News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Eric Porter, the new Planning and Community Development Director, will meet with the development community on Thursday, October 11, at 8 a.m. at Sisters City Hall. The city's response to the concerns of area developers by scheduling a timely meeting has pleased many of those who are critical of past city performance. The meeting is a further follow-up in the city's response to a concerned group of 64 citizens who expressed worries about city operations earlier in the summer. The focus of the meeting will center on the... Full story
Work crews installed a new steel power pole at the Tollgate substation earlier this month. The erection of the tower was part of an approximately $5 million project undertaken by Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) to upgrade transmission lines running through Tollgate to Black Butte Ranch. It is part of a larger Redmond-Sisters upgrade, which has been dogged with controversy as landowners have fought against having taller steel poles installed on their land. The project has... Full story
It just got a whole lot easier for Sisters residents and businesses to get rid of their recyclables. The City of Sisters opened a brand new recycling center in the industrial park last Wednesday. The $416,000 facility features covered concrete bays where recyclers can deposit their materials in bins and trucks can readily hook up and haul the bins away. There is also a used motor oil storage container that can be pumped out for hauling. The facility also has an office for an... Full story
To the Editor: With all due respect to Mr. Morgan, it seems he is doing more damage than good in our school district. Even if he "wins" in his efforts in litigation, there must be a better way to effect positive change than his current tactics. It is hard to imagine how he could have run for the school board and expected to be elected with the way he has handled these important issues. No one likes a bully, Mr. Morgan. Eric T. Wagner Editor's note: This letter was originally received as a comment on the article "Schools face... Full story
There's something magical about watching an artist as he or she creates. Hearing the story about the inspiration that led to a work, seeing the paint before it drys or touching the clay before it hardens, all bring the work alive. Last weekend's Sisters' Tour of Artists Studios (STArS) provided area art enthusiasts with just this opportunity. Seventeen local artists scattered from Plainview in the east to Camp Sherman in the west welcomed the public into their studios for... Full story
As the chill of fall begins to fill the air, harvest festivals move to the forefront throughout the world. Few are more ubiquitous than the Oktoberfest which had its humble beginnings in Munich, Germany and has grown to become the world's largest fair with more than 6 million in attendance. The 16-day long extravaganza garners its name from the day it ends, which is traditionally the first Sunday in October. The Munich Oktoberfest has spawned literally hundreds of thousands... Full story
Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity and The Fuller Center for Housing, will be the keynote speaker at the 8:30 a.m. service of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. and at the 10 a.m. service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St., on September 30. Fuller will preach at both services and will attend the dedication of the first Sisters Habitat for Humanity subdivision at 2 p.m., at 920 E. Cascade Ave. There will be a fund-raising dinner at 6 p.m. at FivePine... Full story
Each year in the fall, a group of volunteers descend upon the Metolius River to attempt to restore the area to its natural state and reduce the impact caused by the thousands of people who come to visit every year. "We do this once a year where we have what we call a Friends of the Forest (FOF) Day," said Kevin Foss, lead field ranger with the Sisters Ranger District. "It is co-sponsored by the Forest Service and the NFF (National Forest Foundation). What happens is the forest foundation and the forest service get together... Full story
Sisters barrel racer Shorty Hurtley brought home a buckle and a fancy halter from the finals at the Cantastic Summer Barrel Racing Series. She wears the buckle with pride; her horse, Diggen Diamond or Diggens, as she fondly calls him, won't have anything to do with his halter. It's a lovely leather creation with a cowhide noseband. The words "Cantastic 2007" are burned into the hide, and Hurtley figures the smell of the burned hide spooks Diggens. So for now, the halter hangs... Full story
Sisters' inaugural poodle party was held earlier this month, and it was a hit with the Sisters poodle population. The party was fully catered and provided a fun-filled atmosphere for the pets and their masters, who proved that they are not elitists by inviting at least one terrier and a pointer. The party was a first-time event for most of the guests. "I have never been to a poodle party before, and it makes me think we should be in Central Park (in New York City). I have had lots and lots of poodles, but this is the first... Full story
•A jogger reported a dog stalking him and behaving in a vicious and aggressive manner. •A man was arrested on several counts of criminal mischief, menacing and reckless endangering after he broke out the window of a woman's vehicle with a pool cue. •A 65-year-old man was arrested for DUI. •Deputies arrested a couple of hitchhiking youths on warrants. •A motor home collided with a patrol car. Ooops. •A deputy mediated a domestic argument that arose between a couple with a custody arrangement. The... Full story
The Outlaws cross country teams are gaining momentum as they finish the first month of the competitive season. After dominating the four-team home meet at Cold Springs on Wednesday, both the boys and girls team placed third in Division Four at the Seaside 3 Course Challenge. In Wednesday's meet at Cold Springs, the Outlaws boys packed tightly, taking second through sixth places to win with just 20 points, ahead of McKenzie (53), Redmond (63) and Regis (90). Michael Sherman of... Full story
A group of Sisters folk gathered to commemorate the changing of the seasons last Friday evening, September 21, at the Sisters Community Garden. The garden proved a perfect setting for the Autumn Equinox ceremony, hosted by ordained Spiritual Humanist minister Terri Daniel. Participants experienced the symbolic harvesting of personal goals and intentions at the time of the autumn equinox, that short 24-hour span when night and day are nearly the same length. "Human beings have... Full story
As the sun played peekaboo through the tall pines behind Sisters Athletic Club early last Sunday morning, patches of warmth were offered to the more than 100 walkers who were waiting for the pop of the gun that signaled the start of this year's fourth annual Sisters Stride Into Autumn Walk. The event is organized by the Portland-based Wonders of Walking (WOW) firm and hosted by Sisters Athletic Club. According to Sisters Athletic Club part-owner and manager Tate Metcalf,... Full story
The girls soccer team notched a 7-0 shutout at Creswell on Tuesday, September 18 and three days later earned a 4-1 victory at home over Junction City. Marin Allen got the Outlaws started at the 10-minute mark of Tuesday's game with an unassisted goal from just inside the 18-yard box. Ten minutes later McKenzie Williams scored and Karah Herr recorded the assist. Herr took a shot from the 18-yard mark which was deflected off the goalie, and Williams got the rebound and punched... Full story
Okay, look: The movie "Shoot 'Em Up" is not for everybody. It's rated "R" and deserves it. "R plus" is more like it. It is violent, and then more violent. It is rude; it is crude; it is a story of good bad men and bad good men and hookers with a heart. If any of this makes you squeamish, go see something else. I loved it. What a hoot. It's coming to Sisters this week. Teens in the row near us were offended at our laughter. I don't think they got the joke. This movie is a spoof, a great spoof, of all of those films about... Full story
Dominick Dunne's controversial career has led him from a time as a film producer to becoming a writer and investigative journalist. The former Camp Sherman resident is now the subject of a new, independent documentary produced by a film crew from Australia. Dunne's subjects are usually the rich and famous who have become embroiled in the legal system. Now, it is Dunne himself who is in the spotlight. The idea for the documentary germinated in the mind of a young film director named Kirsty de Garis from Sydney, Australia. She... Full story
A frightening wreck at the intersection of Highway 20 and Cloverdale Road on Saturday evening a little before 7 p.m. turned out to be less dangerous than it appeared. According to Oregon State Police, the wreck occurred when an eastbound Honda sedan driven by Eric Steensen, 17, turned left toward Cloverdale Road and was struck by a Ford passenger car headed westbound. The passenger-side impact left the Honda's passenger, 19-year-old Megan Gaudreau, trapped in the vehicle.... Full story
Sixteen teams from around the state gathered for the 2007 Sisters Invitational Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 22. Many of the top 10 4A teams were represented at the annual event. Sisters finished at 4-2 in pool play. The Lady Outlaws got off to a great start with 21-11 and 21-10 victories over Tillamook. Sisters went on to defeat La Salle 21-13 and 21-13. Sisters final opponent in pool play was Vale. Vale hit the court fired up, full of energy and ready to... Full story
•Ashley Reed has joined Steele Associates Architects in Bend. Reed, a graduate of Sisters High School, earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from The Art Institute of Portland. Prior to graduating she had interned at Steele Associates, where her projects included Sisters City Hall. She is also the owner of Cold Springs Interiors in Sisters. •The Lodge at Suttle Lake is now serving brunch on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are also offering prime rib from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. For... Full story
Gutenberg College has decided to pursue a move to Sisters. "At a special meeting of our board recently, we formally made the decision to pursue the purchase of the building in Sisters with the goal of moving Gutenberg College to Sisters," said Peter Wierenga, provost for the college. Although the ball is now rolling, there are still obstacles that need to be overcome, including purchase of the former Weitech building which would house the college. "There will be some additional hurdles to overcome before actually making a... Full story
Some might be tempted to say that this is not your father's rodeo, but the Northwest Pro Rodeo Association (NPRA) finals brought a crowd that your father would have recognized from his youth. The crowd that descended on Sisters for the second rodeo of the season was young, alive and vibrant. It was pure roots rodeo. The show combined a sense of history with the brashness of youth. The Grand Marshal was Sterling Green from Warm Springs. The 74-year-old cowboy has a long history with the Sisters Rodeo and never misses an... Full story
Quarterback Jarred Hasskamp led the charge in the Outlaws' 33-13 victory at Junction City (JC), on Friday, September 21. Hasskamp completed 15 of 23 passes for 233 yards and threw four touchdown (TD) passes for the night. The first quarter of the game proved to be a little tough for the Outlaws. "We were playing a little out of sync," said Coach Bob Macauley. "We had a player called for illegal procedure three times, a touchdown called back out of the end zone and a play to... Full story
Sisters streets and galleries were bustling with activity for the annual September in Sisters Art Stroll on Saturday, September 23. Those attending this year's event were not just Sisters residents. Many came from far and wide. "We read about the art stroll in the paper and love Sisters, so we just came. We haven't found anything to buy, but it's sure fun to look," said Joyce Smithson, who lives near Salem. Others, who were in Sisters for Sunday morning's Sisters Stride into... Full story
