News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Two decades ago, I moved to Central Oregon with the calling in my heart to have a farm. Coming from farmers on my mom’s side, I didn’t want to be a crop-and-livestock-raising farmer — that is some of the hardest work I know. I wanted something manageable, where I could rescue one of the other loves of my life, Newfoundland dogs, and help them find a forever home. I wanted to live in harmony with the land and its animals, leaving a place better than I found it. Jim And... Full story
It's been a year since I moved to Sisters from Bend. Reflecting on all that I have learned, I realize how grateful I feel that this small town I now call "home" offers so much. What follows is part of my experience. The inclusiveness of the community: anyone who wants can participate in the parades, the events, in helping and volunteering. I can walk to nearly everything I need (especially now that Melvin's Market has opened). And, speaking of places to go, I'm now on a first-name basis with most of the people at places I... Full story
The City of Sisters is currently facing a reduction in operational days of its recycling center that was originally designed to be a self-service drop-off center. It is possible that the recycling center will be closed. On July 1, the City of Sisters issued a press release that in part stated, "Effective July 1, 2011, the operational days will be reduced from seven to four days per week. The reduction stems from a combination of increased hauling costs for recyclable materials and cutbacks in Deschutes County financial... Full story
