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Page 3 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Fire season... (Continued from page 1) WRITE STUFF - Blue Moon Café in Downtown CJ will present storyteller Tom Siewert on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. It’s part of Blue Moon’s third Wednesday writers’ series. An open mic session will follow Siewert’s presentation. RECYCLE SATURDAY - Many kinds of material can be recycled on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the I.V. Visitor Center on Caves Hwy. Glass cannot be accepted due to handling problems, but the following can be recycled without charge: tin cans, newspaper, maga- zines, telephone books, catalogs, cardboard, paper bags, mixed paper, aluminum foil and plastics No. 1-7 (opening small than base.) With help from many “wonderful volun- teers,” the Fall Recycle Roundup is co-sponsored by Southern Oregon Sanitation, I.V. Community Response Team, I.V. Chamber of Commerce, Sterling Savings Bank, and I.V. Sierra Club FOOD EXPRESS - Volunteer drivers are needed for Food & Friends, the local “meals-on-wheels” program. Said Food & Friends: “As a home delivery driver, you will be an important link in a service that enables our commu- nity’s homebound to retain independence and aid recovery. It’s not just delivering a meal; it’s bringing a piece of hu- manity to their doorstep.” Volunteers usually commit to one day a week for approximately two hours. Orientation and mileage reimbursement are provided. Phone 955-8839. VOTE NOTE - Ballots for the Nov. 2 vote-by-mail general election were mailed late last week. Ballots must be received by the county clerk’s office by 8 p.m. Nov. 2. Or they can be left in the ballot box in CJ City Hall, which will be open until 8 p.m. on Nov. 2. As long as they’re in the box by 8 p.m., they’ll count. GOBBLE GAB - Turkey bingo, sponsored by Cave Junction Lions Club, is set for Saturday, Nov. 13 in the county building in Downtown CJ. There also will be door prizes, refreshments and raffles. There will be 14 regular games, plus a blackout game for an entire Thanksgiving dinner. Proceeds will support community projects of the CJ Lions Club. Watch the “Noose” for ads. FOOD MOOD - World Food Day was observed on Saturday, Oct. 16. Oregon Dept. of Agriculture notes that the state’s ag value of production is $3.8 billion, and that Oregon produces more than 225 ag commodities, a major- ity of them food items. ODA also said that Oregon can take some credit as a significant player in creating a safe and plentiful supply of food for the local, national and in- ternational markets. NOTEPAD - “Heart’s Desire Trio” will appear in concert on Sunday, Oct. 24 at the 10:30 a.m. worship ser- vice at Illinois Valley Baptist Church, 2110 Caves Hwy. (American Legion Hall) … “Unconstitutional,” a docu- mentary on the Patriot Act, will be shown Sunday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at Selma Community Center. Check the ad else- where in this issue … A Cadillac, a 1999 Fleetwood to be exact, is being raffled by Illinois Valley Lions Club to fund its scholarship program. Contact Ted Michaels at A+ Mini Storage, 592-6855 … Rumor has it that a Downtown CJ business has been sold, after being closed “for inventory” … Based on signs, a bagel place has opened in CJ. The “Noose” will check it out … U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith has been honored with a “Guardian of Small Business” citation by the National Federation of Independent Business be- cause of his 83 percent voting record in support of small business. LAST WORDS - He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money. (Benjamin Franklin) this season,” said ODF, fire losses were held to a minimum. The 21 light- ning-caused fires were sig- nificantly below the 10- year average of 75 fires. “There were 180 hu- man-caused fires repre- senting 97 percent of aver- age. “Total acres burned by human-caused fires was 389 acres, only 29 percent of the 1,500 average.” The agency added that “besides the reduced num- ber of fires, fast action by firefighters, great assis- tance from our cooperators and the timber industry, and legislative funding to base an air tanker at Med- ford played key roles in averting disaster. “We’re still experienc- ing more human-caused fires than other districts, but fewer fires, especially during periods of extreme fire danger, indicate that our public has become a partner in fire prevention, and we’d like to see this continue.” Funding for air tankers and helicopters played a major role in reducing fire loss this season, and the Legislature is responsible for the funding, ODF said. (Editor’s Note: Following are low and high temperatures as re- corded in O’Brien by Cheryl and Harry Johnson at “The End of the Road.”) *Oct. 2, 46, 80.8. *Oct. 3, 47.5, 82.6. *Oct. 4, 54.5, 85.6. *Oct. 5, 50.5, 80.1. *Oct. 6, 56.8, 72.7. *Oct. 7, 50.9, 75. *Oct. 8, 52.9, 71.1. *Oct. 9, 46.2, 63.1. *Oct. 10, 40.5, 67.5. *Oct. 11, 43.3, 73.9. *Oct. 12, 45.3, 78.3. *Oct. 13, 48.5, 83.1. *Oct. 14, 47.1, 80.6. *Oct. 15, 44.6, 78.8. ROLLOVER NEAR O’BRIEN - No injuries were reported in a single-vehicle accident on Hwy. 199 Sunday, Oct. 17 approximately a mile south of Arrowhead Drive. The occupants are from Roseburg, and were returning from a trip to the coast. Their ve- hicle went off the road and rolled on its side. Illinois Valley firefighters, Josephine County Sheriff’s Office deputies, and American Medical Response went to the scene. (Photo by Dale and Elaine Sandberg/I.V. Fire District photographers) Pepper balls used to disperse protesters Two men were ar- rested in the city of Jack- sonville on charges of dis- orderly conduct during the visit of President and Mrs. Bush Thursday, Oct. 14, said Oregon State Police. During the incident, troopers fired pepper balls “to gain compliance.” The men were identi- fied as David Qotsaisaw, 30; and Michael Steveros, 38, both of Rogue Valley. One of them also was ar- rested on a charge of disor- derly conduct, but it was unclear which one. OSP gave the follow- ing account: “While returning from his speech at Jackson County Expo in Central Point, the president made an unscheduled stop for dinner (in Jacksonville, where he and his wife spent the night). “As a result, the Secret Service requested assis- tance in providing a safe and secure setting. Having received direc- tions from Secret Service, protestors were asked to move to where they could legally and safely congre- gate. “The vast majority of individuals complied and cooperated with law en- forcement requests. How- ever, after several requests had been made to disperse, a very small group of male protestors, approximately five, had to be pushed back by members of the OSP Mobile Response Team. “This small group be- came aggressive with the officers, and pepper balls were used to gain compli- ance,” OSP said. Subsequently, some residents and protestors claimed that officers used undue force and that firing plastic pepper balls was not necessary. Grants Pass CPA arrested on several charges Following investiga- tion, the Josephine County grand jury indicted a Grants Pass certified pub- lic accountant on charges including aggravated theft. Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety (GPDPS) also said that the woman, Teresa L. Wilcox, 41, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 13 and taken to jail with bail set at $500,000. Wilcox, who lives in Rogue River, was charged with two counts of first- degree criminal mistreat- ment, six counts of aggra- vated first-degree theft, and one count of first- degree theft. GPDPS said that it received information in May from the Board of Accountancy. Information indicated that Wilcox was taking money from the account of an elderly couple, accord- ing to GPDPS. Illinois Valley basketball players are raffling 75 turkeys. Tickets are available at the IVHS office or from any basketball representative. In the Wednesday, Oct. 13 issue of “Illinois Valley News,” a page 19 photo caption incorrectly identified Ellie Buell as Hazel Smith. Sorry about that! Saturday, October 23rd Finished Hat Price $120 Make your own at our Workshop $75 Space is still available Call or email for more information. llamuz@forestedgefarm.com 592-6078 NOW ONLY Fall Recycle Round-up (Can Slam) Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the I.V. Visitor • Tin and aluminum cans, labels OK • Cardboard and Paper board, cereal-type boxes, fiber egg cartons, shoe boxes, 6 or12 pack cartons, cardboard tubes (remove waxed or foil lining) • Plastic bottles, #s 1-7, neck smaller than base, no tubs, lids, motor oil containers, buckets or furniture • Mixed waste paper, junk mail, scrap paper, paper bags, paperback books, phone books Please rinse all food and soap containers. Sorry! No glass his time (take to Kerby Transfer Station) Co-sponsored by IVCRT, Southern Oregon Sanitation, Sterling Savings Bank, I.V. Chamber Of Commerce & I.V. Sierra Club. Info: 596-2017 $ 24 95 A MONTH FOR 4 MONTHS HURRY , LIMITED TIME OFFER GREAT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL. 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