three Creek Sno-Park for the season on Tuesday, November 26.

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Sisters Cold Weather Shelter opens

St. Charles Health System recently provided a big boost to Sisters Cold Weather Shelter with a $5,000 donation to help support the shelter’s mission of providing a safe, warm place for unhoused people in Sisters to get out of the winter weather.

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Fire department putting engines into service

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (SCSFD) has purchased a pair of 2008 model Pierce Contender fire engines to replace aging equipment at the fire stations located in Squaw Creek Canyon Estates and Camp Sherman.

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