News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Virtually everyone interested in the future of Sisters recognizes that what happens on some 53 acres of Forest Service land at the west end of town will shape Sisters for years to come. The Forest Service plans to sell that land, using the proceeds to fund construction of a new ranger station nearby and for other Forest Service construction projects in the region. The Forest Service plans to sell the land to the highest bidder. Many citizens want more public control over development - both to make sure development is compatib... Full story
Videographer Mark Grape is using a modern technique to achieve an ancient end - passing the wisdom and experience of elders to the following generations. Through InnerVisions Videography, Mark and his wife Leslyn hope to capture life interviews and end-of-life interviews that will allow people who have long experience of life or who are coming to the end of their time to impart their knowledge and leave behind messages by which they may be remembered. "So much of our history i... Full story
High clouds ruffled the Southern Oregon sky on Saturday, May 5, 1945 when Rev. and Mrs. Archie Mitchell and five young members of their Christian Alliance Church left Bly for an outing in nearby woods. The pains of World War II, raging in the Pacific Theater, were closed out as the group fished in small waters along the Bly-Dairy Creek Road. While Rev. Mitchell was moving the car, the rest of the group walked along the road. One of the boys spotted a strange object, and called: "Hey, Mr. Mitchell, what's this hanging in the... Full story
All Sisters High School graduating seniors who are planning to continue their education after high school are encouraged to apply for the Veterans' Appreciation scholarship. Each year the scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior. The scholarship was created by Sisters resident and veteran Lynn Johnston "to encourage students to appreciate the contributions and sacrifices that veterans have given our country." In the spring of 2006, $8,000 was given to a Sisters High School graduating senior, and over the past five... Full story
• Henry & Kerry Zenich, Sisters residents and newly active Discovery Toys Educational Consultants, will be hosting their grand-opening in conjunction with a fund-raiser for Duck Duck Goose Academy of Sisters. Place your orders through Duck Duck Goose or by calling 549-1340. • Richard's Produce will be selling Christmas trees (and apples, oranges and other produce) on Pine Street behind Space Age Gas beginning Tuesday, November 21. For every tree sold Richard is donating $5 to the Sisters High School Athletic... Full story
Carol L. Wendland went to be with her Savior on November 10. She grew up in Cathlamet, Washington and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1953. On May 15, 1954, she married Ernie Wendland in Vancouver, Washington. Her husband was an officer in the U.S. Air Force, and together with their four children they lived in Ohio, Illinois, California and Washington D.C. They finally retired in 1978 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. In 1988 they moved to Sisters in order to be closer to their family. She was a wonderful wife, mother,... Full story
After a regional transportation commission declined to hear Sisters' argument against a passing lane west of town, the city council is taking the battle to the State Transportation Commission in Salem next week. The commission meets on November 15. ODOT plans to build a westbound passing lane on Highway 20 between the Cold Springs Cutoff and Cascade Meadow Ranch. The agency dropped an eastbound lane out of the plan in the face of public pressure; however, ODOT officials have... Full story
Steven Smith was a happy Subway Sandwich customer who decided to make the business his own. This month, Smith and partner Trisha Kem bought their second Subway franchise here in Sisters. Smith and Kem recently moved from Lebanon, Oregon, where they own another Subway. They are happy now to make their home in the small town they've enjoyed visiting for many years. "I'd always thought I'd live here one day," said Kem. As one of the organizers of the Sweet Home Rodeo and a... Full story
• Mary Burdick offers "a huge thank-you to Gilbert Porraz, coach and mentor to our kids during the flag football season. We are all so grateful for Gilbert's committment and dedication to the Raiders team. "We would also like to thank Sisters Rental for their flexibility with Gilbert's schedule during the week for practices. Thank you also for all the sideline heaters provided during the frigid Monday night game." • A tip of the hat to all those involved in the transaction that secured 231 acres of the Lazy Z Ranch... Full story
"How high's the water, mama? Two feet high and risin' How high's the water, papa? Two feet high and risin'" So sang Johnny Cash many years ago - and the song was appropriate on Whychus Creek last week. The story by Joseph Duerrmeyer in the October 25, 2006 issue of The Nugget, concerning Whychus Creek, hopefully opened the eyes - or removed the blinders - of those people building homes on the creek's flood plain. Unfortunately, however, a lot of people seem to have a short memory when it comes to natural phenomena that rips... Full story
