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Wednesday, July 6, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon LETTERS Continued from page 13 greater negative impacts in the future due to aggres- sive plans for expansion. Adding to increased road and air traffic, the sky- dive operation is expected to grow. Other opera- tions, such as air tours by plane and/or helicopter could follow. A good day for the skydive operation, accord- ing Stephen Rosier, the drop-zone manager, is 10 or more flights a day. That means hours of roaring takeoffs followed by the droning of aircraft circling Sisters. Contrary to what Mr. Rosier claims, the sound does NOT become inaudible after 10 min- utes of climbing. It continues until each diver lands. The airport manager, Dave Campbell, states that there are no plans to add heli-tours. However, he has submitted yet another application for State Lottery monies through ODOT’s Connect Oregon program. This application requests funding for upgrades including installation of a self-service Jet A fuel system and an instrument approach. The application mentions investment by Apex Helicopters, a flight- seeing operation based in Florence. The annexation by the City should bring over- sight, including cost/benefit analyses that weigh possible profit for a few against loss of loyalty and revenue to local eateries and other businesses as quiet-seeking folks take their money elsewhere. There is a cost to losing qualities that make Sisters Country unique. We appreciate Sisters’ starry skies at night. So, too, do we value the peace and quiet of days spent in this beautiful natural setting. Suzanne Pepin s s the buzz of hummingbirds, the sounds of summer in Sisters have a new and unwelcome addition — the drone of Skydive Awesome from breakfast to sunset. While many of us here are already concerned about loss of peace and property values, the big con- cern is what comes next. Expansion plans include adding more parachute planes, more hangars and maybe helicopter tours? The airport site states it wants to be a “good neighbor” and asks pilots to adhere to noise abate- ment procedures “to help limit aircraft noise in the city of Sisters and our surrounding communities.” These appear to only be nice words since airport manager David Campbell said we would need “to learn to live with it.” Being a good neighbor involves listening and compromise. Please show us that you can truly be an awesome neighbor. Susan Springer s To the Editor: The Sage Meadow neighborhood is in the direct line of flight of Sisters Eagle Airport. So along with s To the Editor: I have been a satisfied reader of The Nugget for more then 20 years. I have found that the newspa- per has maintained the fine balance necessary to accommodate a wide range of opinions and political stances within our community. While I am delighted that Dale Goin enjoys the paper as well, I strenuously oppose his opinion that we, “the readership, would benefit from more Rachel Marsden-types of columnists.” I would NOT. Keep up the good work. Karly Lusby s s s s s To the Editor, It has been interesting reading the (com- plaint) letters due to “noise pollution” from one 29 single-engine Cessna flying out of Sisters Eagle Airport delivering sport skydivers whose hobby is skydiving. I have pondered this and have some solutions. First let’s petition the FAA and make Sisters a “no fly zone” for commercial planes. Every day there is a number of passenger jets and prop jets traveling to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Reno, Las Vegas and Redmond. They should be restricted to fly the coast route because we do not need the sound of those jet engines! Let’s not forget those nasty military jets stationed in Klamath Falls, one of their training routes is from Klamath Falls low over the Cascades through the valley, out to the Pacific Ocean and back; those pilots probably could just do simulator flying and save the taxpayers lots of money. We should also ground the two air ambulance flight services stationed in Redmond and Bend. Even though they might save lives, we could use land ambulances (no sirens). Sure we might lose a few, but think how serene it would be here. The same goes for the firefighting helicopters and planes; they also make a lot of noise and if we lose a few thousand acres and homes it will be quiet, and won’t that be nice. Unlike you complainers, I have actually met the owners of Skydive Awesome. The Chamber co-hosted with them recently an open house. My take is that they are professional and are inter- ested in Sisters as you and I. It is my suggestion you take the time to get to know these neighbors and maybe you will come away with a better understanding of the flight pattern they have to maintain. I’m sure the majority of us chose Sisters because of the beauty and “everything” it has to offer. I am sad that there are a few among us who are so sensi- tive that this matter even had to come forth. Please take measure and let’s get along. Russ Canaga OUT WEST REALTY Each office E ind n d nd independently o owned and operated Listing and Selling Property in all of Central Oregon | www.OutWestRealty.net Offices located in: Sisters: (541) 549-3333 Prineville: (541) 447-8993 Located in the Outlaw Station Located in the Hanes Building Welcome, Quilters! 2929 SW 32nd St, Redmond, OR 97756 15763 Tumble Weed Trn Sisters, OR 97759 NEW 69812 Pine Ridge Rd Sisters, OR 97759 1117 E. Creekside Ct. Sisters, OR 97759 18415 Fryrear Ranch Rd. 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