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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 6, 2003 We’ve had some welcome summer visitors of late; people we love and enjoy. First to reach the valley was my favorite male per- son cousin, Frank, who used to have an outstanding Adam’s apple, which has hidden itself with age. He came with his friend, Marlene, and we enjoyed her company also. We only got to visit for two hours. But they were good hours. We went to Carlos’ Restaurante, where the marga- ritas were just right, and the soul food was fulfilling. Actually I think I did most of the talking, what with trying to fill Marlene in regarding his errant ways as a youth in El Paso, Texas and San Diego. Frank was not only the best man at my wedding with Jan in the last century, he was my mentor and often a stand-in dad for me. He’s maybe 10 or 12 years senior to me; I don’t really know. But his sense of morality, honor and common sense have stood me in good stead. Despite that observation, he still managed as a Texas teen and little beyond to raise a little heck. He never raised hell though, and it was great fun relating some of his youthful extravaganzas to Marlene. Her eyebrows were raised a lot, because Frank obviously had her convinced he was an angel. Naw, he only acts like one with that disarming smile he has. I love him, and I told him so. Hope to visit him and Marlene down near San Francisco one day. Last week we had another wonderful visit, this one from our son, Michael; his wife, Christy; and daughter, Kimberly, 7. They stayed with us nearly three days, and we wish it could have been longer. We showed them some of the valley’s sights, includ- ing Oregon Caves National Monument. Kimberly, being extremely observant, noted that her grandfather (that’s me) looks a lot like “Bingo,” the dog, and that “Bingo” looks like me, but not as much. Actually I was flattered. And got a good laugh. The three of them had been camping along the Oregon coast after leaving their home in Washington state. They enjoyed sleeping in beds after several eve- nings of tent camping. “Mikey” enjoys doing things that people tell him he can’t. So it was with my contention that I’d have to move our van out of the garage to accommodate his trailer, made from a compact pickup truck bed. He disappeared into the garage, and I heard slight scuffling sounds. Thinking that he was looking for stuff to take home, saving us from having a yard sale, I pretty much ignored the noises. Next thing I knew he came into the house, grin- ning his Mikey grin. And yes, he had gotten the trailer into the garage without me having to move the van. He is just that way. Enjoys doing “the impossible.” Christy is a terrific wife. She and Mike have been married slightly more than a year, and they make a perfect couple. Besides that, Kimberly is extremely well-behaved (thanks to Christy; although we know that Mike has a hand in it also). Jan obtained special food items for their visit, in- cluding ice crème pops. So we not only ate well, but had a fine visit. Summer visitors: We love ‘em all. Rock Robin and the ‘Toasters’ Saturday, Aug. 9, 8:30 p.m. Out ‘N’ About Treesort 300 Page Creek Road (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.) * * * ‘Constitutional rights’ From Lisa Heathman Reno, Nev. Folks in Southern Ore- gon have a real problem. The Josephine County district attorney and sheriff are holding a man (Raymond Karczewski) in custody for a driving in- fraction, while releasing violent inmates right and left for lack of budget funds. Driving without a li- cense is usually a ticket- able offense, but Karczewski's assertion of his constitutional rights have seemed to anger law enforcement agencies to the extent that he has spent almost two months in jail and has had other charges piled on because of the embarrassment and “hurt feelings” he is causing -- by actually making the courts prove guilt against any person constitutionally presumed innocent. The scary part is that not a single charge against Karczewski has ever been proved, yet there he sits. Does anyone worry about court proceedings that allow no one to wit- ness them? This is what Josephine County calls a “Confidential Arraign- ment.” Is this also what was called, in the movie “Animal House,” double- secret probation? I guess it's what the courts have when they have nothing left. This should scare everyone in Josephine County, and everywhere else, that this type of law enforcement may set a precedent and any citizen can be subject to the Law of the Day, in- stead of the Law of the Land . FIRE SUPPRESSION TRAINING - Volunteers with the Community Emergency Re- sponse Team participated in a ‘fire’ drill outside Cave Junction City Hall last week. A mixture of diesel fuel and gasoline in an open container was used. Illinois Valley firefighters provided assistance and helped direct the training. The city’s Gary Biggs is the coordinator for the team, being trained to respond for aid in emergencies. A federal grant is being used to fund the project. As of July 18 I was arrested for the third time in 11 months for the same bogus charges. The courts are stymied as to how to get beyond the arraignment stage. Each passing day I am incarcerated, damages accrue at the rate of $60,000 a day. On July 21 Judge Gal- lagher blurted “the cat out of the bag.” He said there existed no one who had a claim against me. That statement alone is legal grounds for dismissal. Instead, Johnson chose strong-arm intimidation by charging one who is de- fending himself with seven counts of “simulation of legal process,” i.e. “paper terrorism,” all toward “CYA” (cover your ass). How does it feel to know your public servants are bankrupting you? ‘Citizen request’ From George Long Grants Pass Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the Jose- phine County Board of Commissioners. My name is George Your child can receive both. All the things you want in a school for your son or daughter: ** Complete preschool curriculum ** K - college - preparatory courses ** Individualized curriculum ** Diagnostic testing ** Traditional Values ** Phonetic - based reading ** Multimedia computer video interactive learning ** Character Building FOR INFORMATION PHONE: (541) 592-3896 Community Christian Academy 113 S. Caves Ave., Cave Junction (Continued on page 3) Activities co-sponsored by Project Baby Check, SCHC and The Family Foundation are a part of the 22nd annual Wild Blackberry Festival. The festival will be held on Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10 in Downtown Cave Junction. ‘Dark days’ 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. 20 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 F r o m R a y Karczewski Cave Junction (Josephine County Adult Jail/Grants Pass) Our country faces dark days ahead. We, a once free people, are heading for inevitable economic collapse and tyranny. Nowhere is it defined more clearly than here in Josephine County. The problem lies with our judges and District Attor- ney Clay E. John- son. They no longer con- duct their business by law, but by whim. D.A. Johnson has de- faulted in refusing to an- swer three documents filed with the court, one accom- panied by a sworn affida- vit. By not answering the affidavit point-by-point, Johnson has bound the county to a commercial debt in the amount of $21,600,000. Liens have been filed and recorded at the Secretary of State's office, Corporate Division, against the corporations Josephine County and State of Oregon. Saturday August 9 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 216 Caves Avenue Barbecue * Face Painting Giant Bubbles * Crafts Fishing for Prizes offered by Project Baby Check, Siskiyou Community Health Center & The Family Foundation