News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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The Sisters City Council will decide Thursday, December 10, who will fill the empty seat left after the recall of Gordon Petrie. As of Monday, November 30, three Sisters residents - Paul Bennett, Dave Elliott and Wayne Kimball - had submitted letters of interest to the city. The deadline for letters is Thursday, December 3. According to city administrator Barbara Warren, each councilor will be polled as to their preferred candidate at the December 10 meeting. The winning... Full story
The Sisters Ranger District will proceed with road-closing plans along the Metolius River, but at least one Camp Sherman resident is voicing his opposition to the project. The U.S. Forest Service issued its Record of Decision (ROD) in May, 1997, for the Metolius Wild and Scenic River Management Plan. Forest Service plans include closing certain roads to reduce water quality impact and wildlife disturbance and to enhance wildlife habitat. One of the sections proposed for closure was a 1.5-mile stretch of Forest Road 1419-700,... Full story
With clear blue skies and the lure of Santa's arrival, the crowds turned out in large numbers for the annual Sisters Christmas Parade. Adults and children lined the streets from the beginning of the parade route at the corner of Hood Avenue and Pine Street all the way down to Spruce Street. Over 30 entries, ranging from miniature donkeys to Sisters' unofficial mascot, the llama, filled the parade route. Grand prizes were awarded to: Central Oregon Llama Association for their festively decorated llamas; Small Farmers Journal... Full story
Sisters' residents and businesses can join in the Christmas spirit by entering the 1998 Christmas lighting and display contest, sponsored by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. All residents and businesses with a Sisters address are eligible to enter the contest. A prize will be awarded to the winning business and the winning residence. Those wishing to participate in the contest should call the chamber office, 549-0251, and leave their name, address, directions and a phone number so the judges can locate their entries.... Full story
Michael Norzagaray will take over as coordinator of Sisters' Juvenile Empowerment Team diversion program on December 7. Norzagaray was selected by a five-person interview committee from among 12 final candidates. "I think he's going to take the program to new heights," said sheriff's sergeant Rich Shawver. "The interview committee were just so impressed with him." Norzagaray has served in various capacities since 1987 with the Maricopa County Juvenile Court Center in Arizona. He will operate the diversion program for... Full story
* * * The Mayor and City Council need to act quickly to avoid a development disaster in the City of Sisters. The town is entering a time of unprecedented growth. It has just taken over from Deschutes County the planning responsibilities for the urban growth area. Tough decisions and rigorous enforcement of Sisters zoning laws, building and street standards will be required. Planning Director Neil Thompson is not up to the job. Thompson has been afraid to rigorously enforce Sisters' 1880s theme. Several non-conforming... Full story
Fred Ast and his family returned to Sisters on Friday from celebrating Thanksgiving in Roseburg with Fred's parents. Of course, there were left-overs and they brought some turkey home. They left the back end of their Honda open. At about 1:30 a.m. their dog barked. Fred didn't think much of it. Their dog is always treeing raccoons. But at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Fred stepped out his front door and there, right off his porch, about 20 feet up a tree, was a reasonably large black bear. At least 200 lbs. of black bear. Fred called... Full story
The Sisters Outlaws football team defeated Marist High School 41-35 on Saturday November, 28, to advance to the state semifinal game. Running back David Martin led the Outlaws to victory, carrying the ball 30 times for 223 yards and three touchdowns. The Outlaws jumped to a commanding lead early in the game before the Spartans' air attack and a critical bad snap let Marist back into the game. With 6:51 left in the first quarter, Martin rushed 54 yards for the Outlaws' first score. On the next Outlaws possession, Martin... Full story
