News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
Sorted by date Results 26 - 30 of 30
Norval Townley Grubb of Portland and Black Butte Ranch passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 28, at the age of 85. Born March 22, 1922, in Bend, Norv served in the Navy on a submarine in the South Pacific during World War II. An Oregon State alumnus, he moved to Portland in 1946 to begin a 37-year career at ESCO, serving as a vice president. In 1947, he married Virginia Thomas. Survivors include his wife; sons, Jeff and Neil; daughter, Janice Butler; and nine... Full story
Stephen Wariner of Sisters died in a traffic accident in Pyles Canyon outside of Union, Oregon, Friday evening, September 28. Celebration of Life Services will be held on October 20, at 2 p.m., at the Chapel in the Pines, Camp Sherman. Stephen was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, August 9, 1958, to Lee Roy and Norma Wariner. He graduated from Diamond High in Anchorage and joined the Ironworkers Local and worked as a journeyman through the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington. He... Full story
•A deputy trespassed a man from a Sisters business where he was acting hostile toward employees and scaring off customers. •The Habitat Thrift Store reported the theft of a pair of lamps. •A woman complained that a couple of dogs killed her chickens. •A citizen reported what appears to be a phone scam where callers seek donations in the name of St. Charles Medical Center. The hospital does not run this kind of fund-raiser. •Deputies cited two Sisters youths for being minors in possession of alcohol.... Full story
Wildfires have shaped our forests for millions of years. There is not just one fire story; every fire has a different theme depending on the habitat, the fire's intensity, frequency and size. Wildfire does destroy countless numbers of trees which, from the perspective of some people, should have been cut for lumber before they burned. The Forest Service does all it can with what money they can scrape up to stop wildfire from causing catastrophic damage to our forests and destroying valuable "timber" and homes. Controlled... Full story
•Hot Soup is on at Sisters Harvest Basket. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian are served daily from 11 a.m. Sisters Harvest Basket is located at 110 S. Spruce. •Out West Designs is offering a jewelry making class, from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, October 17. Call 549-1140 to reserve a spot. •Artist Amy Prince from Clothespin Cards will be showing her handmade cards at the upcoming trunk show at Wisteria Chic this Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wisteria Chic is located at 183 Hood Ave. For more... Full story
