News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017 was a milestone day in my life. It was the day I officially became a U.S. citizen. Unofficially, I became a U.S. citizen at heart about 10 years ago when I decided that America was where my heart was, and where I wanted to spend the rest of my days. On that day 10 years ago I made a conscious effort to cast off many of my attachments to my homeland and embrace the culture of my new home. However, on this past Wednesday, America officially made me one... Full story
On October 15, some of my old college friends and I went to cheer on our Oregon State Beavers football team as we do many weekends this time of year. When we got there we were amazed how many people had stayed home. The stands were half empty, including the very expensive seats up under the cover. The concept that people would not use tickets they had paid good money for just because of a little rain was fairly comical to us. Over the years we had been on many camping trips in driving rain, wind, and occasional snow. We had... Full story
At Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) we have long had the philosophy that nobody should be denied access to community programs because of an inability to pay. In recent years we have awarded up to $39,000 per year in financial assistance though our scholarship program to allow children from low-income families to participate in programs including preschool, high school sports, youth sports and after-school programs. The great challenge is always finding the money to do this. Many people assume we simply waive fees... Full story
The Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) serves the youth and adults of Sisters Country with recreation and enrichment opportunities. The majority of the programs SPRD runs are for the youth of our community, and many of these children come from low-income families. For this reason SPRD has the Bonnie Malone Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to kids in need. Many local community members, businesses, and organizations generously donate to this fund. However, even with SPRD diligently checking the financial... Full story
