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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 sign of the season... Photo by Jim Cornelius

McKenzie Pass closed for winter
It's a sure sign of winter for folks living in the Sisters country: The Oregon Department of Transportation has closed the scenic McKenzie Pass Highway as of noon, Friday, November 8.

Sisters cyclist badly hurt in beating
A 21-year-old Sisters man suffered serious injuries to his face after he was beaten by unknown assailants on Thursday night, November 7.

Trail system could start next spring
A network of trails linking Sisters with outlying communities could be in place as early as next spring, at least in a preliminary form.

Westlund calls for major tax reform
Representative Ben Westlund is calling for a complete overhaul of Oregon's tax system -- and predicting dire consequences if it doesn't happen.

Schools work on teachers' contract
As the Redmond School District's contract negotiation with teachers blows up into a contentious scrap over salaries and benefits, the Sisters School District has been quietly working on new contracts for its employees.

SOAR opens new Teen Cabana
Sisters teens have a new place to gather and have fun. As of Friday, November 8, SOAR (Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation) opened its new "Teen Cabana."

Fourth graders hold annual powwow
Fourth grade students at Sisters Elementary School celebrated their annual powwow on Thursday, November 7.

New commissioners take county seats
Final results from last week's election elevated two new occupants to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.

Interim Week inspires students to explore
While most students around the country were busy with reading, writing, and arithmetic last week, the kids at Sisters Middle School were engaged in more creative educational pursuits.

Outlaws handle Banks in playoffs
The Sisters football team overcame a rash of turnovers to beat Banks 33-12 in a first-round playoff game Saturday, November 9.

Sisters men win national contest
Sisters resident Wil Mulford won a blue ribbon for a clock case at an Anaheim, California watch and clock competition last summer.

High school offers 'enhancement' time
Wednesdays look a little different this year at Sisters High School.

Sisters youths give gifts to seniors
The Seniors Lunch turned into something special last Tuesday, November 5.

Friedman joins city planning body
Peter Friedman is a new member of the Sisters Planning Commission -- but he is not new to urban planning.

Canadian foals come to Sisters ranch
The Lazy Z and Robinson Road Ranch, east of Sisters, has had a recent influx of arrivals from Canada. The 240 weanling colts and fillies are the entire 2002 foal crop from the Griffin Valley Ranch in Alberta.