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The contents of the on-line edition of The Nugget represent a selection among the stories that appear in the weekly print edition.

Draft horses were the focus of the Small Farmer's Journal Draft Horse Auction and Swap Meet.

Auction recreates simpler lifestyle
In modern American culture, computer chips rule and technology reigns. But there is a growing sub-culture of folks who reject the fast-paced rush of modern ways and choose the model of simpler days.

Taylor pleads not guilty
Terry L. Taylor of Sisters has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex abuse and violating a restraining order.

Board, contractor, agree on school price
The new Sisters High School will come in just under the $21 million budget set by the school board.

Sisters man recovering from injury
Bryon Burleigh knew as soon as he landed wrong after his snowboard jump that his life had changed.

"Empty Bowls" fights hunger
The third annual Empty Bowls fund-raiser on Friday, April 19, helped replenish the Family Access Network (FAN) emergency fund.

Tree house gets logged
When Chris and Kara Jensen bought their house, it came with some unusual baggage. The problem wasn't with water rights or septic systems or termites. The house had been built around a large Ponderosa pine tree.

Sisters recycling program is all mixed up
Residents are no longer required to sort their tin, plastic, paper, colored glass and clear glass into different compartments when recycling. As of last month they need only sort their glass from other recyclable items in a process termed "comingling."

Quilts bring former Ambassador to Sisters
The High Desert Forum is known for bringing top-notch speakers to Central Oregon, but Sisters' reputation for quilting may have an influence, too.

Ambassador speaks on Middle East issues
Although David J. Dunford, the former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Oman, spent much of last week in Sisters, his real purpose for being in Central Oregon was to speak to the High Desert Forum on the Middle East.

Sisters fire official promoted
For years, The Nugget has reported on the fire suppression work led by Assistant Fire Management Officer, Mark Rapp. No more.

Sheriff's office corrects traffic numbers
Sheriff's deputies issued 35 traffic citations in March and 28 in February.

Belgian native takes the long road to Sisters
Laurent Vermeulen was born and raised in Belgium. As a small child, he watched gypsy caravans come and go and quickly became captivated by their nomadic lifestyle.

Program equips students for life
Sisters' Life 101 isn't a typical youth retreat. Participants learn about basic car care... and what to look for in a mate. They put together a meal from scratch... and discover the very different ways that men and women communicate.

Outlaws best Central in crucial game
The Sisters varsity baseball dismantled Cascade last week, then came from behind to beat Central in a crucial Capital Conference match-up.

Sisters man runs Boston Marathon
Local marathoner Randy King realized one of his highest running goals when he finished the 106th Boston Marathon on April 15.

Students build computer engine
You can almost see the light bulbs coming on in John Renner's class -- literally.