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50¢ IVHS seniors to graduate Tuesday 7th MILITARY VETS HONORED - U.S. flags were placed by Glenn Morrison American Legion Post 70 and Auxiliary at Laurel Cemetery in Cave Junction and Deer Creek Cemetery in Selma in tribute to fallen members of the Armed Forces Saturday, May 28 in conjunction with Memorial Day observances. Tina Haemmerlein (top photo) placed a special wreath at the gravestone for the post’s namesake, Kenneth M. Glenn Morrison, who died in 1919 at the age of 39. He had served with the 471st Aero Squadron. James Baldwin (bottom right) at Laurel Cemetery; and (from left) Melissa Maxwell, Dan Warden and Jerry Maxwell at Deer Creek Cemetery, were among participants. The Maxwells were visiting from Tigard with Warden, post com- mander. He said that those who know of veterans’ grave not identified as such should phone him at 597-2979. Man charged in fatal head-on traffic crash A Hugo resident was arrested on charges of first- degree manslaughter and first-degree assault follow- ing a head-on crash in which a Grants Pass man died, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). Arrested was Jeffrey Allen Majcen, 50. He had a blood-alcohol content of .17 percent, twice the level at which a person is presumed to be intoxicated, according to a report. Dead is John E. Hoskins, 32. His wife, Kathy, 28, was in critical condition at Three Rivers Co mmunity Ho spital (TRCH) in Grants Pass. The crash was reported at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 in the 6300 block of Monument Drive. Emer- gency personnel responded, and removed the occupants from their vehicles. All were transported by American Medical Re- sponse. John Hoskins was pronounced dead on arrival to TRCH, said JCSO. Sheriff’s detectives and an accident reconstructionist from Oregon State Police believe that the Hoskins were northbound, and that M a j c e n ( p r o n o u n c ed “Mason”) was southbound. The vehicles collided on a curve, said JCSO. Majcen suffered a bro- ken nose, and a forehead laceration. He was being held in county jail on the charges in lieu of $50,000 bail, according to a report. All three persons were wearing safety belts, said the sheriff’s office. Wearing red or white robes and matching mortar- boards, the Illinois Valley High School Class of 2005 will sit as seniors for the last beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. Commencement exer- cises for the 96 seniors -- with girls in white, and boys in red (the school’s colors) -- will begin 30 minutes later than usual to avoid as much hot weather as possi- ble. The Class of 2005 is approximately 20 students larger than last year’s. The baccalaureate will be held Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Pastor Mark McLean, of Fountain of Life Assem- bly of God, will deliver the sermon at Fountain of Life, 415 S. Junction Ave. Commencement will be conducted at the new IVHS football field. Some spaces at the field for handicapped persons are available on a first-come/first-served basis. Serena Barry is the valedictorian. Jenna Loren- sen is salutatorian. Barry, the daughter of Kindi Fahrnkopf, and James Barry, both of Illinois Val- ley, has a 4.109 grade-point average (gpa). She has been a member of the basketball, volleyball, and softball teams. Barry also has participated with the Drama Club, Mathletes, and student government. She’ll attend Seattle University majoring in jour- nalism/mass communication. Lorensen, who has a 3.956 gpa, is the daughter of Don and Karen Lorensen, of Cave Junction. She has been on the mock trial team for two years, and a member of the IVHS Chapter of the Na- tional Honor Society for three years. She has been a Brain Bowl participant, and on the flag team. (Continued on page 3) Here are the high and low temperatures, and rainfall, recorded in O’Brien by Cheryl and Harry Johnson. *Sun., May 23: 77-40 *Mon., May 24: 78-46 *Tues., May 25: 98-47 *Wed., May 26: 95-57 *Thurs., May 27: 87-56 *Fri., May 28: 65-49, (plus a thunder-and-lightning show with .35inches of rain.) *Sat., May 29: 72-46, (T) Cave Junction Wednesday, June 1 Afternoon showers High--76, Low--47 Thursday, June 2 Partly sunny High--66, Low--38 Friday, June 3 Partly sunny High--72, Low--41 Saturday, June 4 Sunny; partly cloudy High--72, Low--44 LIFEGUARDS TO BE? - Seven Illinois Valley young people are certified and ready to work as lifeguards at the Cave Junction Swimming Pool, but funding to open the city-owned facility is lacking. Hopefuls are (not in order) Ian Barker-Cortrecht, Lydia Beeman, Becky Boatman, Nick Greener, Emily Harris, Kira McBride and July Sheri- dan. The Cave Junction Pool Committee met in emergency session Tuesday May 24 and was going to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday June 1 in CJ City Hall. The group is seeking supporters and ways of raising the $20,000 necessary to open this season. The city Budget Committee tentatively has agreed to increase pool funding from the current $1,600, but a specific figure was not readily available. (Photo provided) Sunday, June 5 Partly sunny High--78, Low--45 Monday, June 6 Lots o’ sun High--78, Low--47 Tuesday, June 7 Partly sunny High--81, Low--49 As part of a West Coast tour, the Garden Bus, from Southern California, will be at the Shining Stars Festi- val at Lake Selmac, serving yerba maté. Shining Stars Fest features music, fun Dedicated efforts by an army of volunteers will re- sult in the fourth annual eclectic Shining Stars Festi- val at Lake Selmac Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5. Billed by The Shining Stars as Southern Oregon’s largest music festival, the event, beginning at 10 a.m. both days, will feature 14 groups “covering a wide range of musical genres throughout the weekend on an outdoor stage with first- rate professional sound.” The al fresco event of- fers a widely divergent mix of workshops, ethnic food booths, and vendors from a wide spectrum of local and regional artisans, noted The Shining Stars. On Sunday afternoon, a highlight will be the Dell ‘Arte Community Theatre performance. “This interna- tionally known troupe,” said The Shining Stars, “will give children and adults the opportunity to participate in interactive drama. “This performance will be the culmination of eight months of intensive training in areas such as masks, clowning, melodrama, com- edy, and continuing research into the process of theater.” Free festival workshops will include instruction in Sufi chants, didgeridoo and frame drum playing, fire dancing, beginning harmon- ica, clowning, and acrobatics. The Shining Stars is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to benefit youth. This is accomplished through projects with the city of Cave Junction, Lorna Byrne Middle School, I.V. High School, and other or- ganizations. “This year’s event will raise money for increase art and music opportunities for youth in the community,” the group said. During the festival, primitive campsites are available with drinking wa- ter and outhouses. Children younger than 12 are admitted free to the festival with an adult, and can go to “Kids’ Universe.” It’s described as a “wonderland of opportuni- ties for youthful tastes -- a safe place for children and their parents to explore and create on a grand scale that will satisfy all their senses.” The Shining Stars said that it is working with Illi- nois River Valley Arts Council this year. “At ‘Kids’ Universe,’ there will be planned arts-and-crafts projects, plus snacks, story- telling and performers in- cluding jugglers.” The council will facili- tate Art Time from 1 to 4 p.m. both days. “Children’s Cooperative Art Projects” that are created will be dis- played during Second Fri- day Art Walk in Cave Junc- tion June 10 and July 8. The children will pre- sent a parade of their own design throughout the festi- val grounds Sunday after- noon. A fully staffed first aid station is nearby. Said The Shining Stars, “Everyone involved in the festival blends into a giant family for the weekend. Band members, artists, ven- dors, festival attendees and volunteers equally enjoy the atmosphere.” (Related story page 11) Art guild tour of gardens will bloom Saturday 4th A daylong adventure in gardens, concluding with live mu- sic, refreshments and wine, is the theme of Art in the Garden Saturday, June 4. The program is co-sponsored by Southern Oregon Guild, of Cave Junction; and Illinois Valley Garden Club. The morning welcome, with coffee and pastries, will begin at 9 a.m. at Dillon’s Nursery. Various gardens around the val- ley will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A reception and raffle drawing will run from 3 to 5 p.m. at Bridgeview Vineyards. Tickets for Art in the Garden, as well as raffle tickets, will be available at Dillon’s. The grand prize is overnight lodging and dinner for two at Oregon Caves Chateau. Other raffle prizes include original art by some of South- ern Oregon Guild’s finest artists. Tour maps will be given at Dillon’s Saturday morning so that garden-goers can “spend a relaxing day driving down country roads and strolling through wonderful gardens,” said the guild. Attendees also will be able to gather gardening ideas, pe- ruse local art, and meet the artists. For more information phone 592-3289. Four Illinois Valley businesses have teamed to sponsor a color presentation of IVHS Class of 2005 on page 5: Evergreen Federal Savings, Shop Smart Food Warehouse, Home Valley Bank and Wild River Brewing and Pizza Co.
