News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Perfect weather greeted over 200 women for the Fourth Annual Sisters-in-Sisters last weekend. Sunny skies and daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s made an enjoyable setting for activities. Friday's opening dinner in the Village Green tent was followed by an inspirational message from noted historical novelist Jane Kirkpatrick. "She's a dynamic speaker and the ladies enjoyed her presentation," said events chairperson Sandy Goodsell. "You can do it," was her message in a nutshell, according to Sisters area resident Darlene K... Full story
The Sisters City Council plans to offer financial assistance to residents of Buck Run Phase III who were left off the city's sewer system. Although he declined to give specifics before he talked directly to the affected parties, Mayor Steve Wilson said that, "the council is exploring a number of options that would offer resolution and minimize the financial impact on the residents." Property owners in the 17-lot subdivision at the south end of Sisters are being required to... Full story
Rescuers plucked an injured hiker off the slopes of the Middle Sister on Sunday morning, September 30, after the 38-year-old man fell 75 feet down a glacier. According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reports, Pete Ackers of Sisters was hiking with a friend when he fell. The friend stabilized Ackers, then hiked down the mountain and accessed a cell phone to call 911. Air Life of Oregon airlifted three mountain rescue specialists and a paramedic to the spot where Ackers lay in a boulder field at the base of Collier... Full story
Delaney and Lucas Swanton put their donations in a fireman's boot held by Denise Wheeler. Sisters residents and the many visitors to the community dug into their pockets last weekend to help Sisters firefighters help the families of firefighters killed in terrorist attacks in New York. Sisters firefighters manned donation stations at Sisters Pumphouse, Ray's Food Place and Leavitt's Western Wear, where they collected some $11,000 in donations. The funds will go directly to... Full story
Visitors to Sisters will soon be greeted by the Stars and Stripes as they drive into town from the east. Carla Booher, who owns Espresso Junction and Papandrea's Pizzeria with her husband Rudi, is spearheading a drive to raise a 35-foot flag pole near the "Welcome to Sisters" sign on land owned by the City of Sisters. The Sisters City Council authorized the pole on Thursday, September 27, and kicked in $500 toward purchase of the pole and an appropriately sized flag. The city... Full story
Peggy Dorsett (right), Christopher Dorsett, and neighbor Cody Knowles enjoy Dorsett's new home. It has been a long and often arduous journey, but Peggy Dorsett has finally found herself a home. In September, Dorsett and her 11 year-old son, Christopher, moved into the newest Habitat dwelling, located at the corner of Cedar and Ash Streets. "I love it! This place is just incredible," said Dorsett, referring to her new two story, three bedroom townhouse. "I still can't believe it's mine and I don't have to move again." Since... Full story
Negotiators will take a different tack in attempting to resolve a dispute between the City of Sisters and the Deschutes Public Library District. The city is insisting on being paid some $20,000 in back rent. The city says it needs to charge rent to cover maintenance of the facility. Otherwise, the city argues, the city residents are paying twice for the library -- once in taxes to the library district and again in upkeep of the library. The library district says it's willing... Full story
Residential and commercial building at Sisters' west end is picking up speed as PMR DEVCO shifts into high gear. According to Doug Sokol, an active partner in PMR DEVCO, building started 15 months ago and the company has have 42 living units -- seven homes and 35 condominiums -- in one stage of construction or another. There are four lots left out of the original 50 available in Phase I of the planned development called Pine Meadow Village. Sokol says they have 25 residents living there now and expect singles, couples and fam... Full story
Ed Beacham amid his life's work. Ed Beacham will be in Rega, Latvia later this month on a mission to clean and restore the capital city's old cathedral tower clock. Sisters' leading horologist (student of time) has been in correspondence with church and government officials for some time setting this project up. His friend, Chuck Kelley, has helped smooth the way and has sent pictures of the clock back to Beacham for study. Kelley holds dual citizenship in Latvia and the U.S. and is a former Baptist minister in Corvallis. He... Full story
Dick Spray (right) leads his merry band up Crescent Mountain. On a cool rainy day Tuesday, September 25, veteran forester Dick Spray led his hiking class up Crescent Mountain. The Sisters Central Oregon Community College group ambled past lichen-shrouded Douglas fir trees in old growth stands over 200 years old. Crossing Maude Creek, the group stopped to inspect old signs posted on trees. The signs identifying the creek were barely readable. Lovely green moss covered many of the rocks. Later the group passed hemlock, spruce... Full story
If the current moisture and weather situation continues to prevail, the Forest Service's prescribed burn program could commence in this area as early as this week. The areas under consideration for the prescribed burning are among the latest portions of a major forest fuels treatment project along the Santiam Highway corridor. According to Mark Rapp, Assistant Fire Management Officer for the Sisters Ranger District, forest conditions are suitable for a planned burn that has faced some unusual constraints. The Forest Service... Full story
Some tent... Tucked away from the confusion of a tumultuous world, an unusual organization is taking root on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains near Sisters. Formerly the site of Blue Lake Resort and more recently known as Camp Caldera, now, it's simply called "Caldera." For the last five years, Caldera has been providing nature, life skills, and art opportunities for inner city youth who would not normally have the chance to take part in such activities. That aspect of Camp Caldera will continue, but Caldera now... Full story
An e-mail message is being circulated about people being infected with a virus after opening envelopes marked, "A gift for you from the Klingerman Foundation," delivered in the mail. According to the e-mail message, a number of people became ill with a viral infection after handling a sponge contained in a package. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the e-mail is a hoax. There is no "Klingerman virus," and the information in the e-mail notice is untrue. If you receive an e-mail message about... Full story
Hoodoo's massive new lodge is taking shape. Last week, the first flakes of a new snow season began to appear in the Central Oregon mountains. At the same time, something new and quite different was also making an appearance at the top of Santiam Pass. To say that Hoodoo Ski Area is building a new ski lodge is something of an understatement. The new lodge is so big that it looks like it could contain a dozen or so of the old lodges. In fact, it's so big that it's difficult to take in from one spot. Approaching from the usual... Full story
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- City Council Meeting 7 p.m., 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, Sisters City Hall. 549-6022. - School Board Meeting 7 p.m., 2nd Monday each month, high school lecture/drama room. 549-8521. - Black Butte School District Board of Directors meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Black Butte School. 595-6203. - Sisters - Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the 2nd Monday each month, 8 a.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 549-0771. - Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD meets for drill every Monday, 7... Full story
