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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, September 29, 2004
FIRE SPACE GRANT - Illinois Valley Fire Dis-
trict (IVFD) is seeking a grant to pay for defensible-
space work for low-income elderly and disabled val-
ley residents. IVFD needs 15 signatures of low-
income residents to obtain grant approval. Contact De
Spellman, fire prevention coordinator, at 592-2225.
She will perform free defensible-space assessments
for those eligible.
GIRL’S VOLLYBALL - Lorna Byrne Middle
School will host two home games for girl’s volleyball.
The first is on Wednesday, Sept. 29 against Eagle
Point at 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 30 against
South Middle School at 4:30 p.m.
SAFE HOUSE FUND-RAISER - “Holiday
Away from Home” is the theme for Illinois Valley
Safe House Alliance’s 4th annual fund-raiser raffle
drawing. It will be held Friday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. at
Selma Community & Education Center; following a
candlelight vigil. There will be nine chances to win.
Grand prize: a one-night stay for two at 7 Feathers
Hotel & Casino Resort; first prize: Oregon Caves
Chateau package (includes dinner); second prize:
Wolf Creek Inn package (includes breakfast) and
other prizes. Tickets can be obtained at The Book Ex-
change in Western Plaza, and Cabin Chemistry.
ST. PATRICK SALE - A rummage and bake
sale will be held at St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic
Church, 407 W. River St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2. There will be a bag
sale from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
COIN CONJOIN - Grants Pass Caveman Coin
Club is sponsoring the 39th annual Coin, Currency
and Stamp Show at Josephine County Fairgrounds on
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2-3. At least 25 major
coin, currency and stamp dealers will be available to
buy, sell and trade in gold and silver coins, currency,
stamps and tokens. Show times are Saturday, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is
free. Phone (541) 476-0629 for more information.
FERTILIZATION COURSE - Faculty from
Oregon State University at Corvallis offers a two-part
course discussing fertilizing pastures, orchards, row
crops, and other plants found on small farms. It will
be held on two Wednesdays, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3, from
7 to 9 p.m. at OSU Extension Service/Josephine
County Auditorium, 215 Ringuette St., Grants Pass.
There is a fee. Pre-registration is required by Monday,
Oct. 4. Phone (541) 476-6613.
POST DANCE - The first American Legion
Glenn Morrison Post 70 -sponsored dance will be
held Saturday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. at Junction Inn. There
is a cover charge, with proceeds to benefit scholarship
funds. Persons must be at least 21 to enter. There will
be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Contact Chuck
Peterson at 592-4938 for more information.
NOTEPAD - Fire Mountain Gems, owned by
Illinois Valley residents Stuart and Chris Freedman,
was named Goodwill’s 2002 Business Partner of the
Year. Goodwill performs regular contract work for
the company in its Medford facility … Turkey bingo,
sponsored by Cave Junction Lions Club, is set for
Nov. 13. Watch for details in the “Noose” … Restless
Leg Syndrome support group will meet Saturday,
Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Three Rivers Com-
munity Hospital in Grants Pass. Phone 955-5419 for
more information … Regarding the movie, “The
Passion,” have you read the book? … Did you hear
about the two newspaper editors in a kayak who got
so cold that they built a fire inside it? Unfortunately,
the craft sank, which goes to prove that you can’t
have your kayak and heat it too.
LAST WORDS - A people that values its privi-
leges above its principles soon loses both. (President
Dwight D. Eisenhower)
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of rats -- the Democrat.
And I approve this
message.
Eskimo ‘offended’
From Amy Machado
O’Brien
I read with dismay
your “Here, There and
Everywhere” column of
Sept. 22.
Amazingly, in this
time of our so-called
enlightened society, you
chose to use cheap ethnic
humor that, in my opinion,
was in poor taste. Yes, I
am an Eskimo, and I was
offended by your stereo-
typical characterization of
my race.
We live in a world
filled with ethnic, religious
and political strife. This
causes enough fear and
anger among so many peo-
ple. Would it be so much
to ask that we restrain our-
selves from disparaging
our own?
I know that many may
think this is an overreac-
tion on my part, but I don’t
believe you would ever
consider using African
American, Latino or Asian
references. Why would
other ethnic slurs be con-
sidered acceptable?
We can always use a
good laugh, but not at the
expense of any ethnic mi-
nority.
Bush smoke
From Pamela Tennity
Selma
We have a clear choice
in this election.
George W. Bush
stayed out of the Vietnam
War, used his father’s in-
fluence, and joined the
National Guard. Despite
the controversy about au-
thenticity of documents, it
seems clear that he did not
serve honorably in that
organization. This comes
up whenever he runs for
office -- where there’s
smoke, there’s fire.
John Kerry volun-
teered to go to Vietnam
and was a frequently deco-
rated war hero. When he
came home, he spoke his
conscience and, because of
what he knew first-hand,
worked to end the war.
If the moral character
of our president is impor-
tant to you, then vote for
John Kerry.
Jerry Schaeffer, Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) fire marshal and De Spellman,
IVFD fire prevention coordinator, with district mascots ‘Sparky’ (left) and
‘Cinder.’ (Photo by Shane Welsh)
‘Hazard House’ teaches fire safety
By SHANE WELSH
Staff Writer
Illinois Valley Fire
District (IVFD) has pur-
chased a “Hazard House”
to help teach children the
importance of general
safety awareness.
Jerry Schaeffer, IVFD
fire marshal, recently pur-
chased the model house,
which is designed for dem-
onstrating multiple hazards
and solutions in everyday
living environments.
Developed by a com-
pany called Model Tech, in
Quebec, Canada, the
model has many accesso-
ries that can be easily
added for a variety of pres-
entations. There are more
than 50 scenes included on
panels that depict different
hazard scenarios and their
solutions.
Using a small control
panel, the demonstrator
can reproduce hazards in-
side and outside the home
while discussing the cause
and solution. The house
has everything from a
child in a tub using a radio,
to a man sleeping in his
recliner in the living room
with a lit cigar.
“The Hazard House is
an interactive unit that you
can take to classes and talk
to children about a multi-
tude of different hazards,”
said Schaeffer. “We can
cover rural hazards, swim-
ming safety, fire safety,
power line safety, and
safety within the home and
outside it,” he said.
“It has the ability to
keep their attention by us-
ing actual smoke and elec-
trical sparking, which
tends to keep their interest
up,” he said. “It makes a
really interesting presenta-
tion which you can do in
about half an hour.”
The district first dem-
onstrated the home during
the Illinois Valley Lions
Labor Day Festival at Jubi-
lee Park.
“We got a great re-
sponse from it,” said
Schaeffer. “De told me,
(De Spellman, IVFD fire
prevention coordinator),
that one of the little girls
that she walked through
the program went home
with her mom and went all
through the house and
picked out all the hazards.
“She made her house
safe. Every one of these
kids that we get to do that
will be a big help to the
valley,” he said.
The $7,000 house was
purchased by Schaeffer
using funds obtained from
an Assistance to Firefight-
ers grant established in
2002. IVFD volunteers
donated $500, from money
obtained through fund-
raisers, to help the district
meet a 10 percent grant
match requirement. The
district paid the remainder
of the balance.
A report by the Dept.
of Homeland Security
noted that approximately
8,000 awards worth nearly
$750 million in direct as-
sistance to firefighters will
be given to fire agencies
throughout the country
during 2004.
In Oregon, $93,871
has been distributed to
various departments and
districts this year.
To schedule a class or
gr o up d e monst ratio n
phone Schaeffer or Spell-
man at IVFD at 592-2225.
Always acknowledge
a fault. This will throw
those in authority off
their guard and give
you an opportunity to
commit more.
- Mark Twain -
Pain - Stress - Injuries
Deep massage - CranioSacral Therapy
Tuesday - Saturday by appointment
Senior Discounts - Gift Discounts
Always do right. This
will gratify some people
and astonish the rest.
- Mark Twain -
Be careful about reading health books.
You may die of a misprint.
- Mark Twain -
IVCRT Meeting Schedule
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Making Things Happen!
Day
Date
Meeting
Time
Location
Thurs
10/7
Workshop
7:00-9:00PM
County Bldg.
Tues
10/12
Executive Comm.
5:30-6:30PM
IVCRT
Wed
10/13
Social Ventures
5:30-6:30PM
IVCRT
Mon
10/18
Community Relations
5:30-6:30PM
IVCRT
Thurs
10/21
Board Meeting
7:00-9:00PM
County Bldg.
Tue
10/26
Projects & Programs
5:30-7:00PM
IVCRT