News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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We will soon have another election. At my age I have seen a lot of them, some decidedly more important than others. But one common factor in most elections is concern about the economy. A growing economy is usually seen as good. We currently have a strong, growing economy, so it is a bit surprising many consider it to be poor. The reason is “inflation.” This is not the first time that inflation was heatedly argued in a past election. If you remember the economy in the 1980s, that was serious inflation. The surprising thi... Full story
Mr. Ehlers' letter about our overpaid teachers may be heartfelt, but the numbers were misinterpreted. Teachers aren't overpaid, and they aren't the problem in education today. Yes, The Nugget reported average teacher salaries of $82,000, but this number is called a loaded number, which is made up of actual paid salary, health and life insurance plus retirement benefits. If Sisters is lucky enough to have low teacher turnover, then their average take home salaries will be higher than other districts, but starting salaries of $... Full story
