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Articles from the December 10, 2019 edition


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  • SPRD has served Sisters for two decades

    Sue Stafford|Updated Dec 10, 2019

    Many newer residents, and even some old-timers, may not know much about what the Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) does, how it is funded, and where it came from. SPRD is a special taxing district funded primarily by property taxes and program fees. Their service area spans the city of Sisters and surrounding Sisters Country. Their mission is to provide Sisters Country with exceptional, highly valued, community-focused park, recreational, and cultural enrichment experi... Full story

  • Battle for survival in the Arctic

    Susan Waymire, CTC|Updated Dec 10, 2019

    Extinction.... a powerful word when it comes to wildlife. Impact travel has become the new buzzword in the travel industry, referring to travel that makes a difference to either people or wildlife. In this case we are looking at threatened animals on the brink of extinction. Many species worldwide are battling both man and nature while attempting to survive. There are many trips now that focus on these wildlife efforts, and I was fortunate to travel with Natural Habitat... Full story