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Wednesday, April 4, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Tree removal could spread invasive grasses ONTARIO (AP) — A recent study by an Oregon State University researcher questions the effective- ness of some juniper removal and suggests it could be contributing to the spread of non-native grass species. The Argus Observer reports postdoctoral researcher Jacob Dittel, in a story written by Chris Branam, of the Oregon State Extension Service, says his concern is instead of reduc- ing competition to native shrubs and grasses with juni- per by cutting it, removal may be swapping competi- tors by increasing invasive grasses. Branam wrote the spread of juniper has pushed sage- brush out of rangeland across the Northern Great Basin, as the trees have taken up water to the loss of sagebrush. Oregon State researchers monitored juniper cutting on the site and the effects on the plant community from 2014 to 2016. Their findings were that invasive grasses were “more predominant in areas where juniper were cut than in non-cut areas.” Grants Pass ban on outdoor pot survives challenge PORTLAND (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed a Grants Pass ordinance that requires mari- juana plants grown at home for personal use to be grown indoors. The City Council approved the ban on outdoor cultivation shortly after rec- reational marijuana became legal. The council members were concerned about offen- sive odors. Activist Rycke Brown took the matter to court, say- ing the ordinance conflicts with a state law that prohib- its a local government from enacting or enforcing local limits on the production or use of plant seeds. LETTERS Continued from page 2 law-abiding citizens. The agenda is clear and only targets high-capacity magazines and assault rifles, weapons of mass destruction, which have no business in the hands of non- military/non-law enforcement personnel. OIP 43 is NOT coming for all your guns, but it is coming for some of your guns, those killing machines which make mass murders possible. Don’t distort the truth and further polarize thinking on this difficult issue. Fear- mongering serves no one. Janet Keen Camp Sherman s 541-549-1784 s To The Editor: I had the opportunity to see the pro- posed 199-unit Hayden Home Master Plan “McKenzie Meadow Village” at recent pub- lic meeting on March 21. Like the majority of residents there, I was greatly disappointed by the congested design that is to be located between the high school and west of the exist- ing Village at Cold Springs. This new plan was in a stark contrast to the earlier sensitive design that was proposed for the much-needed senior living community and senior center. With smaller lots than the Village Springs development this plan highlighted Hayden’s profitable formula in maximizing planning density, but sorely lacked in creating a desir- able and comfortable housing community that Offering Aveda ™ Skin & Body Care! hair | massage | nails facials | makeup s this area demands. Sadly this plan could be plotted in Anywhere, USA. Just because they can install so many housing units in this con- figuration doesn’t mean it’s the best solution for this city of Sisters. Once they cut and bulldoze the majority of the mature ponderosas (just look at their latest development east of Trinity Way), it will be too late to demand an alternative plan. There are other options available. For immediate inspiration look at the charming cabins nestled among the preserved pines in the FivePine Lodge complex so sensitively placed. Even the mix of units, notably the Creekside Cottages in Pine Meadows with wandering connecting streams and ponds shows delib- eration to create something unique that is respectful to our beautiful setting. At the new Clear Pine Development they have introduced a pocket neighborhood plan within the larger development and a dedicated park. For further reference on pocket neighborhoods see http:// pocket-neighborhoods.net/patterns/clusters. html. A healthier desirable community of any financial dictate would include more pedes- trian options and address the increased num- ber of vehicles, parking requirements and emergency vehicle access. All I’m saying is that Hayden can do and should do better, go back to the drawing board and design for this very special Sisters com- munity, not just for your profit! Wendy von Kalinowski s s s ONTHY CORNYROF SPINYST& WHOOD AVY YXPRYSSIONISTICLANDSCAPYPAINTINGSBYSARAHANSYN UNIQUYBYADYDJYWYLRYBYKARYNYVANS 161-C N. Elm St. SHOP LOCAL PHOTO BY GARY MILLER 19 The Nugget is brought to you weekly because of our advertisers’ support. So we ask you to support the local businesses which help make your community, hometown newspaper possible. he
