News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Tim Hernandez has been the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Sisters School District since the fall of 2002. His work is important, but generally quiet. In many ways he acts as an intermediary between the kids he sees daily and the adult word of authority, from school teachers, counselors, and principals to his official boss, Deschutes County Sheriff Les Stiles. Hernandez and the three other SROs in Deschutes County are due to be rotated to different jobs at the end of this school year (see story, page 1). That has caused... Full story
If Sisters keeps growing at its current blistering pace, the city’s sewer system will reach capacity in three to five years. With that deadline looming on the horizon, City Manager Eileen Stein has begun discussions with Sisters District Ranger Bill Anthony about acquiring additional acres of forest land for expansion of the municipal sewer plant at the south edge of town. Stein said the city is also beginning to explore the potential of new technologies to improve the q... Full story
From Ed Protas, Sisters Kevin Dumas has chosen to invoke the bogeyman of “government.” This question of government deciding which business to allow or disallow is not the issue. Government, be it local or otherwise, should reflect the will of the people. That is how a democracy is supposed to work. The real question is “Should the people of Sisters have a right to determine and shape the future of their community, or must they leave it in the hands of the marketplace?” My feeling is that I want to make this choice for mys... Full story
In its first scored meet of the season the Outlaws girls track team tore up the competition while the boys finished a strong third at the eight-team Junction City Invitational on Saturday, April 2. The meet uses Wisconsin scoring in which every finisher scores. Each of the eight schools can enter three athletes per event, so first place is awarded 24 points, second 23, and so on. The Lady Outlaws racked up 771 points to outdistance second place Newport by nearly 100 points (674). Team scores for the rest of the field... Full story
Luther Metke would have enjoyed the gathering last Saturday evening at Camp Sherman’s Community Hall. This was the last of this season’s ‘cabin-fever’ potlucks for local folks. The evening supplied lots of good food, friendly conversation among friends, recounting of old stories, and great desserts. Luther was one of the original builders of the hall, now on the National Historic Register, over 50 years ago. Lyle Miller and Bethanne Kronick, Camp Sherman residents, provide... Full story
The annual Sisters Family Access Network “Empty Bowls” soup dinner has been set for Friday, April 22 at 6 p.m. at Sisters High School. Participants will enjoy a bowl of soup in a handmade ceramic bowl, which is theirs to take home. Dinner will also include bread, dessert, andrefreshments. Only 130 tickets areavailable at $15 a bowl; children’s dinner for $15 or soup from a kitchen bowl for $5. All proceeds benefit the Sisters FAN Emergency Access Fundprogram. Tickets must be reserved/purchased prior to the event. Ticke... Full story
Girl Scouts from Sisters, Bend, Redmond and La Pine gathered at Sisters Community Church on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the bond between mothers and daughters with a tea and craft session. The girls made wind socks and badges and other items with help from mom. There were some 150 people attending the event, ranging from four-year-old Daisies to middle school-aged Cadets. After the craft session, the mothers and daughters shared tea. Each selected a teacup to take home.... Full story
