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Page 13 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 3, 2006 Photos by ‘Illinois Valley News’ KIERAN ROSE, AUDREY MECHLING & MARISSA LITAK (‘I.V. News’ photo) Lorna Byrne trio seeking assistance for National History Day experience Three seventh-graders from Lorna Byrne Middle School plan to compete in National History Day com- petition in Washington, D.C. from June 10 to 18. The trio -- Kieran Rose, Audrey Mechling and Ma- rissa Litak -- need to raise approximately $7,000 for their trip to represent LBMS and Illinois Valley. The girls placed 1st in the regional competition at Southern Oregon University at Ashland, and 2nd in the state competition April 22. Using this year’s theme, “Taking a Stand in History,” the students based their pro- ject on Lou Gold and the Siskiyou Project. With the chance to go to national judging, they feel that their exhibit will provide a chance to gain national exposure to important local issues, their teachers said. “This is a unique oppor- tunity,” said teachers Lacey Fox and Kaye Gilbert, “to be part of a program where hundreds of their peers gather to celebrate pivotal moments in history.” Fox and Gilbert also I.V.’s Mucha takes math 1st in Academic Masters event Jessea Mucha, 18, who will graduate June 7 from Illinois Valley High School as valedictorian with an honors degree, took 1st place in mathematics at last week’s 23rd annual Aca- demic Masters competition in Grants Pass. JESSEA MUCHA There were 425 area students in the overall event. Besides his top award in math, the first such award for IVHS since 1984, four other I.V. students, all sen- iors, took top places in the competition sponsored by Rogue Community College. Tobi Olivola took 3rd in science; Nick Greener took 3rd in music, each being awarded $400. Nikko Fujita placed 4th in English, and Garrett Crowl was 4th in social studies. Each was awarded a prize of $200. Crowl, a senior, is the son of Michael and Bonnie Crowl. Fujita is the daughter of Leslie Dockwiller Kimbo Fujita. Greener is the son of Tom and Bonnie Greener. Olivolo is the son of Laurel Olivolo and Michael Rubins. Mucha was awarded $1,200 for his 1st place. He has been active in many areas of high school includ- ing leadership, athletics and academics. He has a 4.12 grade-point average because of taking Advanced Place- ment (AP) classes. He is the son of Michael Mucha and Laurie Prouty. He has been accepted at Duke University at Durham, N.C. where he will study engineering and possibly architecture with an eye to- ward civil engineering and an architecture certificate. Mucha has attended IVHS all four years. Last (Continued on page 14) plan to attend the national competition. Funds for airfare, food and lodging in any amount are being accepted. Fund-raisers will be announced, and will include a yard sale and a raffle. All donations are tax- deductible, the teachers said. Checks should be made payable to Lorna Byrne Middle School History Day Fund. They can be left at the school or mailed to LBMS at 101 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction OR 97523. CARLOS’ RESTAURANTE in Cave Junction observed its 10th anniversary Satur- day, April 29 with mariachi music and celebrating. Members of the Junction Jezebels of Cave Junction/ The Red Hat Society, with waiter Javier Barron, were among those dining Satur- day. The society works to change the perception of aging women through fun and camaraderie. “ASK THE CANDIDATE” Question: Why is Dave Daniel the most qualified person to be our next County Commissioner? Saturday, May 13, Noon to 4 p.m. I.V. Senior Center - 520 E. River St. 3-game Sheet 25¢ Snack Bar open at 11 a.m. with: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Pies & Cakes Dave’s Answer: 9 I hold an Associate of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree. I’ll bring education and knowledge to the Board of Commissioners. 9 At the end of this year I’ll have eight years as an elected official in County Government. I also have prior experience as both a Deputy Sheriff and a Parole & Probation Officer with Josephine County. I know both the history of Josephine County and the challenges facing us in the future. I’ll bring experience to the Board of Commissioners. 9 I manage a budget that today exceeds $10 million. I’ll bring budget know-how to the Board of Commissioners. 9 For the past seven years I’ve led the second largest Office in County Government through good times and challenging times. I’ll bring leadership to the Board. 9 I’ve always had one goal on my mind: to do the best job possible for the citizens of the county with the resources given me. When I took over the Sheriffs Office we generated $1 million in revenue, and most of that was a federal COPS grant that we no longer have. Today we generate $2.6 million in revenue. I’ll work just as hard to increase revenue as your County Commissioner. I’ll bring resourcefulness to the Board. VOTE Your local library is a wonderful place to cool off when the days are too hot. Our DVD collection keeps growing thanks to many generous donations--do a Polaris search with the subject "feature films" and see what you find! Young adults--you might be surprised what you can find in terms of graphic novels. Many people have commented that they thought our li- brary hours have already changed. There are no ex- pected changes until July 1. We are operating with the same hours that were established in July, 2003. DAVE DANIEL THE LOGICAL CHOICE FOR OUR COMMUNITY A great big THANK YOU… to all our customers of the last 19 years! We present the new owners… Stan & Alicia Kinsey who are updating & planning a bright future. Sincerely yours, Ken & Sharon
