Nowhere Quite Like It - Nancy Graham, Portland

Dear Senator Metsger,

I am one more voice supporting this very important SB 30. Please give the Senate the opportunity to vote on this issue.

The Metolius basin is an amazing place. Camp Sherman is a tiny community in the midst of forest service land. As far as I am concerned, there is no where quite like it. The residents, the forest homeowners, the campers, and the day trippers have an awe and respect for the unique beauty of this place. Nothing would be worse than a resort development with 3000 homes and their occupants.

Have you ever watched an osprey dive for fish in a river? Have you ever looked up to see 30 turkey vultures spreading their wings in the tree tops? These are the things I share with my grandchildren each summer. Camp Sherman is a world away from the more populated areas of the county. The Jefferson County Commissiners failed to listen to the people who really care. I hope you will.

Nancy A. Graham
Portland (Washington County)