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Toll-free phoning on dial for S.W. Oregon Telephone customers in Southern Oregon soon will have access to an ex- panded, toll-free calling region due to a ruling by the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC). PUC’s decision means that residents will be able to make unlimited calls within the Expanded Area of Service (EAS) for a flat monthly fee. The calling region en- compasses Josephine and Jackson counties, and Glendale in Douglas County, and is served by four telephone companies. Currently, long- distance charges apply to calls made to an exchange outside of a customer’s EAS. For 94 percent of cus- tomers, the new, unlimited regional access will raise the EAS rate by $1 or less, PUC said in a statement issued June 25. “We’re extremely pleased we can offer this,” said Lee Beyer, PUC chairman. “This effort took a lot of hard work, and I applaud the efforts of countless Southern Oregon citizens and lawmakers who worked with the com- mission to bring this about.” The change will go into effect no later than Oct. 2. The commission reached its decision fol- lowing an extensive out- reach effort which in- cluded community meeting and customer polls. All customers will be given two calling plan op- tions prior to the switch. They may choose either the flat-rate plan and pay the increased EAS fee, or a measured plan which bills all calls in the region on a per minute basis. The Southern Oregon EAS is only the second such calling region in Ore- gon. The other is in the Greater Portland area. BOOGIE, WOOGIE - This couple was among many who danced at the IVHS/KUHS Reunion ’50s Bash. More photos, pages 4 and 5. (Photo by Dale Sandberg) Law enforcement officers, including one from Oregon Liquor Control Commission, check Illinois River Road visitors. Alcohol patrols on tap along Illinois River Road cers contacted campers, picnickers, and others dur- ing traffic stops, to discuss safety and alcohol issues, and ticket offenders if nec- essary. The officers were en- couraged by the limited number of tickets issued; (three for minor in posses- sion of alcohol and three for marijuana possession). “We had expected to issue many more cita- tions,” said Inspector Janet Bailey of OLCC’s Med- ford regional office. “Hopefully, this means the patrols are working. “We just want to re- mind people, if someone is under 21, they can’t pos- sess alcohol; it’s that sim- ple,” explained Bailey. “Also, anyone who pro- vides alcohol to a minor is committing a class A mis- demeanor.” Josephine County law enforcement officers and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) con- ducted recent weekend saturation patrols of the Illinois River recreation area to keep a lid on alco- hol-related problems, in- cluding underage drinking. Similar patrols will continue throughout the summer “to provide a safe environment for swim- mers, boaters, and driv- ers.” The area attracts many young people from Jack- son and Josephine coun- ties, said OLCC. The area has been the site of various disturbances and motor vehicle acci- dents, including a fatal crash on Sunday, June 27. U.S. Forest Service, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and OLCC law offi- Samaritan aids officer in capture Little League All-Stars will bat here When a Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputy sought help appre- hending a suspect last week at Cave Junction Dairy Queen, Selma resi- dent Charlie A. Cooper, 60, answered the call. On the evening of Monday, June 28, Deputy Josh White responded to a call from a witness report- ing a known sex offender present around children. At the restaurant was Robert S. Brousseau, 40; wanted on a statewide fu- gitive warrant for abscond- ing parole for first-degree sex abuse of a child, 11. White approached the suspect and asked him to comply with arrest. When Brousseau refused, White attempted to subdue him with pepper spray. After a short struggle, White began calling for assistance from anyone nearby willing to help. Of the witnesses, which in- cluded several young men, Cooper was the only one who stepped up to help. White said that Cooper managed to grab the pant- leg of the suspect and helped the deputy pull him to the floor. During the conflict, Cooper got some pepper spray in his eyes; he was kicked; and his cel- lular phone was destroyed. Fortunately, after a short foot pursuit, White detained the subject and placed him under arrest. Brousseau was lodged at Josephine County Jail. He was charged with three counts of resisting arrest, three counts of attempted escape, and one count of assault on a public safety officer. White said that the sheriff’s office will give Cooper a certificate of ap- preciation and a new cell phone for his help. -Shane Welsh By CHRISTINA HILL Correspondent For the first time, the athletic field at Jubilee Park in Cave Junction will be home to the Junior Di- vision Little League All- Star District Tournament. The Illinois Valley All-Stars will go head-to- head against the Rogue River All-Stars to deter- mine who will take home the championship title. The winner will be determined by whichever team wins the most out of five games. Also, the win- ner will advance to play in Portland for the state title. To get the ball rolling, there will be a double- header on Saturday, July 10. The first game will start at 9 a.m., and the sec- ond at noon. The remaining three games are scheduled for Monday the 12th, Tuesday the 13th and Wednesday the 14th, all at 5 p.m. There is no admission fee to watch any of the games, and there will be a concession stand for those who work up a cheering appetite. Taylor dogs, pop- corn, drinks and candy will be available. The junior division consists of 13- and 14- year-old youth. “We took the kids that really shine out on the field, and we put together a team based on that,” said Sonny Moore, outgoing president of Illinois Valley Little League. “We had two teams in the junior division; the Angels and the Twins; and we basi- cally took the best of the best,” he said. Getting the series here was no easy task. It has taken the league a lot of hard work just to meet the district’s standards. “We belong to South- ern Oregon District #8 and each year, each league must have certain qualifi- cations to participate,” said Moore. “Our league has been striving to meet those standards. Over the last four years, we’ve gotten to a point where we’ve been doing everything techni- cally by the books. During the last two years, we’ve been in compliance with the league standards and regulations. “The district tourna- ment falls on the district staff’s shoulders. Gary Gentry is the district ad- ministrator that put it to- gether and basically runs it with our help and volun- teer help.” Moore has been in- volved with Little League for the past four years. He started as a coach before he became president. “My dad’s always said if you see something you want to change, then get involved and be part of the (Continued on page 8) Cave Junction Wednesday, July 7 Afternoon winds High--85, Low--51. Thursday, July 8 Partly sunny High--88, Low--53. Friday, July 9 Sunny, partly cloudy High--90, Low--56. Saturday, July 10 Sunny High--90. Low--56. Sunday, July 11 Mostly sunny High--89. Low--49. Monday, July 12 Partial sunshine High--86. Low--47. Tuesday, July 13 Partly sunny High--84. Low--44. ‘HEAVENLY MUSIC’ CONCERT - ‘Common Ground’ played Gospel music on Thurs- day, July 1 in Jubilee Park, and balloons with uplifting words were given away. ‘Valley Country Band’ will play cowboy music from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 8 as the next performance in the Illinois Valley Chamber Concerts in the Park series.