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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, February 11, 2004 Recently I have been reading a biography of John Ad- ams, second president of the United States and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It has given me a greater appreciation for our “Founding Fathers” and the difficulties they endured, as well as the risks they took. All these men had been active in the affairs of their communities and the governments of their individual states. This, of course, was without financial rewards and at a time when travel and communications were not con- venient. Also, signing the Declaration of Independence made them guilty of treason, which was punishable by death. In 1776, the 3rd Continental Congress was in session, and trying to determine how to respond to Britain’s ac- tions. The Boston Tea Party had taken place three years earlier, and the battles of Lexington, Bunker Hill, and Fort Ticonderoga were also in the past. The British military forces had decided to leave Boston. They had set up a blockade along the coast from Maine to Florida, and it was uncertain where and when an invasion would take place. On June 10, 1776, the Congress authorized the writing of a declaration leading to separation, but the final vote was postponed until July so that the delegates could obtain instructions from the separate states. Thomas Jefferson and four others, including John Adams, were to write the pro- posed document. July 1 was hot and humid in Philadelphia, Penn. De- bate in Congress began again on the decision to declare independence. John Dickinson, from Pennsylvania, spoke fervently against the proposal. His reasons were that the colonies were not ready for this big step, and not yet pre- pared to fight the dominant country in the Western world. Others spoke for, and some against the proposal. Reports reached Philadelphia during the night that 100 British ships were sighted off the entrance to New York Harbor, about 100 miles away. Eventually 300 ships en- tered the harbor, and troops began landing on Staten Is- land, N.Y. on July 3. July 2, 1776 was the day for the big decision in Phila- delphia. New York abstained from voting. John Dickinson and Robert Morris, both from Pennsylvania, stayed away, which allowed that state to vote for the declaration. South Carolina had been reluctant, but decided to join with the majority. The voting, with one abstention, was unanimous in favor of independence. This is the day the colonies de- cided to become an independent country and defy the might of England. The news spread rapidly that night, and any British spies would have easily gotten the message. On July 3 discussions and debates took place in Con- gress over the exact wording of the declaration. Many mi- nor and a few major revisions were made to Jefferson’s plan. On July 4, 1776, the wording was finalized and John Hancock, president, and Charles Thomson, secretary to the Congress, were the only persons to sign that day. The other delegates would sign later when a final, official copy would become available. John Dickinson never signed, but did serve in the Revolutionary War and later as governor of Delaware. He faithfully followed the majority decision at this important time. Eventually 56 men would pledge their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor for the United States of America; and many would lose their lives and their fortunes -- but not their honor. Page 17 KOREAN HONORS - Gold lapel pins for mili- tary service during the Korean War were pre- sented during a cere- mony in Cave Junction City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 5. CJ resident Roan McClure (left), retired from U.S. Army Airborne, made the presentation for Omega Foundation on behalf of the Dept. of Defense. Those honored (not all shown, not in or- der) were Marvin Sprin- kle, Harold Harris and Richard Johannes of CJ, Kenneth Hart of Kerby, and Harley Stow and Harlan Bradley of Grants Pass. On behalf of the vets, posters describing the conflict were given by Omega to I.V.’s three public school libraries. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday 592-3228 355 Caves Hwy. Lunch & Dinner For all you ‘bingo buddies,’ I.V. Senior Center will hold winner-take-all games on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the senior center, 520 E. River St. And bingo games are held Wednesdays beginning at 6:30 p.m. (early bird) and 7 p.m. for regular games. Daniels ‘bottoms up’ on top Jack Daniels #7 Black Label Tennessee whiskey (750 ml bottle) topped the list of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission's best-selling items for the last three Novembers, ac- cording to distilled spirits sales reports. Jack Daniels (750 ml) was also the top mover during the 12-month pe- riod ending in November. It earned $6.8 million in revenue, just ahead of Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila (750 ml), which brought in $6.7 million. Seagrams Crown Royal (750 ml) was third at $4.9 million. HRD vodka (1.75 l size) was fourth at $4.1 million. There were five other vodka products in the Top 20 list, including Baron Rothschild 80 (1.75 ml), $3.3 million; Absolut 80 (750 ml), $3.2 million; Stolichnaya (750 ml), $3.3 million; Smirnoff 80 (750 ml), $2.1 million; and Baron Rothschild 80 (750 ml), $2.1 million. Kahlua Coffee Liqueur (750 ml) earned $4.2 mil- lion, followed by Jager- meister Liqueur (750 ml), $3.2 million. <SUNDAY<MORNING/AFTERNOON>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>FEBRUARY"15,"2004< 6:00 Cave Junction Wednesday, Feb. 11 Mostly sunny High--53, Low--26. Thursday, Feb. 12 Partly sunny High--56, Low--36. Friday, Feb. 13 Chance of rain High--52, Low--37. Saturday, Feb. 14 Clouds & sun High–56. Low–30. Sunday, Feb. 15 Couple of showers High–52. Low–32. Monday, Feb. 16 Cloudy & sunny High–56. Low–32. Tuesday, Feb. 17 Partly sunny High–58. Low–34. 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 Movie: TTTT ‘‘Rain Man’’ (1988, Drama) Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise. Movie: TTTZ ‘‘Jerry Maguire’’ (1996, Comedy-Drama) Tom Cruise, Movie: TTT ‘‘Philadelphia’’ (1993, Drama) Tom Hanks. A Movie: TTZ ‘‘Girl, Interrupted’’ (1999) Winona Ryder. A ‘‘Field of F [WTBS] (4:00) Movie: The Oscar-winning study of an autistic man and his brother. ^ Cuba Gooding Jr.. 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[TNT] Chases detective is paired with an eccentric partner. ^ and Murtaugh battle drug-smuggling diplomats. ^ cops attempt to recover stolen police evidence. con artist asks a TV newsman for protection. ^ as a cop to retrieve a hidden diamond. ^ Preview Basketball Winnie- Bear in PB&J Stanley ^ The JoJo’s The Stanley ^ Rolie House of Movie: T ‘‘Leave It to Beaver’’ (1997, Comedy) Dave the Kim That’s So Lizzie Even The Proud Lilo & Recess ^ Kim Dave the 3B [DISN] Pooh House Otter ^ Wiggles Circus ^ Wiggles Polie Olie Mouse ^ Christopher McDonald, Janine Turner. ^ Barbarian Possible Raven ^ McGuire Stevens Family ^ Stitch ^ Possible Barbarian Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Movie: TTZ ‘‘7 Days to Live’’ (2000) A woman Movie: TZ ‘‘Cabin by the Lake’’ (2000, Movie: ‘‘Return to Cabin by the Lake’’ (2001) A Movie: ‘‘Halloween II’’ (1981) Mass murderer Movie: ‘‘Halloween III: 3C [SCIFI] Program Program Program Program Program Program suffers terrifying visions of her own death. ^ Suspense) Judd Nelson. 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Movie: TTT ‘‘Dogma’’ (1999, Comedy) Ben Affleck. Two Movie: ‘‘Brewster’s Millions’’ (1985) A baseball Movie: ‘‘White Men 4A [COM] Program Program Comedy Comedy Comedy vacationer in Arizona hits a string of bad luck. ^ A mythical rap trio tries to break into the big time. fallen angels plan to re-enter heaven and end existence. ^ player must spend a fortune to get a fortune. Can’t Jump’’ (1992) ^ Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Body by Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid NYPD Blue ‘‘Auntie Movie: ‘‘Target for Rage’’ (1997) A heavily Movie: ‘‘Sharon’s Secret’’ (1995) A catatonic Movie: ‘‘The Pact’’ 4B [CRT] Paid Program Program Program Program Program Program Jake Program Program Program Program Program Maimed’’ (In Stereo) ^ armed young man takes 80 students hostage. teen may be the only clue to a double murder. (1999) Rider Strong.