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Eric Dolson, Publisher

Weitech, one of Sisters' most successful companies, scaled back its production force last week, sparking a spate of inaccurate rumors about the company's future.

Bill would allow development charges for schools
As the Sisters School Board gears up to convince voters to approve a $20.5 million bond for a new high school, legislators in Salem are considering a bill that would allow districts to charge new home builders for their impact on schools.

Students expand musical horizons on band tour
The Sisters High School Band and Jazz choir embarked on their fourth annual road trip last weekend.

Weitech lays off 11 employees
Weitech Inc. of Sisters laid off 11 production employees last week.

Sisters man dies in one-car accident
Mark Diener of Sisters died Friday, March 9, in a single-vehicle accident on Remuda Road west of Sisters.

School board seeks $20.5 million bond
Sisters voters will decide in May whether to build a $20.5 million, 700-student new high school and convert the
existing one into a middle school.

Council reviews traffic plan
A draft transportation plan, couplet and all, was presented to the Sisters City Council on Thursday, March 15.

Craig, Reed Bros. honored by chamber
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce honored Lorri Craig as Sisters' Citizen of the Year at the organization's annual awards and installation dinner at Eagle Crest Resort on Thursday, March 8.

PRCA gives Sisters Rodeo a hefty boost
The Sisters Rodeo, a centerpiece of Sisters life for more than 60 years, has been granted an elevated status by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.