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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.

A spectacular plume of smoke from backfires set by firefighters to protect Green Ridge from the Eyerly Fire near Sisters.

Successful back burn creates plume
A looming plume of smoke on Friday afternoon, July 19, made Sisters residents wonder if the fires to the north had blown up again.

Lightning sparks fires near Sisters
As area residents nervously watched the smoke from the Eyerly fire billow into the air north of Sisters, a dry electrical storm sparked a blaze much closer to home.

Quilters flock to Sisters
Crowds of avid quilt enthusiasts arrived early on Saturday, July 13, to beat the heat and stroll through the streets of Sisters, admiring the brilliant array of quilts that adorned the buildings, fences, stairways and balconies from one end of town to the other.

Bike racers blast through Sisters
After a grueling ride up and over the McKenzie Pass in sweltering heat, racers in the Cascade Cycling Classic found a few spectators along the streets of Sisters to cheer them on Thursday, July 11.

Water conservation program challenged
Even with more water in Squaw Creek, not everyone is convinced that piping the Cloverdale Irrigation Ditch was the right thing to do.

Donors fund tent for Sisters events
Sisters' myriad of cultural events will have a permanent venue thanks to the donation of funds for a big tent -- dubbed "the Fourth Sister" by events organizers.

SOAR class covers sailing basics
The wind at Suttle Lake may not be a welcome companion to fishermen and picnickers, but it is certainly a friend to those with a sailboat.

Local veterans groups dwindling
Membership in two Sisters veterans' organizations is declining.

SOAR will host Fun in the Sun
SOAR (Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation) will host a day of activities and entertainment under the summer sun on Saturday, July 20, at Sisters Elementary School.

Camp Sherman show was busy
The magic was back again at last Friday's Pine Needlers Quilt Show in Camp Sherman's historic Community Hall.

Hiker rescued on South Sister
A 56-year-old Illinois man was airlifted off South Sister on Wednesday, July 10, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Camp Sherman youth wins BMX Governor's Cup
Chad Kernutt, 12, of Camp Sherman won the BMX (Bicycle Motocross) Governor's Cup for novice riders in his age category during a summer race series.

Local book store will host dog events
Guts, glory, danger and sacrifice are all in a day's work for children's book character Hank the Cowdog. This Saturday, July 20, Hank will take a day off from his job as Head of Ranch Security to check up on the goings-on here in Sisters.

Sisters trekkers experience Nepal
Nepal is a powerful magnet that draws travelers from all over the world to trek and climb in the magnificent Himalayas.

Sisters man coaches people toward success
Tim Van Slambrouck wants individuals to reach and live to their potential. He helps people do that by coaching for competency and success in an individual's career.

Quilter depicts Lewis & Clark trip
Pat Hastings was a featured quilter at this year's Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, with her series of quilts depicting the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

Obituary, Richard P. Wilson
Richard Paterson Wilson died July 8, at his home, surrounded by family.

Church ladies prepare fair treats
In preparation for the Sisters Episcopal Church Country Fair on August 10, 15 ladies from the church have been busily cooking for months, preparing "Gourmet Garnishes."

Sisters seniors beat fund-raising goal
Susie Rich, former Sisters Senior Site Coordinator for the Central Oregon Council on Aging, recently presented Carol Maszk, Program Manager, a check for COCOA's Meals-On-Wheels Program in the amount of $1,643.16.

Chamber board position available
A position is available on the Board of Directors of the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.

Ash Street park planning underway
By this time next year, quilters will hopefully have a place to rest in the shade -- with access to public restrooms.

Drunk driver starts brush fire near Sisters
A Sisters man was arrested for drunk driving last week after he allegedly got his truck stuck on a forest road south of town and inadvertently started a small brush fire.

Obituary, Eldon Davis
Eldon Davis, 69, died Sunday, July 14, at his home near Sisters after a more than five-year battle with cancer.

Time running out for discount folk tickets
All-events badges are still available at an early discount for the Sisters Folk Festival, scheduled for September 6-8.

Changing of the guard at Black Butte Ranch
Gil Zaccaro has taken the reins as Police Chief at the Black Butte Ranch Police Department.

Sisters racers run at Portland track
Central Oregon's own Bech's Big Bore Bad Boys, raced through the weekend at the Portland International Speedway.