News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Our first U.S. flag, also called the Betsy Ross flag, had six white stripes, seven red stripes, and 13 stars in a circle in the (Union) blue upper left corner of the flag - all to represent the original 13 Colonies. Requested by then Commander of the Continental Army, Gen. George Washington, it was completed in June 1776. Red Stripes stood for Valor, Courage, and Bravery. White Stripes stood for Purity and Innocence. Blue stood for Vigilance. The last edition of our U.S. Flag... Full story
There's nothing a car enthusiast enjoys more than hanging out with other car enthusiasts, and showing off their pride and joy. "Gearheads like to geek out with each other and their cars," said Mondo Aguilera. Aguilera is the organizer of an informal drive-in held each summer Friday evening at Eurosports Food Cart Garden on the corner of East Hood Avenue and Fir Street. Aguilera should know - he is one. He has a 1966 F-100 with manual steering and brakes that he parks on the st...
Sisters folks are pumping up good times this summer with inflatable toys, games, and watercraft. Now that summer appears to have arrived on the scene the lakes and rivers are blooming with all sorts of fun seekers inflating a vast array of brightly colored kayaks, loungers, floaters, tubes, and SUPs (stand up paddle boards). The SUP market has exploded with the entry of inflatable boards. The benefits of an inflatable are obvious - weight and size. You can carry an inflatable...
Well, I'm gonna pick up some of these empties, Lord As soon as I find where they lay Tied off them jolly and leavin' lines On a long hot summer day... - John Hartford Nothing evokes the long, lovely days of summer more strongly than homemade music on the porch or on the lawn, played in fellowship with friends. Linda Leavitt and Tom Nechville have put together an opportunity for summer fun - and musical growth - in their Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Banjos...
Matt and Jenny Behnke sought a life of adventure and creativity. They've found it in Sisters. The couple fronts Skybound Blue, an Americana, harmony-driven roots band. Their music, influenced by Gillian Welch, The Civil Wars, and The Avett Brothers, strives to create meaningful songs and melodies that resonate with their audience. The Behnke's moved to Sisters three years ago from McMinnville, looking to be closer to the outdoors and the music community in Sisters. "We feel so...
