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To the Editor:

In addition to those concerns registered by residents troubled with the structure, height and location of the proposed cell tower at the Sisters sewer facility located within the National Forest just south of the city, there is an additional problem which may compound the current plan.

The city has previously suggested that the location of the sewer facility holding ponds may act as a natural aviary in drawing bird life. If that be the case, then the city may be creating a potential "Catch-22" by allowing the construction of a 150-foot cell tower.

It has been studied and documented that towers of that height with supporting guide wires are a hazard to bird life.

These circumstances would strongly suggest that a motion should be made that any further work toward proceeding with the present design and location should be tabled until further study can be made. We have within the county a local chapter of the Audubon Society and a number of naturalists who might be helpful.

John Allen

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To the Editor:

Last week, Sisters Middle School held its first Interim Week in many, many years (see story, page 5).

For four days students left behind their traditional classes for intense exploration into electives ranging from canoe building to creative writing, sewing to scrapbook making, percussion to personal fitness.

It took the support of many others outside our building to make this wonderful week successful. Thanks to the businesses and Sisters High School that provided facilities; Sisters schools and SOAR for transportation; guest teachers Laurie Adams, Carla Barton, Sue Beck, Mitch and Michelle Deaderick, Bob Martin, Brad Tisdel, and Jeri Weber; and of course our parent and community volunteers Brad Boyd, Cheryl Crawford, Jack Dunaway, Barb Frels, Ann Geser, Jan Gould, Barbara Hjelmstad, Jeff Liming, and Ricka Rodgers.

Sincerely,

Lora Nordquist, Principal