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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, April 6, 2005
JoCo jobs up overall
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CANCER INSIGHTS - Two free talks about surviving
cancer will be given Friday, April 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
the Three Rivers Community Hospital Washington Outpatient
Center, 1505 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass. Dr.
Lillian Nail, a two-time cancer survivor with Oregon Health
& Sciences University, will speak on “Fighting Fatigue.” Er-
ica Koch, from Providence Cancer Center in Portland, will
address “Cancer and Nutrition.”
GED PROM - Billed as the first such event, a GED
Prom will be held Saturday, April 9 from 8 p.m. to midnight
at Selma Community & Education Center. The gathering is
for “all past, present and future GED graduates.” For reserva-
tions or more information phone 787-0116. Tickets will be
available at the door. There will be a raffle, music for dancing,
food and refreshments; plus a professional photographer.
GRAD PLAN - The next meeting of the 2005 Grad
Night Party Committee will be held Tuesday, April 12 at 6
p.m. at the Illinois Valley High School cafetorium. Final plans
for the benefit dinner with silent auction and fashion show on
Saturday, April 16 will be discussed. Phone Mary Paul at 592-
2116 or Sara Ball at 592-3691 for more information.
CHILI SKILL - Carlos Restaurante is set for its ninth
annual winner-take-all Chili Cooking Contest on Saturday,
April 16. Concoctions will be rated on flavor and taste by a
blindfolded panel of judges. Around 1:15 p.m. the entries will
be available for all comers to sample. To enter the contest, go
to Carlos or phone 592-4553 for more information.
GARDEN FAIR - The annual free Josephine County
Master Gardener Spring Garden Fair will be held Saturday
and Sunday, April 16-17 at the county fairgrounds in Grants
Pass. The event, with free admission and parking, will run
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 to 4 Sunday. For additional
information phone Art Reel at 479-7702.
ARTWORKS WORK - ArtWorks organizers will hold
two forums this month to gather information and obtain direc-
tion from artists. ArtWorks is a collaborative effort with area
businesses to establish a viable arts economy, said Tommi
Drake, RCC art galleries coordinator. The forums, both at
Grants Pass Museum of Art at 229 S.W. G St., will be held
from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19; and from noon to 1:30
p.m. Wednesday, April 20. “We want to know the needs,
wants and wishes of artists,” said Drake, “and how best to
help arts and the economy.”
BIG TOP SHOP - Illinois Valley Family Coalition has
blocks of tickets available for the Culpepper & Merriweather
Circus performances on May 12 on the Junction Inn vacant
lot. For information about the coalition fund-raiser for pro-
grams to benefit I.V. families, phone 592-6139. Businesses
and others can purchase tickets and either distribute them-
selves or let the coalition give them away to families that
could not otherwise attend.
NOTEPAD - The Shining Stars, an Illinois Valley or-
ganization geared toward serving youth, will scoop ice cream
at Cold Stone Creamery near Tinseltown Theatres in Medford
on Thursday, April 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. The store allows non-
profit groups to raise funds by donating a percentage of sales
and all the tips from the shift … Evergreen PTA will meet
Tuesday, April 12 at 2:15 p.m. in the Evergreen Elementary
School Library. “Meet the new officers,” said PTA President
Amy Milner ... Patrons of Curves in Cave Junction donated
2,133 pounds of nonperishable food during March, National
Food Drive Month. The goal was 1,000 pounds. The food was
donated to two Cave Junction “soup kitchens,” Harvest
Kitchen at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, and the meal site at
First Love Christian Fellowship ... Grocery Outlet in Grants
Pass donated 100 hams valued at $899 for Easter food boxes
prepared by Josephine County FoodBank for low-income
residents … “Readers for kids” at the I.V. Senior Center
Library are sought. Phone Linda Naylor at 592-3289… T-
shirt: Yes, I know I need a haircut … Another T: My Indian
name is Runs With Beer … One more T: One heck of a time
for the meds to wear off! … Final T: Your family tree could
use some pruning.
LAST WORDS - I’m not concerned about all Hell
breaking loose, but that a part of Hell will break loose. It’ll be
much harder to detect. (George Carlin)
for approximately a third of
the over-the-year employ-
ment increase in the county,”
said OED. It added:
“Retail trade employ-
ment fell by 30 during Febru-
ary, but also has risen during
the year -- up by 90 jobs. Em-
ployment in professional and
business services rose by 30
during the month, and has
increased by 120 jobs since
February 2004.
“Leisure and hospitality
showed a small increase of 30
jobs during February, and is
up by 140 jobs from February
‘04. Government-sector em-
ployment gained 50 jobs in
February. A gain of 70 in
local government accounted
Alarming weekend time
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Mercy Flights craft landed.
Two hours later, at 11:15
a.m., IVFD and AMR per-
sonnel responded 10 miles
out Eight Dollar Road to as-
sist an injured logger. Be-
cause the man, who suffered
a broken leg, was 500 feet
below the roadway, it was
thought at first that a rope
rescue team would be
needed.
However, said Gavlik,
his fellow loggers, all trained
in first aid, stabilized the leg;
got the man up to the road-
way in a “sked,” a flexible
sled/stretcher; and carried the
man in a vehicle from mile-
post 14 before meeting emer-
gency staff.
The third rescue task,
*8:34 a.m., M.A., 1000
block Kirkham Road.
*8:37 a.m., DiMS.
*4:20 p.m., public assist,
300 block Briar Lane.
*5:25 p.m., M.A., 1800
block Reeves Creek Road.
*11:02 p.m., M.A., 100
block S. Redwood Hwy.
Saturday, April 2
*3:36 a.m., M.A., 300
block Wells Drive.
*9:06 a.m., M.A., 14500
block Takilma Road.
*9:30 a.m., M.A., 7800
block Caves Hwy.
*11:15 a.m., M.A., Eight
Dollar Road.
*8:36 p.m., M.A., 300
block Three Mill Road.
Sunday, April 3
*10:45 a.m., grass fire,
600 block Thompson Creek.
*11:22 a.m., MVA,
Happy Camp Road near Page
Mt. Snow Park.
*12:29 p.m., reported
structure fire, 113 Patton Bar
Road, (hot floor; electrical
aroma).
*5:13 p.m., M.A., Hwy.
199/Draper Valley Road.
*5:13 p.m., DiMS.
*8:25 p.m., M.A., 9900
block Caves Hwy.
requiring four-wheel drive,
occurred Sunday at 11:22
a.m., when an elderly couple
went off Happy Camp Road
a short distance below Page
Mt. Snow Park, said Gavlik.
Their car went approxi-
mately 10 feet down an em-
bankment and struck a tree.
The man was able to climb
out, but the woman had to be
aided by rescuers in driving
snow. There was concern
that the vehicle would slide
farther without stabilization
by emergency personnel.
Neither person was re-
ported injured, Gavlik said.
Their two dogs also were
rescued. U.S. Forest Service,
Josephine County Sheriff’s
Office, and Jerry’s Towing
also helped with the call.
Studded tire deadline April 11
Based on weather fore-
casts, Oregon Dept. of Trans-
portation (ODOT) has moved
the deadline for removing stud-
ded tires to midnight Monday,
April 11.
Therefore, studded tires
cannot be legally used on April
12 and thereafter until Nov. 1.
Drivers with studded tires
on their vehicles after the dead-
line can be charged with a class
“C” traffic violation, which
carries a base fine of $141.
I.V. Senior Center - 520 E. River St.
Friday & Saturday, April 8 & 9
Doors open: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Candy, Minerals, Candles, Quilts, Beadwork,
Dolls, Indian Crafts, Woodwork, Baby Clothes
Homemade
Bake Sale
Snack Bar: Hot Dogs,
Hamburgers & Coffee
11 to 2
DON’T OVERLOOK LAST-MINUTE
TAX-SAVERS
Time is short, but it’s not too late to trim your 2004 tax bill. Here
are some last-minute moves to consider and deductions you don’t
want to overlook.
- Maximize your 2004 IRA contribution. You have until April 15 to
make deductible 2004 contributions. The maximum contribution is
$3,000 for 2004 ($3,500 if you were 50 or older last year).
- If you changed jobs in 2004, make sure you didn’t have excess
social security taxes withheld. Claim credit for the excess on your
Form 1040 if you paid over $5,450.
- Look into itemizing deductions if you usually take the standard
deduction. Search for allowable deductions that you might have
overlooked, such as the new deduction for state and local sales
taxes in lieu of deducting state and local income taxes.
- Medical deductions are allowable to the extent they exceed 7.5%
of adjusted gross income (AGI). Don’t forget items such as eye-
glasses and hearing aids. You can deduct mileage and parking for
medical appointments at 14¢ a mile. Parking and tolls are also de-
ductible.
- Deduct miles driven for charitable work at 14¢ a mile unless
you’re reimbursed for your expenses. Parking and tolls are also
deductible.
- Don’t overlook tax preparation fees, safe deposit costs, and certain
investment advice. They all qualify as miscellaneous deductions,
subject to a 2% of AGI limit.
- Student loan interest is deductible whether you itemize or not.
202 S. Redwood Hwy.
592-5358
Taylor’s
Italian Links
Sweet, Hot, Swiss,
Country Fair
$2 99 lb.
Deli Sliced
Tuesday, March 29
*1:45 p.m., reported struc-
ture fire, 100 block Lone Mt.
Road (steam coming off roof).
*12:34 p.m., Districtwide
medical standby (DiMS) for
American Medical Response
(AMR).
*4:25 p.m., medical assist
(M.A.) with AMR.
*4:26 p.m., DiMS.
*8:03 p.m., reported struc-
ture fire, 200 block Josephine
Street (open burn).
Wednesday, March 30
*1:04 a.m., motor vehicle
accident (MVA) 600 block
Lakeshore Drive.
*1:03 p.m., M.A., 600
block Waldo Road.
*1:06 p.m., DiMS.
Thursday, March 31
*12:38 a.m., M.A., 100
block Barlow Street.
*8:40 a.m., M.A., 600
block E. River Street.
*8:37 a.m., DiMS.
*4:31 p.m., automatic fire
alarm, I.V. Family Coalition
Bldg., E. River Street (no prob-
lem located.)
Friday, April 1
*8:25 a.m., M.A., 24000
block Redwood Hwy.
*8:25 a.m., DiMS.
for most of the hiring growth.
“Nearly every published
industry sector has posted job
gains during the past year.
Government employment
was the exception to the
trend, shedding 30 jobs dur-
ing that time. Local and state
governments employment
each fell by 20 during the
past year, while federal gov-
ernment employment in-
creased by 10.”
The jobless rate in Jack-
son County was 7.6 percent
during February, down from
8.3 percent from the same
month a year earlier. The
Oregon seasonally adjusted
rate was 6.6 percent during
February; the national rate
was 5.4 percent, said OED.
Smoked Turkey
Breast
$4 99 lb.
Family, Community
& Education (FCE)
“Eating on the Run”
will be the meeting topic
Friday, April 8, with a pres-
entation by Roseann Wilson
and Dorothy Brotemarkle.
Anyone can attend the
meeting at 10 a.m. at Im-
manuel United Methodist
Church in Cave Junction,
across from Shop Smart.
“This promises to be a fun
lesson packed with lots of
good information,” said Kay
Taylor, of FCE.
The club meets on sec-
ond Fridays. For more infor-
mation about FCE phone
Chairman Dolly LaFlamme
at 597-2333.
- The deduction for qualified tuition and school expenses increased
to $4,000 for 2004. Qualifying amounts for you, your spouse, and
dependents may be deductible. Higher-income taxpayers might
qualify for a deduction of up to $2,000 for these education ex-
penses.
- If you’re a teacher or teacher’s aide, you can deduct up to $250 for
classroom supplies that you purchased with your own money.
- If you purchased a hybrid gas-electric car in 2004, you may be
able to deduct up to $2,000 of the purchase price.
Call our office for details or tax filing assistance.
Karen M. Bodeving, CPA PC
1624 SE N St.
Grants Pass OR 97526
Phone: 479-3625
Grants Pass Office hours:
9 to 3 Mon. - Fri.
Other hours by appointment
Wed.- Senior Night $1
off menu entrees
Beef Burgundy over
fettucini
$6 95
Thurs.- UBA* open
mic, host Fred Epping.
Scrabble competition.
Garlic Franks w/hot
German potato salad &
Sauerbraten
$7 95
Fri.- 1st Art Walk of
the Season: Don Har-
tline-oil paintings, Tom,
Fred, & Dexter-Country
Salmon Cake w/
cucumber sauce or Shabu
Shabu w/stir fry $10 95
Sat.- Nicoli Alexander
originals
Prime Rib
$10 95
Sun.- Finny’s Arroz
con Pollo w/mushrooms
$5
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