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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.

Bill Duehren prepares a food box at the Kiwanis Food Bank. Photo by Jim Cornelius

Food Bank serves record numbers
More people than ever before have requested food from the Kiwanis Food Bank in Sisters.

Public to weigh in on superintendent search
Sisters area residents are being invited to weigh in on the characteristics they want in a new school superintendent.

Local committee gives library advice
Paul Bennett, Sisters Library Advisory Chairman, laid out his group's recommendation for a new Sisters Library at the Wednesday, November 20, meeting of the Deschutes Public Library Board (DPLS) in Bend.

School transportation works under pressure
Getting Sisters school children to school safely and on time every morning requires serious dedication from the school district's bus drivers.

Cougar sighted on highway
Sheriff's deputies warned school officials and local residents to keep an eye out for a cougar that was seen crossing Highway 242 just west of Sisters High School.

Eyerly fire restoration continues
Although an unusually dry fall kept firefighters looking uneasily over their shoulders, the Forest Service was still able to move ahead with rehabilitation projects to begin mitigating damage from one of the area's more serious wildfires.

Furry Friends Drive helps local pets
The Furry Friends Food Drive helps make sure that Sisters' pets enjoy a well-fed holiday.

SOAR offers safe place to leave kids
Parents in Sisters can feel secure in leaving their children at the SOAR (Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation) Clubhouse while they work -- or just for an evening out.

Swamp project moving forward
Despite receiving only a trickle of funding, the Forest Service is moving forward with rehabilitation of Trout Creek Swamp west of Sisters.

Magical Voices of Christmas set
The Magical Voices of Christmas benefit concert will be Friday, December 6, at Sisters High School starting at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

City establishes new web site
The City of Sisters has a new address. It can be found on the information superhighway at www.ci.sisters.or.us.

Artist thanked for logo
The Board of Directors of the Sisters Jazz Festival gratefully acknowledged the contribution of Sisters High School senior Angie Zandonatti before cheering fellow students at the school's Art Week assembly on Wednesday morning, November 20.

Financial advisor at work in Sisters home
David James is dedicated to helping his clients protect their wealth and make it grow.

Girls soccer program announces awards
The girls soccer team concluded its season with a night of celebration on Monday evening, November 18.

Sisters couple launches national ministry
Sheri Rose and Steve Shepherd knew they were meant to work together from the day they said "I do."

Outlaws pound Marist 35-8
The Sisters Outlaws football team completely dominated previously undefeated and No. 2 ranked Marist, beating the Spartans 35-8 on Saturday, November 23.

Elk ranchers worry about impact of ban
A recent ban on importation of live domestic elk into Oregon has local elk ranchers concerned about the future.

Sisters students celebrate the arts
Students at Sisters High School set aside the week of November 19-23 to celebrate the arts with three in-school assemblies that showcased the talented artists of SHS.

High school hosts Coffee House
Over 250 people attended the seventh annual Coffee House, held in the Sisters High School Cafetorium on Wednesday, November 20.