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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.

Ranger Bill Anthony, right, explains fire effects to local residents. photo by Torri Barco

Local residents tour fire area
Four deer passed across the path of a bus carrying 30 people Sunday, lightly skipping over charred stumps and burnt foliage in the forest area burned by the B&B Complex Fire. Eager eyes peered out of the windows and greeted the deer as if they were old friends.

Outlaw runners take district title
The Sisters Outlaws girls cross country team won its third consecutive district title -- by the narrowest of margins.

Out-of-control debris fire guts trailers
A pretty, warm fall day turned suddenly smoky and tumultuous as a yard debris burn swiftly got out of control and burned three structures on Adams Avenue in Sisters on Monday, October 27.

Forester quashes Metolius appeal
Pacific Northwest Regional Forester Linda Goodman has quashed an appeal by the Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project that sought to stop parts of an extensive project in the Metolius Basin designed to reduce fire danger and improve forest health.

Truck driver cited in Link Fire wreck
The driver of a truck involved in a fatal accident on Highway 20 while hauling equipment to the Link Fire last July has been cited for careless driving in the incident, according to Oregon State Police.

Runners hit Sisters Scramble trail
At the signal of a honking car horn, 73 runners of all ages and capabilities took off down Jefferson Avenue to start the fifth annual Sisters Scramble.

Sisters children to parade for Halloween
The Sisters Rotary, SOAR and the Sisters Library will hold their annual Halloween Parade on Friday, October 31.

Woosley finds bone marrow donor
Carol Woosley, a 16-year veteran waitress at Black Butte Ranch (BBR) received good news last Friday, October 25: A bone marrow transplant donor has been found to help her in her fight against cancer.

Officers cautious about listing convicted sex offenders
A teenage girl's dad sexually abuses her and returns home from two years in prison. He lives in a county that lists registered sexual offenders on a website. Soon, the girl's neighbors and friends are discovering why her dad disappeared in the first place.

Camp Sherman sees housing boom
Following trends in Bend, Redmond and Sisters, Camp Sherman is also experiencing growth in housing starts and remodels.

Council approves violence provisions
The Sisters City Council approved changes to its personnel handbook, including adding a section about the effects of domestic violence in the workplace. The council took the action at its Thursday, Ocober 23, meeting. The handbook gives guidelines for employee/employer management.

City considering lower density plans
City representatives are responding to residents' fears that Sisters will lose its character and quality of life due to city plans to allow for higher density.

Leavitt's annual fashion show set
For the 25th consecutive year, Leavitt's Western Wear of Sisters will hold its annual fashion show for the benefit of the Central Oregon Cancer Treatment Center at St. Charles Medical Center.