News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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World War II is an event that helped to shape our identity as Americans. It is still prominent in our collective historic memory, and its effects far reaching. Even the small town of Sisters has its World War II experiences. When the United States entered World War II, lifelong Sisters resident Helen Benson was in her second year at Oregon State University. She decided to return home in order to help with the family business, which was the Sorensen service station on Cascade Avenue. Whenever she drove to Bend, the odds were v... Full story
The reasons for relocating to the Sisters Country are as varied as the people who commit to such an important decision. Yet regardless of motive, such an event is always accompanied by broader horizons and unexpected adventures. Ronald Zerbe and his family moved to Christmas Valley from Southern California in the 1960s. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and later became a police officer with the Brea, California Police Department. When Ronald learned that Sisters... Full story
Black Butte, the tree covered cinder cone west of town looms over 6,000 feet above sea level. The butte's trail has been popular with both area residents and visitors alike, and those who complete the rigorous climb to its summit are greeted with a sweeping view of Cascade peaks, nearby lakes and the Metolius River. Local gardeners have even looked to the butte as a planting gauge, determining by its snow level the appropriate time to put seeds into the soil. It is unclear who was responsible for its name, but "Black Butte"... Full story
