News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Our first U.S. flag, also called the Betsy Ross flag, had six white stripes, seven red stripes, and 13 stars in a circle in the (Union) blue upper left corner of the flag - all to represent the original 13 Colonies. Requested by then Commander of the Continental Army, Gen. George Washington, it was completed in June 1776. Red Stripes stood for Valor, Courage, and Bravery. White Stripes stood for Purity and Innocence. Blue stood for Vigilance. The last edition of our U.S. Flag... Full story
About three years ago, it started. There was this meeting at the Tollgate Rec Hall. About six folks announced there was to be a trail, all planned out and ready to go. A real surprise to all 50-plus folks in attendance. And then it began. One might call this a "Trail of Two Cities" from Sisters to Black Butte Ranch. Immediately there was controversy. The location of this yet unnamed trail, was not accepted by many Tollgate residents, who considered that the 1,300-plus vehicles that traverse Tollgate Road in and out every day... Full story
