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Wednesday, March 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon MARIJUANA: Council agreed to set referendum vote Continued from page 1 no business will be issued a license if what it does is against any local, state, or fed- eral law. Marijuana is listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the federal government and there- fore, a banned substance. Councilor Andrea Blum suggested, “We need to take the temperature of the com- munity again.” “I always hate it when gov- ernment makes a decision for the people,” said Councilor Richard Esterman. He agreed the people should get to vote. “When this many people show up (indicating a full chamber at the Wednesday, March 14 meeting) we need to vote.” Council President Nancy Connolly countered that she has been out in the commu- nity talking to a wide range of citizens. Many of them support allowing marijuana- related businesses in town but they don’t attend the public meetings to speak in favor due to the stigma attached to mari- juana by some people. Councilor David Asson did not want to see a vote because the results would be “unpredictable.” He would rather have the citizens express their thoughts and feelings thoroughly now in public meetings and not wait until November for a vote. Connolly initially stated she didn’t think the City needed another vote and that the Council needed “to do what we were elected to do. We need to do the work of the people — for or against.” In a final head nod by councilors, Connolly said she wouldn’t oppose a ballot measure. Although Ryan initially said he thought work on time, place, and manner (TPMs) regulations could be put on hold until after the November election, by the end of discus- sion, all five councilors agreed that City staff and legal coun- sel should proceed to draw up TPMs regarding marijuana- related businesses. By doing that, if voters approve having such businesses in Sisters, the regulations are all in place. If voters defeat the ballot mea- sure, and at some time in the future the federal government legalizes marijuana, the regu- lations are already in place. The City would have the results of the ballot measure to back up prohibition and would not have to rely on the wording of the business license application. CUSTOM HOMES • RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS LETTERS Continued from page 36 (SCA) for five years. During this time I have witnessed the consistent kind, caring, patient treatment of all the students. When you walk into the school you feel a warm, loving atmosphere. SCA is in a crunch due to lower enroll- ment. These students and teachers are part of the Sisters community, they need our support and help. As a grandparent, taxpayer and a founding member of the Sisters Schools Foundation, I urge our community to step forward and sup- port SCA. What better investment than these beautiful children who will eventually be adult members and taxpayers for the city of Sisters. We will be supporting Sisters Christian Academy in several ways — volunteering, fundraising and, yes, financially, too. Patricia and Roger Lamoureux s s s To the Editor: Thank you for sharing with the community the financial situation and enrollment chal- lenges of Sisters Christian Academy (SCA). SCA is more than a school to the students and parents that have been touched by its devotion. To all that enter its doors, Sisters Christian 37 Academy is a family and a home. The school is a safe, loving environment where communi- cation between teachers and parents is a foun- dation for academic growth for each child. With small student-to-teacher ratios, children flourish and parents feel connected to the staff. SCA is a school where children say the Pledge of Allegiance and God’s love is taught as stu- dents learn respect and morals. Teachers carefully evaluate and tailor edu- cation to the needs of each student. For chil- dren that are at or above grade level, the teach- ers academically challenge them to go the dis- tance and often have them doing work above grade level. For children that are behind, have a learning disability, or just need a little extra help; the teachers are supportive and encourag- ing. With less students than an average class- room, they can spend extra time with those that need more assistance and give them the tools they need to succeed. With such a supportive family of staff as mentors, respectful behavior is both illustrated by example and reinforced. Day in and day out the teachers and staff are showing the love and faithfulness of Christ in real time, and it is making an impact on the next generation. As we look toward the future, please join us in celebrating the blessings of Sisters Christian Academy. 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