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Page 9 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Council OK with project for seniors (Continued from page 7) development must be com- plete before any occupancy is allowed. The development will be operated by Options For Southern Oregon Inc., which will have to demon- strate its licensure. That also is among conditions. Two motions for ap- proving the project, one by Councilman Margaret Miller and another by Mayor Tony Paulson, died for lack of seconds. But a third motion, by Miller, with Ehrman seconding, gained approval. The council originally approved a tentative plan for a 13-lot subdivision on Aug. 8, 2005. On Aug. 22 the council approved a MPD of those parcels with 43 du- plexes designed to provide disabled persons with live-in care under the Medical Cen- ters/Facilities category. That decision was ap- pealed to LUBA on Sept. 12, with LUBA granting a voluntary remand on March 7 this year. Osborn submit- ted the request for a new hearing, but the council con- tinued an April 24 hearing to allow a 45-day notice period regarding a text amendment by the state Dept. of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD). The agency elected to not comment, which Toler said indicates a level of dis- approval. City Recorder Jim Polk disputed that view, as did council members. Toler referred to con- versations he had with LUBA and DLCD about the development, saying nega- tive comments were made. “I’m not disputing your honesty,” Ehrman told Toler, “but I can’t use what you’re saying as evidence. It’s hearsay. I would prefer written comments” from the officials to whom Toler re- ferred. It was not immediately indicated by opponents whether another appeal would be filed. Structure fire stirs warning on extensions Electrical overload of an extension cord connected to a box fan is the likely cause of a structure fire in Grants Pass Monday eve- ning, July 17. Crews from Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety (GPDPS) and Rural/Metro Fire Dept. responded to the alarm just after 9 p.m. at 973 N.E. Ninth St. They found an attached, single-story garage/apartment fully in- volved in fire, which was brought under control in approximately five minutes, GPDPS reported. The main house to which the apartment was attached was undamaged. Two GPDPS engines and one Rural/Metro engine were on scene, as was an American Medical Re- sponse ambulance. No inju- ries were reported. GPDPS reminds the public to use caution when using extension cords with portable appliances. “Use only outlet strips with a circuit breaker and cords in good condition,” said GPDPS. “Use the shortest cord possible to minimize current drop which can cause over- heating of electric motors.” Advertising here doesn’t cost: It pays. OREGON MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE, headed by Bill Reid, has released a Cave Junction postcard to fill a void. The cards showing various Illinois Valley scenes are available at I.V. Visitor Center, Kerbyville Farm, Treehouse Florist & Gift Shop, and Redwood Service Center. For more information, phone Reid at 592-4146. Parental boost aids students Increased parental involvement makes for a successful start to the school year. The National Education Association recommends some easy ways for parents to start the school year right. *Meet the teachers and get to know all the school employ- ees, as education support professionals build relationships with your child that will continue year-to-year. *Joint the PTA or other parent groups and check in daily with your children to review what they learned in school. *Remember to check the school’s Website regularly for class schedules and homework materials. For more tips, visit www.nea.org. (NU) Gray Conway, learning specialist at RCC’s Illinois Valley Learning Center with some of the many lists showing students who have attained their GEDs. (‘I.V. News’ photo) RCC offers valley learning panoply By OLIVIA TAYLOR-YOUNG For IVN Want to attend Rogue Community College (RCC) without needing to leave Illinois Valley? Do you need to prepare for a new career path? Or for a GED? Do your skills need some brush-up, whether for a new job or for the college placement test? RCC’s Illinois Valley Learning Center in the RCC Kerby Belt Bldg. is waiting to help. “We are better prepared to serve the community than ever before,” said Gray Conway, clerk specialist at the center. “And we’re also providing a lot more ser- vices,” she said. Among them is a state- of-the-art computer lab, in- cluding all the benefits of comprehensive interactive video. This distance-learning program resulted from a technology grant that cre- ated the computer lab. It allows students of all ages to not have to leave Illinois Valley, yet access classes at various levels in such sub- jects as “Early Childhood Education” and “College Reading.” Besides enabling I.V. residents to earn college credits by attending classes in Kerby rather than having to drive to Grants Pass, the computer lab’s existence means that people who have neither a home computer nor access to DSL can now have all the advantages of high-speed Internet. Besides fast, reliable Internet connections, RCC’s computer lab facilities also allow students to register for classes, view telecourse tapes, and work on Web- based classes. If anyone needs to learn basic computer skills to take advantage of all this, or sim- ply for the joy of learning, phone the learning center. Additionally, the I.V. chap- ter of the Seniors Computer Club -- known as Rascals -- also meets nearly every Fri- day from 10 a.m. until noon. This group is open to people with every level of com- puter knowledge, from rank beginners to retired techies. “In spite of whatever rumors you might have heard,” said Conway, “RCC has no intention of leaving the Illinois Valley. In fact, our intention is to continue to be an integral part of the educational lives of the val- ley’s people and to increase the services that are now offered.” Despite some rumors, the college has no intention of leaving Illinois Valley. Services are enhanced because the new technology makes it possible for local organizations such as the Siskiyou Field Institute to make use of RCC’s facilities for meetings. For those with further questions about the com- puter lab or anything else regarding the Kerby facility, Gray Conway is the person to ask. Serving in a liaison position between the com- munity and the college, she’s the one who can get the answers. Whether it’s a query about financial aid, some- thing academic, career paths, or how to balance day-care, work and attend- ing classes, Gray’s desk, as she describes it, is “sort of a one-stop shopping center. “I save people time and effort because I’m the link to every other person and department,” she said. Conway is well-suited for the position because of her own background. Once a returning stu- dent herself, she completed “Moving On,” a re-entry program for people who have been out of the work- force for a long while. She served for three years in RCC student government and was awarded emeritus status. It was through that af- filiation that Conway dis- covered her passion for em- powering people in all as- pects. She realized that her future should be tied to “helping people become personally empowered through education and see- ing their strengths from that grow exponentially.” Conway’s present posi- tion fulfills that passion. It is also a perfect example of multitasking. She represents adult basic education and TRiO REOC (The Rogue Educa- tion Opportunity Center.) This federal grant program guides students through the next steps after high school or earning a GED with the objective of going on to higher education or into technical training at RCC or elsewhere. The TRiO target popu- lation served is low-income, first-generation students (from parents who do not have a four-year degree) as well as the disabled. TRiO participants are eligible for free assistance for five years. Employment opportuni- ties are also an integral part of the RCC program. Through community part- nerships with various em- Steaks - Chicken - Fish - Large Hamburgers Restaurant separate from lounge Friday Special - Prime Rib Sunday & Monday - Filet Mignon Bring in this ad for a 10% discount Open 4 to 9 p.m. 7 days 592-2892 or 592-4222 There’s not much that’s more fun than a county fair with its food, animals, and displays. - Frank Lee Tru - (Continued on page 14) Tuesday-Saturday, August 15-19 Pre-Fair Specials! Valid through Wednesday, August 9th Season Pass Good every fair day! Armbands Adults $20 (after the 9th, $32) Kids 6-12 $7 50 (after the 9th, $12) Children 5 & younger FREE Paul Maurer Shows Carnival Armbands Unlimited Rides* $15 (after the 9th, $20) Junior Livestock Auction Junior Livestock Barn Saturday, 10 a.m. *any one day, noon-close Regular Admission Adults $8 per day, Kids 6-12 $3 per day Children 5 & younger FREE Seniors’ Day-Thursday, $5 Music events offer Limited trackside seating, $10 Purchase in advance at the fair office. Terri Clark Linda Sallman Fine Dining Air Supply Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 128 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction OR 97523 541-592-4541 Across from Select Market on Redwood Hwy. Open Mondays - Fridays, 9 to 5 Auto - Home - Life - Commercial Patriot ● Tropical Thunder Big Air Freestyle Friday & Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Mark Chesnutt Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
