May 10, 2001
Serving Western Deschutes County
Sisters, Oregon



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The Nugget Newspaper
Sisters, Oregon
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Eric Dolson, Publisher

A gang of Outlaws hit Reno and came away with a first-place trophy.

Sisters reminded: we're under the volcano
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey have detected a slight swelling of the ground surface over a broad area centered three miles west of South Sister volcano in the Three Sisters region.

City of Sisters crafts new code
A new development code being crafted by the City of Sisters is supposed to simplify and clarify the rules for building in town.

Jazz band places first in Reno
The Sisters High School Jazz Band took first place in its division on its first trip to the Reno International Jazz Festival.

School budget picture: so far, so good
Local option taxes approved by Sisters voters last November are shoring up the budget of the Sisters School District.

Resort designed for "retro" feel
The proposed Suttle Lake Resort renovation -- if approved -- would attempt to bring back Central Oregon recreational experiences of yesteryear.

City to keep school in public facility zone
The site of the Sisters Middle School -- or at least a portion of it -- will stay in public facility (PF) zoning to allow for the future placement of a couplet through the property.

Art Stroll scheduled for Friday, May 11
Sisters artists will show their wares at locations all over town on Friday, May 11, during the ninth annual Sisters Art Stroll.

Riverfest 2001 events set for Sisters
A series of local events is set this month to revive some lost appreciation for the Deschutes River watershed -- taken for granted by some of the people who should appreciate it the most: those of us who live right here in Central Oregon.