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Yule concerts last here for ‘T’ Dedicated, popular music teacher retiring after 12 years Two concerts of holiday melodies this week and next will stir bittersweet notes for “Music Man” T. Lund. Lund, a musician, music director and instrument re- pairman for Three Rivers School District, will be end- ing a 12-year labor of love to teach and direct students at Illinois Valley High School (IVHS) and Lorna Byrne Middle School (LBMS). But due to a health problem, he’ll retire as of Dec. 31. Lund was one of five teachers nationwide to be honored in 2002 with a Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Award. He also was recog- nized as the 2003 Alumnus of the Year by his alma ma- ter, Southern Oregon Uni- versity (SOU) at Ashland. At SOU he earned his bachelor of science degree in music; then devoted a fifth year to gain his teach- ing credential. Not bad for a former motorcycle me- chanic from California. Because the LBMS concert Thursday, Dec. 9; and the IVHS concert Thursday, Dec. 16 will be ‘MUSIC MAN’ T. LUND, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT I.V. HIGH SCHOOL Final event of 2004 showcases valley artisans, craftsmen Dec. 10 will mark the last Art Walk of 2004. It will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Cave Junction with music, food and vari- ous displays of art. “The idea of the Art Walk came from Sue Lily, a local artist,” said Rebecca Pearson, owner of “Bebe’s ART for everyone.” “I took the idea and developed it,” she said. Because the Art Walk has been a huge success, Pearson has since passed on responsibility to Stephanie Friedman, owner of Cone Ten Pottery; and Libby Goines, owner of Singing Loom. Friedman and Goines are the event co- coordinators. “They (Goines and Friedman) coordinate with artists and businesses,” said (Continued on page 5) REBECCA PEARSON and SUE LILY (Photo by Christina Hill) Sheriff’s office issues holiday alert because of ‘evil elves’ A citizens alert -- based on 28 reported home bur- glaries and 15 stolen vehi- cles in Illinois Valley during the past two months, plus numerous other such crimes throughout the county -- has been issued. Citizens are being asked by Josephine County Sher- iff’s Office (JCSO) to watch for suspicious vehicles and persons, and obtain descrip- tions and license plates, but without endangering them- selves. Such in fo r matio n should be phoned in imme- diately to JSCO at 474-5123 or 911 so that a patrol unit can respond, said Det. Emory Souza, of the Major Crimes Unit. Those wishing to re- main anonymous can phone the confidential tip line at 474-5160. Illinois Valley has ex- perienced the highest num- ber of burglaries, and is sec- ond in the number of re- ported car thefts. “It appears that suspects are not only burglarizing homes; they also are stealing vehicles at the locations they burglarize,” said Souza. He said that suspects, possibly two or three in a single car, will drive into a neighborhood. Two of them will be dropped off near the target dwelling and walk onto the property. “Entry to the home will be by force,” he said, “most likely by prying a door or window open. Once inside, the suspects find keys to vehicles at the residence. “Vehicles taken when either the keys were inside them, or in a place where keys are easily found,” said the deputy. Property from the bro- ken-into residences is loaded into the owner’s ve- hicle and driven away. In some cases, said Souza, the suspects “have dumped the vehicles after joyriding in them in remote areas.” He provided the follow- ing about recent reported crimes during the past two months: *Twenty-eight burglar- ies in Illinois Valley includ- ing Cave Junction. Fifteen stolen vehicles in I.V., including CJ. *Twelve burglaries in the north county area. *Twenty-one burglaries in the south county area. *Six stolen vehicles in the north county area. *Sixteen stolen vehicles in the south county area. Sheriff’s investigators said that they have devel- oped a list of “persons of interest, but no suspects have yet been identified.” That is why, said Souza, that the public is being asked to be alert to suspi- cious persons and vehicles in their neighborhoods. Resources at I.V. Library in Cave Junction speak volumes Overdue books can be returned without fines during holiday season with donation of nonperishable food By CHRISTINA HILL Correspondent With thousands of books within fingertip reach and free of charge, it’s no wonder that an average of 150 to 170 people visit the Illinois Valley Library every day it’s open. “We have 10,000 to 15,000 books in our branch alone,” said Jennifer Berubee, senior library spe- cialist at the I.V. Library, a branch of the Josephine County Library Systems. “And now we’re finally linked with Jackson County libraries and have access to all their books, DVDs and movies. We’re also linked to RCC’s libraries, so we have access to over one million books between all of the branches.” Berubee graduated from Southern Oregon University at Ashland in 1996 with a bachelor of arts degree in English. In 1998, she started working part time for the Josephine County Library System and quickly climbed the ranks from clerk to sen- JENNIFER BERUBEE (Photo by Christina Hill) ior librarian. Before moving to Cave Junction five years ago, Berubee had lived in Grants Pass since 1980. Oddly enough, she said, with the change, she noticed that readers are into different books. “We circulate over 5,000 materials a month,” Berubee said. “Out here in the Illinois Valley, people are really into the ‘mushroom-y’ books, be- cause it’s mushroom season. “But the bestsellers are the ones that people are al- ways clamoring for, along with mysteries and West- erns. People are really big on mysteries out here.” Perhaps the most popu- lar mystery author, Berubee said, is Janet Evanovich. “She writes a series of mysteries, and it seems like every time one of her books comes out, it has 300 holds on it,” Berubee said. According to Berubee, Steven King and Robert Jordan are always popular picks too. (Continued on page 3) Permits noted for Sno-Parks CJ Art Walk realizing a good stride By CHRISTINA HILL Correspondent The Cave Junction Art Walk started as a small idea in 2000, but it has galloped along to become “a huge collaboration between downtown businesses and the arts community.” The Art Walk, spon- sored by Illinois River Val- ley Arts Council (IRVAC), is held on second Fridays; April through December. his last here, he has planned some special features. Both programs will be- gin at 7 p.m., and there are no admission fees. Concert-goers will have to attend to experience what Lund has planned. He did allow that near the conclu- sion of the LBMS concert, there’s a possibility that Santa Claus will appear. The LBMS Cadet Bank, Concert Band and Choir will perform. Both performances likely will include audience Some people don’t check out books. “Our biggest draw is the computers,” said Berubee. “We have 10 terminals. Six have Internet access, three have word processing and three have card catalog, but one computer might have both or all three,” said Berubee. “With the Internet, we’re very popular with the teen-age crowd.” However, there are other incentives for teen- agers to visit the library, Berubee added. “This past summer was the second for our teen read- ing program,” she said. “Teens read five books, do book reviews and win prizes,” Berubee said. However, the summer reading program for chil- dren, which has been around for 20 years, is different. “Children must read 10 books, and they’ll earn a packet of coupons good for ice cream at Dairy Queen, a soft drink, a gold fish, etc. It’s small enough out here that usually everybody gets something,” Berubee said. For younger readers, they are welcomed into the children’s section by the library’s two mascots “Ash” and “Smoke.” “They are two gerbils that we got during the Bis- cuit Fire and we actually had to evacuate them, so that’s how they got their name,” Berubee said. For readers of all ages with overdue fines, relief is in sight. “Right now we’re col- lecting nonperishable items for charity, and we will waive overdue fines for peo- ple who bring stuff in. It won’t waive lost or dam- aged books, though,” Berubee said. “Our main goal is to keep the material circulating and to always help the public.” Library hours are noon to 5 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, phone 592-3581, or stop by 209 W. Palmer St. Sno-Park permits, re- quired for parking at desig- nated locations including nearby Page Mt. Snow Park, are available at three loca- tions in Illinois Valley: *Siskiyou Market at Caves Hwy. and Old Stage Road, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 to 5 Sun- days; and 7 to 7 other days. *O’Brien Country Store in Downtown O’Brien, open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. *DMV office in Cave Junction, open weekdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 2 to 5. Permits cost $1 for one day; $7 for three days; and $15 for one year. Following are the high and low temperatures and rainfall from O’Brien, as recorded by Cheryl and Harry Johnson. *Fri., Nov. 26: 44-38; .31 inches of rain. *Sat., Nov. 27: 46-35; .03 inches of rain. *Sun., Nov. 28: 41-26. *Mon., Nov. 29: 37-28. *Tues., Nov. 30: 46-33; .08 inches of rain, plus non- sticking snow from 7 to 9 a.m. *Wed., Dec. 1, 45-35. *Thurs., Dec. 2, 47-35. * * * Low for November, 26 on Sun. the 28th. High: 58, Tues. the 2nd. Rainfall: 1.77 inches. Year-to-date rain: 9.49. Cave Junction Wednesday, Dec. 8 Windy with rain High--54, Low--43. Thursday, Dec. 9 Possible showers High--54, Low--41. Friday, Dec. 10 Chance of showers High--53, Low--36. Saturday, Dec. 11 Chance of showers High--51, Low--30. Sunday, Dec. 12 Cloudy, rain late High--47, Low--36. Monday, Dec. 13 Variable clouds High--55, Low--39. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Possible showers High--58, Low--40.
