News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Homer Shaw worked the south steer gates all weekend at the 65th annual Sisters Rodeo. He stood tirelessly waiting for the pickup cowboys to herd the steers after each competition down to the exit gate in his charge. Through the long weekend in the wind and dust and bright sun, he yanked his gate open, agilely stepped aside to allow each steer through the exit shoot, then quickly untangled lariats from the long horns of countless swift moving steer. It’s work enough for a y... Full story
Despite widespread and vocal support for restricting formula food restaurants in Sisters, the Sisters City Council voted 3-2 to reject an ordinance that would have done just that (see related story, page 1). Councilors Sharlene Weed and Brad Boyd sided with the apparent majority public opinion, while Mayor David Elliott and councilors Judy Trego and Lon Kellstrom voted against the ordinance. The vote revealed a divide on the council between those willing to risk legal opposition from business and development interests and tho... Full story
