News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Fire consumed the RV homes of a couple living in the forest just north of Highway 20 less than a quarter-mile from Sisters late Saturday night (see story, page 1). No one was injured in the fire, but the occupants lost everything they had to the flames. Embers from the blaze that consumed the RVs also sparked a small spot fire that caught in a dry, punky log about 100 yards from the main fire. A Forest Service firefighting crew was still patrolling the area on foot on Monday... Full story
When Howard Hughes' giant Spruce Goose took off on November 2, 1947, it stayed in the air for all of 26 seconds. When the Outlaw RC Plane Club at Sisters High School (SHS) sent their model of the Spruce Goose into the air on Thursday, May 11, they had much greater success: The first flight lasted for two minutes, and the second lasted four minutes. The club of remote-controlled aircraft enthusiasts built a 10-foot-wingspan replica of the legendary plane in a one-day build in... Full story
Fire experts presented to the City Council during a workshop in recognition of May as Wildfire Awareness Month. Roger Johnson, fire chief at Sisters Camp-Sherman Fire District (SCSFD), Ian Reid, Sisters district ranger for the U.S. Forest Service, and Heather Miller, rire risk reduction specialist for the Oregon office of State Fire Marshal offered a wildfire preparedness presentation to councilors, covering matters from building hardening to regional wildfire risk, cohesive... Full story
Spoons Restaurant is relocating in Sisters. After being on Cascade Avenue since opening in 2017, owner Doug Stevens finally had the opportunity to move locations to a bigger space that will complement their increase in sales and business. Deri Frazee encouraged Doug Stevens and his wife, Debbi, to buy the first Spoons location when the Cuppa Yo frozen yogurt shop went up for sale. Stevens and his wife, and their cooking partner, Carrie McGonagle, decided to add lunch, soup,... Full story
Paulina Springs Books will host a family storytime event with local artist and children's book author Dennis McGregor on Saturday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m. The event celebrates the national release of his beloved book "You Stole My Name." Dennis McGregor is a longtime Sisters fine artist, and author of three children's books. He is best known for his Central Oregon event posters, including Sisters Rodeo, Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, Sisters Folk Festival, and many others. In a... Full story
John Seitzinger, LMT, MSN, worked in the medical field as a nurse and anesthesiologist for most of his 20-year career in Portland, but he wanted to branch away from that type of medicine and move somewhere closer to nature. After nine years as a nurse, he returned to school and pursued anesthesiology. "I was a nurse anesthetist and did that until nine years ago, and then was a stay-at-home dad. My wife is an artist and supported her business and our son," he said. He and his... Full story
Growth in the area is resulting in increasing 911 call volume and increased demand for prevention services. To help meet that demand, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District will hire one Firefighter/EMT/ Wildfire Risk Reduction employee who will work five days a week during times of peak 911 call demand. The position is one of 14 in Central Oregon and 53 across the state funded through $13.5 million in Oregon Fire Service Capacity grants announced on May 9. According to the Fire District, recruitment efforts will begin... Full story
