Victor Corchero

20055 hwy 62.#19

Shady Cove Or. 97539

UPPER Rogue Independent

P.O. Box 900

Eagle Point Or. 97524

Letter to the Editor:

Voting, the Ultimate demonstration. Pertaining to the 2-part editorials in the UR-Independent February 25, 2003 issue. The second portion alludes to the correctness of "Respectful differences", the right of assembly, free speech, etc. all very well. Eagle Points flag display on holidays is a joy to behold.

But this thoughtful opinion did follow " weigh the odds " where the voting privilege and voting rights of citizens is questioned. Citizens were chastised for a legal petition to allow citizens the opportunity to vote on their very own and Shady Cove's future. Troubling issues for many are the implications of this bond measure money being spent on a 2.8 acre site. Presently adequate for today's population but with projected growth as the Water District comes on line will need to be abandoned in less that 10 years when Shady Cove' s population exceeds 4500. That new site, new technology (no chorine), must now be found to proceed with development. Any borrowed money, 40-year loan on a less than a 10-year serviceable project is not what citizens of Shady Cove want nor need.

Let's continue repairing manhole I&I, let us minimize extra sewer ground water intake during those extraordinarily wet times, like the last one of Dec.1997. Let's look towards the future and what growth this Upper Rogue area can sustain.

Proper planning would eliminate $2000 election costs as issues can be inserted in general elections for little cost. Special elections are the problem.

Thank you,

Vic Corchero, Shady Cove

Editor's note: The engineer's report says the facility is designed for 20 year growth at four percent per year.

Vic's note: Do the math and check back here in less than 10 years when the new sewer plant is proposed.