News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Katy Yoder and Mimi Graves check out the art at the "My Own Two Hands" auction. photo by Jim Cornelius If there were any doubts that Sisters has become a vital center of the arts in Central Oregon, the "My Own Two Hands" Art Stroll and Auction on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, dispelled them. Hundreds of people roamed the town on Friday, looking at locally created works of art displayed by Sisters merchants. Then they gathered at Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill & Saloon to enjoy live music presented by Sisters High School... Full story
City planner Neil Thompson has left his post, effective Monday, April 4. According to City Manager Eileen Stein, Thompson has taken a job as a planner in Southampton Township, New York. "He comes from New York originally, so this is kind of a return home for him," Stein said. Thompson was hired as city planner for the City of Sisters on October 31, 1994. During his tenure, the city has grown considerably. The city established a municipal sewer system and expanded its Urban Growth boundary, adding new residential and... Full story
Engineers and planners at Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) are scrambling to keep up with the demand for electrical power in the fast-growing Sisters area. According to CEC account records, Sisters is just behind Redmond as the cooperative's third largest service area. Redmond has 5,920 total active services (including Eagle Crest), while the Sisters area carries 5,237 active services. Metropolitan Bend is the largest, with 12,048 active services. "We're experiencing tremendous growth," said CEC Operations Manager Jeff... Full story
