News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Vandals went on a mailbox-bashing spree north of Sisters on December 23. Local resident Bob Collins reported that, "... vandals went down our street destroying metal mailboxes and most of our hand-made newspaper boxes. They also damaged mailboxes in the Fox Ridge community next door, and several signs on Camp Polk Road leading to town. Several months ago vandals destroyed mailboxes in the Sage Meadow community just west of us." The destruction is disturbing to local residents, who have been making individual reports to the... Full story
Is Old Man Winter getting senile? After an uneventful and quite dry November, the elderly gentleman responsible for the coldest season of the year began to focus on the task at hand. On December 1, a snappy little storm blew through Central Oregon, toppling trees onto structures, blocking roads and causing scattered power outages. Two days later a 3-to-5-inch snowfall blanketed Sisters Country followed by an intense blast of arctic air from the far north. The 10-day cold... Full story
To the Editor: Regarding vandalism to mailboxes in neighborhoods north of Sisters: We live on a street with wonderful neighbors. We decided to create unique and whimsical newspaper boxes to replace the not-so-unique white standard ones you are given by The Bulletin. This made our street a little more special and fun. What is sad is that someone or ones decided to take that away. Some of the widows in the neighborhood no longer feel safe, and another couple is now thinking of moving to a retirement home, as they don't want to... Full story
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch (CPYR), a local haven for rescued horses and a touchstone for challenged kids, received an early Christmas present this year that will make major changes in the offerings of this local non-profit. After 18 years of literally "digging in a cinder pit," this internationally known and widely acclaimed program that uses rescued horses to enhance the lives of kids through "horse therapy" will be expanding their 10-acre "cinder pit" to include a 50+ acre... Full story
Sisters enters 2014 preparing for a major renovation project on Cascade Avenue. Preliminary work on the project launched in August, and work begins in earnest this month. The region showed signs of economic recovery as the housing market showed gathering strength and several new businesses - especially new art galleries - opened in downtown Sisters. The City of Sisters completed a water-line improvement project that updated several old lines in the downtown area. The City saw... Full story
Catherine Childress has announced that she plans to resign later this month from her seat on the Sisters City Council. Childress is moving with her husband to a home at Aspen Lakes, which places her outside the city jurisdiction. Councilors must be residents of the city to serve. The vacancy on the council will be filled by appointment by majority agreement of the council. (Note: A previous of this story stated that the appointment was to be made by the Mayor. That was incorrect as pointed out below by Ms.... Full story
With the start of the New Year, there will be a new owner of The Paper Place, the greeting card and gift store in Sisters located in The Gallery Annex at the corner of South Elm Street and West Hood Avenue. However, the ownership of the store will remain in the family. After 31 years of operating one of the longest-running businesses in Sisters, Bob and Jerry Petersen are selling their store to their daughter Kara Calmettes. Bob was raised in Hillsboro and had a long career... Full story
A few people really enjoy tracking down a car and wheeling and dealing to drive it off a lot. Most folks don't. That's where Sisters Car Connection shines. Sisters Car Connection takes the stress and hassle out of buying or selling a vehicle. "We take the worry out of buying a car," says proprietor Jeff Josten. Say you're looking for a car. Sit down with Josten and give him your price range and specs. "Once we pinpoint that, I'm on a search for a vehicle for you," Josten... Full story
The Journeys art quilt group will display their work in an upcoming exhibit at Sisters Art Works. Members of the group include Catherine Beard, Helen Brisson, Donna Cherry, Sheila Finzer, Betty Gientke, Jan Hearn, Ruth Ingham, June Jaeger, Jean Wells Keenan Charlene Kenny, Tonye Phillips, Donna Rice, Robyn Ryan and Mary Stiewig. The group continues to push the image of quilts, while embracing and supporting each other in their personal art journey. Each year the artists throw... Full story
How many times have you gone on a pleasant walk by yourself or with your pooch only to hear rowdy barking through a fence or from across the street and have it continue until you're out of earshot? Barking is natural; it's how dogs communicate with each other and with you. Sometimes we want our dogs to bark in order to warn us of potential danger or that someone is on the property. However, continuous barking is annoying, for you and your neighbors. Nuisance barking is a habit... Full story
The month of January is a prime time to view the constellation of Auriga the charioteer in the northern sky. Auriga depicts a charioteer holding the reins of the chariot in his right hand with a goat over his left shoulder. Auriga is associated with the Greek hero Erichthonius, who was raised by the goddess Athena. He invented the quadriga, a four-horse chariot, which he used in a battle that gained him the crown of Athens. Zeus was impressed with his feats and placed him in... Full story
As I'm writing this, I'm looking at the next rung on the ladder knowing I have to take the next step tomorrow ... 71 ... 72. OMG, how did this happen? A minute ago I was 22 and had my whole life in front of me. Now ... not so much. Somehow in my mind I'm still 22, but then I pass by a mirror and wonder who that gray-haired, wrinkled old lady is. It's scary, but I have to admit: It be me. Always athletic - an avid water-skier, state-champion swimmer in high school, SCUBA diver - rarely got out of the water before I was 22.... Full story
A Sisters wildlife rehabilitation professional rescued a trumpeter swan December 26 at the First Street Rapids in downtown Bend. Two local birders observed the swan on Christmas Day; it appeared to have a serious mouth injury and was clearly unable to eat or groom itself. The birders called Elise Wolf of Grebe Acres seeking help for the injured bird. "Fishing lures and lines are a big reason waterbirds can require rescuing," Wolf told The Nugget. Last year Wolf rescued a... Full story
