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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, July 30, 2003 What a difference a century makes. Here are the U.S. statistics for 1903, sent to the editor by his super daughter, Vicki Kaplan, from Carlsbad, Calif. *Average life expectancy in this country was 47. *Only 14 percent of U.S. homes had bathtubs. *Only 8 percent of homes had telephones. *A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost $11. *There were only 8,000 cars in the United States, and only 144 miles of paved roads. *Most cities had speed limits of 10 mph. *Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California. With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the 21st most populous state in the Union. *The average U.S. worker was paid between $200 and $400 per year. *A competent accountant could expect to earn $2,000 per year; a dentist $2,500 per year; a veterinar- ian between $1,500 and $4,000. *More than 95 percent of all births in this country took place at home. Sugar cost 4-cents a pound. Eggs were 14-cents a dozen. Coffee cost 15-cents a pound. *Most women only washed their hair once a month and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo. *Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country for any reason. *The five leading causes of death in the United States were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza. 2. Tubercu- losis. 3. Diarrhea. 4. Heart disease. 5. Stroke. *The U.S. flag had 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska had yet to be admit- ted to the Union. *The population of Las Vegas, Nev. was 30. *Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented. *Mother's Day and Father's Day didn’t exist. *One in 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or write. *Only 6 percent of all U.S. residents had gradu- ated from high school. *Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all avail- able over the counter at corner drugstores. According to one pharmacist, “Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and the bowels, and is a perfect guardian of health.” *One out of five U.S. households had at least one full-time servant or maid. *Only approximately 230 murders were reported in the entire country. Just think what it will be like in another 100 years. The Wild Blackberry Festival section will appear in the Aug. 6 of ‘I.V. News.’ Get your ad copy in by 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1. Add an additional $15 for spot color. Illinois Valley News An Independent Weekly Newspaper Co-owned and published by Robert R. (Bob) and Jan Rodriguez Bob Rodriguez, Editor El Jefe Entered as second class matter June 11, 1937 at Post Office as Official Newspaper for Josephine County and Josephine County Three Rivers School District, published at 321 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523 Periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523 Post Office Box 1370 USPS 258-820 Telephone (541) 592-2541, FAX (541) 592-4330 Volume 66, No. 19 Staff: Cindy Newton, Britt Fairchild, Chris Robertson, Steve Fairchild & Becky Loudon Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association DEADLINES: News, Classified & Display Ads, Announcements & Letters 3 P.M. FRIDAY (Classified ads & uncomplicated display ads can be accepted until Noon, Monday with an additional charge.) POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ welcomes letters to the editor provided they are of general interest, in good taste, legible and not libelous. All letters must be signed, using complete name, and contain the writer’s address and telephone number. The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity. The ‘News’ reserves the right to edit letters. One letter per person per month. Letters are used at the discretion of the publisher. Unpublished letters are neither acknowledged nor returned. A prepaid charge may be levied if a letter is inordinately long in the editor's opinion. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in Josephine County - $20.80 One year in Jackson and Douglas Counties - $24.40 One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state - $28 POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction, OR. 97523 (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary ex- pressed in letters to the editor are strictly those of the letter-writers. * * * Typed, double-spaced letters are acceptable for c o ns id e ra t ion . Hand-written letters that are double-spaced and highly legible also can be considered for publi- cation. Cards of thanks are not accepted as let- ters.) * * * ‘Community comes through’ From Deb Riley Cave Junction We want our wonder- ful community to know, that the Chris Rotin Col- lege Fund-Raiser was a success. We appreciate all the business and community support; especially when everyone is slammed with fund-raiser requests. The Home Valley bank account will remain open for your continued support. Bless this valley. ‘Wildfire’ From Siskiyou Re- gional Education Project Cave Junction The Senate Agriculture passed legislation on Fri- day, July 25 that guts envi- ronmental protections for destructive logging in na- tional forests such as the Siskiyou and Rogue Na- tional forests. The Senate is expected to vote on wildfire legisla- tion, based on the Bush Administration’s “Healthy Forests Legislation,” in September. The legislation does not provide fire risk reduc- tion funding to protect communities like Cave Junction, which recently experienced a wildfire at the edge of town that burned several structures including two homes. The bill (HR 1904) contains language to ex- pand the area where de- structive logging can take place without environ- mental review or over- sight, stripping the right of the public to have a say in the management of Na- tional Forests. If passed by Congress, the legislation could lead to an increase in logging of old growth forests on pub- lic land. Bureaucrats in Wash- ington seem to be coming up with excuse after ex- cuse to log in our national forests. What our communities really need is funding and resources to protect fami- lies and homes from wild- fires. Backcountry logging will do nothing to help us. Scientific studies have shown that the best way to protect communities is to thin small trees and brush near homes and buildings not by logging large, fire resistant trees deep in na- tional forests miles away from where people live. Once again our gov- ernment seems intent on supporting a small sector of society at the expense of the rest of us. We need responsible governance, not a sell-out to special interests. According to conser- vationists, the policy taken by the Bush Administra- tion and many in Congress disregards popular will. The public has clearly called for an end to excess logging on public lands. Our forests deserve to be protected for future generations. ‘Selma trees’ From Greg Putney Selma Early Sunday morning Don Scriven’s Tree Ser- vice cut the oak trees on the parking lot of the Selma Post Office. As a tree-care profes- sional and a certified ar- borist, I am deeply sad- dened. It has been known for years in our profession that topping hurts trees, causing a future hazard and an immediate eyesore. The large cuts will lead to rot cavities, and the sucker growth that grows back will be weakly at- tached to the tree. Ulti- mately, these trees will need to be removed. I called Don Scriven and asked if he had ever read anything about arbor- culture (the care of the trees). He said “No, he mostly just cut trees down.” When I told him what he’d done was an insult to our profession, he told me “go do it your- self…” Those who need the services of a tree-care pro- fessional should make sure they are professionals. ISA certification is a good indi- cation that they are edu- cated in their trade. Any advertisement listing top- ping as a service should be viewed as questionable. There is more to tree care that a chainsaw and a bucket truck. For more information, people can check www. isa- arbor.com. ‘Taxpayer ire’ From Ellis Couron Cave Junction There have been con- tinuing problems with Jo- sephine County manage- ment and taxes dating back at least 30 years. Most of the problems had to do with how, and to whom, the Oregon and California Railroad monies were distributed. Instead of looking ahead and really managing those funds, the money was wildly spent on everything and anything, especially salaries, as if there were no tomorrow. Today we are strug- gling with the results of that mismanagement and the inability of current management to rectify the problems. The taxpayers tried to address this problem with a vote to the people to change county manage- ment from three to seven commissioners. Those very same pub- lic servants have appar- ently cried “foul” to Port- land. To nobody’s surprise GIVING LIFE - Tom Morrissey of Cave Junction (pictured in photo above with medical assistant Genevive Wise) was one of approximately 40 Illinois Valley residents to donate blood on Thursday, July 25 during the American Red Cross blood drive at the I.V. Senior Center. (Photo by Britt Fairchild) Frick questions CJ council on property prices, parking Real estate broker Jim Frick has queried the Cave Junction City Council re- garding prices set on sur- plus property, and what the city plans for off-street parking to accommodate visitors. Frick, from Century 21 Harris & Taylor, addressed the council during its meeting on Monday night, July 28 in city hall. Frick appeared upset because he submitted a bid of $20,000 for 1.0 acres on West Schumacher Street, advertised by the council, and received a rejection without a notation as to who rejected it. Frick asked if anyone other than Mayor Ed Faircloth had seen his bid. It appeared that the mayor took unilateral action. Faircloth explained he felt that since Frick’s bid was less than two-thirds of the asking price ($30,600) based on assessed valua- tion, he had the right to turn it down. Frick said he had ex- pected not only to know who rejected his offer, but to receive a counter- proposal, and got neither “as a common courtesy.” Said Frick, “I felt as though it was thrown back in my face.” He told the council that based on prices of comparable adjoining properties he felt his bid was a good one. In addi- tion, he noted, the recent Daisy Hill Fire burned through the property, and city sewer connection is not available. After hearing Frick’s position, the mayor stated that he and others are “in a learning curve” when it comes to handling some city business. Frick complimented the council on its down- town beautification and revitalization efforts. But he added that perhaps the city should take a close (Continued on page 5) Out ‘N’ About Treesort 300 Page Creek Road Cave Junction (Continued on page 3) For the 22nd annual Wild Blackberry Festival Saturday & Sunday Aug. 9 and 10 There will be a blackberry scavenger hunt, blackberry baking contest & blackberry hunt. For more information phone 592-4920
