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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, April 28, 2004 RCC board holds fast for budget economy Rogue Community College is holding the line to honor a commitment last year to maintain tui- tion and fees at current rates during the coming fiscal year. Tuition will hold at $59 for in-state students, $71 for out-of-state stu- dents, and $191 for inter- national pupils if RCC directors approve the 2004-05 fiscal budget as proposed. Fees also would remain fixed. Reviewed recently by the RCC Budget Commit- tee, the proposed $27.1 million budget is essen- tially “a rollover budget,” said Lynda Warren, dean of College Services. It includes the same personnel and service lev- els as in the current fiscal year, but with one excep- tion: Two of four faculty positions unfilled after retirements during the 2002-03 year will be rein- stated. Personnel costs are based on the two-year agreements made last year with faculty and classified (non-teaching) associa- tions. Materials and sup- plies “will rise only about 2 percent.” However, said War- ren, “Holding the line will not come without some hard decisions.” She noted that failure of Measure 30 in February forced a $6.8 million re- duction in state funding for community colleges. And, she added, while part of the reduction will be offset by recent changes in the community college funding formula, RCC still would be faced with an $800,000 lack. To offset it, the col- lege proposes using $800,000 currently in a reserve fund to balance the budget. When a dog gets a bone, he doesn’t go out and make the first payment on a bigger bone. He buries the one he’s got. - Will Rogers - Page 5 State aviation earns honor Oregon Dept. of Aviation has received the annual Con- ference Award from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Northwest Mountain Region. An annual award usually presented by FAA staff to a selected Northwest Region public-use airport, this year’s was unusual in that it was given a government agency. The inscription reads, “For exemplary leadership in fostering innovative programs to plan and address the avia- tion needs of Oregon’s airport system.” Oregon Dept. of Aviation manages a variety of pro- grams that advocate for the growth, improvement and safe operation of the state’s aviation system, the agency said. Situated in the Salem Airport, the department is a non- regulatory state agency that has a staff of 16 employees. STATION PAINT PARTY - Several Illinois Valley Fire District volunteers joined Chief Harry Rich; and Beth Beards, district administrative assistant, for a work party in the main station in Cave Junction on Saturday, April 24. The goal, which was reached, was to improve the office décor, as it needed a facelift. Although a new station is planned, it was decided to make the main office more attractive for customers and staff. And Rich (wearing nifty hat) found yet another use for ‘Illinois Valley News.’ Do not climb the hill until you get to it. Selma Center lease gains renewal By SHANE WELSH Staff Writer Selma Community and Education Center (SCEC) has been granted a new lease on life. Three Rivers School District Board of Directors met on Wednesday eve- ning, April 21 at Illinois Valley High School, along with more than 90 commu- nity members, to discuss and vote on several issues including a five-year re- newal of its lease to the Selma center. SCEC board members proposed that the district renew and amend the original lease to allow a 120-day response to match bids; should the property go up for sale in the future. SCEC Chairman Mort Mondale presented a packet to the board which contained the county as- sessed market value of $131,800 for the land, utilities, and well; exclud- ing the building. District board Chair- man Dave Toler noted an older assessment of $500,000 for the land and building. District board member Bill BonVille responded saying, “Half-a-million A Dome School & Takilma Community Building Benefit fea- turing ‘The Cosmic Comic’ Serious laughter for serious times Friday, May 7 Takilma Community Building *East Indian Dinner - 6 to 7:30 p.m. - $7 *Showtime - 8 p.m. - $8 to $15 (sliding scale) For more information phone 482-5156 or 592-4269 Proceeds to benefit Dome School & Takilma Community Building dollar estimate for that building, I think is unreal- istic. It would be for sale the rest of your life, it would never get sold. Ex- cept for what the SCEC is doing with it (the build- ing), it would probably be ready for bulldozing and the land sold as is.” Directors urged to come up with a ‘more realistic’ price for the site. Community member Elaine Wood defended SCEC’s assessment. “Part of the equation needs to be non-monetary,” she said. “That school was part of the community before it was shut down. It brought people together and kept the community together. “That needs to go into the equation, and you won’t find an assessor that can do that.” Members of the SCEC board urged the district to consider establishing a “more realistic” estimate for the total value of the property, including the building. “We just want you to know you have a buyer; if the price is right,” said Bill Hunt, SCEC volunteer. Since establishment of the center in Selma, volun- teers have donated more than 6,000 hours at the building administering ac- tivities ranging from com- munity breakfasts and din- ners, to environmental education and community training. Mondale reminded the district board that the gym- nasium on the property Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by ‘PRIME RIB SATURDAY’ Also featuring an additional special: Prime Rib with Scampi or New York Steak with Scampi Specials served with shrimp cocktail, soup or salad, choice of potato or rice and fresh steamed vegetables. Always served with fresh-baked cheesy biscuits. Two for $30 Come Join Us! Thank You! (541) 592-2126, 474-5440 Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. FRIDAY, APRIL 30 *Ground beef Parisienne, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bran wheat bread, blushing pears MONDAY, MAY 3 *Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian blend vegetables, steamed spinach, French bread, pink confetti cake WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 *Enchilada casserole, Mexicali corn, Romaine iceberg salad, dinner roll, chocolate pudding Please don’t litter! was constructed entirely through community fund- ing and donations. The district recom- mended that an assessment be performed soon at an estimated cost of $6,500 to include a market appraisal with and without the gym; if possible. “I certainly think the land is probably worth a little more than $131,800, but we should have an as- sessment done to establish a correct figure,” said Bon- Ville. The school district board voted unanimously to extend the SCEC lease to five years, and allow 120 days to match bids; pending attorney approval. 1-541-476-2127