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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 bucking events always provide the greatest excitement at the Sisters Rodeo. photo by Jeff Sperber

Land Trust dedicates Metolius Preserve on Saturday
The Deschutes Basin Land Trust will dedicate its new Metolius Preserve on a 1,240-acre forest tract just west of Camp Sherman on Saturday, June 19, at 1 p.m.

64th Sisters Rodeo draws big crowds
Huge crowds turned out to cheer for the top cowboys and cowgirls in the 64th Sisters Rodeo last weekend.

BBR Police Chief warns about ID theft
They won't pull a gun on you, but they'll rob you of everything they can get their hands on. Identity thieves are stalking victims everywhere -- including here in the Sisters area, according to Black Butte Ranch Police Chief Gil Zacarro.

Graduates hope to change the future
Seated under the class motto, "Nothing we do can change the past; everything we do changes the future," the graduating class of 2004 looked poised to take on the world at Sisters High School's 56th commencement ceremony held Thursday, June 10, at the high school gymnasium.

Kids enjoy their day at Wizard Falls
About 600 children enjoyed a dream day of fishing last Saturday, June 12, at Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery in Camp Sherman.

Rodeo clown delights students
Students at Sisters Elementary School were treated to a rodeo performance of their very own on Thursday, June 10. Burt Davis, a rodeo clown here to work the Sisters Rodeo, paid the school a visit with his trained dogs.

'Sisters Sings' event features top vocalists
Some of the finest singers to be found anywhere will grace the stage at Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill & Saloon on Saturday, June 26, as "Sisters Sings" brings light opera and show tunes to Sisters.

Sisters is set for annual Art Stroll
Sisters' art galleries and merchants are gearing up for the annual Sisters Art Stroll scheduled for Saturday, June 19, from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

School budget draws fire from teachers
The Sisters School Board approved a 2004-05 budget of $8.5 million on Monday, June 14, but not without drawing fire from teachers' representatives.

City waives sewer fee
The Sisters City Council voted unanimously to waive a $2,994 Systems Development Charge for a property owner to connect to the municipal sewer system.

New Sisters Library reported on target
Todd Dunkelberg told the Friends of the Sisters Library (FOL) that the new Sisters Library should be completed by late next year (2005).

Sheriff's canine is ace performer
Sisters is used to Outlaws excelling in statewide athletic competition. Last month a law dog turned in a stellar performance against the toughest field the state could muster.

Kollodge steps down from city council
A seat on the Sisters City Council will soon be open.

Sisters is home to digital pioneer
There's a lot of interest in digital photography these days, with sales of digital cameras surpassing film cameras.