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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
LETTERS
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whatever reason that turns out to be: mental health,
gang violence, crime, etc. Are we willing to sit down
and quit being hypocrites with an agenda and really
talk about common-sense fixes like guards in each
school, teachers willing to be trained and conceal
carry, better security systems in place and being
willing to spend what it takes at all levels to make
it happen?
No one wants their cell phone taken away, yet
more are killed or injured each year by phones than
guns ever have. So let us not take away our indi-
vidual rights for a political agenda and get some
common-sense fixes in place to save our children.
Gary Lovegren
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To the Editor:
In Central Oregon, not very many people think
that oil pollution is a problem. People like to think
that because we are far away from the ocean it is not
a problem, but that is not the case. Every day, oil is
frequently spilled, and it adds up.
Oil from cars and machinery that is spilled and
improperly disposed of can easily get into drainage
that leads to rivers. When it rains here in Central
Oregon, the oil buildup on the roads is washed all
at once into drains where in some places the water
is cleaned, and in others it is drained strait into our
rivers and creeks. Storm-water drained from some of
Bend’s paved areas has little to no treatment before
it is drained into the Deschutes River. This oil that
makes its way into water causes many problems for
animals. Ingestion of oil can result in lung, liver and
kidney damage, often leading to death for animals.
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To the Editor:
(Wednesday, May 14) some of our students were
involved in a student walk-out in protest against gun
violence and the tragic shooting deaths of 17 youth
in Florida. As a district we decided to keep a nor-
mal day but were prepared that some students would
walk out. We did not bring any additional atten-
tion to the matter because we did not want to mis-
represent our intentions. Since this is the first time
we’ve encountered this situation of such magnitude,
we decided that if students choose to walk out and
they’re respectful and orderly and do not disrupt
the learning environment for others, they would not
receive any disciplinary action.
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Inhaling the fumes also causes a lot of damage.
Oil is an unfortunate problem that many people
ignore, but everyone can help by changing small hab-
its. Household oils like cooking oil is often improp-
erly disposed of. Even small amounts add up, so it
is important to properly dispose of household oils.
These oils can be safely disposed of by putting them
in sealed containers before throwing them away,
or mixing the oil with something like cat litter that
absorbs it. Leaked motor oil also contributes to oil
pollution, so if possible we should bring our vehicles
to professionals to get oil changes so that spills are
minimal and that the used oil is disposed of properly.
Another way people can help is by not using their
vehicles unnecessarily. Here in Central Oregon we
have a wonderful climate perfect for walking and
biking, which people should take advantage of, or at
least carpool instead of drive. Everyone can help by
doing small things to protect our waters and wildlife.
Sarah Rubbert
161-C N. Elm St.
lesson in civics. The students were asked to know
their “why.” They were asked to know the funda-
mental reason why they were walking out. Secondly,
we asked them to know the consequences. Every
action has some sort of reaction. This could be for-
mal or informal, positive or negative consequences.
Thirdly, we asked students to think about other meth-
ods that might be more productive to accomplish
their goal. Sometimes civil disobedience is justifi-
able, but sometimes there are other ways to achieve
the same goal.
With this in mind, one option that seems to fit
well with our caring community is the “walk-up”
option. Several school communities have adopted
the idea of a walk up, not walk out. “The walk up
movement asks students to reach out with friendli-
ness and compassion to their more solitary peers,”
writes Dwight Adams in his IndyStar article. By
moving out of their comfort zones and helping their
peers feel more welcome at school, we curb angry
outbreaks by disconnected students.
I feel we have a strong school culture in Sisters. I
would challenge us to continue to support the Outlaw
Culture in more than being an activist on this one
day. Reach out to a classmate that you might not typ-
ically talk with. Sit next to the person that sits in the
corner of your class and engage them in a conversa-
tion. Have lunch with someone that is sitting alone or
that is outside of your normal group.
I would echo the message of care and connect
from our recent community meeting. This is what will
keep the Outlaw Culture strong and safe. Regardless
of your position on the National Walkout day, I ask
all students, and staff to walk up as we move for-
ward and continue to strengthen the Outlaw Culture.
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