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Articles from the October 13, 2009 edition


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  • Boys hold state champs to 0-0 tie

    Rongi Yost, Correspondent|Updated Oct 13, 2009

    The Outlaws boys soccer battled to a 0-0 tie against defending state champions, the Lions of Cottage Grove, at home on Wednesday, October 7. Cottage Grove had several opportunities to score in the first half, but Outlaws goalie Drew Harrison was at the top of his game in the box and made many outstanding saves for Sisters. In the second half, Tim Hernandez was red-carded and was removed from the game. The Outlaws had to play one man down for the remaining 20 minutes of... Full story

  • Sisters salutes...

    Updated Oct 13, 2009

    •Laredo Construction was named one of the top 550 construction companies in the nation by Remodel magazine. Laredo has won this type of award before for the quality of its work and customer satisfaction, which is reflected in repeat business from clients - some of whom have had as many as five or even 10 projects handled by Laredo Construction. "It takes a lot of dedication and attention to detail to have that many clients coming back for so long," said owner Bruce Merrell. "We're honest, we're forthright and we give... Full story

  • Weed Warriors: A year of accomplishments

    Updated Oct 13, 2009

    "Control Noxious Weeds" reads the prominent sign on Forest Service Road 14 in Camp Sherman. A group of Camp Shermanites who call themselves the Weed Warriors take that sentiment very seriously. And they have fun doing it. Members Pete and Magda Schay, Linda and Rick Thomas, Carol and Scott Blau, Bruce and Susan Shaull, Elke Dortmund and Rosemary Leonnig gathered Sunday, October 4, to celebrate a year of clean-up work. Barb Haynes is also a weed warrior, but wasn't able to make the gathering. "I like being outdoors and the... Full story

  • Lumberjack show headed to Sisters

    Updated Oct 13, 2009

    From Timber to Turned Wood is celebrating Oregon's 150th Birthday, highlighting Sisters' rich history in the logging and timber industry, and its transition to an arts, culture and recreation-based economy. The show is planned for Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the site of the new Sisters Village Hotel (across from Les Schwab Tire Center on Hood Avenue). The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of the TimberWorks Lumberjack Show to this... Full story