May 15, 2001
Serving Western Deschutes County
Sisters, Oregon



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The Nugget Newspaper
Sisters, Oregon
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Eric Dolson, Publisher

Geologists have discovered a four-inch uplift on South Sister (left).

Sisters: 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.

Sheriff's deputy thwarts suicide
Corporal Wayne Morgan of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office intervened and saved a 52-year-old Sisters man who was attempting to kill himself on Monday, May 14.

BBR shows off new fire equipment
Just in time for what promises to be a particularly dangerous fire season, Black Butte Ranch has added some of the best new fire fighting equipment available.

School district seeks bids for repairs
The Sisters School District has opened bidding on exterior repairs to Sisters High School.

Memorial Day service scheduled
Veterans will honor their fallen comrades in a ceremony at Camp Polk Cemetery on May 28.

McKenzie Pass open for bikers and hikers
The McKenzie Pass on Highway 242 west of Sisters is open to bikers, hikers and walkers but is still a few weeks away from being open to cars and recreation vehicles.