News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Hank Fegette is hanging up his spurs. Chief Hank Fegette of the Black Butte Police Department retired last Friday, June 28. His 23 years of service to the Sisters Community were honored Friday evening at a ceremony at the BBR lodge. The position will be filled by Chief Gil Zaccaro, who served for 14 years in North Bend before coming to Sisters. "This is a great job and Hank's made it that way," said Zaccaro, who added that he's known of Fegette's reputation longer than he's known the man. "He's very well regarded throughout... Full story
Unusable farmland can now be partitioned for residential purposes under House Bill 3326. The law, which has been effective since January 1, 2002, has met the praise of Realtors and county planners alike. The law will allow some new lots to be created in the Sisters country. According to Sisters Realtor Tim Bailey, HB 3326 will lower property costs. "It allows more properties with desired seclusion to exist," he said. Bailey, who has recently been involved in the partitioning of a 200-acre parcel in Sisters, says that many of... Full story
Making it shine... Clockwise, Steve Huillet (instructor), Kyle Anderson, Justin Crofoot, Garrett Campbell, James Richmond, Colin Hedren, Loren Cole, David Marwede (crouching.) Roller rockers and solid lifters filled the minds of Sisters High School students as they toiled away the last few months in the Bus Barn, getting greasy and earning money for their school district. The power mechanics class of Sisters High School has recently completed their latest automotive project. Last spring a small block, four bolt 350 cubic... Full story
Out-of-towners and locals alike enjoyed the beauty -- and the kokanee -- of Suttle Lake west of Sisters as opening day of fishing season hit Central Oregon on Saturday, April 27. "It's the best opening day we've had," said Mike Abbott, co-owner of Suttle Lake Resort. "The fish are coming out bigger and healthier this year," he said. "The kokanee are averaging 11 to 12 inches as opposed to nine to 10 inches last year." Bob Pace of Roseburg was just glad to enjoy the beauty of Central Oregon as he fished from shore. "I haven't... Full story
Residents are no longer required to sort their tin, plastic, paper, colored glass and clear glass into different compartments when recycling. As of last month they need only sort their glass from other recyclable items in a process termed "comingling." According to Public Works Director Gary Frazee, Deschutes County ships the items to Portland where the paper, plastic and tin are then sorted using various levels of air pressure. "It's easier and more efficient because nobody really sorted it anyway," said Frazee. The change... Full story
Planners gave the go-ahead to developers last week to create two new subdivisions, allowing for 66 new residential lots in Sisters. Richard Carpenter and Michael Black approached the Sisters Urban Area Planning Commission Wednesday evening, April 3, seeking approval for their two separate subdivisions, which lie adjacent to each other on N. Larch Street near the existing industrial park. The 7.43 and 2.94 acre lots have been subdivided into 66 lots. The lots range in size from 3,013 square foot town-home lots to 6,949 square... Full story
The Sisters area will likely become a lot more populous -- and a lot denser -- over the next 10 years. Since the sewer installation and last year's ordinance changes, the minimum size for a buildable lot in the City of Sisters has dropped from 20,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet. That means 122 residential lots in the City of Sisters could be partitioned into 1,101 lots. A standing code allows for the construction of duplexes on these lots, making it possible for two dwellings to exist on one 6,000 square foot... Full story
A postman was honored Saturday, March 23, in one of the nation's oldest ski races. The John Craig Memorial Race, held on National Forest Land at the snow gate on Highway 242 eight miles out of Sisters, hosted more than 250 people. The day consisted of classic and freestyle races ranging in length from three kilometers to 30km. Children's events and a non-competitive tour of the course were included in the schedule. "The conditions are ideal," said race director Toby Bayard. Bayard, who is also the Cross Country Ski Race... Full story
for Sisters concert A relatively young tradition came full circle as past performers Karla Bonoff, Kenny Edwards and Wayne Cotter performed to a packed venue at Friday evening's conclusion to the 2002 Starry Nights Series. Laughter met tears and smiles as Bonoff shared the stories and songs of an illustrious career. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has earned recognition through her own career, and for such songs as "Tell Me Why," the title track from Wynona Judd's second album, and "All My Life," a song for which Linda... Full story
Mayor Steve Wilson wants city planners to take a second look at Sisters' future. "We've put in motion a radical cultural change for Sisters as well as an infrastructure nightmare," Wilson told the Sisters City Council at their meeting on February 28. The council asked planners to take a second look at code requirements and minimum lot sizes. In the last 10 years, the minimum size of a buildable lot has dropped from 20,000 square feet (due to septic restrictions) to 6,000 square feet. The sewer system has made it possible for... Full story
The Emerald Ranch crew... Left to right: Shayla Courtney, Shana Courtney, Shawnee Mackey, Susie Foote, Jeremy Usher, Don Chelew. Aspiring horsemen in Sisters no longer have to travel far to learn western riding. Five minutes from town on Cloverdale Road, Emerald Ranch offers students of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to improve their riding skills and gain experience around horses. A main focus of Emerald Ranch, says owner Don Chelew, is that it should merge into the unique western theme of Sisters. It is important... Full story
Sisters women learned the fundamentals of self-defense in a seminar last weekend. As the world wages its war on terrorism, a Sisters man continues the battle he started more than 15 years ago. Tim Davis, head instructor at SOAR Tae Kwon Do in Sisters, held a self-defense seminar on Saturday, January 26. Sixty women participated in the six-hour course. That is the largest number that Davis has had turn out since he began giving such classes in the mid 1980s. He is not surprised at this surge. Since the terrorist attacks on... Full story
Jeff and Theresa Robertson carry on the Hair Cache tradition as new owners. Tradition has it that some 25 years ago a Sisters dentist leased a small portion of his office to hairstylist Mary Norseen. The space was so small -- having room for only one chair -- it was named the Hair Cache. The Hair Cache has since become an established salon in Sisters growing from one station to six. Native Oregonians Jeff and Theresa Robertson are the new owner/operators of the salon, located on Main Avenue. It continues to be a full service... Full story
