News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The East Cascade Realignment Project is almost done. The City of Sisters plans a ribbon cutting ceremony where the newly 90-degree intersection meets Cascade Avenue at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. The $233,000 project brings East Cascade Avenue into Highway 20 at a 90-degree angle instead of the oblique, westward-facing angle of the original intersection. It also moved the intersection to the west. The city saved $220,000 on the project, which is funded through City of Sisters... Full story
The Sisters boys cross country team continued its winning ways with a dominating performance at the Sky-Em District Championship Thursday, October 23 at Lane Community College. Placing all seven runners among the top 13, the Outlaws crushed second-place Pleasant Hill 32-54. "I have a profound sense of pride in the way these seven boys perform week in and week out," said coach Charlie Kanzig. "I think they are ready to really uncork a great effort at the State Championships." A... Full story
Residents of the Panoramic subdivision east of Sisters off Camp Polk Road are poised to make a weighty decision this November 4. They will vote on whether to tax themselves to pave their roads for the first time in the 30-plus year history of the subdivision. Ballot Measure 9-68 calls for a local option tax of $6.56 per $1,000 of assessed property value for 10 years to fund a total of $1,185,193.27 (including financing costs) for the paving project. The proposal hinges on two... Full story
Developer Bruce Forbes says that he is close to being able to complete the bridge across Whychus Creek that was required as part of the Timber Creek development he created east of Sisters Elementary School. Forbes says he has sourced out the guardrails that will run along each side of the approach roads to the bridge. "We have found the company in Utah that manufactures them," he said. The guard rails must be in place before the approach roads can be paved. The road on the... Full story
To the Editor: Please read your voters pamphlets, and any other information you can find before casting your vote. There is one issue that warranted not one, but two measures - 57 and 61. Read the summary in the voter's pamphlet, check the financial implications, read who is in favor, who is opposed, and think it through. It sounds good to put criminals in prison. But perhaps some lawbreakers may be better helped through drug or alcohol treatment rather that the warehousing that happens in a "real" prison, where precious... Full story
The other day a friend asked via e-mail why I'm becoming an activist in Sisters. When I confirmed it was about our economically distressed community he e-mailed back and asked for the real answer. The implication was where's the money? The fact is that I'm 62 years old and recently had the gift of a brain tumor. I've been looking, but so far I haven't seen a luggage rack on a hearse. Over the past month people I have never met have labeled me a "greedy developer" and implied that it's all about building more houses. These ind... Full story
Halloween falls on a Friday this year, which may increase the excitement - and vulnerability - of some young trick-or-treaters. Adults, too, may need extra warning, as irresponsible celebrating can quickly spoil a fun evening. The Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon State Police are urging parents, children and motorists to take special care this holiday weekend to be alert and drive sober. "Our youngest population is going to be excited about getting out and getting their treats, which leaves little or no... Full story
A large and noisy crowd cheered on the Lady Outlaws as they swept Marist in three games in a tiebreaker match to capture the Sky-Em title. Final scores were 25-8, 25-20 and 25-14. Sisters will host a second round state playoff match on Saturday, November 1. The winner of that match will advance to Lane Community College for the final rounds of the state playoffs on November 7-8. Sisters dominated game one in the tiebreaker match against Marist on Thursday, October 24 and won the set by 17 points. Game two was much tighter. A... Full story
Tom "TJ" Jutte has a passion for self defense - and a system he believes offers ordinary citizens their best chance to avoid becoming a victim. Jutte has launched new classes in Brazilian Jujutsu at Cascade Fitness in Sisters. "It is wrestling with submission holds to neutralize your attacker," Jutte explained. The big former wrestler also incorporates some serious striking capability into his instruction repertoire - strikes that would be illegal in competition. That's... Full story
The Outlaws lost 26-6 at Elmira on Friday, October 24. Sisters was roughed up in the contest and had a hard time controlling the line of scrimmage. Sisters started off well and blocked Elmira's field goal attempt on their opening drive. The Outlaws took possession and drove all the way to the 20-yard line before they were stopped. "That's kind of been the story of the season," said Coach Dusty Macauley. "We've been able to put good, long drives together against everybody... Full story
Sisters music lovers, mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 12. The "Stringbenders" will play at Three Creeks Brewing Co. from 8 to 10 p.m. Many local area music lovers know the "Moon Mountain Ramblers," and what an eclectic show they put on. Matt "Mai" (pronounced "May") Hyman, the lead vocalist for the Ramblers, has put together a side venture he calls the Stringbenders. "Some gigs just don't always work for the whole band," says Hyman, "but I still want to do some... Full story
A rodent with a taste for photons took down the Internet and phone lines at Sisters Middle School and Sisters High School last week. A sage rat chewed through a fiber optic cable at Sisters Middle School, leaving both technology-dependent schools with no phones, no e-mail and no Internet capability from Monday through Wednesday. "Communication with the outside, obviously, was severely hampered," High School Principal Bob Macauley said. "Research by our students was severely... Full story
The boys soccer team wrapped up league play with a 1-0 loss at Junction City on Thursday, October 23. The loss put the Outlaws in a third-place finish in the Sky-Em league. Fourth place Junction City was to travel to Sisters for a playoff game on Tuesday, October 28. In Sisters final game of the season, Junction City scored in the 65th minute to take a 1-0 lead. The goal was a result of a free kick from just outside the 18-yard mark from the right corner. JC headed the ball... Full story
After 32 years of selling quality Western wear to generations of Central Oregonians, John Leavitt is getting set to hang up his retail spurs. Leavitt has put the building that houses the business up for sale. The business is for sale, too, if a buyer is interested in that kind of package. "We've been here 32 years," Leavitt reflected. "It's got nothing to do with the economy. I've been talking about it for 10 years, and now's the time." Leavitt owns a ranch in Lakeview and... Full story
The Outlaws girls cross country team concluded its season with an unexpected third-place finish at the District Championships, ending its run for another state trophy. Sisters was unable to overcome a number of challenges at the end of the season, including an injury to top runner Nathalie Tresseras. Marist scored 44 points, Cottage Grove 46 and Sisters 53 in the race for the two state qualifying berths. Despite all seven Outlaws runners finishing well ahead of Cottage... Full story
From help in the classroom to chaperoning field trips, the Sisters School District relies heavily on volunteers. Last week, the district called those volunteers together for a formal orientation. The orientation, held at the district administration offices, is part of a formalizing of volunteer relationships with the district. As a matter of law and policy, the district is requiring a background check for any volunteer who has the opportunity to be alone with students... Full story
The girls soccer team earned their sixth shutout of the season with an 8-0 win over Creswell on Monday, October 20, and two days later wrapped up league play with a 2-0 loss at Cottage Grove (CG). The outcome was a third-place league finish for the Lady Outlaws. In Monday's victory over CG, Kelly Cole led the offense with a hat trick. Cole got the Outlaws on the scoreboard early with a goal four minutes into the game. Cole scored unassisted with a shot from the right side that... Full story
Sisters officials and local dignitaries last week celebrated the opening of Cascades East Transit service from Sisters to Bend and on into other Central Oregon communities. Shuttle service now runs from Sisters to Bend at 10:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day, providing an alternate means of transport for Sisters-area citizens and workers. There is also demand-based service within a five-mile radius of Sisters City Hall. The transportation program developed out of a partnership... Full story
Irene D. Peck died peacefully at home October 18t at the age of 86. She was born January 26, 1922, at Beaver City, Nebraska. Irene moved to Oregon in 1939, living in Butteville, Portland, Durkey, Oakridge, finally settling with family in Sisters in 1955. Irene retired from the U.S. Forest Service after 27 years of service. She will be remembered for her cheerful smile and willingness to volunteer for local events. During the past 53 years in Sisters, she was... Full story
Francis Neal "Frank" Cooke, Jr. died October 18, 2008, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend after a lengthy battle with lung disease. Frank was born September 8, 1942, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Mary B. Cooke and Dr. Francis Neal Cooke. He attended school in Coral Gables, Florida, where he was a Florida state doubles champion in tennis. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Master's and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of... Full story
•Out West Designs will host their "Grand Re-Opening" on Saturday, November 1. Check out their new look and their new "bead bar." There will be refreshments and beading demonstrations. They are located at the corner of Hood Avenue and Elm Street. •Children and adults are invited to stop by Lutton's Ace Hardware in costume on Friday, October 31 for their Halloween Costume Contest. Get your picture taken for judging and be eligible to win a $25 gift certificate. Winner will be announced November 3. Call 549-8011 for... Full story
Kellie was taken away from us much too son but she will always be remembered and loved. Kellie A. Haenny Crane, 40, passed away on October 21, 2008 in Milwaukee. She was born April 4, 1968 in Salem. She graduated Sprague High School in 1986, and later attended OSU and Portland State University. Kellie worked as a corporate office manager for Franz Bakery. She married Tom Crane in 2003 in Sisters. She worked for years at The Doughy Center for traumatized children. Kellie was preceded in death by her birth father, Terry... Full story
Lately we've focused on lower-elevation hikes designed to be snow-free and take advantage of the fall colors. This week's hike to beautiful, deep blue Tamolitch Pool starts at only 2,200 feet. According to Forest Service information, it is open "most" of the year. It's not one of the better-known hikes in our area, but it's one of the easiest and most rewarding. It's also one of the most puzzling. From all appearances, this is where the McKenzie River begins. Yet, in our visit to Clear Lake two weeks ago, we proclaimed that... Full story
Jerome C. Kollodge of Sisters died June 15, 2008, of cancer at age 71. He was born to Alphonse and Irene (Lysher) Kollodge April 29, 1937 in Holdingford, Minnesota. A star athlete in high school, Jerry played quarterback at St. John's University where he graduated with a degree in physics and mathematics. He worked as an aerospace engineer at Honeywell and later at Ball Corporation, specializing in laser optic instrumentation used on several space flight missions. After a... Full story
