News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Holden Sellentin examines fire hydrant in downtown Camp Sherman. At last week's Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Board meeting, Roger White questioned whether the single fire hydrant in downtown Camp Sherman worked or not. White owns the Camp Sherman Store. The hydrant is located across from the store at the small parking area adjacent to the viewing platform. The hydrant has a below ground connection leading to a pipe that draws water from the Metolius River. Chief Don Rowe remembers the hydrant working about 25 years ago... Full story
Bruce Shaull, Beth VanCampen, Peter Schay and Candia Bernstein of Camp Sherman pluck knapweed. It's August and those pretty purple flowers of the noxious Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea maculosa) or its close relative Diffuse Knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) are in bloom. A group from Camp Sherman, led by Beth Van Campen, was collecting, bagging and destroying knapweed plants recently along Highway 20, near Sisters in front of the Threewind shopping center. "Beth is the driving force for our group," says Bruce Shaull of Camp... Full story
Ray and Marge celebrate 60 years Margaret and Raymond Carley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary earlier this month. About 11 months after the United States entered World War II Ray left his job as a sheet metal worker with Lockheed in Los Angeles and moved to Eugene, Oregon. A romance with Marge (Margaret) led to marriage on August 13, 1942, at the Presbyterian parsonage in Eugene. At the same time, Ray joined the Marines and spent 1943-45 island hopping from the Philippines to Guadalcanal and many other islands while... Full story
Bamboo rod flyfisher Stephen Kiley (left) stops by to discuss flies with Colin Paul at the Metolius River observation platform. Colin Paul is the answer man for those learning about the aquatic life of the Metolius river. Every Saturday summer afternoon, Paul sets up displays at the Metolius River observation deck across from the Camp Sherman Store from 1 to 4 p.m. Paul's educational forum is sponsored by Friends of the Metolius. "I usually get 30 to 40 people stopping by each afternoon to ask questions or learn a little... Full story
Clay Holloway (left) and Ty Holloway rest on the Richard Lisk memorial bench at Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery after flyfishing on the Metolius River. Families come to the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery to view and feed the fish, have a picnic lunch or view the splendor of the nearby Metolius River. This lovely facility of green lawns, tall trees, fishponds and blue skies has become a place where families remember their loved ones in a unique fashion -- memorial picnic tables and benches. "In Memory of Grandpa Jacklin, Come Fishy, Co... Full story
Maria Sanchez works in supply tent at Eyerly fire camp. Somewhat forgotten today, amid the rash of fires around the state of Oregon, is the fact that the Eyerly fire camp is still in operation. Located about one mile from downtown Camp Sherman adjacent to the Allingham guard station is a well-stocked fire camp housing about 200 firefighters. "The camp is well supplied and could grow rapidly to 1,000 or more firefighters if hot spots develop in either the Cache Mountain or Eyerly fire zones," said Bob Elliott, a retired... Full story
Phil Hager (left), Central Oregon Fly Fishers president demonstrates technique for Flemming Pedersen. Mild temperatures and sunny skies greeted the 300 bamboo rod fly fishing enthusiasts who attended the all-day event at Camp Sherman's Community Hall on Sunday, August 11. The Camp Sherman Store and Fly Shop sponsored the event. "I want to give credit to Don Chen of the Oregon Trout group for inspiring this affair," said Roger White, owner of the Camp Sherman Store. Fifteen vendors had tables and displays set up on the grass... Full story
Sparked by the recent Cache Mountain fire, Camp Sherman residents turned out in record numbers for a fire evacuation update at the Community Hall on Monday, July 29. Crowd estimates were as high as 200 people attending to hear updates from the various agencies involved in fire fighting, forestry and other areas of expertise. Camp Sherman contains between 400 and 500 lots for building. About 280 to 300 of these contain residences. There are 108 Forest Service cabins -- many on or near the Metolius River. The land is rented... Full story
Firefighters got cards -- and toiletries and treats -- from a grateful Sisters community. It was community appreciation night last Friday at the fire camp set up around Sisters High School. Small tents were pitched on the grass in all directions as far as one could see. About 40 local citizens gathered with toiletries, baked goodies, clothing, and other treats for firefighters fighting the Cache Mountain fire. Tables were set up in front of the High School welcoming the firefighters and displaying many needed items for their... Full story
Tiffany Adams and Beth Golden. Sisters High School graduates Tiffany Adams and Beth Golden are enjoying a summer home from college at Camp Sherman. Interviewed poolside at Camp Sherman's Metolius Meadows, the two coeds discussed their lives since leaving high school. Adams attends Seattle Pacific University majoring in psychology in her sophomore year. During the school year she does counseling work at the King County Juvenile Detention Center in Seattle. "I have the best of both worlds," she said. "Living in beautiful... Full story
Holt Ganong of Sisters uses a library internet computer. Sisters Library instituted a new internet use policy, starting Thursday, July 25. Library patrons 17 years or older will need their library card to access the internet computers in the library. Persons 16 years or younger will need a signed internet access permission form along with a valid library card to access the library internet stations. "Parental/guardian consent is now mandatory for all children under 17 years of age to have full access to all internet... Full story
A paddler enjoys the serenity of Smith Reservoir. Canoe and kayak enthusiasts will find the little-known Smith Reservoir a great setting for an afternoon of paddling. The reservoir is about 70 miles east of Eugene off the McKenzie River (Highway 126). Take the turnoff at the EWEB power plant sign, three miles to the boat launch and parking area. The last part of the road is a narrow switchback leading up to the earthen dam and launch area. The flat-water, reflective reservoir runs about two miles through tall, Douglas fir for... Full story
Skip Armstrong at work on a totem pole. A sculpture being carved out by J. Chester Armstrong at the Metolius River Lodges in Camp Sherman is near completion. Better known as Skip, the chain saw artist started his work last August on the remains of a 150-foot ponderosa tree. The sculpture will become a "guardian spirit" totem for the Metolius. "The Forest Service ruled the tree unsafe after it was struck by lightning and wanted it removed," he said. "The wonderful owners of these lodges, Vickie and John Hornbeck, decided to... Full story
Sisters, Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m. -- Fire officials are keeping an eye on an imaginary "green line" between the Black Butte Ranch boundary and the Cache Mountain fire, which has covered about 2,100 acres and in some places is about one-half mile from the Ranch. If the fire reaches the green line fire officials may call for evacuation (see Black Butte Ranch evacuation plans). However, fire officials stress that these are contingency plans. No evacuation orders or warnings have been issued. Bob Sandman, an incident team leader... Full story
If fire officials decide to evacuate Black Butte Ranch, a reverse 9-1-1 recorded phone message will be sent alerting residents about evacuation plans. A siren will sound to let people know to evacuate their homes. There will be approximately six hours to evacuate. Evacuation tape should be prominently displayed around the home so that emergency personnel know that no one is home. If tape is not available a large beach towel or towels should prominently be displayed outside the home. The Oregon Department of Transportation... Full story
Visitors to the Camp Sherman Quilt Show view potholders made by the Pine Needlers. The show brought in nearly $3,000 for local scholarships. The magic was back again at last Friday's Pine Needlers Quilt Show in Camp Sherman's historic Community Hall. Hosting the largest crowd ever over the five years the show has been held, the group displayed quilts and offered entertainment and food to an approving throng of guests. "This is the best quilt show I've ever attended," said Sheila Moller, visiting from Livermore, California.... Full story
Chad Kernutt displays the hardware he earned in a summer BMX racing series. Chad Kernutt, 12, of Camp Sherman won the BMX (Bicycle Motocross) Governor's Cup for novice riders in his age category during a summer race series. The 200-point weekend was run in four locations starting with Chad's fourth place finish at the Medford track. He next placed second at the River City BMX track in Grants Pass, took first at Cottage Grove and second at Eugene's Emerald Valley BMX track. His total points earned him the Governors Cup for... Full story
Tim Van Slambrouck wants individuals to reach and live to their potential. He helps people do that by coaching for competency and success in an individual's career. He is part of MindWalk consulting and has over 20 years of business/professional experience with leading companies. "Tim is absolutely phenomenal and an excellent coach," said Pam Lovegren, a local businesswoman. "I have nothing but good things to say about him. He has had a tremendous impact on my business. He is committed to your success and helping the... Full story
Carole Campbell Crail took Black Butte Ranch residents on a trip back in time. Carole Campbell Crail walked some of the same paths at Black Butte Ranch that she had traveled over 60 years ago during Jean Nave's BBR Historical Society meeting Tuesday, June 18. Under sunny skies and with an appreciative audience, Crail traced a path in and around the present day Lodge at BBR. She had called this spot home between 1940 and 1957 when her parents, Carl and Virginia Campbell, managed the ranch for the Lowery family of San... Full story
Colin Paul explains forest treatment practices to Camp Sherman hikers. Each Saturday morning this summer, Friends of the Metolius is sponsoring a 10 a.m. walk through the demonstration areas being thinned near Camp Sherman. Colin Paul led a group on Saturday, June 22, and explained that the thinning is hoped to restore health and ecological balance in the local forest. It is also hoped that the local fire danger to residential areas may be reduced. It has been many decades since there has been a fire to thin the area... Full story
Vic Johnson. After five years and over 2,500 hours of dedicated service running the Camp Sherman transfer station -- Vic Johnson is retiring at month's end. "I'd like to do some more fly-fishing," said the soft-spoken Johnson. Five years ago, Jefferson County jettisoned the Camp Sherman operation as being too costly. The $30,000 cost met the county's budget ax. A group of local Camp Sherman folks decided to run the operation themselves and Johnson led the charge by operating the facility for the community. "Some folks said... Full story
Alan Dale is back home in Camp Sherman with his buddy Darla. Sixteen-year old Alan Dale had an exciting tour of four African countries during March and April. The Camp Sherman resident and Sisters High School junior visited Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. He went with two cousins, an aunt, uncle and two grandparents. "I was impressed with the lovely flowers and diverse animals we saw along our journey," said Alan. Part of this is preserved in the 20 rolls of film that he shot along the way. "There were lots of... Full story
Luke Ward described Peace Corps work in Paraguay. Luke Ward presented his slides and remembrances of three years as a Peace Corps beekeeper volunteer in Paraguay at last Monday's annual Friends of the Library dinner at Sisters Community Church hall. Ward and other Peace Corps members were asked to teach beekeeping skills to the local population. Ward trained for three months in agriculture, economics -- and beekeeping -- for the job. Ward displayed graphic color slides of working with the bees, finding and handling the... Full story
Art projects were featured at Kids' Day at Wizard Falls. A cool, crisp morning greeted the families attending Kids' Day at Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery on Saturday, June 8. The Forest Service and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sponsor the event locally and an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,000 children, parents, grandparents, great grandparents and friends showed up. After the hatchery parking area overflowed, parking backed up onto Road 14. Fishing the large holding pond in waves of 100 most of the youngsters came away... Full story
Lexie Comfort. Sisters High School graduating seniors Lexie Comfort and Joy Jensen were each awarded $2,000 scholarships by the Black Butte Ranch (BBR) Women's Association. According to Marti Bradley-Kufchak, Association Secretary, the women's group selected the students on the basis of their grades, extra-curricular activities, an essay and an interview. Both students will attend the University of Oregon this fall. Comfort plans on majoring in elementary education. She participated in swimming, track and volleyball while at... Full story
