Page 15
Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Vets gain
additional
ed benefits
Veterans interested in a
college education can now
take advantage of increased
educational aid offered by
the state of Oregon.
Additionally, members
of the Oregon National
Guard or Reserves now
have an extra tuition remis-
sion opportunity available at
Oregon colleges.
State educational bene-
fits have increased for Ore-
gon veterans who are study-
ing full time at state, private,
or vocational schools.
Monthly benefits have in-
creased to $150 from the
previous $50 amount.
This allowance cannot
exceed the total number of
months served in the Armed
Forces or 36 months, which-
ever is less. Attendance at
an Oregon school is re-
quired unless the training is
not available at an accred-
ited institution within Ore-
gon.
Oregon State Educa-
tional Aid cannot be re-
ceived concurrently with a
federal educational benefit
earned as a result of military
service.
The Voyager Program
is a joint effort by Oregon
colleges under the Univer-
sity System to answer the
governor’s request for Ore-
gon schools to provide
more educational benefits to
service members. The pro-
gram offers a “last dollar
award,” providing fee re-
mission for no more than the
difference between campus
tuition benefits granted each
individual student.
To be eligible for the
Voyager Program, a student
must be admitted to an Ore-
gon university; must be
seeking their initial bache-
lor’s degree on full-time
status and have been a
member of the National
Guard or Reserves called to
active duty; and served in a
combat zone since Sept. 11,
2001.
For more information,
contact veterans’ coordina-
tors at campus financial aid
offices.
Heart check
To urge Americans to
join the battle against heart
disease, February is consid-
ered “American Heart
Month.”
Oral bacteria have been
associated with heart dis-
ease, according to the
American Dental Associa-
tion. Because of this, some
dentists suggest that using
an electric toothbrush elimi-
nates the human error aspect
of brushing by cleaning all
six surfaces of the teeth si-
multaneously.
(NewsUSA)
Walden offers interships
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) announced that
he is accepting resumes from college and graduate students
interested in an internship in his Washington, D.C. office.
Interns are an integral part of Walden’s D.C. team, as
they help with office management, constituent services and
various projects, he said.
“Serving as a congressional intern is an exciting and edu-
cational opportunity for those interested in learning more
about the Congress and the inner workings of an office in the
U.S. House of Representatives,” said Walden. “Washington,
D.C. is a tremendous place to gain experience in the govern-
ment, learn about our nation’s history, and live among some
of our most significant monuments and museums.”
Those interested in applying for in internship should fax or
email their resume with a cover letter, as well as any questions, to
Blair Larkins in Walden’s office (mail to: blair.larkins
@mail.gov,
blair.larkins@mail.
house.gov; fax: (202) 225-5774.
Applicants should be in college or graduate school, or
recent graduates of either, and willing to spend approximately
three months working in the office. Opportunities occur
throughout the year and the office can be flexible regarding
start and end dates.
Questions about the program can be directed to Blair at
(202) 225-6730.
How about
Snack Sticks!
Taylor’s makes 8 terrific flavors & they are all on sale
until the big game. Stock-up now & save $$$
4 Pepper Stick Flavors:
ILLINOIS VALLEY YOUTH Wrestling Club participated in a youth wrestling tourna-
ment in Redmond on Jan. 14. There were approximately 700 competitors. Three I.V.
boys finished at the top of their classes. (From left) T.J. Parker, who was 3rd in the
Schoolboy 145-pound category; Logan Miller, who was 4th in the Midget 75-pound
class; and Dylan Albertson who took the 3rd place in the Cadet 140-pound division.
(Photo provided courtesy of Ward Winter)
Regular - Jalapeno Cheese - Extra Hot
Five Pepper (even hotter)
For a milder Snack Stick:
Beef - Teriyaki Beef - German Beef
Honey Ham & Cheese (kids favorite)
Special Price ‘til Super Bowl $4 50 lb
regularly $4 98 to $6 29 lb
CJ City Council orders 4 abatements
Breakfasts, lunches, & dinners at Taylor’s are great!
Four Cave Junction
residents will receive orders
to abate public nuisances or
face fines and possible court
proceedings.
The Cave Junction City
Council during its meeting
Monday night, Jan. 23 voted
4-0 to declare that the four
sites contain public nui-
sances. Councilman Rita
Dyer was absent.
Meeting in city hall for
an unusually brief 30-
minute gathering, the coun-
cil instructed City Recorder
Jim Polk to send abatement
notices to the owners of
properties at 126 Caves
Hwy., 212 S. Old Stage
Road, 222 S. Caves Ave.,
and 121 Barlow St.
Two of the sites are
owned by a man who lives
in Alaska. The two others
are owned by Cave Junction
residents, according to data
provided the council.
The first three addresses
are said to contain public
nuisances involving garbage
and debris. The fourth site is
related to a vehicle, accord-
ing to information provided
the council.
Polk said that the prop-
erty owners will have 10
days from the notices to
abate the nuisances. Other-
wise, fines can be levied,
and the city could take the
property owners to court.
Regarding the addresses,
Friday & Saturday evenings enjoy Chef Jeff’s really
good food & our live music. This weekend features
the pleasant acoustic sounds of:
Friday - Bruce Hanson
Saturday - Sunny Sundstrom
notices will advise the prop-
erty owners that under the
city’s municipal code:
“No person shall cause
or permit on property owned
or controlled by him a nui-
sance affecting public
health.” It cites, “Debris. Ac-
cumulations of debris, rub-
bish, manure and other refuse
that are not removed within a
reasonable time and that af-
fect the health of the city.”
The municipal code
further states: “No person
shall deposit upon public or
private property of any kind
of rubbish, trash, debris,
refuse, or any substance that
would mar the appearance,
create a stench or fire haz-
ard, detract from the cleanli-
ness or safety of the prop-
erty, or would be likely to
injure a person, animal or
vehicle traveling upon a
public way.”
All four property own-
ers involved were notified
late last year that complaints
had been received. They
further were advised to
clean up the properties or
the council would consider
nuisance-and-abatement
action.
In other matters Mon-
day night, the council ap-
proved requests for use of
Jubilee Park by two organi-
zations: Cross Quest Expe-
ditions, and Illinois Valley
Little League.
Both approvals involve
cooperative efforts by park
users to accommodate each
other’s schedules. Cross
Quest plans to use the park
June 17 for its fourth annual
I.V. Extreme Sports Festival.
Little League plans to
use the park every day from
March 27 through July 31.
Mon-Thurs, 6 am-7 pm
Fri, 6 am-8:30 pm
Sat, 7 am-8:30 pm
Sun, 8 am-7 pm
Downtown Cave Junction
CHECK OUT THE NEW ENERGY TAX BREAKS
Provisions of The Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005 go into ef-
fect this year. Many of the Act’s provisions are designed to either
encourage energy conservation or expand the use of alternative energy
sources. Here are a few key provisions that may save you significant
tax dollars.
• Credit for energy-efficient home improvements. If you
make qualifying home improvements in 2006 or 2007, you could be eli-
gible for a tax credit of up to $500. Your credit will equal 10% of
the costs of making energy-efficient improvements to your home, such
as adding insulation or replacing exterior windows.
• Credit for energy-efficient residential property. You can
earn a larger tax credit by installing qualifying solar energy or
fuel cell property in your home in 2006 or 2007. This credit is 30%
of the installation costs, with a maximum tax credit of $2,000 for
solar energy property, and $500 per 0.5 kilowatt of capacity for fuel
cell property. Solar energy property includes solar water heating
equipment and electricity-generating solar equipment.
• Deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings.
Business owners can benefit from a new deduction for the cost of sig-
nificant energy-saving improvements made to commercial buildings.
Instead of recovering these costs over the depreciable life of the
building – usually 39 years – you’ll generally be allowed an immedi-
ate deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot. The improvements must
be made in 2006 or 2007 and meet certain energy-reduction standards
to qualify.
• Credit for alternative motor vehicles. Last year, if you
Re-fis
Purchases
Private Money Loans
Construction and Lot Loans
Commercial and Mixed-use Properties
100% First-time Buyer Programs Available
four separate credits, each targeting a special type of vehicle. The
Now Open in Cave Junction
Please c ont ac t us if you w ould like mor e infor mat ion about
t he t ax saving oppor t unit ies in t his new law .
bought a hybrid gas/electric vehicle, you could receive a tax deduc-
tion of up to $2,000. The Energy Act replaces this deduction with
credit for hybrid cars can be up to $3,400 and will depend on the
vehicle’s fuel economy and estimated lifetime fuel savings.
Home Mortgage
Solutions
Karen M. Bodeving, CPA PC
We can do loans for everyone.
From first-time home buyers to investors,
we have a program to fit your needs,
and at a good rate.
Gr ants Pass Offic e hour s:
9 to 3 Mon. - Fr i.
Other hours by appointment
315 S. Redwood Hwy.
We’ve Moved to 564 N.E. E St.
Gr ants Pass OR 97526
Phone: 479-3625