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‘It’s not porn,’ states new CJ store owner VIGIL FOR PEACE - Approximately 30 persons turned out in 41-degree weather on Sunday night, March 16 in front of the county building in Downtown Cave Junction as part of a global peace vigil. Participants stood in a circle and each briefly outlined their opposition to war with Iraq. Those at- tending then slowly marched in a circle symbolic of the global effort, and each silently recited his or her mantra for peace. One woman said that she saw of a woman in New York City with a sign, she has adopted it as her mantra: ‘The power of love will overcome the love of power.’ ‘Selma Station thieves will be caught’ Loss of $11,000 rescue equipment covered, but many are incensed There is no lack of confi- dence that those responsible for stealing some $11,000 worth of rescue equipment will be apprehended, said Chief Kyle Kirchner of Illi- nois Valley Fire Protection District. He also feels that the items missing from Selma Station will be located, he said during the district board meet- ing in Cave Junction City Hall on Thursday night, March 13. In fact, special lifting bags have been retrieved after they apparently were left near the first bridge on the south side of Cave Junction. Kirchner told the district board that clues are being processed by detectives from the Josephine County Sher- iff’s Office. “And,” said the chief, “a lot of people are furious about someone stealing emergency rescue equipment.” The bur- glary was discovered on March 3. Replacement items have been ordered under the district’s insurance company, which has a $250 deductible. The chief also said that there are indications the thieves will be found by trac- ing them through certain items included in the burglary. In connection with the latter, Kirchner said that a person skilled in such matters ap- proached him recently. However, the person, who was not identified, said that he needs compensation for his work. Kirchner first com- mented that the person wanted “a reward,” which irritated Director Leonard Frick. “The guy has a lot of LAKE SELMAC COLLISION - Selma resident Dwayne Wilson, 36, suffered neck, back and possible internal injuries at ap- proximately 4 p.m. on Monday, March 17 when the pickup truck he was driving on Lakeshore Drive struck a tree across from Lake Selmac Resort, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. Wilson subsequently was taken by a Mercy Flights medical helicopter from Lake Selmac to Providence Medical nerve; it’s absolutely wrong,” said Frick. But Director Joel Down- ing noted that “reward” is the wrong word, and that what is needed is “a contract for ser- vices.” He indicated that he would contact the radio trac- ing expert. There was some discussion about a reward for information leading to the ar- rest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary. The board took no action on either item, but seemed to be receptive to a contract and possibly a reward, depending on information that the chief collects. Board Chairman Don Haviland was absent due to illness. The meeting was con- ducted by Director Larrick Jones. New schedule at I.V. Library announced The hours at Josephine County’s main library and Illinois Valley branch have changed. Beginning Monday, March 31, both locations will reopen on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The I.V. branch will be closed on Tuesdays. As of March 31, the Cave Junction site will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The main library in Grants Pass will be open Mondays and Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays and Satur- days, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don’t forget I.V. Fire District Spring Fire Academy. See page 12 Center in Medford, where he was reported in stable condition on Tuesday, March 18. An engine in the bed of the pickup might have contributed to the crash, as it hit the rear of the cab. American Medical Response, Illinois Valley firefighters and sheriff’s office deputies responded to the emergency. In photo above a deputy interviewed a woman identified as Wil- son’s girlfriend shortly after the accident. By BRITT FAIRCHILD Staff Writer All Mike Motley asks is that he and William Deason be treated fairly. He knows that some in the Illinois Valley community oppose, detest even, their plans to open an adult novelty and gift shop in Downtown Cave Junction on May 1. However, he says they have the legal right to open such a business -- and cus- tomers have the personal right to shop there -- free from the harassment of others. “I know there is going to be criticism,” Motley said of the retail store, which will be called Midnight Oasis. “Just give us a chance.” The business will be lo- cated at 120 S. Redwood Hwy., the site of the former barbershop, next to the Tex- aco gas station. Motley stressed that he and Deason want to run a clean, respectable business, despite what some might think. “We are not going to run a porn shop,” he said, noting that there will be no private movie booths inside the store. Also, X-rated movies and magazines will not be sold there. Such items, though, could be available later if cus- tomers request them, Motley said. Motley and Deason ob- tained a city business license for Midnight Oasis, with the address as 5770 Rockydale Road, in November. The loca- tion information was changed to the downtown address within city limits a couple of weeks ago, according to Jim- Polk, city recorder. “I know there is going to be criticism,” Motley said. “Just give us a chance.” The license is good through June 30. Inventory at the store will include condoms, lotions, vi- brators, lingerie, silver and gold body jewelry, gag gifts and other adult novelties. No items have yet been sold, from the residence, over the Internet or at the unopened store, according to Motley. But opponents seem to be against the idea itself, regard- less of specifics. They don’t feel that Cave Junction needs a business like Midnight Oasis, Polk said, noting that five people have phoned city hall and two peo- ple have recently come in in person to state their views on the matter. But Polk said that the city (Continued on page 12) New Selma Fire Station in preliminary plans phase Preliminary details for a new fire station in Selma are in the works, directors of Illi- nois Valley Fire District were told during their meeting in Cave Junction City Hall on Thursday night, March 13. In addition, Chief Kyle Kirchner said that Selma Vol- unteer Lt. Jim Gurley, who has aided the district in other construction endeavors, has submitted an application for site review for upgrading the O’Brien Fire Station. In connection with O’Brien work and the planned new Selma station, said the chief, a personal services con- tract is in the works for Gur- ley. “He will be doing the general consulting for our fa- cilities projects,” said Kirchner. “We are working up a contract,” he said, adding that it should be ready for the board’s next regular meeting, scheduled for April 17. The district has been cor- responding with Rough & Ready Lumber Co. for a site of some three acres on the west side of Hwy. 199 be- tween the highway and Clear Creek Road. In the most re- cent letter, dated March 5, Kirchner proposed a counter- offer of $60,000 for the prop- erty. Rough & Ready had sug- gested a price of $100,000. The chief said he hoped that an answer to the $60,000 offer would have been re- ceived in time for last week’s meeting, but it did not arrive in time. He said that a special meeting might have to be called for the matter. In other matters, the fire district board: *Was advised that during January, district staff and vol- unteer firefighters responded to 15 fire-related alarms, 50 medical-related alarms, seven motor vehicle and rescue- related alarms, and three “other” alarms. *Heard that T-shirts are available for public sale that reflect the district. They are available at the main fire sta- tion on Caves Hwy. *Received a report show- ing receipt of $35,309 in mis- cellaneous revenue during the last fiscal year. Items included $24,794 in reimbursement for the district’s involvement in the Biscuit Fire, and $3,150 for sale of a used fire engine. *Was told that Home Val- ley Bank has the savings ac- count for funds realized through general obligation bonds approved by voters last year, and voted 4-0 to author- ize Beth Beards, district ad- ministrative secretary, to transfer funds as needed to do business throughout the term of the project. *Voted 4-0 to authorize transferring $58,000 from the contingency fund to personal services to cover salaries, So- cial Security and Public Em- ployees Retirement Associa- tion costs in connection with the four staff officers for their work during the Biscuit Fire. The meeting was con- ducted by Director Larrick Jones in the absence of Chair- man Don Haviland because of illness. The other directors are Joel Downing, Joe Malcolm and Leonard Frick.