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What 4-H clubs are available in Sherman County?

Currently, Sherman County 4-H clubs help area youth nurture their skills with live animals including: Cows, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Rabbits, Dogs and Horses. Static: Sewing, Cooking, Outdoor Cooking and Food Preservation, and Photography. (See the current Sherman County Club Projects list at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/sherman/4h-youth.)

When is 4-H camp and how much does it cost?

Sherman County 4-H camp is held the third week of June at the Camp Morrow lakeside facility outside of Wamic. Youth in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade may attend, and attendees do not need to be 4-H members. 4-H Day camp is for 2 days at teh cost of $50. Please contact cindy.brown@oregonstate.edu for more...

How do I apply to become a 4-H Leader?

The 4-H Leader forms are at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/sherman/volunteers. A background check is required. The Sherman 4-H Association (formerly 4-H Leaders Assn) meets monthly at the OSU Extension Office at 66365 Lonerock Rd. Moro, OR 97039.

How do I enroll my child in 4-H?

February 15 is the last day to enroll in 4-H within Sherman County for this year. Contact Cindy Brown at Oregon State University to begin that process: (541) 565-3230 or cindy.brown@oregonstate.edu. Enroll your child using this link The 4-H year officially begins in October and runs through September. Sherman County 4-H enrollments are done in...

How do I enroll my child in Little League or Sherman School Sports?

Contact Sherman County School at (541) 565-3500.

Can I tour the John Day Lock and Dam?

"John Day is not open to the public, but visitors can view the dam from Giles French Park, located just downstream of the dam. Giles French is a great scenic viewpoint to get pictures and see the third largest hydropower dam in the nation. The Dalles Dam and Bonneville Dam, which are further west, both...

What is there to do in Sherman County?

Challenge yourself to world-class windsurfing on the Columbia, bass fishing on the John Day River, whitewater rafting on the Deschutes, and upland game hunting in our wide-open spaces! Listen to the sound of rushing waters, the rustling of ripe winter wheat, the squeal of 4-H project pigs at the Sherman County Fair, and cheering fans...

Community Development Department

About Community Development Sherman County's Community Development Department strives to research, pursue, and encourage Economic Development activities that include job creation and retention and tourism marketing for the County. The Department manages Sherman County’s Enterprise Zone, which encourages businesses to locate within the cities in Sherman County by waiving property taxes for three to five...

Biggs Service District Legal Notice - March 15, 2017

Public Hearing Minutes - June 29, 2016

Public Hearing Minutes - December 6, 2016

Biggs Service District Minutes

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What is the Frontier Regional Alert Mass Notification system?

The Frontier Regional Alert Mass Notification system is an Emergency Notification system designed to provide emergency notifications to residents and businesses. An emergency notification system gives Sherman County emergency management the ability to deliver pre-recorded emergency notifications and information messages. The system utilizes home phones, cell phones, texts, and electronic mail messaging. The system within...

How do I apply for an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit?

Apply through the Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit link.

How do I apply for a controlled hunt?

Select the "Controlled Hunt" option on the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife license ordering page. Find big-game details at the Columbia and Central Oregon Big Game Hunting sections of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife website.

How do I contact the Sherman County Ambulance Service?

If you have any questions regarding Sherman County Ambulance, or are interested in becoming trained to work on the ambulance, contact Dana Pusley-Haner at (541) 565-3100.

Do the Ambulance Service personnel get paid?

Yes, they do. Sherman County Ambulance Service has teams of three personnel who rotate one week on call. They are paid a modest stipend to be on call and are paid an hourly wage of $20 per hour while on call (whether that time includes responding to a call or simply waiting for one). The...

How many calls does the Ambulance Service respond to?

In 2021, Sherman County Ambulance responded to 203 calls. In 2022, we responded to 286 calls, which is about 29% higher than the same timeframe in the previous year. For 2023, it is projected to be a 5% increase. The calls are about 75% medical and 25% trauma.

Is Sherman County Ambulance tax-supported?

Absolutely not! We are very proud to report that Sherman County Ambulance has NEVER received tax dollars from the citizens of Sherman County. The ambulance is self-supported mostly from patient-transport revenues and a smaller portion from memberships. You can register to be a member with the Sherman County Ambulance Membership Application.

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