News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The auditorium at Sisters Middle/High School will be transformed into a concert hall Saturday, February 22, as singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff and folk-rocker Kenny Edwards take the stage in the first Starry Nights benefit concert. The sold-out show is the first of three concerts presented by Ray's Food Place and Coca- Cola, which will raise funds for the Sisters Schools Foundation. Bonoff was an early standout in the Los Angeles folk-rock scene as part of the seminal group... Full story
Brian Bailey, the Bend youth whose two-and-a-half-year struggle with kidney failure galvanized Central Oregonians, has won his fight for life -- with the help and support of a generous community. Brian's mother, Fifi Bailey, told The Nugget that the 19-year-old is back in school with a full schedule of academic work and extracurricular activities -- and he is looking toward the future. Brian faced death from kidney failure, and eventually had his damaged kidneys removed.... Full story
To the Editor: S.A.V.E. says to develop all undeveloped land within the city before annexing the 13.60 acres of the Barclay Ranch. S.A.V.E. only cares about stopping all growth and eliminating any opportunities for industrial-type uses in this area that could support family wage jobs. There is no industrial land available for purchase in the industrial park. Would S.A.V.E encourage industrial uses in a residential zone? No! S.A.V.E. knows that if you can stop family wage jobs you can keep families out. Must our children only... Full story
When the usual things stop working, when the constellations configure snarls and burdens in your sky, when you and your kindred are weary or sad, when your usual enthusiasms become bland and distant, neglected, useless, colorless, dry, perhaps it behooves you to call on a friend. Someone who knows you. Someone whose voice cheers and comforts you, who laughs easily in your presence, who talks straight to you always, who accepts your quirks and has some interesting ones in exchange. These key relationships have a seed, an... Full story
Sisters restaurant owners and food providers turned out in force Wednesday, February 12, to tell the city's budget committee that they don't want a city tax on prepared food and beverages. The committee is hunting for ways to raise revenues to fill a widening hole in the city's budget for the coming year. The city is short about $160,000 of the amount department heads say they need to properly operate the city. If the city cuts its budget to the bone, slashing two police... Full story
Developer Ted Eady wants Sisters residents to debate the pros and cons of annexing his Barclay Ranch into the City of Sisters. Eady asked the city council February 13 to provide a public forum for the debate. In a memorandum to the council, Eady wrote, "I would like to present my case and answer questions from the city council, hear testimony in opposition and then have the opportunity to respond." Eady also wants the council to vote on whether or not to endorse the move. The... Full story
Sisters area residents will soon have a chance to map the area's future in a strategic planning process launched by the Sisters Community Improvement Commission. The commission received a $20,000 grant --administered by the U.S. Forest Service -- to conduct a "visioning" process that the commission hopes will build a consensus about the area's future direction. Mike Hernandez will launch the program for the Forest Service. He told the city council at their February 13 meeting... Full story
In an effort to balance the budget, Jefferson County has decided not to provide Camp Sherman with a solid waste transfer service or the resident deputy program, beginning July 1, 1997. Jefferson County is short $200,000 in cash carry over in the current years' budget and faces a loss of approximately $600,000 in general fund revenue for 97-98 due to the mandates of Measure 47. The bad news was delivered to the Camp Sherman community on February 10. Camp Sherman residents now have three weeks to decide on alternatives for... Full story
Richard Orval Coym, 42, was arrested on charges of Sexual Abuse I, Kidnapping II and Assault IV on February 14 after Deschutes County sheriff's detectives served a search warrant at his home at 3326 SW Glacier in Redmond. Sheriff's detectives believe Coym, a photographer, would drug and then rape women he met in bars, rodeos or concerts. Detectives suspect Coym may have victims throughout Oregon, according to Captain Pete Wanless. The sheriff's office is asking for public assistance in identifying additional victims. Coym... Full story
