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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 Cloverdale Ditch will not be piped where it runs across Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Photo by Jim Cornelius

Cyrus v. SCID ends in mediation
A long and expensive legal wrangle between the Keith Cyrus family of Sisters and the Squaw Creek Irrigation District (SCID) ended last week after a marathon, 16-1/2-hour mediation session.

Hellman withdraws as superintendent
Charles Hellman and the Sisters School Board have failed to agree on a contract that would make Hellman the next superintendent of Sisters schools.

Sisters launches adopt-a-flag program
Sisters streets will soon be lined with snapping, red-white-and-blue flags.

Enoch named interim fire chief
Ken Enoch is serving as interim fire chief for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District.

School well test shut down
The Sisters School District pumped over two million gallons of water into a holding pond at the site of the new high school while testing its irrigation well last weekend.

Camp Sherman voters to choose school candidates
The 224 registered voters in Camp Sherman will have opportunity to vote on four issues in the May 20 elections.

Church tea benefits St. Winefride's Guild
Last Saturday, St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church hosted its third annual Mother's Day weekend tea and fashion show for more than 100 participants.

Rep. Ben Westlund to undergo surgery
State Representative Ben Westlund will undergo surgery on Wednesday, May 14, to remove a tumor from a lung.

Tickets on sale for Sisters Jazz Festival
Tickets are now available for the 12th annual Sisters Jazz Festival.

Fire department hosts safety fair
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District will host a safety fair on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village Green.

Buck Run sewer problem persists
Residents of the Buck Run III subdivision are still not on the city sewer system -- and they're looking for some action from the Sisters City Council to resolve the situation.

Cascade House opens in Sisters
There is a charmingly quaint little house on East Cascade Avenue with a huge history. Now known as the Cascade House, it is available to guests. Located in the heart of Sisters, it is within walking distance of downtown's restaurants, galleries, shops, and parks.

Sisters arts educator recognized for youth education
Sisters artist and educator Annie Painter will receive the 2003 Sunburst Award for her "exemplary commitment to young people, the arts, and education."

Swamp Ranch history recalled
There are still a few cattle to be found in the Sisters area, but not so very long ago this was real cattle country.

Rodeo will draw big names
Two of the country's top rodeo bullfighters, an award-winning clown and two popular rodeo announcers will be participating in the 63rd annual Sisters PRCA Rodeo on June 13-15, according to Cathy Williams of the Sisters Rodeo Association.

Library will be site for folk musician
Jeni Foster will present a program of traditional Irish music and historical commentary entitled "My Grandfather's Immigrant Eyes, Songs and History of the Irish Emigration to America," at the Sisters Library.

Jazz musicians learn while enjoying festival
The Sisters School Jazz Band program has again been recognized at the largest jazz festival in the Western states.

Starving felines find new lives
The 53 cats rescued from a La Pine trailer home are on their way to new lives filled with love and responsible care, according to the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Students answer tough questions
How do you spell 'conscientious?' What type of triangle has 60-degree angles? What famous book begins with: "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times"?

Sisters woman explores Australasia
Eloise Mynatt is at home following a 27-day trip to New Guinea and Australia.