News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Legislation may be soon be introduced in Congress that would allow a Sisters man to exchange 1,240 acres he owns in the Steens Mountains for 690 acres bordered by Squaw Creek in Sisters. George Stroemple bought the Blair Ranch in the Steens in 2001, according to Paul Dewey, a lawyer in Bend who is one of Stroemple's representatives in the exchange. Dewey said the Blair parcels in the Steens are "in the middle of a cow-free wilderness, and is amazing habitat at 7,000 feet to 8,000 feet with a wild and scenic river as part of i... Full story
The Deschutes Basin Land Trust is bringing an important part of the Metolius Basin under its protective wing. The Trust announced Wednesday, April 17, that it has secured from Willamette Industries an option to purchase 1,240 acres of forest land on Lake Creek, a principal tributary of the Metolius River. With 4,260 acres already under its protection, the trust is already a major factor in Central Oregon conservation. The Lake Creek transaction would increase that figure by 30 percent. Founded in 1995 to protect "special"... Full story
Tom Landis... world record swimmer. Camp Sherman's master swimmer, Tom Landis, set two new world records and came home with 11 first place medals in swimming events held last month in Australia and New Zealand. Competing first in the Australian National short course championships held at Sydney, Australia, the 60-year old Landis was victorious in the 50-, 100-, 200- and 400-meter freestyle events. He also was first in the 100-meter butterfly. His time of 2:15.84 in the 200-meter event set a world record surpassing the old... Full story
Sisters School Board Chair Heather Wester has resigned from the board effective June 30. Three years remain on Wester's term. The school board will discuss appointing her replacement at the Monday, April 22, meeting, according to school superintendent Steve Swisher. Wester is resigning in the wake of some bruising political battles over the cost and design of the new Sisters High School. The board was bitterly divided over the disposition of interest money from the school... Full story
Ash Street... soon to be a park. The narrow street that meets Cascade Avenue by the Gallery Restaurant will be converted into a park this summer. The city received the necessary deeds from adjacent property owners last week to make the park a reality. The alley that serves adjacent businesses will be preserved, as will parking on the portion of the street between the alley and Hood Avenue. According to Mayor Steve Wilson, the park will be a "green spot" in the downtown commercial core that will allow shoppers and visitors to... Full story
The Threads of Life Quilt was unveiled in Sisters last week. Tears flowed freely as the fourth Threads of Life Quilt was unveiled at The Stitchin' Post Friday night, April 12. The 57 hand-crafted squares represented precious lives, some who donated organs, others who were recipients of the life-giving gifts. Sisters was the third stop of six on the quilt's tour of Oregon. Recipients and donor's families traveled all the way from Washington and Idaho to view the quilt they helped create. "Our goal is to help educate... Full story
When Blue Lake resort was sold to a Portland advertising executive a few years ago, the area dropped out of the public eye for a time. Gradually, however, Blue Lake is reemerging as a part of the Central Oregon picture. Under the auspices of Caldera, a private non-profit organization, Camp Caldera was founded as a summer camp program for at-risk inner city children. In subsequent years, the camp's programs were expanded, facilities were upgraded, and construction begun on a new central lodge. As of last year, nearly half of... Full story
Entry forms for the 2002 Sisters Rodeo Parade are now available, according to Parade Chair Alinda Dunn. The parade will be held on Saturday, June 8, starting at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Sisters as part of the 62nd Sisters PRCA Rodeo. Forms may be picked up at the Sisters Rodeo office at 220 W. Cascade Ave. in Sisters, or by calling the rodeo office at (541) 549-0121 or (800) 827-7522. Entry deadline is May 11, and the number of entries is limited to 125. Judging will start at 8:30 a.m. on parade day with trophies and ribbons to... Full story
Author Ellie Waterston worked with Sisters Middle School students. Sisters students are exploring the arts and the great outdoors in the new Discovery Year-Round program. Discovery Year-Round is a pilot program launched by Camp Caldera at Sisters Middle School. The program's ultimate goal is to help the students discover themselves, according to Kit Stafford, Central Oregon Project coordinator for Caldera. "The aim of Caldera Discovery is to have kids be excited about arts and self-expression," said Stafford. "We want to help... Full story
Mike Greene delivers against Stayton. The Sisters boys varsity baseball team remained unbeaten in the second week of league action, prevailing in some tough games. The Outlaws visited traditional powerhouse North Marion on Tuesday, April 9, and came away with an 8-4 victory. Evan Livsey pitched 6-1/3 innings for the win, and Seth Teague closed for the save. Offensively, Teague and Matt Harp had three hits apiece, while Ryan Harper and Lucas Denzer each hit safely twice. Sisters took a 3-0 lead after four innings and appeared... Full story
Sisters School District will have to pay an extra $107,000 next year to keep up with current obligations to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). That payout is part of a statewide funding crisis that has left state agencies, cities, fire and police departments scrambling to cover a ballooning unfunded liability. PERS offers public employees hired in 1996 or before a guaranteed 8 percent return on retirement investment. Employees can also choose to put money into a... Full story
Cyndy Cook of Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority announced the ground breaking at Tamarack Village. A group of Sisters area residents and local dignitaries braved a biting wind on Monday, April 15, to dedicate the ground for a 33-unit affordable housing complex in Sisters. Tamarack Village will offer 17 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom flats and townhouses on Larch Street, for families at or below 60 percent of the median income. Several speakers at the dedication noted... Full story
Fire Chief Don Rowe thanked clerk Susan Houk for her work during a difficult time for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District. Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District held its annual awards banquet on Friday, April 12, at the Sisters Community Church. It has been a tough year for the fire district, with long-time board chair Greg Brown resigning under the cloud of a federal investigation. Another long-time board member, Hal Coe, died recently. Fire Chief Don Rowe acknowledged the district's two... Full story
The Sisters boys golf team continues to make winning look easy. They took on some of the best 3A teams in the state last Monday, April 8, at the Aspen Lakes home course and won by an impressive 23 strokes. "We played well against some quality teams," said Coach Jeff Barton. "They will probably be our competition at the state tournament." The top four varsity scores for the Outlaws combined for a team score of 303. Second place Sherwood ended the day with 326, followed closely by Wilsonville and Scappoose, each with 327.... Full story
Jim Teeny, world famous in the fly fishing industry, knows how to lure fish to a fly as well as nearly anyone in the United States. His cousin Scott, chairman of the Third Annual Sisters Sportsman Banquet, has a knack for putting together a program to attract sportsmen and women. They lured a full-house crowd to the Sisters Community Church as 250 people enjoyed hunting and fishing exhibits and seminars and a hearty steak dinner. When the doors opened at 4 p.m. visitors were greeted by a tremendous grizzly bear rug at the ent... Full story
Sheriff's deputies will continue to patrol the streets of Sisters through June 30, 2005. The city of Sisters renewed its contract with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office last week. The city will pay $296,862 for the next year's service, with a built in 5 percent annual increase. If costs go up more than five percent, the city will pay the additional cost; if costs are less than 5 percent higher, the sheriff's office will credit the city. The sheriff's office will give the... Full story
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As the horror of September 11 eases into history, an increasing cadre of Americans entertain themselves trying to find fault with America. This phenomenon of self-flagellation is more than a bit curious. Americans are far from perfect; but, all things considered, we're not that bad. Sure, we're an arrogant and provincial bunch, but our hearts are usually in the right place. Those who are "ashamed to be an American" would be hard pressed to find a better alternative; but, if railing against our society serves to assuage some... Full story
