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16 Wednesday, August 24, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon just part of being a loyal Democrat. Jeff Mackey LETTERS Continued from page 2 To the Editor: To the daytime bandit — A couple of weeks ago, I’m not exactly sure of just when, you evidently decided you needed my eight-foot aluminum utility trailer more than I did. You left it alone all winter when no one was here and my house was being repaired. You left it alone when it was parked in front of the house full of weeds and grass. But when I emptied it and parked it on the other side of the carport out of sight, you stole it. And not in the dead of night, but according to the neighbors, in the middle of the afternoon. They watched you back your white pickup to it, hook it up, and drive off. They didn’t get your license number because they thought you had permission. It took me a few days to real- ize it was gone, and a few more to ask around to my kids and friends to see if they had it before I called the police. And here I am with- out a trailer. If you take it to the dump, they have a description; you might get stopped. In a perfect world, you would bring it back. But my world has been less than per- fect for almost a year and you just added to it. So if anyone in Sisters sees an eight-foot aluminum utility trailer with a big cooler bolted to the tongue, and the tailgate held on with bungee cords, call me (I’m in the book). There isn’t another one like it around. If any- one you know has “acquired” a “new” trailer in the last few weeks fitting the description, call me. I guess I learned the best way to steal something is just do it in the middle of the day and act like you have a right to it. Shirley Lalli s s s To the Editor: In the August 17 “Letters” section Michael Richards seems to chastise The Nugget for allowing the publication of a John Kass op-ed on August 10. What I’m trying to understand: Is Mr. Richards trying to lecture the editor on his First Amendment rights under the Constitution; or is it that John Kass may have a different perspective than Mr. Richards and shouldn’t be allowed to exercise his free speech? Or maybe suppressing free speech is all s s s To the Editor: We see people singing the praises of “Black Lives Matter.” I am sure they look lovingly upon “Occupy Wall Street.” Both of these George Soros operations are anti-capitalist. “Black Lives Matter” has the added benefit of attacking the police, thereby bringing about more social chaos (particularly in the black communities) and turning out the black vote for the left’s next “historic candidate” who is also heavily financed by the same George Soros. Larry Benson s s s To the Editor: I have only lived here 36 years, but have a question for the folks objecting to the air- plane noise from the Sisters airport. Do you also object to the loud drone of the air tank- ers carrying retardant to forest fires? I have been evacuated three times. The sound of the air tankers is most welcome and music to my ears. I am proud to be a Sisters resident. Charlene Cash s s s To the Editor: Over the past couple weeks I have watched friends and family skydive with the wonder- ful group of people at Skydive Awesome. I think it is terrific that Skydive Awesome has come to Sisters. The people providing this fun-filled service are skilled professionals, full of enthusiasm and a pleasure to interact with. Admittedly, I have only stood at the airport for a few hours, but during that time watched a number of planes take off and land and never felt the sound of the planes was in the least disturbing as they passed overhead. I think the improvements accomplished at the airport are a great addition to our com- munity and Skydive Awesome is just one of those improvements. I fully intend to partake of their service and want to see this business flourish. David Hiller WE’RE NOT JUST TIRES! We do... s s Sisters salutes... s See LeTTerS on page 22 photo by pete rathbun A public works crew digs trench for new power lines. • To the City of Sisters but more importantly it helps public works crew: You guys reduce our environmental are amazing! Weeding, plant- footprint. ing, watering—seven days a Thank you from the staff, week; putting up (and taking board and hundreds of vol- down) banners on light poles; unteers that make the Sisters installing new restrooms at Folk Festival happen! Clemens Park; and generally • Irene Liden wrote: I keeping the town looking want to thank the owner and (and functioning) great for staff of Blazin Saddles for us locals and the hordes of their free basic workshop tourists that descended upon on bicycle maintenance last us every year. Thursday evening. The staff Recent work at the was most generous of their Village Green (restrooms, time and expertise. Thanks showers, bike lockers, elec- to you all. trical upgrades) is a huge • Sisters Habitat for benefit — not only for casual Humanity ReStore would users of the park, but for the like to thank Mandy Haugen, many events that take place Dena Dunn, Three Creeks there throughout the year. Brewing, Atlas Cider, R The electrical work in partic- Spot, and all the artists ular means that this year the who helped make the first Sisters Folk Festival will not UpCycle Design Challenge a be using any generators at the success. A fun time was had park. Not only will that result by all and we can’t wait to do in significant cost-savings, it again next year. WHY Aveda? ™ Organically derived plant-based for a healthier you and healthier hair. Refi lls available. Alignments, Brakes, Shocks, Struts, CV Joints, U Joints, Axle Shafts, Drivelines, & Tire Siping ...not only cars, but trailers, too! 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