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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Page 8 Forest plan highlights various considerations … Pam Cooper Proprietor - Clear Spaces Gallery 144 S. Redwood Hwy. in Cave Junction Telephone - 592-6833 Open Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. What kind of art do you feature? Photos. Digital and 35mm. Some of them have been enhanced using Photoshop’s watercolor filter to simulate a painted photo. Do you only sell photos? No. I have several displays of blown glass artwork that were created by my son, Darby, and daughter-in- law, Lila Holm, of Grants Pass. Why did you choose to go into this business? I always wanted to go into retail; the idea popped into my head and I went with it. My family has been in the glass blowing business for seven years, and I had a dream to do some kind of family marketed business. Do you feature only local artists? No. Most of the artwork is local, but there are pho- tos from artists outside of this area as well. How long have you lived in Illinois Valley? Thirty-three years. I was traveling, and somebody had a place for me to stay, so I stayed. Where did you move from? Texas. That’s where I am from originally. What do you like about living in the valley? The natural beauty. Nowadays, it is hard to find unspoiled places like we have. Most people would give their right arm to live in a place like this. Do you have any pets? Well, no, but we do live in “Wild Kingdom” -- you know, deer, raccoons, fox. We have Jane Doe and her twin children, Flora and Fauna, and their Auntie Cookie Doe who come through our yard. What do you do in your spare time? I’m a silly grandma. I have three grandkids I hang out with. Are you married? Yes, I have been married for two years, but have known my husband for 33 years. What is your favorite kind of ice cream? Ben and Jerry’s N.Y. Chocolate Chunk Fudge. - Interview and photo by Shane Welsh The release of their renewed eight-year policy, the Forestry Program for Oregon, has been an- nounced by the Oregon Board of Forestry (OBF) and the Oregon Dept. of Forestry (ODF). The plan is updated and released approxi- mately every eight years in response to two years of intensive internal discus- sions as well as open house meetings held throughout the state to collect public comments. The comprehensive policy contains a mission statement to provide for environmentally, economi- cally, and socially sustain- able forest management, the agencies said. The new edition marks a milestone for Oregon, making it the first state to adapt to internationally recognized criteria for use in discussing and measur- ing forest issues at the statewide level. The plan addresses all 28 million acres of Oregon’s private and public forestland. The strategies devel- oped by ODF address laws and government, social and economic benefits, forest productivity, soil and water quality, native plants and animals, forest and watershed health, and carbon storage. The plan was devel- oped using a concept that recognizes that different lands need to play different roles in achieving and sup- porting sustainability. The roles include wood produc- tion forests, multiresource forests, reserved forests, and residential value for- ests. “The Forestry Program for Oregon describes the board’s vision for the fu- ture of all of the state’s forest resources -- the val- ues that guide the board’s decisions on forestry is- tion, Scandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Livermore National Labo- ratory, and FAA. “The FAA is interested in installing our systems in its ASR-8 flight control radar system,” said Martin Glasband, Equi=Tech’s president and chief engi- neer. “We are pleased with this development,” he said, “because of the advance- ment this indicates, and the fact that the U.S. Govern- ment recognizes its own patent issues.” Since 2002, Equi=Tech’s balanced power technology has been recognized for all sensitive electronic applications per Article 647 in the 2002 National Electrical Code. Prior code issues limited the scope of balanced power to audio/video- related equipment only. “Many other industries are discovering what the audio industry already knows,” said Glasband, “which is that Equi=Tech’s balanced power standard is the power standard for the future.” Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by 592-3562 Riverside Physical Therapy Full Rehabilitation Services: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Cave Junction Office 218 N. Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-6580 grants Pass Office 1619 N.W. Hawthorne Ave. Suite 109 (541) 476-2502 Jeff Wood, M.S., P.T. All of Oregon’s 28 million acres of forested land are in the plan. *Active fuels and vegetation management, along with aggressive wildfire suppression, as key tools to manage forest health on public and pri- vate forestlands. *During Oregon forest policy development, the board will consider poli- cies in the context of the Oregon environment and economy, but also in the context of the global envi- ronment and economy. *Congressionally ap- proved experiments in Oregon and other states where communities are empowered to demonstrate their stewardship of federal forestlands and are held accountable for the results. *Renewed, long-term watershed research to study the effectiveness of current forestry manage- ment practices providing protection for soil and wa- ter resources. *Collaboration with state, federal, and tribal agencies, universities, con- servation groups, and pri- vate land owners to pro- mote a science-based, statewide assessment that evaluates the characteris- tics, conditions, and trends of native plant and animal populations and habitats on all land uses and owner- ship classes. Copies of the Forestry Program for Oregon may be obtained by contacting ODF. A man lives by believing something; not by debating and arguing about many things. - Thomas Carlyle - Selma’s Equi=Tech ... (Continued from page 1) sues, and strategies and actions to achieve its vi- sion,” said State Forester Marvin Brown. OBF believes a variety of actions are necessary to achieve the plan’s goals including: (541) 592-2126, 474-5440 Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. FRIDAY, JAN. 23 *Hot turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, whipped potatoes with gravy, Italian blend vegetables, frosted spice cake MONDAY, JAN. 26 *Scalloped potatoes with ham, broccoli Normandy, pickled beets, cracked wheat bread, peanut butter bar WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 *Roast beef with gravy, Delmonico potatoes, lima beans & red peppers, squash bread, birthday cake WOOLY WINTER - At the Wooly Winter Gala at Forest Edge Farm on Sunday, Jan. 11, benefiting Illinois River Valley Arts Council, President Rebecca Pearson an- nounces the winner of the final raffle item, a leather mask by Cat Moresco, modeled by emcee Libby Goines. (Photo by Forest Edge Farm) Edward Wittenburg Former Illinois Valley resident Edward Arthur Wittenburg, 98, died Wednesday, Jan. 14 at his Grants Pass home. Visitation and celebra- tion of his life was held on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at I.V. Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Laurel Cemetery in Cave Junction, with interment next to his wife, Gertrude Wittenburg. The Witten- burgs were married Aug. 1927 in Hoskins, Neb. Mr. Wittenberg was born Jan. 19, 1905 in Hoskins. He retired as an owner/manager of a restau- rant and bar. Adversity introduces a man to himself. - Anonymous -