Articles written by Bill Willitts
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My name is not homeless
About 10 years ago I was on an extended stay at a Eugene hotel. My mornings began with a walk to Starbucks. Along the way I passed a woman in her 60s bedding in a small alcove; we made eye contact and warmly greeted each other. On my second... — Updated 1/23/2024 Full story
Listening to each other and finding middle ground
This morning I requested to be deleted from a citizen activist mailing list. While I appreciated their effort and depth of research, it was difficult to read through the character assaults. For me, the definition of community is working... — Updated 8/26/2014 Full story
Build groundwork for lasting prosperity
The downtown core represents the jewel of Sisters Country. The foundation of our downtown is built on tourism, recreation, arts and culture. From Hoodoo to FivePine, from Aspen Lakes to Black Butte Ranch the success of the downtown is... — Updated 10/12/2010 Full story
Coordinated economic development is needed
The other day a friend asked via e-mail why I'm becoming an activist in Sisters. When I confirmed it was about our economically distressed community he e-mailed back and asked for the real answer. The implication was where's the money? The f... — Updated 10/28/2008 Full story
