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Eric Dolson, Publisher

A pedestrian was killed crossing Hwy. 20 six miles east of Sisters, Monday, August 6.

Pedestrian killed in traffic accident
A 21-year-old woman from Ireland was killed Monday afternoon, August 6, when she was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing Highway 20 approximately six miles east of Sisters.

Sisters sewer system on display for council
Sisters' $13 million investment in wastewater treatment went on display for the city council on Thursday afternoon, July 26.

Trash truck wreck snarls traffic
A trash truck believed to be hauling from Big Lake Camp wrecked on Highway 20 on Monday afternoon, July 30, snarling traffic in both directions.

Cell tower talks wind down
The lengthy debate over building a cell tower in Sisters may soon be resolved, according to Ladd Wiles, a telecommunications and legal consultant working on behalf of Spectrasite, a tower locating company.

Severed cable in Sandy cuts Sisters service
One slice through a fiber optic cable in Sandy, Oregon, put a major crimp in Sisters businesses on Wednesday, July 25.

Architects ponder new high school design
Sisters School Board members want a durable, low-maintenance new high school building with traditional but flexible classroom space.

High desert fire burns east of Sisters
A hold-over lightning fire burned on Bureau of Land Management land off Fryrear Road east of Sisters on Tuesday, July 24.

Car show serves up dozens of shiny classics
Car lovers from all across the country drew enjoyment and inspiration from the 12th annual Custom Hot Rod and Classic Car Show, staged in Sisters last weekend.

Music will highlight Country Fair
Two of the popular Booher Family members, Meriwyn and Brendon, will share their toe-stomping brand of music at this year's Country Fair on Saturday, August 11, according to Rodger Gabrielson, entertainment chairman.

Re-enactors take trip back in time
The meadows along Squaw Creek will be filled with the sights and sounds of a present past on Saturday, August 4 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., as Company A of the 1st Oregon Infantry "returns" to Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.

Craft fair draws crowd to Sisters
Hundreds of shoppers turned out for the Sisters Arts & Crafts Festival last weekend at Creekside City Park.

Local youths help rescue horses
Visit Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, located on Innes Market Rd., and ask Kim Meeder to tell you a story. And make sure your tissues are handy.

Kids enjoy SOAR camp
The annual SOAR Youth Track Camp, held July 23-27 at Sisters High School, attracted a total of 40 participants, ages 5-14.