Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Lending a
hand would
help Lovejoy
SUMMER SPLASH BASH - Approximately 80 youngsters attended a ‘Splash Bash’
party at Cave Junction Pool on Friday, July 11 sponsored by Good Shepherd Lu-
theran Church. Music, food and games accompanied the moonlight swimming.
Summer water situation could be better, worse
After a mild and dry
winter that left Oregon’s
mountains with a lower
than normal snow pack, a
long string of cool and
rainy days this spring has
buoyed hopes of Oregon
farmers and ranchers who
will rely on irrigation this
summer.
There are still many
areas where water short-
ages are expected, but
things could have been a
lot worse.
“I can’t remember be-
ing so worried so late in
the water year and then
feeling so relieved heading
into the summer, said Stan
Fox, hydrologist with the
U.S. Department of Agri-
culture’s Natural Re-
sources Conservation Ser-
vice.
Despite high precipita-
tion totals for April and
much of May, many of
Oregon’s 27 irrigation res-
ervoirs are not even close
to being full as carryover
from last year was low and
the amount of snow that
eventually feeds those res-
ervoirs was relatively light.
Overall reservoir storage in
Oregon is about 70 percent
of average.
“Washington is the
only western state that is
reporting above average
reservoir storage right
now,” Fox said.
Of the key indicators
of Oregon’s statewide wa-
ter picture, snow pack and
reservoir storage are down.
But the rain that fell in the
spring has recharged the
soil moisture, increased the
stream flows in many areas
of the state and has at least
bought some time before
irrigation is needed.
Going into May, sum-
mer streamflow numbers
were low. The entire
southern half of the state is
looking at a streamflow
forecast expected to be not
much better than 70 per-
cent of average. Certain
parts of the state enjoyed
better local conditions
thanks to late spring rain-
fall. Northeast Oregon and
the Umatilla Basin report
above average streamflow
forecasts.
Generally the summer
water situation in Oregon
this year is not quite as
good as it was last year.
Fox sees a big need for
a healthy snow pack in the
mountains once late fall
and winter arrives. A re-
peat of this past year’s dry
winter would paint an even
bleaker picture as reservoir
carryover will be very poor
by the time fall arrives.
Rick and I want to thank you
for alerting and evacuating Ora
Mae Meyer from her burning
property during the Daisy Hill Fire.
We learned only after the fact that
you risked your lives while
demonstrating courage and
determination to make sure that
Ora Mae was safe. We give you
credit for having her reach safety.
We are grateful and
proud to have you
as our parents!!
With love
and thanks,
Lovejoy Hospice is
seeking compassionate
people to provide respite,
lend a hand, or simply visit
clients.
Team members might
also help in the hospice
offices or assist in the adult
or children’s bereavement
programs. Lovejoy Hos-
pice is also interested in
volunteer chaplains.
Training will involve
listening and communica-
tion skills, understanding
end-of-life issues and care,
the philosophy of hospice,
grief and bereavement and
the spiritual aspects of end
of life.
For more information,
phone Carol at (541) 474-
1193 or toll free at 1-888-
798-8569.
Seven classes will be
held between 9 a.m. and
noon at the Lovejoy of-
fices, 939 SE 8th Street in
Grants Pass.
Dates chosen will take
into account trainee sched-
ules.
Class size is limited.
Special:
Lean & Meaty St. Louis Style
Pork Ribs… $2.19 lb.
Andouillis Cajun Sausage… $2.98 lb.
Metolius Brand*… $5.99 six pack
*Pale Ale *Hefeweizen *Golden Amber
****July - August Events: 7-10 p.m.****
*Friday, July 18
Mississippi Delta Bluesman Don Haupt
Dinner Special - Jambalaya - $7.95
*Friday, July 25 - ‘Fools Forgiven’ - Rock
*Friday, August 1 - ‘IMBUS’
*Friday, August 8 - ‘Common Ground’
*Thursdays - UBA-Star open mic with Jake Thompson
Come-one, Come-all Scrabble games
*DINNERS SERVED*
Thursday, Friday & Saturday - Starting at 5 p.m.
Chain Link Specialist
592-6192
Additional Listings
Besides the program listings
Provided, the following also are
among those available from
Charter Communications. For
information about costs that
might apply,
contact the company.
1-800-338-8838
*12 - QVC
*14 - Better Life TV
*16 - Home Shopping
*23 - Community Bulletins
*25 - Fox News
*26 - C-Span/House of Rep.
*27 - C-Span 2 (Senate)
*28 - ESPN 2
*31 - CNN Headline News
*33 - Fox Sports Northwest
*36 - Country Music TV
*37 - Nashville Channel
*40 - The History Channel
*41 - The Learning Channel
*42 - Cartoon Network
*43 - Home & Garden TV
*44 - The Weather Channel
Rick &
Pam Meyer
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