News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sisters Country drivers should be especially alert for deer along local roadways - particularly early and late in the day. Deer and elk are on the move this time of year, due to their annual migrations that see them crossing major Oregon highways to get from higher elevation summer habitats to lower elevation winter habitats. Deer are also on the move due to their annual "rut" or breeding season, which lasts from late October until mid-to-late November. Fewer daylight hours... Full story
When the Milli Fire reared up and roared across the landscape, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes, firefighters from around the state of Oregon converged on Sisters to provide depth to the firefighting response. Last month, three Sisters firefighters undertook the same sort of mission, rolling south as part of a strike team requested to aid in the response to devastating wildfires in northern California. The call came in at 10 p.m. on October 11, requesting a strike... Full story
Last Friday, October 27, on a perfect late-autumn afternoon, the spirits of early Sisters residents were up and roaming about at Camp Polk Meadow and the Camp Polk Cemetery. As part of the Deschutes Land Trust annual Spirits of Camp Polk walk, visitors were treated to a living history event peopled by volunteers playing the roles of Samuel Hindman, his daughter-in-law Martha, and native women who visited the meadow long before any white settlers arrived, as well as numerous... Full story
Captain Paul Garrison presented to Sisters City Council at last week's meeting a report of activity statistics for Sisters by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, with the figures for all of 2016 and year-to-date for 2017. The report was made in response to a request from the City Council last month and will continue to be part of the monthly report. The statistics reflect calls for service in Sisters that may or not have resulted in arrests or citations. Garrison's statistics showed a marked increase in two areas. Calls... Full story
The Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD has recently made upgrades to its Locust Street training site in Sisters allowing firefighters a safe place to train. The property, located on South Locust Street near the City of Sisters sewer treatment plant, is approximately four acres and was acquired in 2013 through an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sisters. As part of the long-range site plan filed with the City, the District has completed several improvements. The property... Full story
To the Editor: Diversity is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "the condition of having or being composed of differing elements: Especially the inclusion of different types of people," I find it interesting that Jennifer Hills' letter in the October 11 issue has come under such criticism (I think there may have even been an offer to duel). She mentioned wanting to buy a gun to protect herself and her family rather than relying on someone else to do it - sounds like a reasonable thing to me, not to mention it is a... Full story
One year after its worst showing in nearly two decades, the Sisters Outlaws boys cross-country team made a complete comeback, with an emphatic victory at the Sky-Em District Meet held at Lane Community College in Eugene Thursday, October 26. The cool foggy day did nothing to dampen the fire of the young Outlaws squad as Jordan Pollard and Ethan Hosang went out to the lead with Sweet Home's Tanner Sayers right from the line. They dictated the pace. The rest of the Outlaws... Full story
The Sisters Outlaws girls bid adieu to the Sky-Em Conference with their seventh consecutive District cross-country title on Thursday, September 26 at Lane Community College behind the top nine finishes by all five scorers. Anna Bartlett, the defending individual champion, faced the toughest field of girls in many years and finished fourth despite running the best time of her career by nearly 20 seconds with a mark of 19:37. Kaitlin Cook, a sophomore from Elmira, nipped... Full story
Several local businesses were recently visited by a contingent of Australian economic developers, according to Sisters EDCO manager Caprielle Foote-Lewis. Sisters Coffee, glass artist Susie Zeitner, and Laird SuperFood were all part of a tour for the Australians. "There appears to be a synergy between the Pacific Northwest and Australia," Foote-Lewis reported. At each one of the businesses, good connections were made and something was accomplished. The Australians are looking at growing their market for functional art and cul... Full story
"...The most improper job of any man, even saints ... is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity." - J.R.R. Tolkien Next week will mark the centenary of the greatest evil to befall mankind in the dark, catastrophe-ridden annals of the 20th century. On November 6-7, 1917 (October 24-25 on the Julian calendar - thus the title October Revolution, or Red October) a small cadre of radical communists known as Bolsheviks... Full story
The Outlaws soccer team fell 0-2 in their play-in game against Mazama on Saturday, October 28, which ended their hopes for a playoff run. Sisters kept the score even for the first 60 minutes of play before Mazama scored on a deflected cross. The Outlaws pushed hard to try and get the equalizer, but Mazama scored again on a counter. The Outlaws played well the entire game, but unfortunately missed some great opportunities to score, which resulted in the loss. Coach Rob Jensen... Full story
Martha Nordbusch hates to see a dog on a chain. Rather than simply complain about it, though, she joined up with an outfit that fixes the problem - Fences For Fido. She's now the outreach coordinator for the statewide nonprofit, which builds fences for dog yards - for free. "I just went, 'Oh, my gosh, I've gotta do this!'" the Prineville resident said of discovering Fences For Fido. "They fix the problem. It makes everybody happy. It makes the dog happy; it makes the property... Full story
For the past year, young people engaged with the Oregon Youth Challenge Program have been working with the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District to restore natural conditions in sensitive riparian areas. Last Saturday, a crew of 46 plus four squad leaders were working in the meadow south of Barclay Drive near Sisters. "They do community service as part of their curriculum," said Jan Roofener of DWSCD. The Oregon Youth Challenge Program, operated by the Oregon... Full story
Sisters is a great place to call home. The schools provide art and music, sports, an equestrian team, science and engineering. High school students can even get their pilot's license! What's not to like about that? Opportunity seems to be the theme for our community, regardless of our rural and small population. But is everyone included? Teachers and volunteers have done an amazing job of introducing the world and its potential to our youth. Chinese language classes are offered in the public schools and students can travel... Full story
One of fastest and most aggressive beetles crawling, running, and chasing other invertebrates on the surface of our home planet can be found on the Oregon Coast: the tiger beetle. With apologies to my good pal, great artist and musician Dennis McGregor, I stuck a head-on photo of an adult tiger beetle on the head of the tiger, and another crawling up its body, like he likes to do. The only similarities or associations tiger beetles have with tigers is the manner in which the... Full story
The Lady Outlaws defeated the Henley Hornets at home on Saturday, October 28, in the first round of the state playoffs. After two weeks off, Sisters was a bit sluggish, but after four sets of play they tallied the win. Sisters played without all-libero Jessie Brigham, who was out with a sprained ankle and hand injury. Sydney Head stepped in and took over the libero position. In the first set, the Outlaws started slow and lethargic, and were adjusting to a new libero. They... Full story
Richard C. Helser passed away at his home while being comforted by his loving daughter Berit and secondary caregiver Cassie. He was 85 at the time of his death. Born and raised in the Portland area, Dick attended Highland Elementary School before graduating from Jefferson High School. Soon after graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was deployed into the early 1950s Korean conflict. After three years of military service, he attended Oregon State University for... Full story
Gerald Lee Bogart passed away October 13, at his home in Sisters. He was born July 14, 1966 in Springfield Oregon. "Jerry Lee" was involved in so many meaningful activities. He went from that mischievous cute "little" boy wrestling at 98 pounds, to serving proudly as a Cavalry Scout in the United States Army. He was a member of the Rotary and Rodeo clubs. He contributed to many construction projects as well as many other ventures. Let's not forget that he was an avid Oregon Du... Full story
The first True Bill in the big collusion extravaganza has finally been handed down. Early Monday morning, in a showbiz fail, Paul Manafort, former chairman of Trump's presidential campaign, made a strangely unattended perp-walk with his lawyer into the FBI's Washington D.C. field office. Manafort, who was clearly the first chair in a sloppy money-laundering symphony, was joined in the indictment by Rick Gates, a former deputy campaign chair, accomplished Moscow-mingler, and... Full story
