News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Traffic signals on Cascade Avenue, elimination of the intersection of Highways 20 and 242 and possibly a one-way couplet through town are recommended for Sisters by the Oregon Department of Transportation. ODOT planners and engineers presented a draft Transportation System Plan (TSP) at a public meeting on Tuesday, December 12, at Sisters Fire Hall. Planner Stephanie Popp said that ODOT hopes to decommission the "Y" intersection of Highways 20 and 242 and route traffic into... Full story
The cupboard is full at the Kiwanis Food Bank. In fact, it's overflowing, thanks to the generosity of local people and organizations. Food bank coordinator David Hiller said food drives and individual donations brought in thousands of pounds of food during the last few weeks. A significant percentage will be boxed at Sisters Fire Hall and distributed in Christmas baskets this week. Hiller said the holiday food drive and financial donations make the Christmas Food Share program possible. About $6,000 in donations will buy... Full story
Several perpetrators of serious game violations were recently nabbed by the Oregon State Police in the Metolius game unit northwest of Sisters near Black Butte. For reasons that are sometimes hard to understand, a tiny proportion of the population seems compelled to commit serious game violations, according to authorities. Whether driven by greed or ineptitude in hunting skills, these people end up breaking the law. Not only that but, according to OSP Sergeant Greg Cazemier, poachers are often repeat offenders. Game laws are... Full story
On Christmas morning more than a thousand underprivileged children's faces will light up with joy, thanks to the efforts of Lorena and Bob Bliven and dozens of other people who contributed to the Sisters couple's toy drive this year. Those children are why the Blivens have spent hundreds of hours each of the last eight years on their toy drive. Lorena, a retired social worker, knows first hand the challenges many underprivileged families face. After the couple retired in 1993, Lorena bought a giant stuffed bear at a garage... Full story
The Sisters School District has begun the process of selecting an architect of record. Acting School Superintendent Gene Carlson said that it was necessary for the district because of needed repairs at both the high and middle schools. Carlson also said that, in the event the board decides to try for another school bond -- and succeeds -- the architect of record would design the school. At the December 11 school board meeting, member Steve Keeton gave an additional reason for hiring an architect. Referring to the November 7... Full story
When the Deschutes Basin Land Trust acquired the original site of historic Camp Polk, the primary purpose was to protect and enhance wildlife and fisheries habitat. However, thanks to history and a dedicated group of archaeology buffs, the trust got considerably more in the bargain. "This is a place that was the earliest settled spot in Central Oregon," said Brad Chalfant, Executive Director of the Trust. He went on to praise the contributions by the Archaeological Society of Central Oregon. ASCO is presently in the process... Full story
Nearly 150 persons attended a reception at the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office last week to honor departing members of the staff. Playfully termed "The Last Buffalo Hunt," the guests included the county commissioners, various county and federal officials, the Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Council, and many other county residents. Greg Brown, the outgoing sheriff who was defeated last month in his bid for reelection, was upbeat as he prepares to leave office next month. He thanked his staff and expressed pride in their work... Full story
After a false start earlier this month, Hoodoo ski area is operating with all lifts for the holiday vacation period. Having battled weeks of meager snowfall during the early season, the popular local ski area headed into the post-Christmas week with a snowpack of nearly four feet. Just before Christmas, Hoodoo celebrated by posting a "powder alert" on their website after a very successful first full week of operation. Skiing conditions were quite good all last week. More often than not, skiers were able to ski right up to a... Full story
Last week, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council presented its draft action plan for restoration of Squaw Creek. Two years in the making, the draft is 65 pages long but can be summarized as striving for a collaborative, watershed-wide approach to restore the productivity and character of the stream. Bob Bridgeford, President of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, opened the meeting to public comment and praised the work of the Squaw Creek Stewardship Committee in putting the project together. This was the first in a... Full story
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- A Sisters man was arrested after showing up at his sometime girlfriend's house at 2 a.m., allegedly drunk and in a very bad mood. He allegedly accused the woman of having a man in the house, came in and lay down on the floor. When the woman tried to get him up and out, the man allegedly started fighting her, leaving red marks on her chest and throat. The man did leave the house, but bent an awning post and broke a window before taking off. Deputies located him passed out in his car and arrested him for fourth degree assault... Full story
City needs to stand firm on cell towers In the battle between cell tower builders and the Sisters community, we worry that the mayor and city planners have taken the wrong side. There is no easy solution, to be sure. Cell phones are an increasingly important public utility. We will all have to accommodate their impact in our lives. Government has an important role in managing the tradeoffs. But the City of Sisters has taken a misstep. Their job is not to facilitate the building of towers in a way that maximizes the profits... Full story
