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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.

Forest Service fishery biologists Brad Houslet and Scott Cotter limb a fallen tree along the Metolius to maintain fish habitat and allow safe boat passage. Photo by Kirk Metzger

Judge imposes maximum sentence on Taylor
Judge Michael Sullivan imposed the maximum 74-month sentence on Terry Taylor of Sisters in an emotional sentencing hearing on Friday, January 24.

'Large wood' enhances Metolius redband habitat
Fishermen have occasionally been known to curse underwater snags when a fishing line becomes tangled on one.

Planners ponder development changes
In the face of controversy over the direction of development in Sisters, the planning commission began kicking around ideas for modifying the city's code on Thursday, January 16.

Neighbors seek landscape buffer
Residents of the Trapper Point subdivision at the north edge of Sisters are asking for berms and landscape plantings to screen their view of Multnomah Publishers' proposed new headquarters.

Three board positions will be open this spring
Three of the five Sisters School Board positions will be on the ballot next May 20.

Citizens weigh future of watershed
More than 20 Sisters area residents turned out last week to explore their interest in protecting and enhancing the Squaw Creek watershed in the Sisters country.

Residents respond to FS plans
Local residents weighed in on plans to enhance the management of the Metolius region at a meeting at Camp Sherman's Community Hall on Saturday, January 18.

City wants charter review volunteers
The City of Sisters is seeking volunteers to review changes to the city charter proposed by the city council.

Youth Choir will present winter concert
Songs to celebrate America will highlight the Youth Choir of Central Oregon's annual Winter Concert on Saturday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m., at the Bend High School Auditorium.

Visiting songwriter performs in Sisters
Ace Nashville songwriter Leslie Satcher enjoyed a busman's holiday in Sisters over the past two weeks.

Allstars Eatery open in Sisters
Sisters' newest eatery, Allstars, is not your run-of-the-mill sports bar.

Man arrested for using found pass
Deschutes County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Sisters man on Saturday, January 19, after an investigation of alleged theft of services from Mt. Bachelor.

Anthony named chair of Sisters CATS
Bill Anthony, Sisters District Ranger, has been selected by the Community Action Team of Sisters (CATS) to chair its board for the coming year.