News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters students working with local Habitat for Humanity volunteers have put the finishing touches on the framing for a “House-in-a-Box.” The house, sponsored through Habitat for Humanity International, will be shipped to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, across the bay from Biloxi, in an area devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The house will become home to the Louis and Bonnie Ryan family. The Ryans are a family of four with two teenage children. On August 29 Hurricane Katrina too... Full story
For those of us who enjoy hiking in the high country above 5,000 feet, it’s hard to beat the delight of coming face-to-face with the tiny hay farmer of high country, the American Pika. Although they are little guys — only about eight inches long — and look a little like a big mouse, pikas are not rodents. They’re actually the smallest member of the lagomorph bunch, which include all the rabbits and hares. For that reason, pikas are also known as rock rabbits. The lifesty... Full story
The Sisters Rodeo lived up in spades to it’s “Biggest Little Show in the World” billing with record-setting crowds and some near-record performances by over 400 contestants. B. J. Campbell of Benton City, Washington, won best all-around cowboy honors and the U. S. Bank saddle, winning nearly $2,950 in team roping and steer wrestling competition. Local favorite Bobby Mote of Culver, the 2002 world champion bareback rider, had an outstanding 86-point ride that gave him a $4,31... Full story
