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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, October 1, 2003 (Continued from page 7) An artisan group, funded by a grant through Illinois Valley Community Response Team (IVCRT), is investi- gating the possibility of transforming one of the studios above Blue Moon Books and Coffee in Downtown Cave Junction next to the state liquor store. Creative Spaces is a collective forming above the am- bience of Blue Moon. Currently, two area artists work and teach out of their respective studio spaces there. Painter Debbie Dawson offers sessions to students, as does Goines' Singing Loom Studio. Textile arts, music, tutoring, and general creative exploration are opening for Illinois Valley residents. And now a woodworkers association has begun ex- ploring possibilities for its own studio needs, and will be looking for feedback both from among its members and any other interested valley craftsperson. The woodworkers are part of the Redwood Highway Woodworkers, an alliance of wood artisans working to reach out to other area artists, as well as seek means to sus- tainability for crafters in the valley. The group purchased digital photography equipment that has been used to obtain high-quality images for on-line and professional jurying purposes. Earlier this summer, four area wood workers used the digital photography equipment when submitting entries for WoodFair 2003 in Eureka, Calif. All four were chosen to display their work. The group offered a free training class to teach other artists how to use the equipment themselves, as well as an opportunity for PhotoShop editing experience and photo shoots. If approved, the prospective Creative Spaces studio will house the equipment and provide a per- manent site for new training sessions and regularly sched- uled photo shoots. Given the physical dynamics of Illinois Valley, there can be a sense of isolation and frustration that develops among crafters who choose to live and work here. It may be difficult to maintain a constant contact with markets for their work. One solution increasing in popularity is web- based purchasing. Sales and networking can be accom- plished on-line where distance and time are less of a bar- rier. For I.V. artists to present a strong on-line presence however, their web images will need to compete with the high quality of others. The woodworkers group offers an affordable way around that obstacle, offering to train and certify crafters to use the equipment themselves, or to photograph the work at minimal cost for those unable or unwilling to become certified. IVCRT will work to continue support of this group's goals, as well as supporting new efforts like the Blue Moon Collective and Gypsy Rose. Two miles south of town on Hwy. 199, Gypsy Rose is another blooming creative collective. Work from 30 artists is available and displayed in the unique art gallery and gift shop. Gypsy Rose features award-winning sculptor and craftsman Don Canaday, who lives on site. Plans include additional artisans living and working on site. The Red- wood Highway Woodworkers have a web site under con- struction which will provide links to each member' work and an opportunity for visitors to make purchases. IVCRT would like to extend this service to other I.V. crafters, and is exploring funding sources to build additional portal web- sites. Once enough interest is indicated, dates can be set for new photo sessions and classes. Any individual interested in attending a course on digital equipment, bringing work to a shoot to be photographed, or more information on items mentioned above, can contact Emily Ring at the IVCRT office, (541) 592-4440. JoCo hit with 456 burglaries The number of resi- dential and business bur- glaries in Josephine County so far this year almost match the 2002 total, according to Sheriff Dave Daniel. He reported in a recent news release that there were 456 burglaries throu gh mid-August. There were 516 burglaries in the county in 2002. “Due to the personnel cuts we have taken over the past three years, we have responded to these calls but have not been able to do any follow-up,” Daniel said. He added he has as- signed Deputy Emory Souza to investigate all reported burglaries. The assignment is necessary to try and curtail the rise in burglaries, he said. Victims of prior burglaries should phone (541) 474- 5123. her drive while intoxicated, deputies said. *A woman at Illinois Valley High School said a boy that had been sus- pended and was listed as a runaway was limping across the football field toward the woods. Depu- ties were unable to locate him. *A girl at IVHS said her purse was missing from her locker at 5:36 p.m. Items in the purse included a cell phone, driver’s li- cense, a set of keys and $10 cash. *A man visited the I.V. Substation and said his son was out of control, punch- ing and kicking his sib- lings. Deputies said they “strongly counseled” the boy. *A man on Waldo Road said a couple in a full-sized older vehicle were driving erratically at 6:37 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 *In the 28400 block of Redwood Hwy. a man said two people, possibly prowlers, set off a motion detector on his property at 12:57 a.m. *In the 500 block of E. River Street a man said $100 was missing from his vehicle. The driver’s side window of his car was not rolled up at the time, depu- ties said. *In the 1900 block of Rough and Ready Creek Road a woman said her son was missing and could be at another boy’s residence. Deputies didn’t locate them. *In the 6400 block of Lakeshore Drive a woman said four or five teen-age girls had taken a cocktail of drugs that included mor- phine, Vicodin, ibuprofen, Pepto Bismal, and penicil- lin at about 8 a.m. She said her daughter was pale and lethargic at 3:30 p.m., but was coming around at 5:25 p.m. She wanted the wel- fare of the other girls inves- tigated by deputies. When questioned by deputies one of the other girls said she had the flu and had taken some medicines but denied taking Vicodin or mor- phine. She refused medical aid and refused to give deputies the names of any- one else involved. *A citizen said a “Stop” sign was knocked over and broken near Red- wood Hwy. and Finch Road. Friday, Sept. 19 *A man near S. Red- wood Hwy. and W. Lister said he wanted to speak to deputies in private about knowledge of a kidnap- ping. *Deputies were ad- vised that a repossession of a vehicle was going to oc- cur in the 500 block of Naue Way. *A citizen said he saw a horse standing in the roadway near Waldo and O’Brien roads. He feared the horse’s rider had been thrown off somewhere. Deputies said they were unable to locate the horse or rider. *In the 600 block of Deer Creek Road Elizabeth Ann Edwards, 33, was cited on a charge of driving while suspended. *A man in the 100 block of Deer Creek Road said someone hit his boat and failed to leave a name. He said the men that hit the boat were possibly intoxi- cated. *In the 9000 block of Takilma Road a man said a metal gate valued at $100 was missing from his prop- erty. *In the 3200 block of Lakeshore Drive deputies responded to a reported non-injury, single-vehicle accident at 6:28 p.m. *Deputies destroyed a marijuana pipe and took a revolver for safe-keeping from the scene of a motor vehicle accident near mile- post 35 of Redwood Hwy. The items reportedly be- longed to a passenger of a vehicle who fled the scene on foot. Saturday, Sept. 20 *An anonymous citizen said some teen-agers were drinking alcohol in the 1000 block of W. River Street. Deputies planned extra patrol. *In the 600 block of E. River Street an audible alarm at IVHS was caused by employee error. *At Shop Smart Food a boy, 14, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting (third- degree theft) for removing a bottle of cola without paying for it. He was trans- ported to the Juvenile Jus- tice Center in Grants Pass. *In the 1000 block of Thompson Creek Road a man said he was being ver- bally harassed by another man. Deputies said the complainant was able to handle the matter without their assistance. *At “Forks” Park a man said a bow and arrows were missing from his ve- hicle at 8:34 p.m. *A man said another man had fallen by the side of the road on Redwood Hwy. in Kerby. AMR med- ics were unable to locate the man. *At the I.V. Substation Page 9 a man said a boy slapped his son at Jubilee Park at 2 p.m. *On Daisy Hill Road a woman said several juve- nile boys and girls were having a party, drinking alcohol and fighting at 10:11 p.m. Deputies said a young man was hit by a This book presented by Senior Library Specialist Jennifer Berubee and is available at the I.V. Library. ‘Henry Hikes to Fitchburg’ (541) 476-2127 Our POT ROAST DINNER is the talk of the town! Sold out both nights!! So come early on Wednesday & Saturday nights 4 p.m. to closing Slow-cooked pot roast served with potatoes, onions & carrots in its’ own gravy, soup or salad, ‘fresh-baked’ drop biscuits, plus homemade dessert Saturdays: Siskiyou Community Health Center, Cave Junction is accepting new patients. Phone 592-3581 for more information. (Public service announcement) Author & Illustrator: D.B. Johnson Ages: 5 to 8 Inspired by Henry Thoreau. The fastest way for Henry is to walk. Henry’s friend wants to earn money for a ride while Henry decides to walk. The two play a game to see who gets to Fitchburg first. is open Dr. Gault joined us from Baltimore, Maryland. She is board certified in family practice medicine and is available to provide primary care services for the entire family. vehicle and a fight ensued. An investigation was started by deputies con- cerning the assault. *In the 400 block of W. 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