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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Criticism of
Biscuit plan
continuing
A statement condemn-
ing the Bush administration
announcement of another
salvage logging operation in
the Biscuit Complex near
Illinois Valley was issued by
Gov. Kulongoski on Friday,
July 28.
“I’m disappointed that
the administration has cho-
sen to undertake another
salvage logging operation in
an inventoried roadless area
of the Biscuit Complex,”
said the governor. “I have
repeatedly urged the Bush
administration to refrain
from logging in Oregon's
two million acres of roadless
areas while our lawsuit to
protect the Clinton roadless
rule moves forward.
“Also,” claimed the
governor, “the administra-
tion should avoid such divi-
sive measures until Oregon
communities have an oppor-
tunity to weigh in on this
important issue regarding
our state’s natural heritage.”
The lawsuit, filed by
Oregon, New Mexico, Cali-
fornia and Washington, was
to be heard this week in U.S.
District Court in San Fran-
cisco. Kulongoski is seeking
an injunction to prevent the
sale in Mike’s Gulch.
“I will also ask the court
to enjoin the sale on the
Blackberry Inventoried
Roadless Area,” he said.
Both salvage sales in-
volved timber in the 2002
Biscuit Fire that affected
500,000 acres of the
Kalmiopsis Wilderness and
which nearly caused evacua-
tion of Illinois Valley.
Hydrogen aim
in technology
announced
Gov. Kulongoski Mon-
day, July 31 expressed
strong support for hydrogen
energy technology, and di-
rected Oregon’s Dept. of
Energy to develop strategies
for moving Oregon toward a
“hydrogen economy.”
“Hydrogen holds great
promise and offers great
possibilities, including clean
energy, good jobs, and a
healthy environment,” the
governor said.
He added, “Hydrogen-
powered internal combus-
tion engines operate without
creating pollution, and hy-
drogen-powered fuel cells
generate pollution-free elec-
tricity. The only byproduct
of hydrogen combustion is
harmless water vapor.”
Weed whack
Alleviating ‘achoo! achoo!’
Seasonal allergies affect
more than 35 million people
in the United States, accord-
ing to the American Acad-
emy of Allergy, Asthma and
Immunology.
To keep allergies at bay,
the Institute of Inspection,
Cleaning and Restoration
Certification (IICRC) rec-
ommends these tips for a
fresh, pollen-free indoor
environment.
*Keep windows closed.
If needed, use air condition-
ing, which cools and dries.
*Keep entryways clean
and create a shoe regimen.
Sweep, dust or vacuum out-
side entryways to avoid
tracking pollen and debris
into your home. Wipe your
footwear on a doormat when
Free Parenting Classes
Bridges to Motherhood
Pregnancy Center
CAVE JUNCTION RESIDENT Don Moore (at left in top photo) received a special sing-
ing visit Saturday, July 29 from ‘Parson John’ of Rose of Sharon during a luau mark-
ing his birthday. Special guests included Ron Maurer (left), who is running for Dis-
trict 3 state representative, and Gil Gilbertson, seeking the office of Josephine
County sheriff. Luau guests were told that a fund-raiser for Gilbertson would be held
Sept. 9 at Bridgeview Vineyards and Winery. Ticket information is available by phon-
ing 955-4697 or 415-1961. The fund-raiser at the CJ Swimming Pool Saturday,
Aug.12 also was announced. And it was revealed that a Winemakers Dinner fund-
raiser for the Boys & Girls Club in Illinois Valley will be held Saturday, Aug. 26 at
Bridgeview Winery. The event will include a six-course meal prepared by restaurants
including Oregon Caves Chateau. Stuart & Chris Friedman, of Fire Mtn. Gems, were
recognized for their assistance to the club. Phone 479-5258 for ticket information.
(Photos by ‘Illinois Valley News’)
592-6058
* Biscuits & Gravy * Pancakes
* Eggs * Bacon * Sausage
* Coffee, Milk, Juice
Adults - $5
Children 12
& under - $2.50
Huge
Barn Sale
Tools, tack, lots of misc.
(everything but the barn)
ILLINOIS VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT (IVFD) and Rural/Metro Fire Dept. personnel extricated
Shady Cove resident Julia Ricker, 61, after her pickup truck went over an embankment
and overturned near 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29 on Hwy. 199 near Waters Creek Road.
Grayback Forestry workers cleared a path for rescuers. American Medical Response
took Ricker to a hospital for treatment. She was cited by Oregon State Police on a charge
of illegal passing. (Photo by Dale & Elaine Sandberg/IVFD)
(Continued from page 1)
Children from the Boys
& Girls Club in Cave Junc-
tion will propagate native
shrubs later in August for
the project as well.
FAC had been focusing
on several properties in the
center of Takilma, and is
having great success remov-
ing the Meadow Knapweed,
Vautier said. With the added
funds, FAC will be able to
expand the area being
weeded and help additional
land owners reach their own
goal of self-determining the
types of plants that are
growing on their land, she
explained.
FAC is looking for land
owners along Takilma Road
interested in the knapweed
project. “See how you can
participate” by phoning
Vautier at 592-4098.
entering your home, or leave
shoes by the door.
*Use high-quality vac-
uum equipment. A HEPA-
type filter bag and brush
agitation are more important
considerations than the vac-
uum’s price. A good vac-
uum should easily remove
dust and particles before
they become embedded in
the carpet. Replace bags
when half full.
*Have furnishings pro-
fessionally cleaned annually.
IICRC recommends hiring
reliable, qualified profession-
als for deep extraction clean-
ing. To locate an IICRC-
Certified Firm, visit
www.certifiedcleaners. org
or phone (800) 835-4624.
(NAPS)
Methadone indictment prompts warnings
An indictment listing
charges of delivery and pos-
session of a controlled sub-
stance has been filed by a
Josephine County grand
jury against a Grants Pass
teenager in connection with
methadone supplied to an-
other boy, who later died of
an accidental overdose.
Grants Pass Dept. of
Public Safety (GPDPS)
added that Anthony Witten,
16, was identified as the
person who provided stolen
prescription medication to
17-year-old Tyler Buck,
who died in May.
The case, forwarded to
the district attorney’s office,
was later presented to the
grand jury, which brought
the indictment, said GPDPS.
Witten was taken into
custody July 10 and remains
in detention at Juvenile Jus-
tice Center in Grants Pass
pending further proceedings.
He is charged with three
counts of possession of a
controlled substance, and
one count of delivery of a
controlled substance to a
minor.
The investigation indi-
cated that the medications
were stolen.
Josephine County Sher-
iff’s Office has noted an
increase in illicit methadone
distribution in Southern
Oregon, especially among
young people. Another teen-
aged boy, Christopher Un-
derwood of rural Grants
Pass, died at his home on
May 14 of an accidental
methadone overdose.
GPDPS recommends
that the public avoid taking
medications specifically
prescribed to other people,
and to keep prescriptions
locked up or in a safe place.
August 4th & 5th
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
505 Draper Valley Rd., Selma
Sourdough Chapter
Back Country Horsemen of Oregon
WINEMAKING COMPETITION JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR
THIS YEAR’S WINEMAKING COMPETITION AT THE JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR
WILL INCLUDE A WINE LABEL CATEGORY. WINES AND LABELS SHOULD BE
DROPPED OFF AT THE PAVILION BUILDING FOR JUDGING PURPOSES ON
SATURDAY, AUG 12 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM, AND THEY WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE
AGRICULTURE BUILDING FOR THE DURATION OF THE FAIR. PICK UP WINE BOT-
TLES, LABELS, AND AWARD MONEY AUG. 20 FROM 9 AM TO NOON. AWARD
MONEY MAY BE PICKED UP IN THE OFFICE DURING THOSE HOURS.
THE RULES
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE COMPETITION , WINE MUST BE ENTERED IN STAN-
DARD WINE BOTTLES. BOTTLES MAY BE LABELED, BUT THE LABELS WILL BE
MASKED DURING JUDGING. EXHIBITORS MAY ENTER UP TO 12 BOTTLES WITH A
MAXIMUM OF TWO BOTTLES ENTERED IN A SINGLE CATEGORY.
CLASS 1
GRAPE, WHITE DRY; GRAPE, RED, DRY; BLACKBERRY, DRY; OTHER BERRY,
DRY; FRUIT, DRY; VEGETABLE; SPARKLING WINES; ANY CATEGORY NOT LISTED.
CLASS 2
WINES IN THIS CATEGORY MUST BE MADE ENTIRELY FROM GRAPES OF THE
NAMED VARIETY: RIESLING, ZINFANDEL, CABERNET SAUVIGON, GAMAY BEAU-
JOLAIS, CHARDONNAY, GEWURZTRAMINER, PINOT, PINOT GRIS, MUELLER
THURGAU, MERLOT, CONCORD, MUSCAT, ANY OTHER NOT LISTED.
IVCDO Meeting Schedule
Making Things Happen!
August, 2006
CLASS 3
SWEET WINES, DESERT WINES
The reward of a
thing well done is to
have done it.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson -
Day
Date
Meeting
Time
Location
Mon
8/7
Community Relations
5:30-6:30 PM
IVCDO Office
8/9
Operational Oversight &
Projects & Programs
5:30-6:30 PM
Wed
Executive Comm.
6:30-7:30 PM
Board/Workshop
Meeting
6:30-9:00 PM
Thurs 8/17
Visitor Center
Visitor Center
CLASS 4
WINE LABELS MUST BE COVERED DURING THE WINE JUDGING BUT WILL BE
UNCOVERED PRIOR TO THE WINE LABEL JUDGING. IF YOU CHOOSE TO HAVE
YOUR LABEL JUDGED, BE SURE TO INCLUDE THIS CLASS AND LOT ON YOUR
ENTRY SHEET OR YOU MAY BRING IT IN SEPARATELY.
SPECIAL AWARDS
BEST OF SHOW $ 50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE CHET’S GARDEN CENTER
BEST OF CLASS 1 $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE - ELEGANCE
BEST OF CLASS 2 $25.00 CASH AWARD - LINDA’S HOUSE CLEANING
BEST OF CLASS 3 $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE -HERMANS HOMEBREW
BEST OF CLASS 4 $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE - LOVE OF NAILS