News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Last week, students studying astronomy at Sisters High were able to stare at the sun -- using a specially filtered solar telescope, of course. Bob Grosfeld, who works for the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory Educational Facility, set up the telescope which allowed the students to observe sunspots and a solar prominence (a hydrogen storm on the surface of the sun). Because of the filter, sun-gazers can peer at our closest star without damage to the eyes. "Just the telescope costs around $1,200." Grosfeld said. "But the s... Full story
Ladies from all around the country gathered in Sisters last weekend to celebrate the bond of sisterhood. Sponsored by the Central Oregon Visitors Association, this year's event drew about 220 women, some from states as far away as New York and Alaska. The Sisters in Sisters idea came from a brainstorming session by the retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce," said Mardyth Peterson, a volunteer worker at the Sisters event - and former chamber manager. We started working on the project in '96, and the first Sisters in... Full story
