News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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•••• ODOT reports that U.S. 20 is closed because of a wildfire, approximately 5 miles west of Santiam Pass. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at Santiam Junction and westbound traffic is being stopped at Santiam Pass. This could be a lengthy closure so travelers should consider using an alternative route, avoid the area or expect delays.... Full story
Air quality remains at unhealthy smoke levels Tuesday morning, August 29. Residents are advised to drink extra water during heavy smoke conditions both to stay hydrated and to keep the throat and breathing passages moist. Higher winds out of the west will likely bring some relief from smoke during the afternoon hours and into Wednesday. Heavy smoke stalled planned aerial ignitions for burnout operations on the Milli Fire yesterday. The helicopter conducting the operation could not fly safely at low altitude in the heavy... Full story
Local author Jim Cornelius will read from and sign his newest book, "Warriors of the Wildlands: True Tales of the Frontier Partisans" on Friday, September 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters. During his talk he will delve into the fraught issues of race that shaped the frontier experience not only in North America, but also internationally. "When I was writing the 12 biographies that make up 'Warriors,' one issue was always there, like a giant boulder in the... Full story
Sisters' landscape will be altered by the 18,000-plus-acre Milli Fire. Areas of the forest will be deeply scarred by the flames that have roared across it for more than two weeks now. But the effects of the blaze are not uniform. Some areas burned very hot and are severely damaged; others saw low- to moderate-intensity burning that may prove ultimately to be beneficial. Firefighting strategies to introduce low-intensity burning to prevent high-intensity fire will leave... Full story
Disrupted by the Milli Fire, Sisters schools have delayed the start of the academic year. In a message to the district, Superintendent Curt School announced a plan to push back the start of school. Currently, 1st-9th grades will start on August 30; 10th-12th grades start on August 31. The lost days will be added back the Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. Scholl said he made the decision due to loss of preparatory work time for teachers. He saluted them for their efforts in the face of poor air quality conditions. "The... Full story
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported on Tuesday, August 22, that the body of Ben Hendrickson, the Sisters resident who was last seen August 12 at Blue Bay Campground at Suttle Lake, was recovered from the lake on Tuesday morning. The sheriff reports that no foul play is suspected and alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the drowning. Family members have been notified and the sheriff asks "everyone to respect their privacy and pray for them, as they deal with this tragedy." Hendrickson, 33, was reported missi... Full story
The Sisters School District (SSD) and the City of Sisters have reached a compromise regarding the removal of trees on school district property. As part of the current parking lot remodel project at Sisters Elementary School, a number of large ponderosa pine trees were recently removed from a public right-of-way located between East Cascade Avenue and the school parking lot. The trees in public rights-of-way are under the jurisdiction of the City of Sisters under the... Full story
To the Editor: In your August 27 article regarding school bond projects ("Work continues on school bond projects," page 1) you mentioned the consideration of a "turf" field at Reed Stadium. I am unclear as to your meaning as "turf" refers to grass. And Reed Stadium has the best grass "turf" football field in the tri-counties. Did you mean to say that the board is considering installing an artificial turf football field?. Please clarify the intent of the Sisters School Board. Thanks. Rob Phelps Editor's reply: The district... Full story
Sisters Rodeo Association is vested in supporting its community and many communities throughout Oregon. On August 12, at the annual appreciation party for volunteers, the rodeo raised $4,000 for Warfighter Outfitters with auction of a table hand-crafted by veteran Gary Conner, a member of both organizations. In a spirit of generosity, the table was auctioned for $750, then turned back to sell again - a total of three times - to reach that financial goal. Youth Build of Oregon... Full story
A team of four Hampshire Fire and Rescue firefighters visited Sisters for two weeks as part of a U.S./UK exchange program with the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD. A few members of the fire department go to Hampshire's station to learn urban firefighting, while the Hampshire team learns wildland firefighting. Station Managers David Hodge and Dean Hodges, Watch Manager Martyn Elliott and firefighter Daniel Maidment - all from Hampshire in southern England - spent two weeks with the... Full story
Black Butte Ranch is celebrating the arts - and supporting arts in the Sisters community - with its annual Art at the Ranch show on September 1 and 2. The event kicks off Friday evening with an artist reception and silent auction at the BBR Lodge, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Lodge is displaying works by several artists who are featured in the next day's art fair. One of those is wood sculptor Jon Stark, who has several pieces ready for the show. "I'll have a whole new set of... Full story
