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A2 www.gazettetimes.com Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Monday, May 29, 2006 Managing editor: Rob Priewe, 758-9525, rob.priewelee.net Nightweekend newsroom: 753-2644 mmiDiniDiiy News about Benton County, the mid-Willamette Valley and the Pacific Northwest 10 years of effort was well worth it vita Editor's note: This guest column on the activities of local government was provided by the city of Corvallis. A project 10 years in the making is now under way on South Third Street. The project, called the South Third Street Improvement project, might not be an improvement in everyone's eyes. It is, however, the outcome of two ex tensive public processes and a detailed and engineering design effort In the mid-1990s, the city initiated a process for a South Corvallis Refinement Plan, STEVE ROGERS Columnist which was an amendment to the city's Comprehensive Plan updated in 1998. This plan recognized that the newly (at the time) widened South Third StreetHigh- way 99W had become a significant barrier across the south Corvallis neighborhood, particularly for pedestrians, and recommended a series of median islands to provide safer pedestrian crossings and Gazette-Times The Benton County Historic Resources Commission and the city's Historic Preservation Advisory Board have presented their annual preservation awards.

County recipients were two notable examples of extraordinary contributions to rural heritage preservation. The Wren Community Club was honored for conservation and preservation of the Wren Community Hall, 35515 Kings Valley Highway. Sally Donovan and Bruce Howard of Donovan Associates in Hood River were honored for their contributions to the documentation, research and preservation of Crystal Lake Gemetery in Corvallis. Donovan prepared the preservation plan that guides work at the cemetery, as well as the nomination for in the National Register of Historic Places. The Corvallis Historic Preservation Advisory Board acknowledged residential, commercial and institutional efforts.

Both the Morse and Minnie Burnap Rental House at 520 N.W. Fifth St. and the FA and Carrie Thomas House at 2020 N.W. Harrison Ave. were honored for outstanding "rescue and restoration." OSU received an award for exemplary "adaptive use" of the John and Minnie Cramer Rental House, a former residence that is now the Pride Center.

The Soup Shop, located in the former College Cleaners Building at 1603 N.W Monroe, also was acknowledged for "adaptive use" for demonstrating that effective preservation can occur with minimal change to the historic resource. The board acknowledged property owners and businesses for their collective impact on First Street and downtown in preserving and promoting a "pedestrian-sensitive revitalization district." Awards were presented for the Ralston Low Motor Co. Building (Fox Firkin); the Independent Laundry Building (Great Harvest Bakery, The Chippery, and Iovino's Restaurant); the Cooperative Managers' Building (The Riverfront Danish Bakery, Harry Annette's Fresh Fish, Sahalie Wine Cellars, The Pantry at Water Street, The Herb Tea Shop; and Wineopolis); Cor-vallis-Albany Farmers' Markets; the Terminal Building (Big River Restaurant Bar, Alpine Bakery, and The Riverview Mongolian Grill); and the Rickard Garage (Abby's Furniture Warehouse and Factory). Finally, Washington Hall, the Poultry Building and Incubator House, at Southwest Eighth Street and Washington Avenue were honored for "sensitive relocation and restoration of nationally significant resources." The awards ceremony, held Thursday at ArtCentric and an annual feature of preservation month, is a cooperative project of the Historic Preservation Advisory Board, the Benton County Historical Resources Commission, and Preservation-WORKS, and is funded with grants from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (administered by the State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Government Program) and private resources.

Rafting season starts with strong rapids We've got a pem'Cy 's worth of press about those love 'em, or leave 'em, ct-uit pieces. Tuesday wtThe Buzz sign development. Vehicle counts were taken at every intersection affected by this median island project at various times of the day, including morning and evening commute periods. These results were used to assure that the area available for cars waiting to turn off of South Third Street will be adequate for the next 20 years. Every element of design, including island spacing relative to intersections, received extensive and thorough review by the Project Design Team.

Although the public design process stretched over 10 years, the construction period is short with completion expected by July 28. People who use South Third might have questions as they drive down the street about why certain decisions were made on this project. If you are one of these folks, give me a call. I'd be happy to talk with you about it. This information is also available on the city's Web site.

Go to the home page at www.ci.corvallis.or.us and then to "Departments," "Public Works" and "Construction Projects." Steve Rogers is the city's public works director. He can be called at reach dangerously high levels. The upper Klamath River near Klamath Falls is only now at a point where it can be safely rafted, Hague said. In Eastern Oregon, the popular John Day River was recently gushing at 8,000 cubic feet per second, far above the recommended flow for rafting of about 4,000 cubic feet per second. By Thursday, the river had dropped to near 5,000 cubic feet per second, and it was expected to be in perfect condition for Memorial Day.

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ODOT found merit in the city's plan, declaring it one of the "most rewarding" projects submitted, and accepting it for grant funding. The primary purpose of the project is to offer safer and more convenient crossing opportunities than are currently available for pedestrians, wheelchair users, bicyclists and others, providing better foot access to local businesses and transit bus stops. Secondary purposes are to reduce the conflicts that occur in the center turn lanes for motor vehicles, and to make this street more visually attractive. These goals will be accomplished by the strategic construction of intermittent median islands. The islands between Chapman Place and Richland Avenue will Adventures.

"Our outlook? All I can say is outstanding." But though most rafters will love the strong rapids, inexperienced rafters could face problems. The size of rapids is ranked from one through six, with one being the easiest to negotiate. A class six rapid is so dangerous that death could result in attempting to run it. Last year, six people in kayaks and rafts died in Oregon. So far this year, one canoeist has died.

In Washing Health Clinic, 1220 N.W. Kings Blvd. Speaker: Dean Johnson "Adrenal Fatigue, How to Get Your Energy Back." Suggested donation: $7. Information: 753-5152. Public Informational (brum, 7 p.m..

Downtown Fire Station, meeting room, 400 N.W. Harrison Blvd. Panelists will provide information about local challenges facing community members with mental health problems, such as housing, hearth care, medication and interactions with the criminal justice system. First of two forums (the second will focus on solutions.) Sponsored by Willamette Criminal Justice Council. Information: Beth Rink, 766-6657, or Trish Daniels, 7534039.

Road work Starting TUESDAY S.W. Western Boulevard. The City of Corvallis will be constructing roadway improvements on S.W. Western Boulevard between 26th and 35th streets. S.W.

Western Boulevard between 26th and 35th streets will be closed to through traffic during working hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the duration of the project A detour will be in place. Construction is scheduled to be completed by September. Information: 7666731, ext 5177.

Schools TUESDAY CorvaMs School Board, 6:45 to 7 p.m., board room, Central Administration Building, 1555 S.W. 35th St Special meeting. Agenda: Award of Garfield Elementary roofstructural upgrades contract; Award of building automation systems package 2 contract Corvallis School Budget Commute, 7 p.m., board room, Central Administration Building, 1555 S.W. 35th St Agenda: The committee will approve a budget for 200607, discuss the local option levy and hold other committee discussion. Government TUESDAY Urm County Commissioners, 9:30 a.m., room 200 Linn County Courthouse, 300 Fourth Albany.

Benton County Commissioners, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., basement meeting room, Benton Plaza, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Public Hearings are heard at noon, time certain; those wishing to speak should sign the attendance sheet Agenda: Update on 2005 landfill host grant surcharge projects, discussion and decision on 2006 landfill host surcharge grants, discussion and decision on Allied Waste Services annual reports. Benton County Commissioners, 3 to 4:30 p.m., small meeting room, mezzanine, Benton Ptaza, 408 S.W.

Monroe Ave. Meeting with county counsel plus executive session to discuss potential litigation. Corvallis City Council, 5:30 p.m., Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 S.W. Madison Ave. Planning Commission applicant interviews.

Aisea County Service District Budget Committee, 6 to 7 p.m., 19192 Aisea Highway, Aisea. Alpine County Service District include marked crosswalks and pedestrian-actuated flashing crossing lights. The general locations of the islands were chosen by almost 40 neighborhood residents who attended a meeting at Lincoln School on Jan. 7, 2004. These locations were incorporated into the plans and presented to the public again at a Ward 3 meeting at the Tunison Fire Station on Jan.

13, 2004. The spacing preserved access to most existing driveways fronting the highway. The federal grant program requires ODOT to manage the construction project. City staff developed the design documents in coordination with ODOT experts in various areas, such as roadway design and traffic management, in full compliance with nationally recognized standards. This project was initially scheduled for construction in 2004.

It was delayed to 2006 by the extensive discussions and negotiations that took place over a two-year period between the cits designers and ODOTs Project Design Team. The placement of islands relative to nearby intersections is based on the results of traffic studies the city conducted as part of the de ton, two men one from Oregon, the other an expert river guide died this month on the Klickitat River. "The river's got a tremendous amount of power," said Gary Schoenecker, owner of High Desert River Outfitters, in the central Oregon town of Maupin. "It requires your full attention all the time." A recent run of 90-degree weather nearly closed some Oregon with the heat starting a rapid snowmelt that caused the waters below to Budget Committee, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Alpine School Community Center, Alpine. Corvallis Rural Fire Protection District, 7 p.m., administrative meeting room, Locke Fire Station, 544 N.W.

Lewisburg Ave. Regular meeting. Information: George Mears, 745-7665. Organizations TUESDAY Avery Toastmasters, 12:10 to 1:10 p.m., second floor meeting room, U.S. Bank, 2600 N.W.

Ninth St. Information: Jim Barbour, Rotary Club of Corvallis After 5, 5:15 p.m., Columbia Room, Salbas-geon Suites, 1730 N.W. Ninth St. Program: Joanne Kersey, Benton County's first female Rotary president Cost: $5 at the door. Information: Marcy Eastham, 7154176.

Benton County Radio Control Club Trainer Night, 5:30 p.m. until dusk. Brian Unwin Field (Adair Park Aerodrome), Adair. Club members will check out your new plane and radio to ensure it is ready for flight and then teach you how to fly it using a buddy box system. Information: Ed Rhodes, 928-5915, or visit Trump's Hobbies.

Odd Fellows, 6 to 8 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St Social gathering sponsored by Barnum 7 Odd Fellows. Jane and Kathie from "Beyond Reproach," will entertain in honor of the late Muriel Maxwell at the fifth Tuesday of the month Odd Fellow gathering. Free. Information: Kathie, 757-9878.

Corvallis Community Band, 7to 8:30 p.m.. Band room, Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 N.W Cleveland Ave. Information: Sue Borden, 752-6036 or www.c-cband.org. Corvallis Dharma Study Group, 7 to 8:20 p.m., meeting room behind Mystic Mountain Booshop, 435 N.W. Fourth St Health TUESDAY Pregnancy testing and counseling, 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m., Pregnancy Care Center, 867 N.W. 23rd St All services free. Information: 757-9645, or online at www.possibly pregnantorg. Free Rapid HIV test, 1 to 4 p.m.. The Circle of Hope, 215 N.W.

Monroe Ave. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 738-7500.

Stone Soup dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Westminster House, 101 N.W. 23rd St Free meal for those in need. Community Outreach Medical clinic, call for hours, 865 N.W. Reiman. Acute, outpatient care for tow-income, uninsured patients with no other access to medical care and 24-hour crisis intervention information and referral.

Information: 758-3000. Support groups TUESDAY Overeat ers Anonymous, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1763 N.W. Dixon. Information: www.oa.org. JA 'basking in the sunshine An excerpt from the journals of members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from this day 200 years ago edited by Gary Moulton.

i The Associated Press PORTLAND Memorial Day marks the unofficial opening of Whitewater rafting season, and river guides say the high snowpack and full reservoirs should make this the best rafting season in years. Rivers throughout the state should have high enough flows to maintain quality rapids through August. "This is going to be an exceptionally good year," said Noah Hague, owners of Ashland-based Noah's River Classes TUESDAY Academy for Ufetang Learning, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Rd.

Topic: "The Jews of Oregon," by Clara Frost RSVP and information: 737-9405 orosuallyahoo.com. Events TUESDAY Summer Reading Sign-Up, 10 a.m., Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 N.W. Monroe. Pick up a "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales" summer reading packet at the youth services desk or on the bookmobile. For ages 2 to 12.

Free. Toddler rtory time, 10 a.m., Children's reading room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave. Preschool story time, Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial St, Monroe. Bingo, 1 p.m., Corvallis Moose Lodge, 2240 S.W.

Third St. Open to the public. Information: 758-1411. Bedtime story time, 7 p.m.. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Ap-plegate St, Philomath.

SpHtual Heaftng and Prayer Cfccte, 7 p.m., call for location. Healing, prayer, and meditation for individuals, groups, and world events. Se Habla Espanol. Every Tuesda. Information: Nancy Wal-dron, 758-2061, or for Espanol, Blanca Nunez 7388587 or 7404064.

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY Musical AudUons, 7 p.m., Corvallis Community Theatre, Mestic Theatre, 115 S.W. Second St Open audition for Steven Sondheimls "Passion." Rotes for 14 actorsingers in a story about a darker side of love in 1860s Italy. Audition details: www.corvallis ccrnrrKjniMheatre.org or go to the theatre. Mentation: Director Jonathan Pedersen, 9904369, pedenril.irYitentoaeda Public comments solicited MAY 31 Adatr Village Wastewater Treatment Facility, The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality proposes to renew the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System wastewater discharge permit for the City of Adair Village. The limitations remain the same except that a new E.

colhbased bacteria limit will be placed on discharges to waters of the state. Written comments due by 5 p.m. May 31. Information: DEQ, Salem Office, 750 Front St N.E., Suite 120, Salem, OR 97301-1039, or Jennifer Claussen, 503-378-8240, ext 247, or 80O349-7677. Vc! TUESDAY Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Fred Meyer Albany, 2500 Sarv tjam Highway S.E., Albany.

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