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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 15, 2004 Illinois Valley, despite the sometimes unkind comments from persons who have their minds made up for no particular reason, is a terrific place to live, work and play. It takes special people to reside here; people who are generally tolerant and willing to help their fellowman. There are numerous examples of that sort of spirit, including efforts to help those who are burned out of their homes. There are churches and other organiza- tions that provide free meals and clothing to those who need them. Some organizations offer free coun- seling on a variety of topics. We were blessed of late to witness a mighty effort demonstrating caring for the community resulting in the Community Christmas Tree on the Junction Inn lot between the JI, and Shop Smart Food Warehouse and Pizza Pit. Numerous hurdles, obstacles, riptides, crocodiles, locusts, quicksand and the like had to be overcome to make the project, sponsored by Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce, a reality. Taking the bull by the horns, Marty Hertler, of Marty’s Tree Service, led dedicated and tireless ef- forts as ramrod with longtime chamber Director Leo- nard Frick of Holiday Motel. Speaking of bull, we would like to note that the county did reduce the pro- ject “permit fee” to $49 from its original $175 de- mand, but we still don’t understand why there’s a fee in the first place. Anyway, Hertler, working with Frick, devoted much time and labor to trim the high-rise tree, as did several other valley organizations, so that last Satur- day the tree was ready and lit for the season. We are pleased to note those who went far beyond the call of duty for the project, not the least of which are Pacific Power (and “Rick”), as well as Kerby Electric. They are among those who donated their time, labor and material. Also joining the effort in various ways, all without charge, were Dan Hertler (Marty’s brother) of Hertler Contracting, who made the star for the top of the tree, plus the following, who all deserve special recogni- tion from valleyites and Santa Claus: Shop Smart Food Warehouse, Camps Custom Ex- cavating, Junction Inn, True Value (which provided the lights), Taylor’s Sausage Bulk Plant, Taylor’s Sausage Country Store, I.V. Building Supply, Rough & Ready Lumber Co., and the city of Cave Junction. Santa visited the tree-lighting ceremony, and T. Lund and his choral music students also deserve rec- ognition for their participation. It was a nice event. All told, the Community Christmas Tree and the circumstances surrounding it comprise a bright, glow- ing example of what a great place to live is Illinois Valley. P.O. Box 1668 221 B S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR 97523 Mary Reynolds Agent 541-592-6262 Office 541-660-7342 Cell • Mortgages & Tammy Smith Refinancing • Hard to Qualify Loans • Life & Health Loan Officer 541-592-6333 Office 541-660-2984 Cell (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary, including state- ments made as fact, are strictly those of the letter-writers.) * * * Typed, double-spaced let- ters written solely to this news- paper are considered for publi- cation. Hand-written letters that are double-spaced and legible also can be considered. Cards of thanks are not accepted as let- ters. * * * Care for all From Crystal Griffin Cave Junction We moved to O’Brien in 1976 when my husband, Thom, and I bought 9 acres with a double-wide mobile and a small barn for $20,000. Hard to believe the prices these days. It was April 15 on a weekend. I had not seen the property before arriving. The power was turned off, but luckily Irv Whiting (now retired as the valley’s district lineman) from Pa- cific Power came down the drive and asked if we were buying the place. He said that he’d connect us and to just go in Monday to get things set up. Our U-Haul was loaded with furniture, and we knew no one in town to help us. Soon, another vehicle came down the drive. It was our friends from Lebanon, who knew that we might need a helping hand getting our things into the house. About two weeks later, we realized that one of us had to find a job. I checked at O’Brien Post Office and was told that Western Bank (now Sterling Savings Bank) might be hiring. I went in and was to start work in three days. Home Valley Bank was built about four years later by the townspeople, and I also worked there. Our home in Lebanon hadn’t closed escrow, and we were short on funds. I went into SOFCU and was given a signature loan of $500 that day. What a wonderful town we had settled in. Rough & Ready Lum- ber Co. was operating at full tilt then. I think it was the largest employer in the valley. R&R donated to every organization and charity that asked. The firm lasted many years due to good timber manage- ment. Cabax Mill in Kerby was an operating company for a few years after we arrived. People weren’t wealthy in money back then, but we all had enough. The valley was the greatest place to live with its clean air and water. Plus all those beautiful trees, mountains and the river to view at our pleas- ure. The senior citizens, the hippies, the young working class and everyone had settled into a quiet truce. Neighbors and friends helped each other. People got along. Maybe instead of talk- ing about how different we all are, we could discuss those things on which we agree. We came here for a safe place to raise our three sons. Where we wouldn’t have to commute for hours on a busy freeway. Where we could walk to work if snow fell. Doesn’t it say in the Bible that God is every- where? My daughter-in- law says that we will only get along with each other when we realize that we are all one. To me that means we all are part of one energy, power or whomever you conceive God to be. We are only as strong as our weakest link. That is why we must care about everyone. We have to make a conscious effort to work together for the good of all. The Native Americans believe that Nature is to be treated with respect. They know a thing or two, as they have been here longer than most of us. Pregnancy view From Geraldine Davidson Cave Junction (Editor’s Note: Some commentary in this letter could be found offensive.) Well, that was a dandy little piece of fantasy brought to us by the gals at The Pregnancy Center of the Illinois Valley in an “I.V. News” article Dec. 1. Ah yes, Holy Matri- mony. I guess they don’t mean Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jackson; there’s a unit to be proud of, made in America. 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