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Little girls in frilly dresses sipping tea from tea cups is a scene often captured in an artist's sketch. Seldom is it transformed into real life except at occasions like Saturday's Girl Scouts Mother Daughter Tea. Almost 90 girl scouts, mothers and grandmothers gathered at Sisters Community Church for crafts followed by high tea that included finger sandwiches, cookies and various teas. The annual event is in its fourth year. In addition to the girls in Sisters troops, scouts from troops in Bend and Redmond were invited.... Full story
As Senate Bill 30 heads for a second public hearing this week, developers and interest groups continue to wrestle over the legislation which will shape the future of the Metolius Basin. SB 30 is sponsored by Democratic Senator Ben Westlund of Deschutes County. As written, it would prohibit destination resort development "in or within three miles of the Metolius River Basin." A public hearing on April 5 left many feeling dissatisfied about the controversial bill. (See "Metolius hearing breeds debate," The Nugget, April 11,... Full story