All is calm, all is bright ... Wishing you a joyous holiday season.

Shawver, Brown honored at Sheriff's office
Nearly 150 persons attended a reception at the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office last week to honor departing members of the staff.

Hoodoo ski area in full swing for the holidays
After a false start earlier this month, Hoodoo ski area is operating with all lifts for the holiday vacation period.

Draft Squaw Creek plan unveiled
Last week, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council presented its draft action plan for restoration of Squaw Creek.

Sisters plan offers intersection redesign and two signals
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.

Food bank is well stocked for now
The cupboard is full at the Kiwanis Food Bank. In fact, it's overflowing, thanks to the generosity of local people and organizations.

State police bag game violators
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.

Toys light up Christmas for kids
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.

School board to select architect
The Sisters School District has begun the process of selecting an architect of record.

Archaeology buffs study and help to protect Sisters sites
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.