The Nugget Newspaper February 5, 1997 for Sisters, Oregon

Serving Deschutes County	Sisters Oregon
VOL. XXI NO. 6	February 5, 1997

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Snows supply successful ski season
By Doug Darlington Despite this winter's sometimes fickle weather, managers say Hoodoo Ski Area is plowing through a more-than-respectable ski season. The resort has hosted more than 16,000 visitors so far this season according to General Manager Mike Obymako --	somewhat below earlier projections but far above the disastrous beginning recorded this time last year. And Hoodoo's annual Winter Carnival, scheduled for February 8, is expected to bring addtional visitors to the resort. more...

Land exchange near school approved

By Jim Hollon
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has approved a land exchange that could give the Sisters School District 80 acres adjacent to the middle/high school -- provided a plan is drafted to protect the rare Peck's penstemon flower that grows on the land. more...

The dry side was wet last year

The year 1996 will go down as one of the wettest, if not the wettest, on record in most of Western Oregon. But Oregon's High Desert country -- the dry side -- was wet, too, with some weather stations reporting more than double their normal precipitation levels. more...

Mt. Shadows contract disputes go to court
By Doug Darlington Construction contracts on the Mountain Shadow RV Park have degenerated into a tangle of legal complaints, including one being heard this week in Deschutes County Circuit Court.	Testimony before Judge Steven Tiktin and a jury of 12 was expected to continue Tuesday in the case of A. Wayne and Marlene Scott, owners of the RV park, versus Barclay Contractors, the primary contractors on the 1994 project. more...

Assault investigation to be dropped

An investigation into an alleged sexual assault on a Sisters Middle/High School student last September will likely be dropped, according to school authorities and the Deschutes County Sheriff's office. more...

Sisters Century 21 office closes doors

By Jim Cornelius
Century 21 Sterling Properties real estate agency has closed its doors in Sisters. more...

City plans to get tough on sign enforcement

By Jim Cornelius
The City of Sisters may toughen its enforcement of the sign ordinance and fine businesses that have illegal banners. Violators may be cited into municipal court -- although planning commissioners don't remember that ever being done. more...

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