Letters to the Editor 08/03/2016

To the Editor:

"Complainers, whiny, narrow-minded, curmudgeons, NIMBY attitude..."-just a few phrases from recent letters regarding the increased airplane noise.

It's fine to say the noise doesn't disturb you. You can say that you are willing to trade quiet for economic development. This is a personal decision that every Sisters resident should be allowed to make.

But why the name-calling? Do we need to demonize each other? Wanting a peaceful backyard or a quiet bedtime for your kids does not equal being "anti-growth," and business development doesn't have to mean "anti-environment."

Are we really unable to listen to each other's concerns and come to some kind of compromise?

Whether the noise bothers you or not ... the name-calling should.

Sarah Moulton

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To the Editor:

This has nothing to do with noise pollution or airport controversy, this has to do with a local business stepping up in true Sisters fashion.

As you may or may not know, Justin Veloso is battling cancer and we are hosting a fundraiser for him at The Belfry on September 15 at 6 p.m.

In addition to music, drinks and food, we are hosting a live auction.

I have been seeking donations to put together some amazing packages for the auction.

One such item is an adventure package. I contacted Skydive Awesome to see if they might be willing to assist us in some way.

Without a moment of hesitation, Cara at Skydive Awesome donated two tandem skydives for our cause.

This is what it's all about, being in business in Sisters, Oregon - stepping up to the plate when you are able.

As a fellow business owner, we are hit up multiple times a week by people seeking donations and assistance. While trying to help as many causes as possible, it can be difficult and really expensive.

I don't know where you stand on the airport or skydiving, but I can tell you that this company is stepping up to help someone they don't even know, simply because it is the right thing to do.

I say: welcome to town, Skydive Awesome!

Thank you for your support.

Jennifer McCrystal

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To the Editor:

The July 20 story of the "Marines land in Camp Sherman" (The Nugget, page 1) rekindled many a memory for me.

Back in the summer of 1955 or '56, I had the good fortune of working on a fire-suppression crew headquartered at Allingham. Translated, our crew followed the logging companies around and piled brush for fall burning. Our crew consisted of four or five forestry students from the Southern states, plus three or four local youth. My dad, Howard Anderson, was the Forest Service lookout (for 9 years) stationed on Abbot butte, 5 miles northwest of Camp Sherman. Lee and Bunny Morton were in charge of the Allingham Guard Station.

Our crew bunked in two small cabins. The building torn down was the cookhouse, where we prepared our own sack lunches, and had dinner prepared for us each night by Faye Brown, wife of Bill Brown, our foreman. One member of our crew was a local boy, Dan Barclay, of a prominent area logging family. Dan got to drive our crew truck each day to the work site and back.

Each night, returning from work, we'd be dust-covered and odiferous. So, armed with our own swim trunks, a bar of soap and a towel, we'd head for the Allingham Bridge. Jump in, get out, lather up, jump in again, get out and towel off. This was our daily routine.

Many memories; sorry to see that part of history go.

Duane C. Anderson

Tualatin

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To the Editor:

Sisters Park & Recreation District would like to thank the community for their support of the 2016 Glory Daze Car Show. There was an increase of about 60 cars over last year's show, and the spectator attendance this year was fantastic! Thank you to the many Sisters community members who were involved as sponsors, participants, judges, and spectators. It is because of your participation that the show was a huge success this year!

Rob Meeter

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To the Editor:

The flashing speed limit signs as you enter Sisters City Limits are nice, but can't we get some actual speed enforcement?

To be brief, I'll just suggest a focus on South Pine Street. This is a narrow street in a residential area. This an area favored by walkers, runners, kids, dogs and bicycles, many from Blazin Saddles.

Posted speed limit is 25 mph. Actual has to be 40-plus mph.

Greg Waddell