News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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A venturesome squirrel was the culprit in a power outage that darkened Sisters businesses and homes for nearly two hours Sunday, August 18. According to Central Electric Cooperative Member Services Director Jim Crowell, the squirrel climbed out onto one of the three power lines running along Ash Street south of The Gallery Restaurant at about 11 a.m. The squirrel's contact with the line caused an electrical short. "The squirrel fried," Crowell said, "which burned up one of... Full story
Charges that Tom Marshello of Sisters attempted to assault two police officers during a wild chase on December 26, 1995 were dropped in a plea bargain reached just before trial on August 14. Marshello did plead guilty for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving during the same episode. According to Marshello's lawyer, Ed Mierjeski with Crabtree and Rahmsdorff in Bend, the DUII and reckless driving were misdemeanors. Marshello served 28 days before he was able to raise bail and will serve no further... Full story
To the Editor: At the urging of a young friend I am writing in response to the letter two weeks ago that stated the Metolius River is too cold and too swift to be a family swimming river. My mother swam in the river -- a fast in and out -- until she was 80 years old. I am in my late 70s and I, my children, grandchildren and numerous friends and neighbors all swim in the river. A brief duck in and a fast out wakes one up these lethargic, 100 degrees, smoky days. The elite catch and release, barbless hooks, wild fish-only fly... Full story
Long ago is far away. Time, the poignant, irretrievable element of matter, holds us always in its little pockets, right here, mercilessly. We cannot go back and do any of it over, take anything out, add anything that now seems more clever or appropriate. With luck and certain advantages, we can do most things so that the consequences of our actions are tolerable. Always there are things we wish would have gone differently. My son's first dentist, I wish I had choked him. I have carelessly lost an address or two I wish I had... Full story
The Air Force Thunderbirds, flying fighter jets in tight formation, will be joined on the ground by a giant, car chomping, fire breathing robot dinosaur at the Central Oregon Air show on August 24-25 at the regional airport in Redmond. There should be enough noise and smoke for the whole family. According to Ken Gasior, chairman of the air show, there will also be several civilian aerobatic acts and a U.S. army parachute demonstration team from Fort Lewis. Gasior said the air show will also feature Manfred Radius, "probably... Full story
Acting as his own attorney, Brent Sherman beat charges of robbery, burglary, theft by extortion and coercion on August 16 in Deschutes County Circuit Court. The dismissal of the indictment followed a victory by Sherman earlier this year when charges of drug possession were dropped by the Deschutes County District Attorney's office. The robbery charges followed an incident in July, 1995 when Sherman allegedly brought a baseball bat into the office of Bend attorney Jonathan Basham and demanded that Basham return $10,000... Full story
Tempers flared and accusations flew among Tollgate residents at the annual meeting of the Tollgate Property Owners Association Saturday, August 17. Several property owners vigorously objected to proposed changes in association bylaws and board of directors' policies and procedures. Board members and other homeowners defended the board and its policies. The proposed bylaws would have given the association board of directors power to levy fines on property owners for violations of the association's bylaws, its Conditions,... Full story
It's been a good year for wildlife in Central Oregon. A mild winter, sufficient summer water supplies and good forage have made life easy for deer and elk and non-game animals are doing well, too. Nature is taking it easy on her offspring, at least in the short term. And, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, human activity poses a greater long-term threat to wildlife in the region than periods of drought or harsh winters. "Our biggest concern locally is... Full story
Sisters school officials face the coming few weeks and student registration with mixed emotions: No growth would be easier to manage, but additional students would bring more revenue from the state. Growth also got the district into trouble last year when enrollment in the district exceeded 1,000 students. That caused the district to lose its "small school correction," an extra allowance from the state. The sacrifice of that allowance meant Sisters lost between $130,000 and $140,000 in revenue for the current fiscal year.... Full story
