News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Tracy Leonhardy brought her donkeys out to play. photo by Tom Chace It was hard to tell who had the most fun: the people in the Sisters Christmas Parade on Saturday afternoon, November 29, or those lining the downtown streets watching it. Hundreds of spectators lined both sides of Hood Avenue and applauded and laughed and cheered as group after group came by in holiday regalia. It was a "warm for this time of year" sort of day, with rain threatening but never falling. Children of all ages from youngsters to oldsters smiled... Full story
Senator Ben Westlund underwent surgery last week after doctors found a small hole in his colon. According to sources close to the Senator, the condition is not related to the lung cancer that required removal of a portion of Westlund's lung last year. Those sources stated that Westlund went into the hospital last week after experiencing abdominal discomfort. He underwent surgery at St. Charles Medical Center. Sources say Westlund is expected to recover quickly and return to his duties in the legislature. Earlier this year,... Full story
The roof of the city water reservoir has been sealed. photo by Gary Frazee Citizens of Sisters may rest assured that the drinking water from Pole Creek Reservoir is safe from contamination. The city just spent $70,000 repairing the reservoir roof. "In a few places you could actually see into the reservoir," said Gary Frazee, Public Works Director. "Because of this we had to repair the roof." The holes in the roof left the water exposed and vulnerable. "The best case scenario is contamination from rain and snow," said Frazee.... Full story
BEND, Ore. (AP) -- A grand jury has indicted former Deschutes County sheriff Greg Brown, accused of stealing a sheriff's assault weapon and selling it to a Redmond resident. The indictment on felony theft charges comes as Brown, 50, serves a 33-month prison term for embezzlement at the Nellis Federal Prison Camp outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the indictment, which was made public last week, Brown sold the Colt long-range, semiautomatic to Rick Glover on Dec. 17, 2002. Glover, 43, who owns a painting business,... Full story
A flue fire smoldered for hours before bursting into an inferno that consumed a Sisters home on Wednesday, November 26. According to Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District reports, the fire was called in at 4:34 p.m. at 69432 Hinkle Butte Drive in the area known as Panoramic View Estates east of town. A neighbor spotted flames coming from the roof of the house. The residents, who were renters, were away from the home and returned to find it completely destroyed. According to Cloverdale fire reports, an improperly installed... Full story
Sisters children gave Santa their Christmas lists after Saturday's parade. photo by Tom Chace The kids lined up to see Santa Claus. Their parents lined up for hot chocolate or coffee. They all greeted one another and wished a happy holiday to friends and neighbors at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce "Open House" following the annual Sisters Christmas Parade on Saturday afternoon, November 29. The crowd at the Visitors Center numbered well over 200. They milled around the spacious lawn at the corner of Elm Street and Main... Full story
With ample snowfall in November, the Hoodoo Ski Area had one of its earliest openings in recent years, officially opening for the winter 2003/2004 ski season on Friday, November 28. This is the earliest opening since 1998. With more than 30 inches of snow and temperatures in the mid-30s, Hoodoo was able to open three chair lifts and approximately 20 ski runs. According to Brynne Beverly, Office Manager at Hoodoo Ski Area, there were over 1,200 skier visits from Friday through Sunday, with at least 700 on Friday. "Friday was... Full story
Well over 100 people gathered late Friday afternoon, November 28, to sing carols and enjoy the camaraderie of the beginning of the Christmas Season in Sisters. They came to Barclay Park to "ooh and ah" as a giant Christmas tree provided by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce was lighted. The tree is located in the heart of the city at the new Barclay Park at the southern end of Ash Street and its white lights are visible to all who drive though Sisters on Cascade Avenue. Chuck Fadeley, president of the local chamber,... Full story
Attorney Lauren Stoery. photo by Tom Chace. Lauren Stoery moved to Sisters a year ago after years of private, corporate and criminal law practice. She came here with her husband Scott, passed the Oregon bar and this November set up shop in Sisters as "Creative Solutions @ Law." She has already made her mark locally with membership on the board of CATS (Community Action Team of Sisters), the Library Advisory Council and as a co-leader of the Sisters Art Literacy Program at Sisters Elementary School. She also guides legal... Full story
Sue Morgan paddles her canoe through the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. photo provided When Sisters farrier Sue Morgan heads out for vacation time, she doesn't include resort wear in her luggage. Morgan is a lifelong wilderness explorer. Her latest adventure was a five-day canoe excursion in October, exploring the Okefenokee Swamp in southern Georgia with five of her closest buddies. Contained within this wetland ecosystem is the 396,315-acre Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1937, which maintains 110 miles... Full story
Dave Talbot. photo by Tom Chace For 30 years Dave Talbot served his state as director of the Oregon State Parks system. Then he retired to Black Butte Ranch where he has found local fame as a playwright with three one-act comedies recently performed by the Black Butte Players. "I had the best job in the entire state," he said. "I could go anywhere in Oregon and be at work in one of our 200 parks." His was a political office -- appointed by the State Highway Commission, which was appointed by the governor. He served as head... 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 Area Chamber of Commerce meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 8 to 9 a.m. at Sisters Fire Hall, 549-0251. - Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD meets for drill every Monday, 7 p.m. Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St.... Full story
- A woman's purse was recovered at a Sisters gas station and reunited with its rightful owner. - A deputy cited a driver for driving on a suspended license and had the man's vehicle towed. - A deputy picked up an Oregon City man on warrants after spotting him walking along east Cascade Avenue. - A man reported that his car was egged after he refused to serve a group of teenagers after shop hours. Maybe there's a connection... - A deputy counseled a small child after the wee one made a 9-1-1 call, then hung up on the... Full story
As winter's cold bite sets in across the Sisters area, it becomes evident that it's time to put away the soccer balls and baseball bats, hang up the roller blades and bikes and lean the golf clubs in the corner of the garage. Oh sure, there'll be the occasional golf outing. A clear day in the high 40s or even 50 degrees where a round of golf at one of the year-round golf courses, or a quick bike ride, or day hike is possible. But summer sports are generally in hibernation for a few months through our winter season. There is g... Full story
