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Page 5 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, June 29, 2005 Without help, park gazebo will be razed Without donations, the cash-strapped city of Cave Junction will have to tear down the gazebo in Jubilee Park, as it has been deemed a safety hazard. With help from the community, to the tune of approximately $2,500, the city could rebuild the gazebo on an elevated concrete plat- form, said Gary Biggs, city public works supervisor. The current roof would be retained, he said. Biggs can be contacted at 592-3480. The gazebo, because of rotting wood, no longer is structurally sound Rafter dies A man from College Station, Texas died near Galice of an apparent heart attack after the raft he was in capsized in the Rogue River, said Josephine County Sher- iff’s Office (JCSO). He was identified as Gainer B. Jones, 46. He and his wife, who was not identi- fied, were near the Galice Chutes when their small, in- flatable raft capsized, re- ported JCSO. Jones and his wife were wearing personal flotation devices, but while trying to recover from the incident, he went into cardiac arrest, JCSO said. Rescue efforts were aided by a Hellsgate Excur- sion boat. American Medical Response took the man to Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass, where he succumbed to his condition and was pro- nounced dead, JCSO said. His wife was treated for shock. City law enforcement CJ Lions list results from car show (Continued from page 1) complaints about the sher- iff’s office, the vote to delay approving the contract was passed. One suggestion for an option came from developer Larry Osborne. He cited the city of Sunnyvale in Califor- nia which, he said, uses fire- fighters in dual roles. He and Frick also urged the city to contact the state attorney general’s office about the proposed contract. Regarding law enforce- ment coverage, even with the 2004-05 contract expir- ing and the proposed agree- ment in limbo, the council stated its opinion that the sheriff’s office must respond to calls in the city, as it’s part of Josephine County. Councilman Russell Ehrman asked whether there could be a liability issue without a contract. “There could be a perception that they’ve been let down,” he said. “They already think that now,” said Paulson. He and Miller said that the city needs to regain con- trol of its law enforcement. They said that the city has asked for reports from the sheriff on hours spent, and duties conducted, but that he has not provided them. There was a consensus that the city has not been provided what it has asked for, either in the way of cov- erage or reports. “We need someone who will respond because they care, not because it’s a job,” said Paulson. Someone sug- gested Andy Griffith, who played “Sheriff Andy Tay- lor of Mayberry.” the council had a written proposal showing what op- tions are available and how much they would cost. The mayor called the situation “a bad deal” and others stated that there seems to be a lack of com- munication with the sher- iff’s office. “I think the sheriff would like to have this $92,000,” said Dyer, “but if he did he ought to have his butt in here to talk to us.” Several people, includ- ing Jim Frick, of Century 21 Harris & Taylor, echoed comments that there is a lack of response from depu- ties for Illinois Valley calls. It was noted that it can take 25 to 30 minutes for a dep- uty to respond from Grants Pass, and that sometimes there is no response, or a deputy comes to handle a complaint days after it is reported. The possibility of grants for starting a city police force was broached by Gary Biggs, public works super- visor for the city. “Is that what this is about?” asked Dyer. Biggs said that it is not, but that he wanted to point out the possibility. The mayor said that he had talked to three officers, apparently about being a city marshal, and that they all want to be unionized. He indicated that it would not be in the best interests of the city because of union wages and benefits, especially the Public Employees Retire- ment System. Following a litany of Cow Creek gives grant (Continued from page 1) Forestry Action Committee (FAC) FAC again is seeking vol- unteers to pull the dreaded knap weed at Onion Camp. Work during the past two years has reduced the knap weed popula- tion there by 90 percent. Many native plants are coming back. Onion Camp is high on a ridge in the Biscuit Fire area. Participants will be rewarded with outstanding views, and opportunities to visit an area they might have missed previ- ously. Phone 592-4098 to sign up or for additional information, and “Do a good deed.” Waldo Mining District (WMD) A general meeting will be held Wednesday, June 29 be- ginning at 7 p.m. at the Jose- phine County Bldg. in Down- town Cave Junction. Agenda items include a general election of WMD offi- cers and board; the Oregon Dept. of Environmental Qual- ity’s new 700-PM suction dredge mining permit; and the U.S. Forest Service’s new Final Rule of the 36 CFR 228.4 min- ing regulations, which regulate if and when a Notice or Plan are required. The status of the Siskiyou Regional Education Project and WMD’s opposing lawsuits against Siskiyou National For- est also will be discussed. WMD can be contacted at P.O. Box 1574, Cave Junction. donated money for the new clinic. With The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation grant, SCHC also has re- ceived $408,000 from pri- vate foundations. The Cow Creek Um- pqua Indian Foundation has made grants to eligible non- profit organizations in com- munities in Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane counties since 1997. Since the foun- dation’s inception, 425 grants totaling $4,670,534 have been given. The mission of the foundation is to offer assis- tance in youth education, strengthening youth and family, providing positive youth development and add- ing to the quality of life for people residing in the seven counties. The foundation previously has supported SCHC with two grants sup- porting development of the Student Health Center at Lorna Byrne Middle School in Cave Junction. Rivers Community Hospi- tal. This partnership with Three Rivers Community Hospital will make labora- tory and X-ray services available to all residents of Illinois Valley for the first time, said SCHC. Siskiyou Community Health Center purchased the 7-acre site several years ago, and has been raising money to meet the $3.7 million pro- jected project cost. Commu- nity Development Block Grants have been awarded the city of Cave Junction to help offset infrastructure costs (water, sewer, roads), and to Josephine County for the facility itself. Siskiyou, through its Choose to Care Capital Campaign, is conducting a community fund-raising campaign, which has thus far, netted donations of $270,000 from community members. Ninety percent of Siski- you’s staff and board have A shiny-red customized 1960 Thunderbird -- that to some viewers resembled a brightly colored Batmobile -- was the “Best of Show” vehicle in the Cave Junction Lions Club event Saturday, June 25. The annual antique and classic car show was held in Jubilee Park. The T-Bird is owned by Chuck Mathis, of Roseburg. Assisting the CJ Lions with the show, the mobile health-screening van, the poker run and other aspects of the event were Clear Creek Family Practice, Or- der of the Eastern Star/ Western Chapter 64 & Aux- iliary, American Legion Post 70 & Auxiliary, Sons of Thunder Motorcycle Club, and At the Cross Motorcycle Club. Also, the Eye Care Group, Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation with audiologist Dave Robertson, and Guide Paws 4-H Club. Car show winners and trophy sponsors: *1970-79 Modified - 1975 Chevy/Fred Yarrist, of Grants Pass; I.V. Building Supply. *1970-79 Stock - 1972 Dodge/Mike Mikel, Medford; Oregon Caves Chevron. *Best Restoration - 1931 Ford Model-A, Leroy Rice/ Grants Pass; Wild River Brew- ing & Pizza Co. *Best Truck - 1975 Fred Yarrist; Rogue Truck Body. *Best Convertible - 1950 Chevy/Walter & Kathy Blood, Cave Junction; McGrew’s. *Best 2-Door - 1937 Ply- mouth coupe/Walt & Marilyn Keen, Central Point; Tender Treasures. *Best 4-Door - 1931 Ford Model-A/Leroy Rice; Ste- vereno’s Family Restaurant. *Best Motor - 1967 Chevy Camaro/Darlene Dunsmore, Brookings; Barlow Sand & Gravel. *Best Interior - 1955 Chevy/Roxanna Chestney; Cave Junction; Pizza Pit. *Best Paint - 1967 Chevy Camaro/Rick & Roberta Klimek; Central Point; Mike Palmer Realty. *Most Unique - 1960 Thunderbird/Chuck Mathis; River Valley Restaurant. *Oldest Vehicle - 1926 Ford 2-Door Sedan/Mike Roe; Roseburg; Rough & Ready Lumber Co. *1920-29 Modified - 1926 Ford/Mike Roe; Challenger Fence & Decks. *1930-39 Stock - 1937 Dodge delivery vehicle/Patty Petty, Grants Pass; Ted Crocker LTC. *1930-39 Modified - 1938 Buick/Ron & Kellie Pomeroy; Rogue River; Don’s Tire & Auto Center. *1940-49 Modified - 1940 Chevy coupe/Dennis & Judy Saugstad; Grants Pass; North- west Hairlines. *1940-49 Stock - 1950 Chevy/Harold Harrop; Cave Junction; Hometowne Interiors. *1950-59 Modified - 1955 Chevy/Roxanna Chestney; Bi- Rite Auto Parts. *1950-59 Stock - 1950 Chevy/Harold Harrop; Dillon’s Nursery & Garden Center. *1960-69 Modified - 1967 Chevy Camaro/Rick & Robert Klimeck; SOFCU. *1960-69 Stock - 1968 Camaro/Barry Babson, Cave Junction; Crossroads Animal Hospital & Pet Supply. *Under Construction - 1940 Chrysler/Dennis Knight, Cave Junction; Dave’s Perfect Pizza. *Farthest Driven - 1967 Pontiac/John & Erin Briggs; Eureka, Calif.; Loren Conner Construction. *Most-Altered Vehicle - 1928 Dodge/Loren Conner, Cave Junction; “Illinois Valley News.” *Welcome-You Made It - 1941 Chevy/Howard Hill, Cave Junction; Buster Vander Woude. *Mayor’s Trophy - 1964 Chevelle/Rodger Gamache; Fort Jones, Calif.; Home Valley Bank. *Lions Choice - 1953 Ford Sunliner/Tom & Kathy Hewkin; Grants Pass. CAVE JUNCTION LIONS Club is sponsoring Morgan Brown, 14, and ‘Frito’ in the 4-H Guide Paws program. Morgan and other members of the 4-H Guide Paws club showed their dogs Saturday, June 25 during the CJ Lions annual car show in Jubilee Park. Flowers on the Flat The new greenhouse on Sauer’s Flat NOW OPEN Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 10 to 5 Perennials & Annuals Remember: The new deadline ‘for everything’ is 5 p.m. Thursdays for the next issue. If you want it in the ‘Noose’, we need it by the deadline. Do-it-yourself Hanging Basket Kits We have lots of new plants just in! Come check us out. There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citi- zens cannot cure. * * * Things are more like they are now than they ever were before. * * * Dwight D. Eisenhower The Kerby Transfer Station Come see our hat collection July 2 next to Sterling Bank in CJ & July 4 at Kerbyville Museum. You might even want to take one home. Joyce & Harry Abrams 592-6078 llamuz@forestedgefarm.com is open to help you... Hours: Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information phone (800) 922-1025
