News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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I suspect that when many of us in Sisters Country read, listen to or watch the local and national news we often say rhetorically, out-loud or simply to ourselves, “Wow, something needs to be done. But what can I do?” . . . and then move on to the next article. I want to convince you that there IS something you can do. I would like you to take a chance, step out of your comfort zone, and take action. Harkening back to what became a bumper sticker slogan in the 1960s, “Think Globally – Act Locally.” Get involved: Give so... Full story
Voters firmly rejected the Sisters School District's request for $14.5 million in bond funding for facilities repair and maintenance and technology purchases. The measure went down in the November 4 election by a margin of 56 percent to 44 percent. On the Wednesday after the election, the school board surveyed the aftermath and reflected on possible next steps. School Board Chair Don Hedrick's response seemed to reflect the general sentiment of the board. Hedrick said, "I am disappointed. I was cautiously optimistic, mainly b... Full story
The election for Sisters City Council on November 4 unseated incumbent mayor Brad Boyd and returned two incumbents. Newcomer Nancy Connolly was the top vote-getter and will serve for four years. Councilor David Asson was re-elected to a four-year term; incumbent Councilor Wendy Holzman won a two-year stint. Current planning commissioner Bob Wright also ran. Connolly ran on a pledge to increase council outreach to the community. She told The Nugget she wants to see the City provide more detailed information in advance on... Full story
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has cleared Sisters' Creekside Park for continued operation. The status of the park had been in limbo due to questions surrounding restrictions placed on the property by a 1983 deed that granted the property to the city with a series of conditions. City Manager Andrew Gorayeb told the city council in a workshop last Thursday, "We had a meeting Tuesday with Oregon Park and Recreation. They have been very kind and generous in one, allowing us to maintain the campground and two, to... Full story
