Letters to the Editor 04/15/2009

To the Editor:

This is a brief note to express my appreciation to Sisters and local communities. The response to The Nugget articles (March 17 and 25) regarding interest in a "free" clinic has been overwhelming, to say the least!

Obviously, plans and discussions are still in the neonatal stages, and, does the community actually need such a service? The community as a whole should share their views: next meeting April 23, 4:30 p.m. at SOJI Noodle & Rice Restaurant.

Or, if you can't make it, present ideas at our Volunteer Table, 5:30 p.m., April 28, during the Sisters Volunteer Day at the Chamber of Commerce.

Please - no more real estate offers to buy or rent buildings!

Peter Magnus, M.D.

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To the Editor:

I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Governor for taking the sleepy little hollow surrounding the Metolius Basin and putting it on the map. In doing so he has also pitted neighbor against neighbor.

I would like to remind the public that the residents of Camp Sherman do NOT share one voice. I mean no disrespect to Mrs. Ingham (The Nugget, Letters to the Editor, April 1, page 2) however I get offended when I hear individuals and special-interest groups speaking for this community as a whole. They are, and should be, YOUR opinions - not those of the entire residential pool.

It is unfortunate that Mrs. Ingham was so angered by Mr. Lundgren's comments. What one person reads is not always what another person reads. I did not find the comments "demeaning and insulting" and I can't imagine that Mr. Lundgren thinks his neighbors are "not well educated and are financially bereft." I, for one, know this not to be true. In fact, this community is so "well funded" and has a vast array of intelligent residents that one would almost think it is becoming somewhat of an elitist community.

It is most unfortunate that the DLCD has set two very different standards in it's rulings on how the Metolius Basin is to be protected - and from whom it needs to be protected.

Those that are now IN get grandfathered into allowing their current usage and practices, regardless of whether or not they are causing harm. Those that would like to get IN will be held to a much higher set of standards.

It is my opinion that by setting these two very diverse standards they are in effect saying "The Metolius Basin is special ... It's just not THAT special."

Jennifer Severeide

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To the Editor:

Regarding Mr. Spencer's comments in a Letter to the Editor of March 25:

Mr. Spencer appears to NOT own property on Whychus Creek. If he did, he would more clearly understand the concerns raised at the restoration meeting. He would be voicing his concerns also if his property were placed at risk by actions of select numbers on the creek, some approved by the City of Sisters.

He must have heard the hydrologist clearly explain "for every action taken, there is a reaction or a series of reactions."

Mr. Spencer, actions are being taken on the creek, without the advice of hydrologists or restoration folks, which will clearly place properties at risk downstream and will absolutely impact the actions of the restoration efforts.

Perhaps your 27 years taught you to obey without question. We are unwilling to sit still and have our properties threatened. We will continue to question the city officials when they take actions...that is called a "democracy."

Dave Wood