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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.

Excavation crews are already at work on the new high school site.

City approves high school plan
The site plan for the new Sisters High School has a green light from the City of Sisters.

City plans water line
Sisters depends on one vulnerable line for its water.

Wildflower salvage kicks off construction at Suttle Lake
Forest Service crews broke ground at Suttle Lake Resort last week, beginning a summer full of changes for the popular recreation area.

Pond moved for road
Excavators have moved the pond at the Best Western Ponderosa Lodge at the west end of Sisters to make way for a new road intersection with Highway 20.

Outdoor burning season ends
Due to the high fire danger, all outdoor debris burning in Deschutes County is prohibited effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, May 23.

Ranch hosts clubhouse opening
Neither overcast skies nor light drizzle could dampen the spirits of Black Butte Ranch homeowners, guests and well-wishers at the festive grand opening of the new Big Meadow restaurant on Saturday, May 18.

Conference tackles child abuse issues
Sisters Elementary School counselor Melinda Halpern-Collins will present a conference titled "Child Sexual Abuse Workshop: Keeping Our Kids Safe" on Thursday, May 30, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Sisters Elementary School Library.

Trust director to address Metolius group
Friends of the Metolius will hold its annual public meeting on Saturday, May 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Camp Sherman Community Hall.

Sisters priest departing
Six years ago this week, W. Thomas Faucher arrived in Sisters to assume the mantle of parish priest at St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church, which had been without a priest for two and a half years.
Church plans events: St. Edward's Catholic Church plans several events to mark the departure of Father Thomas Faucher.

Sisters girls off to state meet
Sisters' track team turned in a strong district meet performance last week to qualify girls for the state meet in eight of 10 running events.

Black Butte School enrollment declines
Fewer students are attending Camp Sherman's Black Butte School this year.

Golfers take second in state
Even Tiger Woods doesn't win every time he takes to the links. So it was that the Sisters boys varsity golf team finished in second place at the state tournament, held at Eagle Crest on Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14.

School contractor withdraws low bid
Elting, Inc. of Gladstone, Oregon, withdrew its low bid for excavation of the new Sisters High School site, due to an error, according to Sisters School District officials.

Memorial Day ceremony set in Sisters
The 10th Annual Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Camp Polk Cemetery on Monday, May 27.

Tollgate path falls short of success
A vote last month on a walking and biking path in the Tollgate subdivision west of Sisters wound up short of the 2/3 super-majority required for passage.

Agenda...
Sisters City Council, City Hall, May 23, 6 p.m.

Book store hosts 10-year party
Paulina Springs Book Company will celebrate its 10th anniversary over Memorial Day weekend.

Horseman to lead Sisters area clinic
Don't call Curt Pate a "horse whisperer."

Outlaws head in to playoffs
The Outlaws baseball team beat Baker 5-3 on Monday, May 20 to advance in the playoffs.