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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 17, 2005
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Illinois Valley News
An Independent Weekly Newspaper Co-owned and published by Robert R. (Bob) and
Jan Rodriguez - Bob Rodriguez, Editor El Jefe
Entered as second class matter June 11, 1937 at Post Office as Official Newspaper for
Josephine County and Josephine County Three Rivers School District, published at 321
S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523
Periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523
Post Office Box 1370 USPS 258-820
Telephone (541) 592-2541, FAX (541) 592-4330
Volume 68, No. 22
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Events appreciated
From The Emmons Sis-
ters: Christina, Victoria,
Natalie & Stephanie
Grants Pass
We appreciate Illinois
Valley Chamber of Com-
merce and co-sponsors of
the annual Concerts in the
Park Series. We had a great
time performing Aug. 3.
It was wonderful to be
able to share our music.
Everyone was so nice and
encouraging. We hope to be
considered for next year’s
schedule of concerts.
We also appreciate the
chamber for all it did to
put on the Siskiyou Blue-
grass Festival at Lake Sel-
mac. It was an honor to be
included. We look forward
to next year.
I.V. Chamber efforts
From Dulcie Moore,
office manager
Cave Junction
Illinois Valley Chamber
of Commerce is made up of
97 local businesses and non-
profit groups.
The business member-
ship fee is $70 per year; $36
for nonprofit groups. Our
purpose is to strengthen the
identity and enhance the
image of Illinois Valley’s
business community, ena-
bling business to grow and
prosper by serving as a uni-
fied voice and providing
service to members.
We also promote tour-
ism in our valley.
Membership fees enable
the chamber to maintain its
office and serve our valley’s
community needs. The of-
fice is in the I.V. Visitor
Center, which allows us to
greet many tourists and visi-
tors -- approximately 25,000
each year.
We mail tourist packets
that include information on
local accommodations, res-
taurants, and other busi-
nesses in the valley offering
products and service. The
packets also includes a list
of special events.
The packets are a valu-
able tool, reaching not only
potential visitors, but those
seeking a location to relo-
cate their businesses or open
a new one.
Many
functions
throughout the year are sup-
ported by the chamber. We
provide the necessary insur-
ance and permits for the
Wild Blackberry Festival.
We present the seven-week
Concerts in the Park series.
We help with the Can
Slam recycling project,
Southern Oregon Guild’s
Art in the Garden Tour, the
annual Community Christ-
mas Celebration, the Christ-
mas decorating contest for
businesses, and we conduct
the annual Citizen and Busi-
ness of the Year awards pro-
gram.
Our major fund-raisers
are the annual golf tourna-
ment (coming Aug. 27 at
Laurel Pines in Cave Junc-
tion), the annual Siskiyou
Bluegrass Festival at Lake
Selmac in July, and the an-
nual auction with wine-
tasting in November.
These programs are
supported by our chamber
members. We appreciate
them and the volunteers
who contribute their time
and effort to make them
successful.
The chamber’s website,
cavejunctionoregon.com,
lists all our members. Plus,
members can advertise or
announce special events.
There are many actions
we all can take to promote
our beautiful valley. If we
work together, our efforts
will benefit the future of our
community, our businesses,
our families and our chil-
dren.
We can be reached at
592-3326, or visit the office.
We are available.
12th Annual
Over 100 Fine
Arts & Crafts!
On the Boardwalk
Port of Brookings Harbor
Brookings, Oregon
48695.5f0723-0820
We almost expanded our feline family catalog
to four last week, but fortunately (depending on
whether you’re talking to me or my wife, Jan), our
granddaughter Kimberly took to the kitty we ac-
quired for her like (per “Forrest Gump”) peas and
carrots.
What happened is that we found a new home
for the sweet Beagle “Snoopy” because it wasn’t
fair to him to have to live in a small apartment
with “Kimmie” and her dad, Mike. At age 9, she
likes pets, and a cat/kitten is just right. We (Jan)
found him at Rogue Valley Humane Society in
Grants Pass last Saturday, only minutes before
they closed for the day.
The manager brought us three kittens to meet
and greet. One looked almost like our black “Flint
Eastwood,” aka “Flinty,” except for a truncated
tail. Another was -- I can’t recall. But the third was
just right. He’s gray with black tiger-like mark-
ings, and has a great personality. Plus, he started
his purr device right away, and enjoyed being
held like a baby.
So he came home with us. Jan became some-
what attached to the tiny critter, which is like say-
ing that I enjoy breathing a little bit. But we got
the new guy for Kimberly, although we would
have kept him had she not liked him right off. She
hasn’t named him yet. I was calling him “Berry”
because of the Blackberry Festival, but I’m sure
that name won’t stick. I thought it was a berry
good name. Sorry …
Before Kimberly took her kitty home Sunday
afternoon, we got to spend the night with him. We
discovered that he has terrific volume in his tiny
voice box, especially when our “Flint” was
“playing” with him. Yeah, playing -- like let me
hold you down and tenderly nibble your head; or
leap and haul you down while you’re trying to
climb the back of our almost-paid-for couch. Or,
perhaps the best trick of all: Oops, I accidentally
laid on your head with my body while you were
napping, and I can’t tell that you’re upset even
with all the wailing that’s going on. Cats: sheesh.
Here are two cat factoids, courtesy of a reader
who knows about our cat fancy: In ancient Rome,
feline feces were believed to have healing pow-
ers. (If there are any Romans out there, please
come to our house immediately.)
Also, the phrase about a cat having nine lives
possibly began in England in the 1400s from a
recipe that called for one part cat to nine parts
chicken livers. (Thanks, but I’ll have salad.)
And for this week, that’s the cat’s meow.
FREE • Admission • Parking • Shuttle
• Demonstrations • Entertainment
• Children’s Art Corner
541-469-7120 www.artfestcoast.com
Solo
Acoustic
Fingerstyle
Guitar
Dorian Michael
Tuesday, Aug. 23, Takilma Community Building
Doors open: 7:30, Concert begins: 8 p.m.
$5 to $10 /sliding scale
A benefit for the
Beta Sigma Phi
Those who want to be-
come a Beta Sigma Phi soror-
ity member, or are already a
sister new to this area, can con-
tact Cave Junction Laureate
Beta Beta Chapter at 592-6009.
Southern Oregon Guild
(SOG)
The Southern Oregon
Guild (SOG), settled in at Ker-
byville Museum, said that it is
offering members and the gen-
eral public great opportunities.
Those interested in know-
ing more about the organiza-
tion and the services it provides
can stop and check out SOG. It
is located in the rear of the
museum, and its entrance also
is located in the back.
To register for workshops,
phone the Artist Service Center
Mondays through Fridays from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in advance to
reserve space: 592-4594.
The August/September
class schedule (there are class
and supply fees):
*“Matting your Art,”
Penny Niemi, (how to use the
SOG mat cutter,) Sunday, Aug.
14 at noon.
*“Collage A Gourd,”
Niemi, Saturday, Aug. 27,
noon.
*“Creating Gourd Crit-
ters,” Reni Schaeffer. Saturday
Sept. 10, noon.
*“Marbleizing Paper,”
Niemi, Sunday, Sept. 11, noon.
*“Polymer Jewelry, How
to Make a Goddess “Pendant,”
complete with cord/clasp,
Donelle Kemmer, Saturday,
Sept. 24, time TBA (fee in-
cludes supplies).
* “Native Plant Illustra-
tion,” Naydol & Patty Down-
ing, Sunday, Sept. 27, 6:30
p.m.
SOG is recruiting several
pros willing to help get a series
of workshops lined up that will
deal with the marketing of art.
“What we are realizing,”
said SOG, “is that there are
many great artists here in our
community ready to take their
art on the road.” “Art Shows,”
How to survive them, how to
enjoy doing them and what you
should know before you go,”
this and other classes at the
SOG Service Center in Kerby.
Dome School
Rangers Program
592-3911 for more information
No alcohol on premises
If you wait for inspiration you'll be standing on the
corner after the parade is a mile down the street.
- Ben Nicholas -
34th annual
September 3, 4 & 5
“Lions-Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow”
Parade forms at Evergreen Elementary School on Mon. Sept. 5th, 9:30 a.m. Parade starts at 11 a.m. sharp.
Check one or more if qualified. ALL entries must be registered by Aug. 22.
How do you like
my new summer
haircut?
Star Quest
Call or email and
come for a visit.
Joyce & Harry Abrams
592-6078
To Reserve: Please pay in advance, $90 for 3 days, or $30 per day for 12’ x 12’ space.
Booth Chairman: Carl Jacobson, 592-6310 or Gary Bell 592-3790
Leave name, phone, & address.
If you’re interested in joining & helping the I.V. Lions phone Steve Lyons at 592-6441
llamuz@forestedgefarm.com
A nonprofit
organization