Life Along The Metolius - Quentin and Jean Smith, Eugene, OR

[Sent to members of the Senate Rules Committee and Sen. Burdick:]

We strongly support the orignal vision behind Senate Bill 30, and support total prohibition of destination resorts in or within 3 miles the the Metolius River watershed.

Our children attended the little grade school there inthe 1960s and in those days could run and play freely, safely in the woods. Quentin operated the little salmon hatchery behind the grade school almost single-handed, and drove snow plow some winters. I worked on the election board -- maybe 42 registered voters? --- was treasurer for the community hall and kitchen help there for our community dances and parties. The usual community sounds were the songs of wind in the pines and the Metolius rippling along. Our son and Pat Korish began the now-yearly project of cleaning debris from the river below the store bridge. Our children graduated each in a class of 3 from that school, and were well prepared for larger schools. Now they take their children and grandchildren to show them this area that has remained relatively clean and "wild" and which we all love so much. Please help us.

Quentin and Jean Smith
Eugene, OR