News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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•?On Saturday, August 7,12 young men and women, eight shown here, from Black Butte Ranch Fire, Cloverdale Fire and Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire graduated from their Joint Recruitment Academy. The graduation honored those from both the 2020 and 2021 classes who successfully completed their Firefighter I Academy. •?Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid wrote: We would like to thank all of the local restaurants and vendors who helped support approximately 220 firefighters with... Full story
Wish for some harmony in your life? It might be time to join the Sisters High Desert Chorale and make some joyful noise. The Chorale is set to begin rehearsals next month for music to bring in the Christmas season. The Chorale is a community-based group of singers who gather to practice then present concerts in December celebrating the holiday season. Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome to the group. These free concerts resume a Sisters tradition that signals the start of the holiday season for many local residents.... Full story
As we look back on our country’s beginnings, a majority of us would agree, the Declaration of Independence was foundational to the success of our nation. History confirms this consensus, assuring us that abiding by the self-evident truths that “all men are created equal” should help everyone in the pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness. We organized around these truths to create a just society. Creating a cultural consensus seemed to make sense. Today we face a conse... Full story
Eight years after a large, 150-year-old ponderosa pine tree fell on the original Ski Inn located on East Cascade Avenue, the newly redesigned and rebuilt lodging and dining establishment is in full swing on the same site. After several months of delay, the Yozamp family, owners, have most of the opening kinks worked out — notwithstanding the nationwide labor shortage that has been a challenge for the operators to meet. Some hours have been curtailed to give the staff a... Full story
Irving L. Givot was a remarkable man. Here are a few of the many comments from friends, family, and patients in the week following his death: “Irv was much more than my doctor, he was my friend, educator and advisor.” “I know that the world lost someone very special and greatly needed. He was a brilliant man, an amazing healer, offering wisdom and his quiet wit, he was a kind and generous friend to so many… We were very lucky and grateful to have known him in the years... Full story
A little housekeeping in Sisters’ codes will provide some extra protection for Sisters’ most prized trees. On recommendations from the Urban Forestry Board and the Planning Commission, Sisters City Council unanimously voted to approve amendments to ordinances of the Sisters development code and municipal code pertaining to urban forestry and protections for heritage trees. Sections in the development code having to do with the Urban Forestry Board and public trees were upd... Full story
There is a current public service announcement being shown on TV, sponsored by the nonprofit program Home Share Oregon whose mission is “to prevent housing instability, foreclosure, and homelessness through home sharing.” Services include rental listing service, roommate matching, secure message and background screens, and lease generator and rent-payment processing. For a single, older man or woman, or a couple, with a more than big enough house, house sharing could pro... Full story
Whether it is about treats, car rides, catching balls, or taking walks, my Scotties are the more-more-kids. They never have enough of what they want. When someone can’t ever get enough of something — anything — it will deprive that person of inner peace. This is the big trap for people who are heavily mixed up with today’s politics. When I was young most people didn’t pay much attention to politics except during elections. But today it has become much more commo... Full story
For over 50 years I’ve been watching for the giant European house spider to show up somewhere close by so I could shoot photos of it and share it with all you wonderful people. Wouldn’t you know, when it did show up, it was right in my very own bathroom here in Eugene. A huge, magnificent, eight-legged giant, right there on the wall in the narrow space between the shower stall and bathroom inner wall. You couldn’t miss it — it measured more than 2.5 inches across. What... Full story
The 2021 Airshow of the Cascades, held at the Madras Municipal Airport, is expected to draw large numbers of fans — and not only those with a love for vintage aircraft, but just all-around fun seekers. True, the show will be headlined by the famed U.S. Army Golden Knights, the world’s top military parachute team, appearing both days with a 12-person team that performs for the President of the United States, Super Bowls, and around the world. Promoters bill the weekend af... Full story
A last-minute anonymous donation sparked excitement at Music in the Garden, an event featuring traditional Irish music. About 150 people attended, according to Darlene McGrady, who coordinated the event. Sisters Community Garden is a nonprofit organization, but organizers weren’t raising money for their own group. Nonperishable edible goods were collected for Kiwanis Food Bank, and monetary gifts were gathered for Warfighter Outfitters. Pleasant weather, before the h... Full story
There’s a very good reason that Governor Kate Brown wants to avoid talking about her stealth signing of Senate Bill 744. It’s indefensible. The bill drops requirements that Oregon’s high school graduates demonstrate they can read, write, or do math at a high school level through the 2023-24 school year. There’s a tell in the fact that Brown did not hold a signing ceremony, and her office did not issue a press release about the signing of the bill. The State didn’t enter the... Full story
That small-town feeling To the Editor: Having lived in the Sisters Country for nearly two decades. I, like many, have seen much growth. We often don’t see as many familiar faces as we used to. The local music and charity event this week at the Community Garden made me feel at home again with a happy, small crowd of all ages enjoying fellowship amongst the beautiful sunset mountain views and amazing musical artistry. Thank you Sisters Community Garden members for hosting this event and helping me find our little town of S... Full story
Waves of record-high temperatures, combined with low rainfall and dwindling snowmelt needed to replenish aquafers and river systems, are affecting Sisters Country. Farmers and ranchers have known for years that the area is in trouble. How it’s affecting them varies based on how they get their water and what kind of agricultural practices they have in place. Efforts focus on maximizing available water while minimizing losses through water-saving practices. According to the Nati... Full story
News last week regarding the passage of Senate Bill 744 and subsequent approval by Governor Kate Brown might be compared to the wildfires burning all around the State this summer. Citizens are hot. The change in the law suspends for three years the graduation requirement for students to show proficiency in “Essential Learning Skills,” which over the past 13 years has been accomplished through statewide assessments called Smarter-Balanced, as well as other alternate measures and assessments, including the PSAT, ACT, SAT, Wor... Full story
In the face of the rapidly-developing surge of the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Sisters Folk Festival has announced updated health and safety protocol requirements for all attendees at this year’s event, set for October 1-3. Attendance and participation at the 2021 Sisters Folk Festival will now require proof of vaccination. Additionally, any local or statewide masking mandates in place at the time of the event will also be enforced, with mask use highly encouraged in situations where three feet of spacing is not p... Full story
