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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.

Hundreds of cyclists roamed the highways and backroads around Sisters during the first-ever “Cycle Oregon: Weekend Ride." The riders covered hundreds of miles in triple-digit heat. photo by Jim Mitchell

Sisters man killed in Highway 97 wreck
Sisters resident David J. Gasiorowski, 18, died Monday, July 26, in a collision on Highway 97 about 34 miles north of Klamath Falls.

Cycle Oregon riders have hot weekend in Sisters
Most riders agreed that the first "Cycle Oregon: Weekend Ride" based in Sisters last weekend was a positive experience. But all agreed it was "hot, hot, hot."

B&B recovery plan includes some logging
After the 92,000-acre B&B Complex and the 3,600-acre Link fires were controlled last year, Sisters District Ranger Bill Anthony and his staff faced a monumental rehabilitation job.

Classic cars shine in Sisters custom show
Bright sunshine and heat mirages shimmered over more than 100 classic cars as hotrod owners showed off their projects at the Mountain Shadow RV Park last weekend.

Sisters Airport runway upgraded
The Sisters Airport runway got a facelift on July 23 thanks to a cost-share grant from the Oregon Department of Aviation, according to David Clemens, secretary-treasurer of Eagle Air, Inc., which operates the airport.

LDS church marks Pioneer Day
Local members of the Sisters' Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints celebrated an important day in church history by beautifying their city.

City names new park for Cliff Clemens
The Sisters City Council last week named Sisters' youngest city park after one of its senior citizens. "Cliff Clemens Park" is located on Larch Street on the south side of Tamarack Village.

Golfers shoot for $1 million hole-in-one
Local golfers can take a chance on a $1 million hole-in-one while helping to fund new community ball fields this weekend.

Sisters couple revel in their active, outdoor lifestyle
In love with the outdoors, Nancy and Russell Williams' paths crossed, literally, for the first time at Glimmer Glass State Park in Cooperstown, New York, 35 years ago.

Sisters to host first 'Bead Stampede'
The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first bead show ever held in Sisters on Saturday and Sunday, August 7 and 8 at the Village Green Park.

City agrees on housing density
After multiple workshops searching for the optimum housing density for Sisters, the city council has agreed to a density of three to eight dwellings per acre for Single Family zoning and nine to 14 dwellings per acre for Multiple Family zoning.

Christian school has new administrator
Some 111 students at Sonrise Christian School will attend classes at the private Sisters K-7 academy under the guidance of a new administrator.

Race walk team masters Willamette Valley Relay
The Bookin' Babes, an all-woman race-walking team from Sisters, completed the inaugural Willamette Valley Relay (WVR) July 16-17.

Folk festival to auction autographed guitar
Sisters music fans have an opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia through the Sisters Folk Festival.

Finding waterfalls
When you say Oregon, most people think of emerald green forests, huge trees, moss covered rocks and people doing things out in the rain.

Sisters Country Fair will feature art show
Country Fair organizers expect this year's Art Show portion of the fair to be the biggest and best ever.