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Page 7 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Oregon blackberry crop safe to eat, say agriculture folks itself is unaffected and is not a human health risk. Originally found on the south coast infecting the unwanted, weedy Himala- yan blackberry, Phragmi- dium violaceum also has infected fields of the com- mercial evergreen black- berry in Oregon. Prior to this year, the rust had never been offi- cially confirmed in North America. Positive confirmation of A species of rust fungus confirmed in Himalayan and evergreen blackberry plants in Oregon has now been found in 14 counties, said Oregon Dept. of Agricul- ture (ODA). ODA officials empha- size the Oregon blackberries sold commercially to proc- essors and consumers are safe to eat. While the blackberry rust does affect the plant and its yield at harvest, the fruit P. violaceum in blackberries has now been made in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lincoln, Clatsop, Columbia, Clacka- mas, Multnomah, Yamhill, Marion, Polk, Linn, Benton, and Lane counties. Since rust spores are carried by wind, officials expect the disease will quickly reach the rest of western Oregon. Officials established a “trap garden” in an area of infected Himalayan black- berry on the south coast in late April. In the garden are commercial varieties of blackberry and raspberry intentionally planted to see if the rust will have a nega- tive effect. There is no evidence at this time that P. violaceum affects Oregon’s most valu- able commercial species including Marionberry, Boysenberry, and Logan- berry. ODA continues moni- toring and sampling black- berry species in 28 counties. Saturday, Aug. 13, 1 to 4 p.m. I.V. Senior Center - 520 E. River St. 3-game Sheet 25¢ Snack Bar open from noon with: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Pies & Cakes JOINT cops 266 marijuana plants at city of Grants Pass home The suspect was identi- fied as James E. Jobe, 31. He was charged with manufac- turing, possession and deliv- ery of a controlled substance/ marijuana; and endangering the welfare of a minor. A city of Grants Pass resident was arrested last week in connection with 266 marijuana plants grow- ing at his home, said Jose- phine Interagency Narcotics Team (JOINT). domestic partner and her daughter, 11, said JOINT. The partner had an expired Oregon Medical Marijuana card. Holders of such cards are allowed by law to pos- sess seven marijuana plants. Acting on a tip, lawmen went to Job’s “D” Street house. They found grow lights, fertilizer, $900 cash, and marijuana grooming and drying equipment. In the home were Jobe’s B-I-N-G-O! and ‘Bingo’ was his name-o. 9-hole course with two sets of tees so you can play 18 holes. Par 72 Pro Shop - Electric Carts - Snack Bar 25320 Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, Oregon Special Productions In the SOFCU building, downtown C.J. ~ Victorian Lampshades ~ Gifts & Collectibles ~ Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry 592-2034 Bi-Rite Auto Parts 327 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR. 97523 592-3601 or 592-3691 Art Gallery at the Junction Inn 406 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction 592-3106 ext. 202 Enjoy our special Blackberry Drinks for the festival and Thursday and Saturday Karaoke with Jamie BLACKBERRY SPECIALS Join us at the ‘Junction’ Corner of Redwood Hwy. & Rockydale Road 592-5386 Ornamental Pond Fish Butterfly Koi Shubunkin Sarasa Comets 120 N. Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction (541) 592-4553 Join us for our special Pumps & Supplies Ponds Fountains Bird Baths Decorative Pots and a large selection of trees & shrubs to meet all your gardening needs. WEEKLY SPECIAL: 1-gallon Blooming Water Lilies only $14 “We’re a growing business!” Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blackberry Margaritas on our cool deck! Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Carlos is also located at 101 S.E. Thompson in Winston Homemade Pies Pancakes Cheesecakes Shakes Enjoy our special Blackberry Drinks in the Timber Room Lounge
