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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, September 29, 2004 Having pets at home is so much fun. About as much fun as a barrel of lizards. Something like that. Not only do we have to contend with our two in- side cats trying to use the furniture as scratching posts, but one of the two outside cats keeps jumping on the screen doors. My wife has given me a spray bottle filled with water to help keep the peace. I wanted to use something with a bit more caliber, but she is against that. The two dogs are mostly OK, but occasionally exhibit signs of great talent. For example, we arrived home the other afternoon, and “Bingo” the Dingo, and “Rocky” the ferocious Pom were awaiting us as usual on the front porch. Normally, “Rocky” goes vocally ballistic when- ever we drive up, but this time he was in outer space. He sounded like a full orchestra trying to tune up. We didn’t like the sound and immediately checked, only to find that he had cleverly managed to get his left- rear leg stuck amazingly well into a tiny space be- tween the porch deck and the bottom of the house. We tried gingerly to extricate the part of his “ankle” and “foot” that were trapped, but he screeched like crazy, and so we stopped. Phoned our vet, Dr. Dan Fiske, who came to the house and exam- ined the situation, while telling us how interesting we make his life. He and my wife came to the conclusion that the only way to remedy this weird scene was to render “Rocky” unconscious” so as to be able to manipulate his body and leg to free the trapped portion. And that worked, although the little monster ... I mean, the lit- tle guy … twitched big-time before all the sleep stuff was injected. But enough got in that he was like a stuffed toy for about 90 minutes. Mission accomplished; thanks all around. As Dr. Fiske was leaving, he was heard to remark, “I see the makings of a ‘Bob’s Corner’ here.” Now, why would he say that? In the Wednesday, Sept. 22 issue of “Illinois Valley News:” *A page 8 obituary listed the first name of “Chris” for Clifford Christiansen. “Chris” is his nickname. Also, his wife’s nickname is “Mickey;” her first name is Myra. *A photo caption on page 7 listed an incorrect closing date for Oregon Caves Chateau. It will be open until Sunday, Oct. 31. * Biscuits & Gravy * Pancakes * Eggs * Bacon * Sausage * Coffee, Milk, Juice (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.) ** * Fire help From Robert Van Trease Kerby I appreciate all crews of firefighters, helicopter pilots and neighbors who came to help extinguish the fire that occurred Sept. 1 that destroyed the home of Lois Matthews, and my workshop, tool shed and storage barn. It also destroyed my well-house and contami- nated my drinking water. Because of the fast re- sponse by neighbors and firefighters, my trailer in- curred only minimal dam- age to windows, siding and skirting. Special appreciation should go to Glenn Morri- son, who went into Lois Matthews’ home and woke her from her nap just be- fore the fire consumed the home and barn enclosure. Others who helped are Mike DesPois of Chal- lenger Fence, Debbie Des- Pois of River Valley Res- taurant, Rogue Valley Heating and Air, Riverside Redi-Mix, Rogue Valley PT Cruiser, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bean, The Rogue Valley Classic Chevy Club, Larry Tyler, the Ber- glund and Stellflug fami- lies, Jim Warren of Azalea, Ore., Kathy and Ted Drake of Central Point, Kauffman Wood Products, Larry Linebaugh Water Dows- ing, American Legion Post 70, Community Bible Church, “Linda and Jerry” of the yoga classes in the RCC Kerby Belt Bldg. and everyone else I may have missed. Also, the two children who confessed to starting the fire should be noted for their honesty. ‘Four more years’ Adults - $4 Children 12 & under - $2.50 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 67, No. 28 Staff: Cindy Newton, Chris Robertson, Michelle Binker, Becky Loudon, Shane Welsh & 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 From Jack Dwyer Selma Elections are when voters send politicians a message. A vote for Bush will let him know what voters really don’t care about: We don’t care about the million jobs lost the last four years, or the mil- lions who lost health insur- ance. We’re in a “recovery,” and a fraction of those jobs have been recovered, mostly at Wal- Mart. We don’t care that this weak “recovery” is fueled by record federal deficits and personal debt. If we borrow enough, we can spend our way into pros- perity, until we have to pay the bills. Let the kids pay them. We don’t care that states and cities have mas- sive shortfalls and are cut- ting frills like education and public safety. The fed- eral government can’t help, as it’s already print- ing money as fast as it can and shipping it to Iraq, where it enriches many American corporations with cost-plus, no-bid con- tracts. Those profits will trickle back into our com- munities when corporate executives build their man- sions and make their cam- paign contributions. We don’t care if our liberties are curtailed, as long as Ashcroft says it’s for our safety. We don’t care if the world hates us; they don’t vote, except with bombs. We don’t care that global warming threatens future generations. Why should we sacrifice for them? What have they ever done for us? Finally, we don’t care that the government lied to us so they could start a war. True patriots support anything their Exalted Commander wants. Send him a message: four more years. Rats From Joe Poydack Cave Junction There is a great variety of rats -- some in castles, some in flats; some in caves among the bats. The old gray rat, well known to all, is found in barn and crib and stall. To steal and pillage, he’s de- signed; for all the rats seem thus inclined. The miner often feels great disgust when moun- tain rats steal his last crust. And while some rats get fat on ham, the muskrat seems to thrive on clam. What nature is for rats, you see, cannot be helped by you or me. But if we’d prosperous be and blessed, we must be rid of this one pest. The rat that steals the nation’s cheese and pilfers Uncle Sammie’s fees. The one that’s brought us where we are at; the worst (Continued on page 3) Subscribe to the ‘Illinois Valley News’ FALL CLEANUP - Cave Junction public works employ- ees clear summer growth in the waterway along E. Watkins Street on Thursday, Sept. 23 to prepare for winter rainfall. (Photo by Shane Welsh) CJ council member Lunde submits resignation notice Seeking cooler weather and a place to re- tire, Cave Junction City Council President and po- sition 4 holder Sandra Lunde gave her resignation notice Monday afternoon, Sept. 27. Her letter of resigna- tion was read before the city council during its regular meeting Monday night in CJ city hall. Lund, who had previ- ously filed as a candidate for mayor of Cave Junc- tion, also withdrew her candidacy. Lund, and her husband T. Lund, plan to move to Gold Beach. T., music di- rector at Illinois Valley High and Lorna Byrne Middle School, may finish out the school year before retiring. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here, but it’s time to move on,” Lund wrote to the council. She wished everyone “a great future.” -- Michelle Binker October Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event Alliance 4th Annual Candlelight Vigil & Awareness Celebration Friday, October 1 - 6 to 8 p.m. Selma Community Center - Redwood Hwy. * Meet our staff * Take a ‘Walk in Her Shoes’ Activity * Tribute to the Silent Witnesses * Musical Entertainment by Libby Goines * Poetry by Alliance Volunteers * Candlelight Vigil * Holiday Away from Home Drawing ***Important Notice to Frontier Customers*** Frontier Expands the Local Toll-Free Calling Area On October 1, 2004, Frontier Communications customers in Cave Junction, Glendale, O’Brien, Selma and Wolf Creek, will be incorporated into the new Southern Oregon EAS Region. This will provide an expanded local toll-free calling area that will enable customers in those exchanges to call within in the region, without being billed at long distance (toll) rates. The new Southern Oregon EAS Region consists of 18 exchanges, which are Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Rogue River, Gold Hill, Jacksonville, Central Point, Murphy-Provolt, Shady Cove, Phoenix/Talent, Prospect, Butte Falls, White City, Glendale, Selma, Cave Junction, Wolf Creek and O’Brien. All customers living in the above exchanges should have received a special notice regarding these new changes, customer options regarding flat rate or measured rate service, and information on the corresponding revised rates for EAS. PLEASE NOTE: Dialing within the 18 exchanges will change upon creation of the new Southern Oregon EAS Region! Customers subscribing to Call Forwarding, Speed Dialing, or using any sort of automatic dialing equipment to dial numbers in these exchanges, will need to reprogram their services or equipment from ten-digit dialing (1+ the area code + the number) to seven-digit dialing (like a local call). Dialing within the 18 exchanges will no longer go through for customers dialing 1 + area code + number. If you need more information, please contact us at 1 (800) 921-8101 for residential customers or 1 (800) 921-8102 for business customers.
