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The Nugget to launch Celebrate! magazine

This fall, The Nugget will publish the first edition of a new magazine-format publication that honors the triumphs and achievements of the vigorous and accomplished people who call Central Oregon their home.

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Sam Pyke loves his niche in film industry

Lifelong Sisters resident Samuel Pyke shared his passion for his work as the keynote speaker at last week’s EDCO Pub Talk (see story, page 1).

Pyke grew up in Sisters, graduated from Sisters High School, and went on to Oregon State University.

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Josie’s Best food is redefining gluten-free

At last week’s EDCO Pub Talk, Sisters resident Josie Johnson, CEO and founder of Josie’s Best Gluten Free Mixes, explained her mission of redefining gluten-free foods.

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Kiwanis grant helps woman change careers

Sisters Kiwanis is helping a Sisters-area resident shift her career path.

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EDCO shines spotlight on Sisters business activity

The spotlight was on Sisters Thursday evening, July 25, when several hundred Central Oregon businesspeople gathered at the Three Creeks Production Facility for the EDCO Pub Talk featuring Sisters businesses.

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Sisters taking a hard look at housing strategies

A report outlining strategies to meet future housing needs in Sisters is heading on to the Sisters City Council.

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EDCO to host PubTalk in Sisters

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO)’s Central Oregon PubTalk heads to Sisters Thursday, July 25 to see what’s been cooking in the entrepreneurial community.

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Sisters printer earns industry recognition

XPress Printing in Sisters was named among the top 100 small commercial printing companies in the U.S. by Print Magazine. XPress placed No. 94 on the list published in the July edition.

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How Can I Make a New Rental Cash Flow?

Dear Property Guy:

With all the people moving here, and not enough new construction, Central Oregon property looks to be a solid investment.

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What if an HOA has questionable finances?

Dear Property Guy-

I’m looking at investment property in a subdivision with a homeowners association (HOA). A friend recently bought a home in the same subdivision and (the) lender required a review of HOA documents. These documents turned out to be in a significant state of disarray, which delayed the closing process.

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SHS graduate invents water-saving sensor

Eric Adler, Sisters High School graduate in the class of 2010, is making waves with his self-designed water conservation sensor.

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Two new food carts arrive in Sisters

The people-and-dog-friendly Food Cart Garden at Eurosports has welcomed two new food carts this summer: Three Sisters Snack Shack and G Spot Foods and Catering.

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Oishi thanks Central Oregon by giving back

Oishi Japanese Restaurant is celebrating its sixth year in Redmond by giving back to a family in need.

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Airport, ODOT come to terms

A long-simmering legal battle between the Oregon Department of Transportation and the owners of Sisters Airport has been resolved by a settlement arrived at this spring.

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Chef competes in Bend

Eight accomplished local chefs from Central Oregon competed to prove their culinary skills kicking off the Top Chef Competition at the Bite of Bend on Saturday with Chef Jon Hosler, owner of The Porch in Sisters, competing against Chef Chad Berg for Deschutes Brewery in round one.

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Eclectic treasures for Creekside Park visitors

The showcase of fine arts and crafts that spread across the manicured lawns of Creekside Park drew in thousands of visitors on Saturday for the 17th annual Art in the Park, an added attraction for visitors to enjoy during rodeo weekend in Sisters.

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Cowboy Court Apartments to open this summer

Paul Pinion saw a need in Sisters for comfortable apartments at a reasonable rental rate – and he didn’t see anybody filling the need. So he stepped up.

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Council gives green light to new Hayden Home development

At a special meeting of the Sisters City Council last week, councilors gave the green light to Hayden Homes to develop their 195-plus-unit housing development, McKenzie Meadow Village, located off McKinney Butte Road next to the high school.

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Sisters Dance Academy marks 10 years on the hardwood

This year marks Sisters Dance Academy’s 10th anniversary and Lonnie Liddell, owner and artistic director, couldn’t be more excited and humbled by how the studio has grown over the years.

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Seed to Table Farm joins Farmers Market

The nonprofit education farm Seed to Table is thrilled to join the Sisters Farmers Market on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fir Street Park. The farm’s booth offers the community crisp salad mix, sweet carrots, deep red beets, rainbow radishes, and beautiful plant starts.

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