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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.

Deschutes National Forest Supervisor Leslie Weldon explained the ground rules for a negotiation session to a large crowd. Karen Coulter, Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project, is at far left end of table. photo by Jim Cornelius

Activists, Forest Service negotiate
A large crowd watched in enforced silence on Tuesday, September 30, as Karen Coulter of Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project wrangled with Forest Service representatives over a proposal to treat 12,500 acres of land in the Metolius Basin.

Fire flares on an acre of Black Butte
A fire flared up on Black Butte on Wednesday, October 1.

Sisters enjoy Sisters
The sixth annual Sisters in Sisters (SiS) Celebration brought together well over 200 women last weekend for camaraderie and entertainment.

Library purchases land for new facility
Two land purchases last week moved Sisters toward the creation of a central "campus" for three public entities -- the city, the school district and the library.

DA rules shooting justified
Black Butte Ranch police officer Mitch Elliott was justified in firing his service pistol at a fugitive's oncoming vehicle during a pursuit on Saturday, September 27, according to a report released by Deschutes County District Attorney Mike Dugan's office.

Sisters kids study kokanee salmon
Taking full advantage of last week's fine fall weather, groups of seventh grade students from Sisters Middle School trekked along the Metolius River to view ancient kokanee spawning activities.

Americana Project students release CD
Students in the Sisters High School Americana Project have released their first CD, "Breakthrough."

Officials concerned about forest safety
Deschutes National Forest officials are concerned that violators of the B&B Complex Fire closure order could be putting themselves in danger from falling snags, rolling debris and tree roots still burning underground.

Council puts sewer project on hold
A controversial sewer project and reimbursement plan for Buck Run Phase III residents is on hold for now.

Councilors want access to offender names
If a Sisters resident wants to know the names and addresses of registered local sex offenders, he must call the state police and listen to a list of countywide names.

New library, city hall seem likely despite some problems
Within a few years, three new public buildings may stand on the three-acre site that now holds the former Sisters Middle School.

Sisters youth wins prestigious titles
Rachel Eady of Sisters made her mark in the world of reining cow horse competition over the past two weeks in Reno, Nevada.

Football team wins league opener
Sisters defeated Stayton 20-14 at the Outlaws' homecoming football game on Friday, October 3.