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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.

Some of the people involved in the construction of the new Sisters High School turned the first shovelfuls of dirt on the project last week. (Left to right): Steve Keeton, Kirby Nagelhout, Steve Swisher, Heather Wester, Bill Reed, Ben Westlund, Scott Steele and Glen Lasken.

Community celebrates school groundbreaking
Sisters community members turned out under clear blue skies on Wednesday, May 1, to watch school officials turn the first symbolic shovelfuls of dirt for the new $21 million Sisters High School.

Metolius redband trout population on the rise
Metolius redband counts are up -- way up -- again this year; and counting isn't even complete yet.

Local students shine in history competition
Two local students will be heading to the finals in National History Day competition after racking up a victory in state competition.

Mike Reed named rodeo parade marshal
Sisters Realtor Mike Reed has been named grand marshal for the 2002 Sisters Rodeo Parade.

Wreck knocks out power poles
Deschutes County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 19-year-old Bend man after he allegedly crashed into a power pole, causing a power outage in the Sisters area.

Sisters Jazz Band takes district title
Once again the Sisters High School Jazz Band, under the leadership of Jody Henderson, has proved it's the best in the region.

Preschool program set at Sisters library
The Sisters Library's Preschool Parade program, "Let's Make Some Noise" will be held on Thursday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m.

Fallen Black Butte Tower receives grant
Ice and snow may have toppled the historic fire lookout atop Black Butte but, thanks to a grant from the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation, the story of the 1934 tower is not quite over yet.

Staying married in America
There is something fundamentally mysterious about long-lived marriages, according to artist Robert Fass.

Business keeps pace with change
When Tim and Deanna Muir bought Sisters Drug and Pharmacy 19 years ago, little did they know that they would also operate a high-end gift store, as well as a gourmet food and chef shop.

Canyon Creek under restoration
A Forest Service project to enhance the health of Canyon Creek, including important bull trout habitat, is nearing completion this week.

Boys beat region's best in golf
As a result of beating up on the bigger schools in the area, the Outlaws can lay claim to being the best high school golf team in Central Oregon.

Sisters Business at a glance
Scents and Non-Scents celebrated its opening at Barclay Square with an open house on Friday, May 3.

Jazz Band ties for second at big annual festival in Reno
The Sisters High School Varsity Jazz Band made a second place finish in its division at a major festival in Reno last month.

Martolli's Pizza opens on Cascade Avenue
Brad Martell and Mark Hedford have realized a lifelong dream by starting their own pizza restaurant here in Sisters.

Trail's End Barbecue spices up Sisters
Sisters folks with a hankering for good barbecue can get their fill with Trail's End BBQ Co.

Walker fights nerve disorder
Melissa Jungjareon is used to challenges.

Balanced attack helps Outlaws win
Effective pitching and a balanced attack contributed to two more wins in the Capital Conference for the Outlaws baseball squad last week.

Equestrians gallop to state meet
Sisters High School's equestrian team won the High Point Trophy for small schools this season.