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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, June 30, 2004 Approved CJ budget near $2.3 mil This is the week I was going to try to describe a World War II British-made war movie we watched recently, and the problems with understanding dia- logue in British English. But speaking of problems, did anyone else have the same difficulties I suffered in school with the third of the 3 R’s: ‘rithmetic? It’s still a wonder that I got passing grades in that gruesome subject. Although I have to admit that some of the teachers kicked me on to the next grade with “D’s.” After I made up certain assignments. I always told my parents that D stood for Dandy, but I don’t think they believed me. The subject in the beginning wasn’t too tough, as I recall. But after bouncing between public and paro- chial schools since kindergarten, I began a seven-year career under the tutelage of Catholic nuns and priests in seventh-grade (I wasn’t in seventh-grade for seven years, by the way). But suddenly the subject seemed out of reach of my brain. Whether this was due to my illogical nature or my lack of attention is still a matter of contention. It began with fractions and decimals, Roman nu- merals, and “elementary” algebra. And it steadily worsened. Somehow I made it out of eighth-grade, entered classes at an all-boys high school, and sank slowly into the sunset under the weight of too many numerical problems. Not only was I faced with two more years of alge- bra (where I began to really dislike x and y), but the curriculum included geometry, trigonometry, physics, and chemistry. I can’t recall how math figured into chemistry, but I remember carrying around a slide rule that I never did learn how to use. However, I looked cool carrying it. Those classes were all Greek to me. Still, I liked the illustration of Pythagoras, who was Greek, in my geometry book. And I never learned to properly use a protractor and compass either. It was all a massive math mystery. It was bad enough trying to understand theorems and postulates, progressions, angles, forms and all the rest of that stuff, but then they threw in objective problems. For example: If Mr. Smith leaves St. Louis at 5 a.m. and drives to Denver at 55 mph; and Mr. Jones leaves San Francisco at 6 a.m. and drives to Santa Fe at 62 mph, who will stop for breakfast first? Something like that. Or: If Farmer Green has a reser- voir holding 50,000 gallons, and there’s a 2-inch pipe draining it at the rate of 60 gallons per minute; and there’s a 3-inch pipe filling it at 70 gpm, how soon before Farmer Green receives a government grant? Anyway, it’s all an enigma to me. Still, I looked in a dictionary for help, and here’s what I found: Arithmetic – “the method or process of computa- tion with figures.” Mathematics – “the systematic treatment of magnitude, relationships between figures and forms, and relations between quantities expressed symbolically.” Wow, isn’t that clear? It figures. (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.) * * * CJ City Hall 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 From Gary W. Potter, aka ‘G-Dub’ Cave Junction What is the function of city hall? What is the “city of Cave Junction?” I see it on the bill they send me for water. I see it on the bill I get for a busi- ness license. I see it on a letter from the mayor tell- ing me that I am blocking the vision of vehicles en- tering the roadway. In his letter to my business he cites no laws that I have broken. A mistake? I might add that “City Hall” itself must be break- ing the same law by issu- ing permits for patios, res- taurants, and even the new stone work on the Select Market sign. Now either the mayor thinks that he can dictate the law to whomever he pleases, or he has made a mistake. He is human. But all of that is beside the point. My letter is to address the information that the “city of Cave Junc- tion” feels isn’t important. I am talking about a letter from the “city” to the businesses of Cave Junc- tion along Redwood Hwy. I am talking about a simple letter telling us their plans to cut down trees, tear up sidewalks, leave uncovered holes overnight, pour concrete, dig up more pavement, leave more open holes, and hopefully come back and fill them. I am talking about a letter they never sent. I just wonder how much trouble it would have been to draft a letter, look up our ad- dresses and mail said letter to us? When the trees were cut, no one swept up after. When the sidewalks were torn up, there were no bar- ricades or warning signs of construction. The holes were left open (under fresh, falling snow) with no warning to pedestrians. I was injured stepping into one. When the crew came to pour the concrete, the same concern for safety was followed (none). “Spike” got his electric wheelchair stuck in the freshly poured concrete. When the sidewalks were done, there was a 6- inch difference between the sidewalk and the rest of the property in front of my store. This alone is a safety issue, not to mention hun- dreds of smaller pavement pieces left behind. The yellow curbside before deconstruction was left unpainted, allowing cars to park on the northbound traffic lane of Hwy. 199. I also was shocked to see the work crews in the right-hand lane of traffic with dump trucks and men with no signs or flagman to warn approaching traffic. Those of you who know me are probably wondering where I got the time to write this letter. Well, there was a backhoe in front of my door, and I couldn’t conduct business. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction, OR. 97523 Don’t drink and drive! 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. 15 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 By MICHELLE BINKER Staff Writer In a 4-0 decision, the Cave Junction City Coun- cil approved a nearly $2.3 million budget for fiscal year 2004-05. Councilman Ton y Paulsen was absent for the budget and appropriations votes, which occurred dur- ing the council’s regular meeting Monday night, June 28 in CJ City Hall. The $2,299,143 appro- priation will pay for 10 city employees at a total cost to the city of $504,785, and includes a $12,142 pool fund, new for the ‘04-’05 year. It’s anticipated that a number of community ser- vice items which the city supports financially, such as the Senior Meals pro- gram, CJ Cares, and the Illinois Valley High School Grad Night “safe party,” will be covered by an Oregon State Sharing Funds request. Money from this fund also has been allocated to help pay for certain special events at Jubilee Park, pro- vided the funds are re- quested from the city. Any funds so allocated and not requested will be split be- tween the park and the swimming pool, explained City Recorder Jim Polk. The city has received such requests from I.V. Little League and I.V. Chamber of Commerce. The council also con- ditionally approved a sub- division application sub- mitted by Larry Osborn for Manor Community Devel- opments. The 50-lot Hanby Vistas neighbor- hood will be in north CJ west of N. Old Stage Road on Hanby Lane. Boatman gets scholarship from CJ city Illinois Valley High School graduate Christo- pher Boatman has been awarded a $250 scholar- ship by the city of Cave Junction. One of six applicants for the scholarship avail- able to city residents, Boat- man stood out for his in- volvement in student gov- ernment and his commit- ment to saving money for his education. He was also awarded scholarships from I.V. Senior Services, the Four Way Community Foundation, and the Gil- more Scholarship fund. Boatman, son of Verl and Gail Boatman of CJ, plans to study physics en- gineering at Oregon State University at Corvallis in the fall. There’s something in a simple hug that always warms the heart; it welcomes us back home and makes it easier to part. - Jill Wolf - Be fire safe! IVCRT Meeting Schedule - July, 2004 Making Things Happen! Day Date Meeting Time Location Thurs 7/1 Workshop 7:00-9:00PM County Bldg. Tues 7/6 Executive Comm. 5:30-6:30PM IVCRT Wed 7/14 Social Ventures 6:30-7:30PM IVCRT Thurs 7/15 Board Meeting 7:00-9:00PM County Bldg. Mon 7/19 Community Relations 5:30-6:30PM IVCRT Tue 7/27 Projects & Programs 5:30-7:00PM IVCRT Taylor’s Country Fair Italian Links Just like at the fair $2.50 lb. Taylor’s Wieners - $3.59 lb. Hoagie Rolls - $1.39 for six St. Pauli Girl - $5.99 six pack EVENTS: *Thursday, July 1: UBA Open mic with host Fred Epping Dinner Special: Tortellini & shrimp salad with artichoke hearts - $8.95 *Friday, July 2: Wally Aiken - ‘One Man Band’ Dinner Special: Chicken with creamy mustard sauce over pasta - $9.95 *Saturday, July 3: DINING ROOM CLOSED For reunion parties - DELI OPEN UNTIL 8 p.m. *Sunday, July 4: CLOSED to go to the horse races!