News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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There are more children in Sisters schools this year than last year, but school officials aren't sure the boost will help the school district's strapped budget. There are 1,144 students in Sisters schools either full or part time. State funding is based on a weighted calculation of that population called "average daily membership." As of Tuesday, September 8, Sisters' ADM was 1,065. The school district based its budget on 1,055 ADM. "We're running about 10 above our... Full story
The Sisters Folk Festival gave large and enthusiastic crowds two full days of music over the Labor Day weekend. Held in a different venue from previous festivals, this year's Pine Meadow Ranch location offered easy access to a huge, white tent, its setting an uninterrupted view of the Three Sisters across acres of open meadow. A near-capacity crowd filled the tent Saturday night and enjoyed performances from headliners Peter Case, Kelly Joe Phelps and Tom Russell. The evening kicked off with the announcement of the... Full story
Home-schoolers who want a little extra help with aspects of their children's education can get it through a new Sisters School District program. Bob Macauley has taken a half-time position as the district's home-school coordinator. He will arrange for small-group and individual tutoring for home-schoolers in specific subjects where home-school parents have indicated a need. For example, Macauley told The Nugget, if a parent decides they need a little extra help in math,... Full story
Despite ongoing criticism, the Forest Service's "pay to play" Trail Park Program has weathered its second full season, bringing $25,000 to the Sisters Ranger District for local wilderness projects. The Recreation Fee Demo Program began in 1997 to try to generate local revenue in the face of tight federal budgets, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Funds raised from Trail Park Passes are to be used to keep up local trails. While forest officials vehemently defend their access to locally managed funds, the program continues... Full story
Three truck drivers have taken a long look over the steep edge of Highway 242 since August 25, learning the hard way that travel restrictions over McKenzie Pass are not to be ignored. One driver managed to keep his wheels on the road with a little help from a local escort; the others wrecked , but escaped injury. Art Davis, owner of Davis Tire and Towing in Sisters hauled the rigs out of the wrecks. According to Kathleen Davis at the dispatch helm, the first truck slid off the highway at milepost 67 on Tuesday, August 25 at 1... Full story
Sisters Community Choir is looking for people who love to sing. The choir, which operates through the auspices of Central Oregon Community Collegeand under the leadership of Forrest Daniel, worldwide conductor and voice teacher, meets on Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Latter Day Saints church in Sisters. This term will start September 17. The choir sings all varieties of music, from 17th century classics to modern day jazz, gospel and show tunes. This term the choir will focus on Vivaldi's "Gloria" as well as o... Full story
Sisters Elementary School students have hit the ground running into the new school year, according to principal Tim Comfort. "We're off to a great start," Comfort said. "What's really encouraging is that the kids just seem ready to take up where they left off." The students had a short summer break this year, staying in school until the end of June and going back at the end of August. They will return to a "traditional" calendar this year, getting out of school in early June.... Full story
* * * To the Editor: I can't believe it. Gordon Petrie, current Sisters City Council president with two years of his term left on council, who was elected to represent the residents of the City of Sisters, and Libby Bottero, a candidate on the November ballot for the Sisters City Council, signed a letter, along with a few others, that was submitted to the Oregon Economic Development Department, requesting the OEDD not consider giving any grant money to the City of Sisters for their sewer system. This letter was sent against... Full story
I have, at times, been accused of being selfish, of promoting wild fish and catch-and-release for my own personal gain. "You fly fishermen just want it all for yourself," folks said. That attitude has slowly died away. As the biological evidence has mounted and education has spread, more and more people have come to see the value of naturally producing fish in their own natural environment. When the Metolius River was finally changed over to this form of management, it sent a message that a broad and diverse group of people... Full story
