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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 5, 2004 What with summer hot-footing into town, and the resultant flood of visitors looking over our valley, this seems like a good time to offer some suggestions for those of us who might discover ourselves being asked questions by tourist-types. Following are a few questions and answers; many of which I’ve heard during the past 18 years here. Only one answer to each query, please. Hint: the best answers have a secret code for identification. Q. What’s there to do here? A1-Nothing. A2-Next to nothing. A3-Visit Ore- gon Caves National Monument, three wineries, Ker- byville Museum, arts-and-craft stores in Downtown CJ, Kerby and Selma; Lake Selmac, I.V. Golf Course, CJ Swimming Pool, and various stores offering a wide variety of merchandise. Q. Where’s a good place to eat here? A1-Nowhere. A2-The food stinks here. A3-Don’t know; I always eat in Grants Pass. A4-Any of our valley restaurants, including, but not limited to McGrew’s, Stevereno’s, Taylor’s Sausage Country Store, Junction Inn, Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co., Pizza Pit, Dave’s Perfect Pizza, Pietro’s, Carlos Restaurante, The Boarding House Reach, Blue Moon Café, The Oregon Caves Chateau, Da Kine Grinds, Valley River Restaurant, P.J.’s Café, CJ Dairy Queen, Giant Burger, King’s Chinese Cuisine, Dragon Gate, and Nacho Mama’s. Q. Are there tours at Oregon Caves National Monument? A1-Oh, are there caves here? A2-Gee, I dunno. A3-Yes, hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Q. How long does it take to drive to the Caves? A1-Huh? A2-What? A3-From 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic and how fast you drive. Q. Is this a nice place to live? A1-I hate it here. A2-No, it’s stupid and boring. A3-This is a beautiful place to live, with terrific peo- ple. You might want to check with any of our real es- tate offices or the I.V. Visitor Center for information. Q. Are there many activities here? A1-Beats me, I only read the “New York Times.” A2-Probably not. A3-Well, just for starters: the I.V. Lions Club annual Labor Day Festival & Parade, the River Celebration, The Shining Stars Festival, the Blackberry Festival, the CJ Lions annual Classic Car Show, the I.V. Chamber Concerts in the Park Series, and more. The chamber has a brochure available. Q. How can I stay in touch with this valley. A1-Why would you want to do that? A2-Garsh, I just don’t know. A3-Subscribe to “I.V. News.” ‘Illinois Valley News’ - The only newspaper especially for the valley Illinois Valley News An Independent Weekly Newspaper Co-owned and published by Robert R. (Bob) and Jan Rodriguez Bob Rodriguez, Editor El Jefe Entered as second class matter June 11, 1937 at Post Office as Official Newspaper for Josephine County and Josephine County Three Rivers School District, published at 321 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523 Periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523 Post Office Box 1370 USPS 258-820 Telephone (541) 592-2541, FAX (541) 592-4330 Volume 66, No. 7 Staff: Cindy Newton, Chris Robertson, Michelle Binker, Shane Welsh, Becky Loudon & Kacy Clement Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association DEADLINES: News, Classified & Display Ads, Announcements & Letters 3 P.M. FRIDAY (Classified ads & uncomplicated display ads can be accepted until Noon, Monday with an additional charge.) POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ welcomes letters to the editor provided they are of general interest, in good taste, legible and not libelous. All letters must be signed, using complete name, and contain the writer’s address and telephone number. The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity. The ‘News’ reserves the right to edit letters. One letter per person per month. Letters are used at the discretion of the publisher. Unpublished letters are neither acknowledged nor returned. A prepaid charge may be levied if a letter is inordinately long in the editor's opinion. POLICY ON “HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE”, DISPLAY & CLAS- SIFIED ADS & NOTICES: All submissions must be hand delivered, faxed or e-mailed to us for publication. Submissions must be re- submitted each week if the item is to run for more than one week. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in Josephine County - $20.80 One year in Jackson and Douglas Counties - $24.40 One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state - $28 POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction, OR. 97523 (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary expressed in let- ters to the editor are strictly those of the letter-writers. * * * Typed, double-spaced letters are acceptable for con- sideration. Handwritten letters that are double-spaced and highly legible also can be con- sidered for publication. Cards of thanks are not accepted as letters.) * * * Memorial poppy From Tina Haemmerlein, Poppy chairman American Legion Auxil- iary Glenn Morrison Unit 70 Cave Junction From the battlefield of World War I, weary sol- diers brought home the memory of a barren land- scape transformed by wild poppies, red as the blood that soaked the soil. By that miracle of Na- ture, the spirit of their lost comrades lived on. The poppies represented the sacrifice and the hope that none had died in vain. The auxiliary memo- rial poppy is a blood-red emblem of the battles Americans have fought for God and country. This pe- tite, delicate flower, hand- crafted by veterans, is a reminder of the sacrifices our nation’s Armed Forces of all wars have made and continue to make for our country. This little flower, “The Poppy,” has become a symbol of honor and re- spect for military service -- past, present and our future veterans. Remember, honor and respect those who have served and those who have lost their lives to keep us a free people and a free nation. The meaning of the memorial poppy has come full-circle from the days as a reminder of the fallen soldiers of Flanders’ fields during World War I -- “The War to End All Wars,” to honor all veter- ans, specifically including those of WWII generation “The Greatest Generation” -- this Memorial Day with the dedication of the WWII Memorial in our nation’s capital. Poppy Days will be in full swing from May 24 through Memorial Day, May 31. American Legion Auxiliary members will be out around town of this week with poppies for the public. All donations col- lected go strictly back to veterans or veterans fami- lies to help with whatever is needed. “Honor America’s Veterans: Wear A Poppy With Pride.” ‘I.V. Lions care’ From George Hertel Cave Junction City Fathers will be keeping deserving citizens -- from low-income fami- lies, and senior citizens on fixed income or Social Se- curity -- from receiving proper eye care or hearing aids. I.V. Lions Club was there to rescue me. I was able to obtain the most comprehensive and exten- sive exam I have ever had, plus eye-glasses made by the Eye Care Group in Cave Junction. The City Fathers pro- pose to charge the club $150 a day for the use of Jubilee Park. This fee would deprive at least three needy people of the financial help that other- wise the Lions would be able to contribute. God bless the I.V. Li- ons Club for caring. Emergency aides From LeRoy and Donna Nel- son Cave Junction On Sunday, April 11, my wife had a serious acci- dent on Caves Hwy. She and I appreciate all those from the Illinois Valley Fire District and American Medical Re- sponse, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, and all the people who live on Caves Hwy. who gave support to us in many ways. We are very grateful. ‘Libraries or death’ From Andrea King Selma Patriots have long pro- claimed, “Give me librar- ies or give me death!” Why? Because the contin- ued education of every citizen is of vital impor- tance to democratic gov- ernance. Libraries are a source for continued edu- cation; libraries contribute to democracy. We repeatedly pledge, “...with libraries and jus- tice for all.” Why? Be- cause some citizens have limited access to informa- tion; and lack of informa- tion is costly, to all of us, in many ways. Dollars spent inform- ing every generation can only serve us well. Librar- ies offer information to all generations. Our “yes” votes on the library levy, Measure 17.1 on our ballots, will in- crease our property taxes by 20-cents per $1,000 assessed value. It’s a puny amount to invest in our inalienable rights of life, libraries, and the pursuit of happiness. ‘Support Ellis’ From Josephine County Sheriff Dave Daniel Grants Pass During 2000, there was a huge drop in Oregon and California timber re- ceipts to Josephine County. The JoCo Board of Commissioners cut $2 mil- lion from the sheriff’s of- fice budget, which caused me to lay off 41 deputies. That wiped out our entire patrol division and cut from other divisions. A group of citizens got together and formed a Po- litical Action Committee (PAC) to pass a ballot measure to restore that funding. The co-chairman of the PAC was Dwight Ellis. The PAC was suc- cessful in getting the ballot measure passed; the lost revenue was restored; and 24-hour patrols were re- stored. Dwight has been a champion of keeping our community safe and secure through adequate law en- forcement funding. He has the welfare of our county as his top priority. He is a dedicated professional with the education and ex- perience necessary to run a multi-million dollar busi- ness, which is Josephine County government. I hope others will join me in voting for Dwight Ellis for Josephine County commissioner on May 18. 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