News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Students presented quilts to the St. Charles NICU staff. On December 19, students from the Sisters Educational Work Place (formerly known as Sisters Alternative school) presented 30 unique, hand-made quilts to the neo-natal intensive care unit (NICU) of St. Charles hospital. It was a memorable moment for students, hospital staff, and parents of the tiny babies who will draw warmth and comfort from the miniature quilts. Dr. Allen Merritt, director of the NICU, thanked the students for their offering of love. "I really apprecia... Full story
Dayton Lamphear and his grizzly. Patron after patron peeked into the Soda Creek Gallery last week to catch a glimpse of Dayton Lamphear's nine-foot tall sculpture of an Alaska brown bear. Word of the massive creation seemed to get around quickly, as people rushed to see the giant work of art before it departed for Alaska. As it turned out, however, snowy weather gave local art connoisseurs a viewing reprieve. The sculpture will remain at the local gallery at least through the first week in January. The public is invited to... Full story
"Earthina" and Gary Frazee honored Sisters Elementary School for its environmental efforts. Sisters Elementary added extra greenery for the season by achieving the second level of Green School status -- Certificate of Merit. Oregon Green Schools is a statewide waste prevention and recycling awards program to provide schools with assistance and recognize their environmental achievements. Thirteen other Deschutes County schools have become Green Schools since 1997. On behalf of the City of Sisters, local Earth Hero "Earthina"... Full story
Gil Martin, writer and director of "Murder at Henry Cabot's Lodge." Gil Martin has lived in Sisters for almost one year now, and he intends to pick up where he left off in his previous digs. As the proprietor of the Trout Lake Country Inn in Trout Lake, Washington, he was able to indulge his passion -- writing and directing plays. "I came to Trout Lake with the Forest Service, but when the Inn came up for sale, I bought it," he recalled. "We made a bed and breakfast out of it, but because it had a big stage, we also had a... Full story
During the winter months, Oregon motorists deal with snow, wind, blowing snow, fog, and reduced visibility. Another hazardous situation that travelers need to be aware of is black ice. Black ice on the roadways can be difficult to see. Motorists are advised to pay attention to a change in color or a change in the reflectivity of the pavement surface. If the road surface is wet and all of sudden it looks dry, it could be black ice. Also if motorists come across a sparkling road surface it could be either frost or black ice.... Full story
Volunteers packed food baskets in a lively session on Saturday, December 22. Sisters Fire Hall was a beehive of activity on Saturday, December 22, as volunteers put together holiday food baskets for 95 families in Sisters. The food basket program is sponsored by Sisters Kiwanis, but it was a real community effort. Many people donated food and cash and folks from around the community turned out to lend a hand on Saturday. Hiller also saluted Shirley Miller and Katie Powers, who put in long hours of effort in organizing the... Full story
Director George Larson leads the Sisters Community Choir. Sisters Community Choir treated local residents to an early Christmas present last weekend with their first concert of the season. Led by new Director George Larson of Bend, the 15-member group gave outstanding performances Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Sisters. Starting their program with a 13th Century selection "Of the Father's Love Begotten" in Latin, arranged by Central Oregon's Clyde Thompson, was most appro... Full story
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Barbara Haynes introduces "sparrow" Melissa and her mom Chablis. Sisters Middle School students got to meet the young cerebral palsied girl they have adopted as their "sparrow" at a spirited assembly on Thursday, December 20. Students have raised funds through the Sparrow Club at the school to help six-and-a-half-year-old Melissa Macy of Bend, along with her mom Chablis DaFoe and her sister Bethany. Melissa is severely cerebral palsied and is mostly blind. Middle schoolers cle... Full story
