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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.

The result of attempting to pass on an icy road. No one was hurt. Photo by Jim Cornelius

Icy roads lead to multiple wrecks
It was a dangerous week on Sisters area roads.

Sisters charities offer holiday cheer
One of the most important holiday traditions for the Sisters community involves offering holiday hope and cheer to families in need.

Americana Project celebrates roots music
Young musicians from the Americana Project have been featured at events across Sisters since the program began three years ago.

Region rallies to save horses
By now, most of Central Oregon and much of the country has learned about the plight of 129 mistreated horses discovered east of Bend last week. The story was picked by most television networks, including CNN.

Foundation names new chairperson
Susan Arends has been named chairperson of the Sisters Schools Foundation.

Habitat dedicates 23rd home
Last Saturday afternoon, December 7, was a happy day for Lupe Chamberlain and 50 of her friends who gathered at the dedication of Habitat for Humanity's 23rd Sisters area home site.

Folk concert set at athletic club
Singer-songwriters Emily Kurn, Brent Alan and Brad Tisdel will perform in concert on Thursday December 12, at the Sisters Athletic Club.

Fish raising project a success
Julie Kemper's fifth grade class watched their fish-raising project come to a successful conclusion when they released 155 "buttoned-up" fry at Fireman's Pond in Redmond on Monday, November 25.

Hoodoo is ready. Where's the snow?
It's like being ready for the prom but not having a date.

SOAR Superbowl raffle enters final weeks
There are two weeks left to purchase Superbowl Raffle tickets for a chance to win a trip to the Superbowl in San Diego.

Student wins bike in fire program drawing
Christopher Burdick, age six, is the proud owner of a new bicycle -- courtesy of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District.

Student attends leadership forum
After attending a week long National Youth Leadership Forum on Law, senior Hannah Simmons is convinced she'll pursue a career in law after she graduates from Sisters High School next spring.

Girls basketball team drops two
The girls basketball team began its season with two losses -- 46-49 to Summit on Tuesday, December 3, and 31-68 to state-ranked Madras on Thursday, December 5.

Sisters volleyball teams reunite
Varsity volleyball team alumni will reunite in Sisters this month for a volleyball tournament.

Sisters swimmers plunge into test
An almost complete Sisters High School swim team tested the waters in their first scheduled competition on Friday, December 6, at Sweet Home High School.

Sisters Community Choir offers concert
The Sisters Community Choir will give its seasonal concert this year the weekend before Christmas.

Christmas party honors volunteers
A large festive crowd honored the 28 Sisters Library volunteers at last week's Christmas party held at St. Edward's Catholic Church parish hall.

School district honors Morris
Honoring the work done by retiring Sisters Schools Foundation President Rod Morris, the Sisters School Board passed a formal resolution that named last November as Rod Morris Month.

Outlaws dominate league honors
The coaches in the Capital Conference honored many individual Outlaws football players at their coaches meeting held at North Marion High School November 4.