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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.

Mark Rapp, left, and Brian Tandy of the Sisters Ranger District discuss forest thinning with Governor John Kitzhaber. A member of the governor's staff looks on.

Tank truck gets stuck in Sisters
The crew piloting a massive truck and tanker rig from Coos Bay to Las Vegas, Nevada, made a bad judgment call in Sisters on Tuesday night, August 13.

Governor advocates forest health
Governor John Kitzhaber stood among charred remnants of the woods bordering Black Butte Ranch on Tuesday, August 6, and called for action to restore the health of Oregon's forests.

Sisters schools could face spending cuts
Sisters schools stand to lose about $495,000 if Governor John Kitzhaber's budget vetoes stand and voters reject a school funding measure in September.

Country Fair draws big, happy crowd
The Country Fair at the Sisters Episcopal Church was a crowd-pleasing success on Saturday, August 10.

Weeds are a worry in wake of fire
Before the ashes had cooled from the Cache Mountain fire, a local Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) team was on the ground assessing damage and risk to the landscape.

Sheriff addresses drug concerns
There are drugs in Sisters -- but the problem here is no more severe than in the other cities in Deschtues County.

Sisters group shows pigs at fair
The Outlawed Livestock Club, a 4-H group of Sisters students, made a good showing at the recent Deschutes County Fair.

Sisters bicyclist excels on the road
Sisters resident Gregg Geser likes to hit the road on a bicycle. He likes it so much that he's pedaled some 4,500 miles since March 1.

Plans in place for subdivision evacuation
Sisters residents living in the Crossroads or Tollgate subdivisions can rest assured that they will be well informed during a fire emergency.

Highway 20 forest stand stands out
Just west of Black Butte Ranch, on the north side of Highway 20, there is a spacious stand of towering ponderosa pines that local foresters like to show off.

Fisherman explains aquatic life
Colin Paul is the answer man for those learning about the aquatic life of the Metolius river.

Council seat open
Candidates may now apply for an open seat on the Sisters City Council.

Wizard Falls hosts fond memorials
Families come to the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery to view and feed the fish, have a picnic lunch or view the splendor of the nearby Metolius River.

Fire district hires training officer
John Thomas has hired on as the new full-time training officer for the Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District.

Sisters Gallery Walk will be held Friday
Art fans in Sisters can enjoy the Sisters Gallery Walk scheduled for Friday, August 16, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Jazz Festival adds small band venues
As part of the new look of the Sisters Jazz Festival, small bands featuring local and regional musicians will perform at several locations in town during meal hours on Friday and Saturday of the September 13-15 festival.

Sisters schools schedule registration
Sisters Elementary School -- students new to the district only: Wednesday, August 21, 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Open house -- Thursday, August 29.

Eyerly fire camp still operating
Somewhat forgotten today, amid the rash of fires around the state of Oregon, is the fact that the Eyerly fire camp is still in operation.

Bamboo fly rods displayed
Mild temperatures and sunny skies greeted the 300 bamboo rod fly fishing enthusiasts who attended the all-day event at Camp Sherman's Community Hall on Sunday, August 11.

Outlaws run Portland-to-Coast
For the fourth consecutive year, the Outlaws cross country teams will participate in the Portland-to-Coast High School Challenge, which runs in conjunction with the Hood-to-Coast Relay.