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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, November 26, 2003 Page 8 Service clubs prepare (Continued from page 1) away, which has just kicked into high gear. The Josephine County Christmas Basket Program assists people in need by providing food baskets for Christmas dinner. “Last year we served 563 families, and we an- ticipate helping more than 600 this year because of the growing numbers of families in need in the Illi- nois Valley,” said project organizer Celia Siemer. Siemer said the pro- gram needs donations and volunteers as she has maximized the program this year by eliminating overhead to make every penny count. “We try to honor all requests,” said Siemer. “We’ve even had a request to help an applicant’s dog. A volunteer bought him a 40-pound bag of dog food. This program really brings the spirit of Christmas alive.” The toy program gives parents an opportunity to pick out specific toys to take home, wrap and put under the tree for Christ- mas morning. “The participating par- ents often tell us that they don’t know how they are going to pull off Christ- mas,” she said. “This pro- gram gives them a chance to have a really positive family Christmas.” On Dec. 20, the entire Illinois Valley Resource Center will be turned into a Santa’s workshop with distribution of toys, Christ- mas baskets, clothing, cookies and punch. “This year we are pretty concerned because donations are running be- hind and we want to help all families in need,” Sie- mer said. All donations of toys and food go directly to Illinois Valley residents, she said. Contributions can be sent and checks can be made payable to the Illi- nois Valley Christmas Bas- ket and Toy Program in care of Illinois Valley Family Coalition, 535 E. River St., Cave Junction, OR 97523. For pick-up arrangements phone 592- 4149, Ext. 232. The Illinois Valley Bikers will hold its 21st annual Toy Run on Satur- day, Dec. 6 from noon to midnight at the Junction Inn Timber Room Lounge. “Broadway Phil and the Shouters” will be on hand to perform. Other activities will include a raffle, auction and poker run. Proceeds will be used to buy toys for needy Illinois Valley chil- dren. I.V. Bikers also would welcome donations. Toll-free .. (Continued from page 1) dents about the no-toll zone -- but not advocating for or against it -- IVCRT recently mailed pamphlets describing the proposed plan to postal patrons. Perhaps the best way for phone customers to learn about the EAS, have their questions answered and state their opinions, Ring said, is to attend a public comment hearing on the matter. An informational open house is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Josephine County Bldg. in Down- town Cave Junction. Other public meetings are planned in Grants Pass, Medford, Wolf Creek, Shady Cove, Applegate and Eagle Point. “It’s a chance for peo- ple to put in their 2-cents,” Ring said of the meetings. She encouraged resi- dents to be proactive and review their phone bills to see how much they cur- rently pay each month in toll charges to those spe- cific areas so they can make an informed deci- sion. Those in each ex- change -- 18 exchanges are in the proposed calling region -- decide as a group, and not individuals, on whether to opt in or opt out of the EAS, Ring said. She stressed that if an exchange decides not to be part of the EAS, then an individual in that area can’t decide to join after the fact. “If our area chooses to opt out we’ve lost our chance to access this,” Ring said. An exchange that wishes to join the region after it is formed must go through an involved peti- tion process to establish a “community of interest” with the region, as is stated in the information IVCRT mailed. At the conclusion of the public meetings, OPUC will complete the final no-toll zone bounda- ries. Implementation is proposed for October 2004. For more information about the new Southern Oregon Local Calling Re- gion contact IVCRT or visit the www.notoll.org Web site. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Taylor’s will be closed on Thanksgiving but will be open on Friday, Nov. 28 while we decorate for Christmas Tired of Thanksgiving turkey? Try Taylor’s Italian Links *Sweet *Hot (with garlic & anise) *Swiss (mild with oregano, basil and onion) $2.29 per lb. Events *Friday, Nov. 28 - Rest up after Thanksgiving and bring in your out-of-town guests Libby Goines - S ings cool jazz Dinner Special Pork tenderloin with plum sauce $7.95 Friday, Dec. 12 - Last Art Walk until spring B Wishes - Crankin’ out her originals Thai Satay Chicken and Sushi Mondays thru Football Season 1/2 lb. barbecue burger with fries and salad - $4.95 Draught pitchers - $6 THURSDAYS - 6:30 p.m. Open ‘Mic’ Night with Jake Thompson ‘Little Rabbit Lost’ Author: Harry Horse Ages: 3 to 6 years It’s ‘Little Rabbit’s’ birthday and he’s in a hurry to be grown-up. On a trip to Rabbit World, he realizes he’s still a little rabbit and that’s just fine with him. This book presented by Senior Library Specialist Jennifer Berubee and available at the I.V. Library. Phone 592-3581 for more information. (Public service announcement) TALKING SHOP -- Lorna Byrne Middle School Principal Peter Maluk talks with some of the guests who attended the dedication of the new school on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Informal tours where given of the state-of-the-art building. LBMS sex education fears ... (Continued from page 1) of what students would be learning as well as looking at other usable materials. Burgess also informed those concerned of a dis- trict policy that allows for educational materials to be challenged with a letter to the board. Board member Bill Bonnville added that some of the concern could have stemmed from the fact that the health educators were not from the school, but from Siskiyou Community Health Center. One mother of a Flem- ing Middle School student stated that it “was morally wrong” to teach any form of sex education in school and that it should be left up to parents to discuss with their children. Maluk noted that in the number of years he has been at the school, this is the first time he has re- ceived any complaints about the program. In other business, the board was notified that save for some painting and other minor work, the LBMS construction project is extremely close to com- pletion. It also decided to table until the December meet- ing, so they could seek additional information, a vote on a plan to issue bonds to pay its PERS Un- funded Acturial Liability. Which based on the origi- nal 2001 valuation, accord- ing to Business Manager Kathy Krouse, is estimated to be more than $47,500 as of March 2004. A decision to partici- pate in the program offered by Oregon School Boards Association and Seattle Northwest Securities is required by Dec. 18, Krouse told the board. The process would provide the district the possibility of reducing its overall unfunded liability cost over the next 26 years. However, there was some discussion among board members about a fluctuating stock market and how it would affect their funds. Directors’ concerns were about the market not performing above a certain percentage rate. And the related administrative and other fees they would be required to pay for partici- pating in the program, and also that the district would not be able to use the bond money for other purposes. Liquidating $100,000 in new tack and saddles at public auction More than 100 saddles: Saddle King, Billy Cook, SimCo, Triangle T, Bench Mark, Billy Royal, Blue Ridge and more; roping, ranch, full silver, barrel, pleasure, condor, endurance, synthetic, youth, pony, English, Australian. Hundreds and hundreds of bridles, halters, leads, breast collars, saddle bags, bits, spurs, buckets, brushes, currys, whips, cinches, reins, wool saddle blankets, lariats, shock pads, clippers, pads, blankets and harness, plus lots of other English and Western tack! Just about everything used on or around a horse. All selling at public auction in lots or by the piece regardless of cost or loss. *Auctioneers note: If you can only go to one sale this year, don’t miss this one. A giant selection of name brand top quality tack and saddles; all selling without reserve to the highest bidder. This is an extremely nice selection of merchandise coming from six area consigners. YOU BID, YOU SET THE PRICE!! M/C, VISA, DISCOVER, AMEX and DINERS ACCEPTED. SORRY NO CHECKS. *Doors open 6 p.m. for inspection JACKSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Central Point Auctioneer: Mike Murphy