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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Page 9 TRSD plans computer update project By SCOTT JORGENSEN IVN Staff Writer Evergreen Elementary School Principal Dave Valenzuela is proud of his school’s computer system. Its two computer labs serve students quite well, and every effort has been made to upgrade hard- ware as often as possible. But Valenzuela and other Three Rivers School District (TRSD) officials are realizing that a long-range tech- nology plan is becoming more of a necessity. “Our ability to stay with the times has been out- standing up until now,” Valenzuela said. “But we’re falling behind in speed and our capacity to utilize the programs that we’re bring- ing on board.” He said that there are “minor grumblings” among Evergreen teachers regard- ing the current system’s lack of speed, but that staff mem- bers understand TRSD’s financial limitations. “It is frustrating to them,” Valenzuela said, “but most people understand the finan- cial commitment it takes to VOLUNTEERS DIG WORK - Numerous tree seedlings were planted at McCaleb Ranch Boy Scout Camp out Illinois River Road on Saturday, March 17. Forestry Action Commit- tee led the annual riparian effort with help from members of Boy Scout Troop 880, I.V. High School International Club, I.V. Section of the Boys & Girls Club, Brownie Troop 120, and Girl Scout Troop 123, who earned funds through the I.V. Soil & Water Conservation District. There also were a number of individual volunteers. Planted were Jeffrey and Ponderosa pines, Douglas Fir, Incense Cedar, Oregon Ash, Big Leaf Maple, Mock Orange, and Red Osier Dog- wood. After planting, volun- teers partook of a potluck meal in Cave Junction. (Photos provided) County watermaster outlines conservation methods As she finishes the end of her first year as water- master in Josephine County, Kathy A. Smith looks back on the many water resources issues that have flooded her office. One of the continuing questions, she said, is “How can we provide water for domestic, agricultural, com- mercial, and industrial uses while maintaining water in the streams for wildlife and healthy ecosystems. “One answer is to use water more efficiently. Conserving water by im- proving the infrastructure used to deliver water is one aspect of this answer,” said Smith. She continued, “While the Oregon Water Re- sources Dept. (OWRD) does not provide advice on which water delivery system to use, we do recognize that drip systems conserve more water than sprinklers and sprinklers conserve more water than flood irrigation. “OWRD does offer a conserved water program that provides benefits to water right holders and in- stream values. The law al- lows a water user who con- serves water to use a portion (Continued from page 4) Jeanette E. Reed-Harris Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors chapel for Selma resi- dent Jeanette E. Reed-Harris, 69, who died at home Saturday, March 24, 2007. A funeral service will commence at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 29, also at Hull & Hull. Chaplain Carole Howser will officiate. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Eagle Point Na- tional Cemetery. of the conserved water on additional lands, lease or sell the water, or dedicate the water to in-stream use. “There is no application form. Instead, a project de- sign that shows how conser- vation will be achieved is submitted to OWRD. When the conserved water is from a change in irriga- tion design, appli- cants are encouraged to work with agencies that spe- cialize in irrigation system design such as the Natural Re- sources Conservation Ser- vice. “Besides technical as- sistance, the agencies may provide cost-share assis- tance for irrigation up- grades. The program is not limited to irrigation rights. Rights for other beneficial uses such as industrial use are also eligible.” The watermaster said that after an application is submitted to the OWRD, a public notice is provided in a newspaper of record invit- ing public comment. OWRD staff reviews the Mrs. Reed-Harris was born Dec. 2, 1937 in Portland, Ore. She graduated in 1956 from Wilson High School. She moved to Selma from Damas- cus four years ago. Mrs. Reed-Harris, a long- haul truck driver for 20 years, retired from Mitchell Brothers Trucking in 1999. Her hobbies were traveling, camping, gar- dening, sewing and cooking. Besides her husband, Richard Harris, of Selma, she is survived by two sons, Don- ald Reed, of Selma, and Duane application and any com- ments received, then deter- mines to approve or reject the proposed comment. The determination is forwarded to the applicant and any commenting parties for their review. If no pro- tests are received, OWRD issues a final order approv- ing or denying the project. “There is no set limit on how much time an ap- plicant has to complete a project,” said Smith. “A reason- able time f r a m e with respect to project difficulty a n d budget is expected. After the applicant reports that the project is completed, the original certificate is can- celed and a new certificate is issued, at a lesser rate for use on the original acreage.” Smith also provided the following information: A Request for Finalization is submitted after the applicant has determined how the sys- tem will operate and is com- fortable with the amount of water needed by using the Reed, of Gresham; two daugh- ters, Katherine Dragoo and Dawn Weinberger, both of Portland; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, David Reed, in 1999. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.since1928hull.com. new system to meet the original use. OWRD then finalizes the allocation ap- plication. After mitigating the effects on any other water rights, the Water Resources Commission allocates 25 percent of the conserved water to the state (for an in- stream water right) and 75 percent to the applicant, unless the applicant pro- poses a higher allocation to the state, or more than 25 percent of the project costs came from federal or state nonreimbursable sources. The amount of con- served water is the differ- ence between the amount stated on the existing water right or the system capacity, whichever is smaller, and the amount of water needed to satisfy the existing bene- ficial use stated on the origi- nal water right. There are two opportu- nities for applicants to halt the allocation of conserved water application. If the pro- ject is stopped prior to com- pletion, OWRD is notified and the order authorizing the project is rescinded. If the project is not performing as designed, an applicant may request to reinstate the origi- nal amounts granted under the certificate. “This process of im- proving the water-use effi- ciency is one way a water right holder can expand the use of their water right with- out applying for a new per- mit or transferring an exist- ing permit,” said Smith. “Improving water-use effi- ciency also contributes to a sustainable water supply for in-stream and out-of-stream uses,” she said. H.D. 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