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Sisters salutes...
- Jim Smith wrote: If you didn't attend the Cascade Horizon Band concert at the Sisters High School this past Saturday afternoon, you missed a sterling performance. Seventy-plus musicians lead by Director Sue Steiger outdid themselves. A... — Updated 11/12/2013 Full story
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Lori Small to retire from teaching
Lori Small has been leading Sisters children on an adventure of discovery and learning for more than 31 years, but it's about to come to an end. When she watches her third-graders go on to... — Updated 5/21/2013 Full story
Casino night turns the West wild
Folks from across Sisters Country - and beyond - gathered at the legendary waterin' hole, Brand 33 Restaurant, on Saturday night to slap down the cards and roll the dice. Cowboys mingled with... — Updated 2/12/2013 Full story
Sister Folk Festival receives grant
Sisters Folk Festival received a grant from the BendBroadband Community Partners Program, which provides free Internet and video services to nonprofit organizations. BendBroadband's... — Updated 2/7/2012 Full story
Keeping the Posadas tradition alive
A bunch of hungry people lined up in Sisters Elementary School on Friday night. The old school tables groaned under the weight of huge silver pots with simmering pozoles, delicious Mexican... — Updated 12/20/2011 Full story
Schools host Veterans Day events
Sisters High School is carrying on the tradition of their annual Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, November 10. Students invite all veterans and their families for a breakfast, starting at 9 a.m. Following the breakfast will be the... — Updated 11/8/2011 Full story
Barbecue event makes Sisters savory
When the sweet haze of burning applewood and mesquite cleared on Sunday, Smokey's Bar-B-Que from Snohomish, Washington, was crowned Grand Champion of the first-ever Sisters Brews, Views & Bar... — Updated 6/28/2011 Full story
New astronomy club seeks logo, sets meetings
In an effort to acquire an identifying image, the newly formed Sisters Astronomy Club (SAC), which operates under Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), is announcing a contest to design a club logo. The image should depict natural... — Updated 3/29/2011 Full story
Starry Nights adapts to economic challenges
As reductions in statewide funding continue to slash school budgets, the Sisters Starry Nights Benefit Concert Series remains committed to raising vital funds to uphold the quality of education provided in Sisters schools. The series, which... — Updated 3/1/2011 Full story
Skilled dog has spot on Hasty Team
The startling sight of Jake, a magnificent 100-pound shepherd playing with a herd of miniature horses might seem odd to some, but not to owner Mark Hilgart. "Jake loves it; they're his... — Updated 1/12/2010 Full story
Central Oregon artist wins prestigious award
Artist Tom Browning has won the 2009 Prix de West Purchase Award at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum. An oil painting of a young pioneer woman peeking out the... — Updated 7/21/2009 Full story
Forest Service brings in new recreation leader
Kirk Flannigan arrived in Sisters last week to take on a new Forest Service job heading the recreation, heritage, lands and minerals staff for the Sisters Ranger District. "About 85 percent... — Updated 7/14/2009 Full story
Stargazers will explore Sisters' skies
In order to promote a heightened interest in astronomy within the Sisters community, Sisters High School, the Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), and local astronomy enthusiasts will... — Updated 4/14/2009 Full story
Club makes quilts for preemies
After a full day of sewing last month, Sisters Sparrow Club members completed 22 quilts, which will soon be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House in Bend. Last fall the Sisters High School... — Updated 3/17/2009 Full story
Chapel in the Pines welcomes all
The sign above the door in Camp Sherman says "Chapel in the Pines, Church Service 10:00, Everyone Welcome." Words one might imagine would be on the little brown church in the vale. Everyone... — Updated 8/12/2008 Full story
New Ray's Food Placeis on its way to Sisters
It's hard to miss the construction on the former site of the Sisters RV park at the west end of town. That massive structure is the new Ray's Food Place, set to open in November. "If it does... — Updated 5/27/2008 Full story
Sisters Little League to announce teams
For the first time ever, Sisters Little Leaguers will learn of their team, roster and coaches at a Team Announcement and Fun Night at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, in the Sisters Middle School commons. "We want to have a fun night when all of... — Updated 3/11/2008 Full story
Fund-raiser nets $5,000 for school
Many students dream about being "Principal for a Day." For most the dream never comes true. But for Sisters Elementary School third grader Andrew Stevens, it did, last Thursday. Andrew... — Updated 12/4/2007 Full story
Parents head back to school
Sisters Elementary School students introduced their parents to their teachers last Thursday night. Teachers, in turn, talked with parents about the year's academic goals, homework... — Updated 9/18/2007 Full story
Two more employees leave city
Two more Sisters city employees are leaving. Finance administrative assistant Linda Feist is retiring and former director of public works Gary Frazee has resigned. Frazee stepped down several months ago from his position heading the public... — Updated 8/28/2007 Full story
Garden club celebrates 20 years
The Sisters Garden Club is celebrating the coming of spring - and its 20th year anniversary. Now approximately 50 members strong, the club takes pride in continuing to carry out its... — Updated 4/17/2007 Full story
Sisters debates firing of teacher
The recent firing of part-time, probationary Sisters High School biology teacher Kris Helphinstine has split the Sisters community. Helphinstine was called on the carpet for supplementing "Biology B" textbook curriculum with two PowerPoint... — Updated 3/27/2007 Full story
Sisters shares spirit of Thanksgiving
Sisters Community Church provided area residents with a free and no-strings-attached Thanksgiving feast that proved the spirit of the season can be shared with more than immediate family.... — Updated 11/28/2006 Full story
Outdoor burning bansbegin in Sisters area
Outdoor debris burning within the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District will be suspended as of sundown, Wednesday, June 7, according to Fire Marshal David Wheeler. Even with recent rains, forest fuels are drying out and the extended weather... — Updated 6/6/2006 Full story
Letters to the Editor 11/16/2005
To the Editor: What is a typical day at Sonrise Christian School? In response to the November 2 charter school article (“Parents seek charter school,” page 1), let me share with you a day in my fourth/fifth classroom. Our day begins as an... — Updated 11/15/2005 Full story
