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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, July 23, 2003 Page 11 Jokes for the young at heart Yes, I’m a senior citi- zen: I’m the life of the party. Even if it lasts until 8 p.m. I’m good at opening childproof caps. With a hammer. I’m usually interested in going home before I get to where I was going. I’m awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. I’m smiling all the time because I can’t hear what people say to me. I’m quite good at tell- ing stories. Over and over and over. I’m aware that other people’s grandchildren are not as cute as mine. I have a lot of care: long-term care, eye care, private care and dental care. I’m not grouchy; I just don’t like traffic, waiting, crowds, lawyers, loud mu- sic, unruly kids, automo- bile commercials, Tom Brokaw, Dan Rather, bark- ing dogs, politicians and a few other items that I can’t remember. Everything I can’t find is in a secure place, I’m sure. I’m wrinkled, saggy and lumpy. And that’s just my left leg. I’m having trouble remembering simple words such as … Aging is not for wimps, I’ve discovered. I’m sure that they are making adults much younger these days. And when did they start letting kids become policemen? Plus I’m wondering: If you’re only as old as you feel, how could I be alive at 150? Overall, I’m a walking storeroom of facts. It’s just that I’ve lost the key to the door. (Editor’s Note: The preceding was reprinted from a newsletter pub- lished by Illinois Valley Senior Center). HOT, HOT, HOT- The temperature in Cave Junction hit 104 degrees on Tuesday, July 22, as shown by the Evergreen Federal Bank sign in the photo above. As this photo was being taken, the temperature rose from 103 degrees to 104. The temperatures are expected to drop as the week progresses. (Photo by Steve Fairchild) Landowners using shots to revive trees An increase in tree mortality in some parts of the state has landowners scrambling to prevent fur- ther losses. Unfortunately, some landowners are willing to try just about any- thing...even if it means giving their trees a shot at an expense that can run into thousands of dollars. “The shot consists of an injection of insecticide that a few individuals are marketing as a means to kill bark beetles,” said Dave Overhulser, Oregon Department of Forestry forest entomologist. “Unfortunately, inject- ing trees with insecticides is not effective against the insects because it moves into the foliage where it accumulates. None of the Chain Link Specialist 592-6192 KBCC - LP material is actually trans- ferred laterally into the cambium or inner bark of the tree where bark beetles or flatheaded fir borers feed.” Essentially, then, this practice is a waste of money. A big waste of money if you consider that some landowners are being persuaded to treat several acres of trees on their property in this fashion. “The U.S. Forest Service has conducted several studies on the trunk injec- tion of insecticides, and in all of these studies they have been ineffective at preventing bark beetle at- tacks on trees,” warned O v e r h u l s e r . Overhulser advises forest landowners to contact their service forester or Oregon State University Extension Office to get advice on how to manage affected trees. Little Lambs Preschool Bridgeview Community Church Now taking enrollment for September For more information phone 592-3923 5181 Holland Loop Cave Junction Jubilee Park Thursday, July 24 6:30 to 8 p.m. Co-Sponsored by: First American Title, Evergreen Federal Bank, SOFCU, Lancaster Rolling Video, Century 21 Harris & Taylor (Jim Frick & Steve Lyons), ‘I.V. News’ *Next week: ’Sons of the Oregon Trail’ Classic Country Folk Thursday, July 24 - 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jubilee Park Keep it in the valley, support the merchants who advertise in the ‘Illinois Valley News’ 107.9 FM 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