News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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An appeals hearing on a proposed McDonald's drive-through will go forward as scheduled despite the fact that the city planning department missed a local deadline for publication of public notice. The December 9 meeting of the Sisters City Council is an appeal hearing regarding the Planning Commission's ruling to allow Cache Mountain Development LLC to construct a new building containing a restaurant (McDonald's), a convenience market, and a gas station in the Highway Commercial Zone northwest of town. The appeal filed by... Full story
A conflict between the City of Sisters and the Sisters School District over Systems Development Charges (SDCs) may begin moving toward resolution this week. It has been held in abeyance, at least publicly, for several months. The issue arose in September 2003, when the school district received a city bill for $115,000 for SDCs due when the new middle school was attached to the city sewer line. These charges, assessed against all new developments, are intended to help pay for new city infrastructure such as streets and... Full story
They'll move, someday. photo by Jim Cornelius The City of Sisters is still planning to build a new city hall on land acquired last year from the school district (part of the former middle school site) on the east side of town. The structure will probably have two stories, contain 8,000 to 9,000 square feet and cost about $1.25 million. Those, at least, are the best guesses City Manager Eileen Stein can make today. When asked about the status of the project last week, she said the city hopes to get the building out to bid... Full story
Work crews have restored the Camp Sherman Community Hall to all its rustic glory. photo courtesy of Bob Shaull Camp Sherman's grand old Community Hall is rounding back into shape and will be ready for business later this month. The historic building will have its official grand re-opening party on Saturday, January 22, with a community potluck dinner. "About 50 volunteers have donated over 1,500 hours of work at the hall over the last four months," said Bruce Shaull, Camp Sherman Community Association (CSCA) President. Many... Full story
In this holiday season, local organizations and businesses are busy with programs to benefit the needy of Sisters. The Kiwanis Club of Sisters is preparing for as many as 160 families in its annual Christmas Food Basket program. Food Basket applicants must meet the same income criteria as for the Food Bank but do not need to be Food Bank recipients. Deadline for returning applications is December 13. They can be returned to the Kiwanis House or mailed to Sisters Kiwanis, P.O. Box 1296, Sisters, OR 97759. Each family will... Full story
Ronni Duff at work at COCC's space in the SOAR facility. photo by Jim Mitchell Central Oregon Commmunity College (COCC) is alive and well in Sisters. Despite the closing of the college's Sisters Center in June 2003, COCC continues to serve the community in new classroom space at the Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation (SOAR). COCC is currently offering 27 classes in Sisters for winter term. Ronni Duff, Sisters coordinator, says the classes are well attended because, "We are really listening to what the... Full story
There's enough snow to make the mountains white, but not enough for much else -- a situation that may continue for at least another week. photo by Jim Cornelius Dreaming of a white Christmas may be about the best winter sports lovers can do right now. It's not too white out there. Although the weather has been frosty, it hasn't brought much snow to the mountains surrounding Sisters. Zaaron Allen, a senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pendleton, said he didn't expect a whole lot of the white stuff out of... Full story
The Fiddlesticks are a family affair, combining the talents of the Kalebaugh and Simpson families of Sisters. photo by Kathyrn Godsiff When Tobin Kalebaugh, 12, began fiddle lessons in January of 2000 and his sisters Becky, 16, and Rachel, 15, began plunking away at piano lessons, little did they dream that a short couple of years later they would be part of a fiddle band playing old-time fiddle, gospel and Celtic-influenced music. The Kalebaugh siblings, along with little brother Tyler, six, and parents Travis and Heidi... Full story
Christo Smit in training. photo provided Mushers from South Africa, Scotland, and Sweden have entered the Atta Boy 300 IFSS World Sled Dog Championships slated to run in Central Oregon January 5-15, 2005. The world sled dog championships will consist of the six-dog mid-distance class followed by the 12-dog mid-distance class. The six-dog class will be approximately 25-30 miles for each of two days starting on Friday, January 7 at Mt. Bachelor. The Atta Boy 300 will become the 12-dog championship which will start on Sunday,... Full story
Parker Bennett took sixth place. photo by Kris Kristovich Five local runners qualified for regional finals at the State Junior Olympics cross-country meet in Salem last month. Qualifying at Bush Park were: Parker Bennett, Emi Conrads, Courtney Johnson, Seth Schneider, and Benton Urquhart. All are from Sisters Middle School except Schneider, who attends Sonrise Christian School. This is a club sport and the youngsters practice after school with coach David Glick and volunteers Ron Ketchum and Kris Kristovich. "We run against... Full story
Carolers from the Episcopal Church entertained the crowd. photo by Jim Mitchell Despite near freezing temperatures, several hundred people turned out at Barclay Park for the lighting of the town Christmas Tree. Rick Dancer, newsman for KEZI 9 television in Eugene, welcomed the crowd with a brief resume of happenings to follow in the event staged by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. Caroline Lucas, chamber president, introduced the event as the Second Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. She invited all to... Full story
Sisters Middle School student Skye Ling-Scott took the cover photograph of the Three Sisters for the students' 2005 calendar. photo by Susan Springer Sisters Middle School students packed a lot of lessons into a recent class. They learned about digital photography, how to make computerized special effects, and how to reach out to a teacher in need. The students' "Faith, Hope and Charity" calendar honors cancer patient and Language Arts Teacher Kim Dunaway. Sisters Middle School students learn the basics all through the school... Full story
Robin Buckles of Sisters was recovering at home on Sunday, December 5, after she was involved in a head-on collision on Highway 20 on Friday night. According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reports, Buckles was headed westbound in her 1998 Isuzu Rodeo a little before 9:30 p.m. when a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am driven by George Balzer, 64, of Bend, "failed to obey a traffic control device at Gerking Market Road." Buckles' Isuzu struck the Pontiac head-on. Airbags in both vehicles deployed and sheriff's deputies reported that a... Full story
Santa and Mrs. Claus got the run-down on dozens of children's wish lists. photo by Jim Mitchell Snow flurries changed to clear skies just in time for the Sisters Holiday Parade. Children of all ages (adults are included in this category for parades) waved and cheered friends in the parade. Thirty entrants, led by Honorary Marshal Cliff Clemens, followed the five blocks of Hood Avenue from Pine Street to Spruce Street. The parade officially crossed over to Washington Avenue and made its way back to the beginning. Most... 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, middle 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 RFPD meets for drill every Monday, 7 p.m. Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 549-0771. - Sisters Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Sisters Fire Hall. 549-1223. - Sisters Habitat for... Full story
