News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters has become an artistic center in Central Oregon. Dozens of local artists have gained regional, national and international reputations for their varied work. But until now, Sisters area residents have not had a chance to see these artists’ work in one place. The first comprehensive Sisters art exhibit in a single location can be viewed from January 21 to March 1 at the new Sisters Library. The art exhibit is a main feature of the Grand Opening Celebration of the S... Full story
Registration for the 2006 season of Sisters Little League started this week. Play includes T-Ball, coach-pitch and player-pitch baseball for boys and girls and girls softball. Information and registration forms are available at the SOAR office and can be downloaded from www.sisterslittleleague.org. Registration packets were mailed to all 180 of last year’s participants. Completed registration forms, including fees, can be dropped off at SOAR or mailed back to Sisters Little League, P.O. Box 951, Sisters, OR 97759. The SOAR o... Full story
Sisters residents Ron and Kim Barry and their two children flew to New Orleans the week before Christmas, following a vision they had for helping the people affected by Hurricane Katrina. Their “Blessings to New Orleans” gift drive resulted in eighteen large boxes of toys and gifts donated by people from around the Central Oregon region. While the gifts were traveling south via UPS, the Barry family made final preparation to fly to the area. When the family arrived in New Orl... Full story
If you want to get things done, ask a volunteer to help you — or better yet, become one yourself. That’s what John Gerke did when he retired from IBM in 1999, moved to Sisters, and joined the Sisters/Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District. Believe me, he has got a lot done since he became Chaplain; he also took on a calling in Sisters Community Church that took him to Africa and somehow finds time to follow up on his life-long love-affair with nature as a birder of con... Full story
