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Page 10 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Wyden responds to Bush DEQ eyeballs Calif. exhaust Illinois Valley Should Oregon adopt the tougher motor vehicle emission laws used by Cali- fornia? The Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality will conduct a public hearing on the matter Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Medford’s Com- munity Justice Center, 1101 W. Main St. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Mostly Sunny High--60 Low--35 Thursday, Feb. 9 Sunny High--60 Low--34 Friday, Feb.10 Sunny High--59 Low--35 Saturday, Feb. 11 Partly Cloudy, Showers Possible High--51 Low--33 ‘Mom, Pop’ Hyland tell about trip for soldiers Pastor Verne and Patty Hyland of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cave Junction just returned from Europe, where they spent the Christmas Holidays ministering to lonely sol- diers at various military bases. The Hyland’s son, U.S. Army Maj. Stephen Hyland, a physician, is the medical director of the military clinic near Ansbach, Germany. He also is the Layleader of the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Katterbach mili- tary post. He was thankful for the help his parents gave con- ducting services for the sol- diers during the Holiday Season. Pastor Hyland had a colorful, interesting Christ- mas Communion for the soldiers and their families, which brought many sol- diers from other military posts. He also conducted a baby dedication service. Mrs. Hyland arranged holiday dinners and church fellowships dinners for the soldiers and their families. The soldiers called the cou- ple “Dad” and “Mom.” Their infectious love won the hearts of the Hylands. The Hylands continue to keep in touch via e-mail, care packages, notes of en- couragement and many prayers. One large group will leave for Iraq in May. They are asking the community to support these dedicated soldiers and their families with earnest prayer. A prayer support group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Anyone can attend. JOINT nabs cash, stash Packaged methampheta- mine with a street value of $7,800 was seized in Grants Pass by the Josephine Inter- agency Narcotics Team (JOINT). Officers arrested Jerry Lee Gorseth, 46, at the scene, said Undersheriff Brian Anderson, of the county sheriff’s office. Gorseth was charged with manufacturing, posses- sion and delivery of a con- trolled substance/ methamphetamine; and three counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Gorseth was arrested at his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The seizure, said Ander- son, was the result of a long- term investigation in which several sources were utilized. Besides 78 grams of meth, officers seized a .44- magnum handgun and a mo- torcycle that were reported as stolen. Officers also confiscated $4,665 in cash, metham- phetamine packaging mate- rial, video surveillance equipment, and a police scanner, Anderson reported. Sunday, Feb. 12 Mostly Sunny High--53 Low--34 U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) commented follow- ing President Bush’s State of the Union address: “Oregon families,” said Wyden, “have been talking to me mostly about issues where the second word is bill -- such as tax, medical, housing and college -- and they would see little relief from those bills as a result of what was proposed tonight. (Jan. 31). “I’m pleased to hear that the president is concerned about America’s addiction to oil. I hope he will work with me to break the habit and end the fix, starting with billions of dollars in oil company sub- sides that were forced through Congress. “I’m especially troubled that the national security agenda proposed is a pre- scription for continuing to keep government secret and unaccountable without im- proving our ability to protect our citizens from terrorism. “Our citizens deserve an economic security agenda to help them at home and a na- tional security agenda that ensures their personal safety and personal liberties. “I will continue my ef- forts,” Wyden said. Monday, Feb. 13 Mostly Sunny High--55 Low--33 Tuesday, Feb. 14 Partly Cloudy High--53 Low--33 ‘WE DO MORE than just taxes!’ is the motto of Crocker Financial Services (formerly Ted Crocker Income Tax Services, LTC), which held an open house Saturday, Feb. 4 at its expanded, remodeled offices behind Cen- tury 21 Harris & Taylor in Cave Junction. Co-hosting the open house were Crocker and Alice Schaeffer. The business offers the following services: tax and ac- counting, investments, insurance, and financial plan- ning. Crocker also provides standard tax preparation and accounting services, as well as comprehensive financial analysis and investments. Phone 592-3667 or visit crocker@cavenet.com or Myhdvest.com/ tedcrocker. (Photo by ‘I.V. News’) Following are the high-and-low temperatures, and rainfall, recorded in O’Brien by Cheryl & Harry Johnson, and below recorded in Cave Junction at Mountain Wind Farm. *Fri., Jan.27: 47-37, .59 *Sat., Jan.28: 49-38, 1.69 *Sun., Jan.29: 51-39,.35 *Mon., Jan. 30: 51-37, 1.77 *Tue., Jan. 31: 50-37, 1.14 *Wed., Feb. 1: 55-48, 1.02 *Thurs., Feb. 2: 56-46, .15 *Fri., Jan.27: 50-35, .34 *Sat., Jan.28: 48-36, 1.01 *Sun., Jan.29: 51-37, .26 *Mon., Jan. 30: 52-38, 1.0 *Tue., Jan. 31: 49-37, 1.08 *Wed., Feb. 1: 55-47, .53 *Thurs., Feb. 2: 58-45, .05 Meidinger Concrete Construction Serving the Valley since 1974 Opening pool queried (Continued from page 9) Community Development Organization, has obtained a grant to pay for three IVHS students to take the Life- guard Training Class during February at the Grants Pass Family YMCA. This will certainly help staff the pool, said Hobbins. “There are at least three returning guards from last year, all IVHS students, who would like a summer job and more work experi- ence. Our pool is an impor- tant part of our community,” said Hobbins. She had been looking into what it takes to pull together a summer swim club/team with as little cost to the city as possible. She has also “put the word out to other swim clubs about what a beautiful location we have available for summer meets. This could bring additional revenue to the city and the pool. “Now that I have been to most of the pools in Southern Oregon with the IVHS swim team,” she said, “my feelings of what a jewel of the community this pool is have been reinforced. “Our pool is by far one of the top two pools south of Roseburg. In order to offer programs such as swim les- sons, aerobics classes, swim team, rentals, and physical therapy, pulling together as a community to raise the needed funds must start now.” The expenses for run- ning Cave Junction Pool last summer season were ap- proximately $26,000. This does not include winter maintenance. “Many users and nonus- ers wonder why it is ‘so ex- pensive’ to swim at the Cave Junction Pool,” noted Hobbins. “Most of the money goes to staffing the pool; the rest goes to chemi- cals and maintenance which is a huge challenge. “This old pool has not had the upkeep it needs, due to lack of funding. It is one of the least-expensive public swimming pools in South- ern Oregon. “Last year’s daily ad- mission was $4 for open swimming,” said Hobbins. “That is $1 an hour of safe, clean child-care. For other swimmers, children’s les- sons, water aerobics, and lap swimmers, there have been many different ways to save money, such as buying a season pass. The reality of having a city pool is expen- sive. “Will the Cave Junction Pool open this summer? That is up to this commu- nity. Donations can be brought to the city of Cave Junction,” said Hobbins. SCI honors Rep. Greg Walden Second District U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) has been named Legislator of the Year by one of the nation's leading conservation and sports- men's rights groups, Safari Club International (SCI). The award is given to a single member of Congress each year for their dedication to issues facing sportsmen and the environ- ment, including public land management and conserva- tion efforts. Support the ‘I.V. 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Phone 592-4485 Mike Meidinger License #93173 Homeowners Fire Safety Program Josephine County has obtained some money to as- sist qualified homeowners of the County to have their property evaluated and work done to remove brush and other vegetation from around their homes and driveways. To qualify for this program, a homeowner must qualify as low income and be identified as “special needs”. Low income is generally defined as living at 150% of poverty level, but check with low-income agencies to check on your circumstance. “Special Needs” is defined as “those who cannot take care of themselves in an emergency due to physical or mental issues”. They must also live close to federal land in an area identified as high risk (maps are available). There is no cost to the homeowner that qualifies. They will work with ODF who will be doing the evaluation of work to be done. After the evaluation and approval, a contractor will be selected to ac- complish the work laid out in the evaluation. For more information contact The Illinois Valley Community Development Organization at 592- 4440.
