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Page 12 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR. January 15, 2002 ‘T.’ heads for ‘Big Apple’ (Continued from page 1) “I haven’t come down from it (hearing the news) since,” he said. Lund began his music teaching career at both Lorna Byrne and IVHS in 1993, fol- lowing his graduation from Southern Oregon University (SOU), where he earned his teaching certificate. He began playing music long before he ever considered teaching it, however. Piano was the first instru- ment the then 7-year-old learned -- but not by choice. “My mom said I had to,” he said. T. found the trombone much more intriguing, and taught himself how to play when he was 10-years-old. By then, he was hooked. As a teenager, however, T. decided to pursue a career in his other passion -- auto mechanics. He would work in that field for more than 20 years. In 1966, during the Viet- nam War, Lund was drafted and stationed at Ft. Irwin in Barstow, Calif. After reading his files, a sergeant in the army learned of Lund’s affinity for music and suggested Lund play trombone in the 433rd U.S. Army Band. So he did. After fulfilling his mili- tary duty, Lund went to Holly- Measure 28 (Continued from page 1) As of December, seven positions were cut, he said. However, more cutbacks may be needed, he noted. Raising tuition is an op- tion, he said, as community colleges statewide are ex- pected to do so. However, cuts in the col- lege’s major programs such as nursing, mental health and automotive are unfortunate, but likely targets, he added. Levine also noted that at any other time RCC would have been able to provide training for Rough & Ready employees who are at risk for losing their jobs if the plant closes. “There are zero dollars to help those folks at Rough & Ready,” Levine said, adding that 90 percent of the pro- grams that were provided at the RCC Belt Bldg. in Kerby have been cut during the past few years. Residents also would lose services provided by the Dept. of Human Services (DHS). The largest number of people receiving benefits from the Dept. of Human Services are from Josephine County, said a DHS representative at the meeting. wood, and then started work- ing with the Long Beach Po- lice Dept. in Calif. repairing motorcycles. An accident led to medi- cal retirement after 12 years with the department. While living in Long Beach T. played in various bands, in- cluding the Long Beach Sym- phony. It was then that he met his wife. In 1987, after the couple moved to Southern Oregon, T. quit mechanics and focused on his trombone playing. He went to SOU in Ashland and played in the band there, “just for fun.” He immediately clicked with the band director Max McKee, who he said, “talked him into teaching.” Teaching may be T.’s sec- ond career, but it is one he loves just the same. That he maintains and helps repair all of the instru- ments for the music depart- ments at both Lorna Byrne and IVHS during non-school hours, is one just one example of his dedication. “I’m an old mechanic who likes keeping his hands dirty,” T. said. T. began telling staff and his students at the schools about the award and trip early this week. Excited for their teacher, T said many of the students told him they wanted to crawl in his suitcase and go too. “It’s all about the kids,” T. said. NICE SHOW - Even though the IVHS Cougar girls’ basketball team lost to the Phoenix girls on Friday, Jan. 10, they made a good showing during the Skyline Conference opener. Cougar Kim Hamilton scored a team high of 15 points and had 10 steals. Ivy Fink scored 13. (Photo at left by Mary Wertz) (Photos top and bottom by Gary Bell) Deer slayers being sought The Grants Pass Office of the Oregon State Police (OSP) is investigating the unlawful killing of at least 11 black tail deer in the Cave Junction area during the past 6 - 8 weeks. The deer are being shot and killed after dark and left to waste. Three of the deer’s heads have been removed. One of several unsuccessful decoy deer operations resulted in a high speed chase, involv- ing two OSP units and two Josephine County Sheriff units. The Oregon Hunter’s As- sociation is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved. To report any infor- mation, phone 776-6263, Ext. 307 or 306. Without courage all other virtues lose their meaning. (Sir Winston Churchill) Biscuit Fire officially toast The Biscuit Fire that af- fected Illinois Valley last sum- mer and nearly forced evacua- tion of 15,000 residents, was officially declared out Dec. 31, according to the U.S. For- est Service. Forest Service officials reported that no smoke or other signs of fire were spot- ted following weeks of rain and snow in some areas charred by the monstrous blaze. It was the largest forest fire in Oregon in a century, The costs to fight the blaze, which burned nearly 500,000 acres of land prior to its containment Sept. 5, was estimated at $133 million. 592-3540 ILLINOIS VALLEY BUILDING SUPPLY & RENTAL CENTER 434 Caves Highway, Cave Junction Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Saturday (Closed Sunday) Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce says, THANKS!!! The annual auction at Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. on Friday, Jan. 10 was fun and successful. Recognition should go to Vicki Gill of SOFCU for serving as auction chairman *Special thanks to Jim Frick, Century 21 Harris & Taylor, for serving as auctioneer *And to Anna Swett, of Anna’s Attic/One Horse Auction, along with Annie Pinios and Sally Jones, for clerking and displaying items The chamber also wants to express its heartfelt thanks to the donors: Bridgeview Winery Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. SOFCU Evergreen Federal Bank Home Valley Bank Rough & Ready Lumber Co. Oregon Caves Chevron It’s a Burl Taylor’s Sausage Carlos’ Restaurante Valley River Restaurant Siskiyou Screen Printing & Embroidery Hellgate Jetboat Excursions U Fish-U Catch Country Hills Resort Blue Marlin Pietro’s Italian Restaurant Junction Inn frontier/Citizens Communications Shop Smart Food Warehouse Redwood Hwy. KOA I.V. Building Supply Energy Outfitters Oregon Mountain Real Estate Fire Mountain Gems City of Cave Junction A-Affordable Satellite Systems Rachel Goodman Massage Therapy Burton’s Rare Coins Anna’s Attic Mansfield Cleary, Attorney-at-Law Ted Crocker LTC Crossroads Animal Hospital Northwest Hairlines Del Norte County Chamber McDonald’s Wholesale ‘Illinois Valley News’ And we appreciate all our bidders! Thanks, and see you next year! Remodeling your bathroom or building a new one? We now have an all new, wide selection of bathroom vanity bases, cultured marble sink tops and medicine cabinets (some lighted). Our line of cabinets are built from REAL PLYWOOD not pressboard.