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6 Wednesday, February 4, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Letters to the Editor… Noted author to speak at The Belfry Paulina Springs Books will host bestselling author Garth Stein at The Belfry for an author event on Friday, February 13 at 6 p.m., for his new novel “A Sudden Light.” “We booked this popu- lar venue in expectation of a crowd; it can seat up to 200 people, so there’s room for everyone!” said Amanda McNaughton of Paulina Springs. Stein’s book “The Art of Racing in the Rain” was a long-running national best- seller. His new novel, like his others, has a Northwest set- ting, on Puget Sound, and a splash of magical realism as 14-year-old Trevor uncov- ers controversy, dark history — and maybe ghosts in his family. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from The Belfry’s bar. Before turning to writing full-time, Garth was a docu- mentary filmmaker-directing, editing, and/or producing several award-winning films, including “The Lunch Date,” winner of the Academy Award for live action short in 1990, and “The Last Party,” starring Robert Downey, Jr. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Seattle, Garth’s ancestry is diverse: his mother, a native of Alaska, is of Tlingit Indian and Irish descent; his father, a Brooklyn native, is the child photo provided garth Stein will offer a book presentation at the Belfry. of Jewish emigrants from Austria. After spending his childhood in Seattle and then living in New York City for 18 years, Garth returned to Seattle in 2001, and lives there currently with his wife, three sons, and their dog, Comet. Stein is co-founder of Seattle7Writers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to energizing readers and writ- ers and their communities by providing funding pro- gramming, donations of free books to those in need, and generally inspiring enthusi- asm for reading. Doors open for the event at 5 p.m.; program starts at 6 p.m. The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave. For more information call 541-549-0866. The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is noon Monday. addition of a nice playground area now sur- To the Editor: Hoodoo Ski Area’s 33rd Annual rounded by benches and beautiful tress. For a long time it was under-used, but Winter Carnival is Saturday, February 7. Unfortunately, they are experiencing another now I see groups of children and their parents dismal season. We in Sisters Country know all through the day at the playground, play- how detrimental the lack of snow has been for ing ball, having picnics and birthday parties. businesses in town. Of course, Hoodoo is no A group from the airport has a weekly early morning (ultimate) Frisbee game. Many dads exception. We all have the opportunity to show bring their kids to fly kites. I’ve heard other Hoodoo Ski Area how important they are things being considered like more picnic to our community by attending the Winter benches and a volleyball court. How great Carnival. The events are family-friendly and that we have nice family parks on both sides varied: Frisbee golf, Hula Hoop contest, BBQ, of town. The one thing Clemens Park lacks is fireworks, and much more. Come and join in the fun! And pray for restrooms, sorely needed if one spends any amount of time there, especially with children. snow! Now I understand there is a grant the City Patti Risley could apply for that would allow restroom s s s facilities to be built at the park and I encourage people to write to the Parks Advisory Board or To the Editor: You would think with the school district speak up at the next meeting (February 4 at being handed its head in the recent bond vote, 4 p.m.) and let them know you support this the school board would be looking to make project. There’s not much time left before the some changes going forward. Not so, with the grant expires, so please don’t put it off. Diane Goble appointment of recycled Jeff Smith to a board vacancy. s s s Director Stephen King advocated for able To the Editor: candidate Karan Swaner for the position. The Mayor Gorayeb’s laments in a January fix was in though, as has become fashionable in Sisters these days, with vice-chair Andrew 28 Nugget article describing recent planning Gorayeb and director Melvin Herburger going department “defections/dismissals” almost along with chair Don Hedrick’s choice for the brought me to tears. (“Major shakeup in City planning,” The Nugget, page 1.) job. What really prompted “a gusher” was his Something to keep in mind when school comment that the reversal of the misguided board elections come around this spring. back-in parking mess was on the “back- Roger Detweiler burner” and would “need another two to three s s s months to be resolved.” Perhaps he can enlighten my stupefied To the Editor: As a resident living near Clemens Park for brain on why it would be that complicated a the past five years, I have watched it grow from a dog park to a family park with the See lEttERS on page 19 EARLY-BIRD TUNE-UP SPECIAL Come In… Relax…Enjoy! LAWN MOWERS • POWER EQUIPMENT SKIDSTEERS TRACTORS Tim Westcott Ronnica Westcott Jenny Duey Mary Morgan 506 N. Pine St. 541-588-6611 220 W. Cascade Ave. Come in, Relax, Enjoy! An intimate cottage offering a Southern France inspired dining experience. Open Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. 541-549-2699 | 403 E. 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