News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Sisters High School Jazz Band took first place in its division on its first trip to the Reno International Jazz Festival. Over 200 high school jazz bands participate in the festival, which has been held for the past 30 years. It is the biggest festival of its kind in the United States and is sponsored by the University of Nevada Reno in conjunction with their Jazz Study program. Of the eight high school divisions represented, Sisters High is in the smallest division, based on enrollment. There were 18 other bands represen... Full story
Local option taxes approved by Sisters voters last November are shoring up the budget of the Sisters School District. Using an estimated $450,000 in local option taxes, along with a $217,876 state "school improvement grant," the school district expects to hire new teachers to reduce student-teacher ratios to around 20-1 in kindergarten through third grade. The district plans to knock fourth and fifth grade class sizes from around 30 students down to 24 students and set ratios... Full story
The proposed Suttle Lake Resort Lodge. The proposed Suttle Lake Resort renovation -- if approved -- would attempt to bring back Central Oregon recreational experiences of yesteryear. "One of the goals of the Master Plan is to restore a sense of nostalgia that honors what this place has been to people for many years," said Maret Pajutee. "Keeping that 'sense of place' has been a key theme of our planning discussions with the resort." Pajutee, who has her own long-time ties to the Sisters region, is a Forest Service ecologist... Full story
A road runs through it? The site of the Sisters Middle School -- or at least a portion of it -- will stay in public facility (PF) zoning to allow for the future placement of a couplet through the property. The Sisters City Council affirmed that position during a workshop on Thursday, May 3. The school district has promised to sell that property and use most of the proceeds to pay down bonded indebtedness if a new school bond passes May 15. However, to get the $1.5 million esti... Full story
Sisters artists will show their wares at locations all over town on Friday, May 11, during the ninth annual Sisters Art Stroll. This traditional kick-off for the summer season takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. at 25 locations. Arts and crafts ranging from print making to water colors to pottery and jewelry will be featured at the participating businesses. Some unique exhibits include Daniela Mahoney's hand-engraved eggshell ornaments -- created with a dental drill. At Destination Wilderness, Abraham Hurt will display Native... Full story
A series of local events is set this month to revive some lost appreciation for the Deschutes River watershed -- taken for granted by some of the people who should appreciate it the most: those of us who live right here in Central Oregon. Beginning with a host of events last weekend, Riverfest 2001 was launched with a Mirror Pond Gallery Walk art exhibit and reception; the Bend canoe and kayak Paddlefest; and the ninth annual "Salmon Run" at Drake Park -- a 5K or 10K run to benefit local rivers and native fish habitat.... Full story
Thr ground near South Sister has risen four inches. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey have detected a slight swelling of the ground surface over a broad area centered three miles west of South Sister volcano in the Three Sisters region. The uplift, which occurred between 1996 and 2000, covers an area about nine to 12 miles in diameter and the maximum amount of uplift at its center is about four inches. According to information from USGS, the bulge is too broad and low to be noticed from the ground, and several close... Full story
A new development code being crafted by the City of Sisters is supposed to simplify and clarify the rules for building in town. The Model Development Code for Small Cities, created under the auspices of the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Oregon Department of Transportation, provides a simple format for rules covering residential, commercial and industrial development. According to city planner Neil Thompson, the code will replace the Sisters zoning... Full story
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- A woman threw a rock through her husband's car window because she suspected him of having a cheatin' heart. - A deputy took a woman to the hospital on a police officer hold after she got really, really upset in a domestic dispute. - A couple of women lost purses in smash-and-grab thefts from their cars. - A Sisters area resident complained about frequent under-age drinking parties near his property. The youths are allegedly making a big mess and cutting live trees for bonfires. - Somebody ignited a paper bag full of poop... Full story
