News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters Athletic Club Manager Cindy Tintle knows that folks well into their 90s can benefit from regular exercise. "At Sisters Athletic Club we currently have three members over the age of 90," Tintle says. "And we are extremely honored to have them as members and are proud of their accomplishments over the years. They have chosen a healthy and active lifestyle by committing to regular exercise." Exercise helps keep aging bodies healthy by increasing blood flow to the brain,... Full story
The roundabout at the west end of town is starting to take a more concrete shape. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) representatives provided Sisters City Council with an update on plans for the roundabout slated for the intersection of Highway 20 and McKinney Butte and Barclay Drive. The right-of-way acquisition process involving adjacent property will be ongoing until fall of this year. The overall footprint for the project has been determined, so now the engineers a... Full story
Anyone who has driven between Sisters and Black Butte Ranch has noticed it: The trees along Highway 20 are in trouble. Some of these damaged and potentially dying trees have been recognized as a public safety hazard and must be removed. It's a roadside phenomenon; just a few yards back from the highway, the trees are healthy. As the trees began showing distress and started dying the Forest Service and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) conducted a joint analysis to... Full story
Sisters Rodeo has selected John Morris as grand marshal of the 2016 Sisters Rodeo Parade. Morris was the president of the association in years of dramatic changes, 1992 through 1994. He has never stopped being one of the most dedicated members of the rodeo, receiving praise for his willingness and time commitment. "He is always out here working," said Tom Crowder, in a statement supported by the rodeo members. "He is nice, polite and offers to help anywhere," Bonnie Knox... Full story
To the Editor: I'd like to take a heartfelt moment to thank all teachers, staff and administrators in the Sisters School District - you do so much for our students, and your talents and hard work radiate through our entire community! At the same time, I'd like to ask the Sisters community to join me in voting yes on School Bond Measure 9-108. Many of us had concerns and voted no on the school bond in 2014. However, under the guidance of our new superintendent, Curt Scholl, we are on our way to a reinvigorated school... Full story
The Sisters City Council has jumped on board with the community civility project "Speak Your Peace" - with one dissenting vote. The Council adopted two resolutions regarding the Speak Your Peace (SYP) nine tools of civility that are part of the Sisters Country Civility Project (SCCP), at their April 14 Council meeting. During visitor comments, four members of the Citizens4Community (C4C) steering committee reviewed how the SCCP grew out of interest expressed at last... Full story
Certified hospice and palliative care nurse-practitioner Stephanie Barss will be the fourth and final presenter in the Diane Jacobsen Speaker Series at the Sisters Library on Sunday, May 1, at 1:30 p.m. Barss welcomes the community to join her for "The End Game" presentation and open forum to address questions they might have regarding palliative care, hospice, advance-care planning, and resources during any stage of an advanced illness. The American Board of Medical... Full story
The boys lacrosse team had a breakout game on Thursday, April 14, and snapped their losing streak with a 7-4 win at Ridgeview. Keaton Green was assisted by Ethan Morgan for Sisters' first goal of the contest. Ridgeview also scored a goal, and at the close of the first quarter the score was tied up 1-1. The game stayed close as both teams scored three goals in the second, and at the half the score was even at 4-4. Sisters goals came from three different players. Jude Carhart... Full story
