News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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City councilors Tim Clasen and Lon Kellstrom learn about the sewer system from Paul Bertagna, the system operator. Sisters' $13 million investment in wastewater treatment went on display for the city council on Thursday afternoon, July 26. System operator Paul Bertangna explained the operation of the system that draws waste from Sisters south into acres of holding ponds, treats it and -- eventually -- sprays effluent on the forest floor. The system is monitored and to a large... Full story
A trashy episode... A trash truck believed to be hauling from Big Lake Camp wrecked on Highway 20 on Monday afternoon, July 30, snarling traffic in both directions. According to a Deschtues County deputy on the scene, witnesses reported seeing the eastbound truck slide to the right, the back end started bouncing and chattering, then the truck turned sideways in the lane and flipped over. The truck slid some 50 feet on its roof, crossing the westbound lane and hitting the ditch on the north side of the highway, where it... Full story
The lengthy debate over building a cell tower in Sisters may soon be resolved, according to Ladd Wiles, a telecommunications and legal consultant working on behalf of Spectrasite, a tower locating company. After apologizing for Spectrasite's delay in responding to the City of Sisters' lease agreement on Thursday, July 26, Wiles asked for a two week extension, which the city granted. "Spectrasite is eager to get the lease signed," said Wiles, "but there are a few issues they aren't sure of yet. They have a few modifications th... Full story
One slice through a fiber optic cable in Sandy, Oregon, put a major crimp in Sisters businesses on Wednesday, July 25. According to Qwest spokesperson Mary Healy, an excavating company cut the cable with a backhoe while digging a trench for a power line. The company had called as required by law to locate underground cables, Healy said. Somehow, the private locating company, Locating, Inc. provided bad information, Healy said. The cut knocked out long-distance service to... Full story
Sisters School Board members want a durable, low-maintenance new high school building with traditional but flexible classroom space. It also wants limited school access and a large auditorium. The board met with architects on Monday, July 30. The architectural team will shortly begin drafting designs based on input from the board and school staff. Mike Patano, who has been conducting an "educational specifications" study for the team, said the architects have been... Full story
Attack from the air... A hold-over lightning fire burned on Bureau of Land Management land off Fryrear Road east of Sisters on Tuesday, July 24. According to Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch, the fire was reported at 4:08 p.m. and had burned about three acres by early evening. No structures were threatened by the blaze. Firefighters hit the flames from the air with one strike from a large air tanker and with smaller sorties by helicopters and small airplanes. Units from Bend and Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection Districts... Full story
Neil Knight, his sons Luke and Casey, are dwarfed by their modified 1952 Willys Jeep. Car lovers from all across the country drew enjoyment and inspiration from the 12th annual Custom Hot Rod and Classic Car Show, staged in Sisters last weekend. Customs Northwest Car Club Central Oregon representatives Dick and Nati Sadler (from Sisters) explained, "We have cars from all over. We even registered someone from Pennsylvania. "Registration is down a little this year, due to the weather (cool, with a chance of rain), but we have... Full story
Two of the popular Booher Family members, Meriwyn and Brendon, will share their toe-stomping brand of music at this year's Country Fair on Saturday, August 11, according to Rodger Gabrielson, entertainment chairman. Also featured on the outdoor stage will be Jim Cornelius and Dick Sandvik, known locally as the Hoarse Whisperers. Starting the free entertainment at 10:45 a.m. will be Roger MacKenstadt on an electronic piano, playing "oldies but goodies." He will be followed by singer Mark Kershner at 11:45 a.m., offering tunes... Full story
Soldiers stayed at Camp Polk Meadow, planting the seeds of the Sisters community. The meadows along Squaw Creek will be filled with the sights and sounds of a present past on Saturday, August 4 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., as Company A of the 1st Oregon Infantry "returns" to Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Historians in period uniforms will recreate the experience of Oregon's first volunteer militia at the site of one of Central Oregon's earliest settlements. The visit from the re-enactment group is sponsored by The Deschutes... Full story
Visitors sampled the wares of vendors at the Sisters Arts & Crafts Festival Hundreds of shoppers turned out for the Sisters Arts & Crafts Festival last weekend at Creekside City Park. The rolling terrain of the park hosted a tent city of vendors ranging from jewelers to painters to metal sculptors, soap makers and quilters. Parking was at a premium around the park on Saturday, July 28, as visitors dropped by to take a look around. The event featured food and entertainment as well as art and craft displays and a Saturday... Full story
Horses and kids work together at Crystal Peaks Ranch. Visit Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, located on Innes Market Rd., and ask Kim Meeder to tell you a story. And make sure your tissues are handy. "Everything at this ranch has a story," said Meeder, who owns and operates the ranch with her husband, Troy. "See those two little trees whose trunks wrap around each other? We planted them in memory of Mercy, our only rescued horse that didn't make it. She was too far gone for help, and died along with her unborn foal." Crystal Peaks... Full story
And they're off... The annual SOAR Youth Track Camp, held July 23-27 at Sisters High School, attracted a total of 40 participants, ages 5-14. Kids were introduced to some track and field fundamentals and got a chance to try out some new and exciting events, according to high school coach Jim Anderson. "The two favorite events for the week were the pole vault and the sprinkler relay," said Anderson. "Everybody had a good time." High school athlete Amy Cretsinger was on hand to help all week, along with coaches Bob Johnson,... Full story
A 21-year-old woman from Ireland was killed Monday afternoon, August 6, when she was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing Highway 20 approximately six miles east of Sisters. Charlotte "Ingrid" Sinclair, a counselor at Camp Tamarack, was traveling with a friend headed toward Sisters. According to sheriff's office reports, they stopped to look at a map and the victim crossed the highway to take a picture of the Three Sisters. According to witnesses, she took a photograph and turned back to return to the vehicle. Witnesses... Full story
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Sheriff's office: no one home The Sisters sheriff's substation is closed through August 10 while the part-time secretary is on vacation. That leaves area residents with no easy way to contact a sheriff's deputy for non-emergency situations. Perhaps they want to file a request for vacation patrol, or they want advice on how to handle graffiti on a bridge behind their house or a neighbor's barking dog. Sure, they can call a dispatcher and leave a message and have a deputy call back, but they'd rather stop by and talk to... Full story
It's a free country First one won't hurt you, kid... At Sisters High School in the lunch room, there is a brilliant picture of a giant bottle of Coke nestled in a bed of ice against a warm red background, refreshingly dappled with condensation. Compressors buzz, chilling the caffeinated sugar stimulant. As if our teenagers needed stimulants. But even if the brew is habit-forming and causes chubbiness or hyperactivity, perhaps our children should be the ones to choose. After all, it's a free country. That giant bottle stands... Full story
- Deputies assisted search and rescue personnel in locating a missing camper from Lava Lakes Campground. - A deputy was unable to track down a driver who took the opportunity of being stuck in traffic to dump out his ashtray on the street. - A deputy stopped a driver who was reportedly throwing beer cans from his car. The driver earned a citation for having an open container. - An Arabian gelding was found wandering in Crossroads. He was rounded up and taken to pasture elsewhere until his owner could be located. - A woman... Full story
