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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Sometimes it’s difficult for me, despite my awe- somely humble persona, to understand why we receive so many letters via e-mail, snail mail, in person, under the door, and via carrier pigeon and Pony Express. Or sometimes, people just throw them at us. Usually wrapped around a rock. Here are some we’re received recently, but which did not end up in our litters … I mean, letters to the edi- tor column. * * * Dear Wonderful Editor: I just wanted to tell you how much I admire your ex- ceptional work. You are truly awesome and should be awarded many prizes and lots of cash. Your newspaper is the best I’ve ever seen. It ranks with the finest in the entire world. You are a truly hand- some and amazing person, and an outstanding, superior representative of journalism. Sorry that this letter is written with a Crayola, but here where I live we are not allowed anything sharp. (Name Withheld) * * * Editor: I am upset because many people are not taking re- sponsibility for their actions or their opinions. They prefer to hide behind smokescreens and other such devices of the frightened intelligentsia. It is not in the best interests of any of us to express our positions on local, regional, state, national or interna- tional issues behind a cloak of anonymity. This sort of secrecy must end. We must stand tall for that in which we believe. By so doing, we will conquer many of society’s ills, and improve the lives of many. We must come forth into the light, or we will remain in darkness. Signed, The Masked Avenger * * * Dear Mr. Rodreegus: We are the personal representatives for Count Boris Macualay de Faake, whose personal estate amounts to more than $50 billion in cash. We want to give at least part of it to you, or all of it if you so desire. Your name, Mr. Rodreegus, was specially chosen from an elite list of your nation’s most dazzling commu- nity leaders; those who shine in all aspects. Yes, Mr. Rodreegus, you are one of those, and you deserve the entire $50 billion. We need to give you this money because of certain items we cannot explain, but which you certainly will want to take advantage of. We will send the funds either in a cashier’s check from the Elite Bank of Downtown Money & Stuff, or, if you wish, we can convert it to krugerrands and have it delivered in a fleet of armored cars. All you have to do for this money is send us your certified check for $10,000 (just to cover certain ex- penses which we cannot explain). We also will need your Social Security number, your date-of-birth, and the numbers of all your bank accounts and charge cards. We look forward to hearing from you, Mr. Rodreegus. Don’t delay, as you need to move fast. Most sincerely yours: Dewey, Cheatem & Howe Sa t urda y, Se pt e m be r 9 , N oon t o 4 p.m . I .V . Se nior Ce nt e r - 5 2 0 E. Rive r St . 3 -ga m e She e t 2 5 ¢ Sna c k Ba r ope n a t 1 1 a .m . w it h: Burge rs, H ot Dogs, Pie s & Ca k e s Illinois Valley News An Independent Weekly Newspaper Co-owned and published by Robert R. (AKA Bob or El Jefe), Editor and Jan Rodriguez Entered as second class matter June 11, 1937 at Post Office as Official Newspaper for Josephine County and Josephine County Three Rivers School District, published at 321 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523 Periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523 Post Office Box 1370 USPS 258-820 Telephone (541) 592-2541, FAX (541) 592-4330 Email: newsroom1@frontiernet.net or newsdesk@illinois-valley-news.com Volume 69, No. 24 Staff: Michelle Binker, Bryan Harley, Zina Booth, Millie Watkins, Tina Grow, Tabitha Jackson Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association DEADLINES: News, Classified & Display Ads, Announcements & Letters 5 P.M. THURSDAYS (Classified ads & uncomplicated display ads can be accepted until Noon, Fridays with an additional charge.) POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ welcomes letters to the editor provided they are of general interest, in good taste, legible and not libelous. All letters must be signed, using complete name, and contain the writer’s address and telephone number. The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity. The ‘News’ reserves the right to edit letters. Generally, one letter per person per month at publishers’ discretion. Letters are used at the discretion of the publishers. Unpublished letters are neither acknowledged nor returned. A prepaid charge may be levied if a letter is inordinately long in the publishers’ opinion. POLICY ON “HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE,” DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED ADS & NOTICES: All submissions must be hand delivered, faxed or e-mailed to us for publica- tion. Submissions must be resubmitted weekly if the item is to run more than one week. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in Josephine County - $22.80 One year in Jackson and Douglas counties - $26.40 One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state - $36 POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction OR 97523 (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary, including state- ments made as fact, are strictly those of the letter-writers.) * * * Typed, double-spaced let- ters written solely to this news- paper are considered for publi- cation. Hand-written letters that are double-spaced and legible also can be considered. ‘Thank you’ submissions are not accepted as letters. * * * Selma Center recycling rules must be observed From Jan Walker Selma I would like to list the rules for recycling at the Selma Center because I know that many people read letters to the editor in the “Illinois Valley News” and will hopefully take these rules to heart. 1. No dumping: (take your refuse to the Kerby Transfer Station out Kerby Mainline). 2. No glass: (also take to the Kerby Transfer Sta- tion - no charge). 3. Leave only bottle- shaped plastic. 4. Crush your plastic (takes less room). 5. Place only cardboard in the dumpster, and break boxes down, as they take up less room that way. 6. Do not leave card- board or plastic if the bins are full. Take them to the transfer station - no charge. On Friday morning, Aug. 18, volunteers cleaned up all the trash that had been dumped behind the center and hauled it to the dump. These trips are cost- ing the Selma Center money we don’t have. Sunday morning an- other load of trash was be- hind the center. This is a community center, and those unwilling to follow these simple rules are a dis- grace to the community. If this continues to hap- pen we will shut down the recycling program or per- haps keep it open two days a week with a volunteer to supervise, or we could try some sort of device that will identify those who can’t follow the rules. It would be excellent if none of those choices have to be made. Gore’s global warming warning called crock From Sam Martindale O’Brien Sorry, but I must re- spond to Linda Wigger’s inaccuracies in last week’s letters to the editor about global warning. Frankly, it’s a big crock fostered by loony lefties and others us- ing false data. Real scientists, not the junk science variety, have proven definitively that global warming is not oc- curring. Before people run about shouting that the sky is falling, they really should study the matter and not be misled, especially by the green former vice president. The problem is that the doomsayers, including Na- tional Geographic, Time and Newsweek, delight in fos- tering such crocks of sensa- tionalism. Global warming is not happening, but many would like it to because it allows their wacky “environmental” actions to continue. Sees mixed messages in deputy’s comments From Don Fasching CJ Citizens Patrol The monthly meeting of the Cave Junction Security Council was held at city hall on Aug. 21. As before, Cpl. Sean Rarey was the chair- man and called the meeting to order. He began his agenda and eventually made a com- ment regarding the CJ Citi- zens Patrol. Instead of com- mending the group’s efforts, he called us “vigilantes” and stated concerns regarding the group’s function. “Vigilante” is defined as, “any person who as- sumes the authority of the law, as by avenging crime.” We, the members of the Citizens Patrol resent Rarey’s remarks and are confused by his contradic- tions. I believe this is the same Cpl. Rarey who made it very clear that we are on our own when protecting ourselves and our property. He is the same Cpl. Rarey who said that the sheriff is unable to provide basic police service during the night and that we must take an active role in polic- ing ourselves. Members of the Citizens Patrol have done just that. We are not representing ourselves as law enforcement and have very strict rules regarding involvement with suspected criminals. The purpose of the Citi- zens Patrol is to deter crime by mere presence. The pa- trol moves throughout the city during the hours of darkness looking for possi- ble criminal activity. During patrol, we interrupted a per- son about to steal gas from the U-Haul trucks parked on River Street. He was picked up by a person in a vehicle and was last seen going north on Hwy. 199. The patrol has observed many individuals and small groups walking around pri- vate businesses in the early morning hours. Our goal is to make it uncomfortable for the criminal element and cause them to think twice about entering the city. So instead of working with us, Rarey labels us vigilantes. Rarey preaches the value of COP, Community Oriented Policing, but has failed to meet with us and establish a partnership. On one rare occasion, Deputy Corey Krauss was working at night. He drove by us six times and never once stopped to see who we were or what we were doing. You would think that a deputy would want to know why six people with flash- lights were walking in town at 2 a.m. The Citizens Patrol is comprised of dedicated women and men who volun- teer their time to help law enforcement and reduce criminal activity in Cave Junction. I would ask the resi- dents of Cave Junction to support our efforts, and would hope the sheriff’s office would view us as an asset and not a problem. ‘We are all the children of God’ From Zabriel Zadravetz O’Brien What is the cause of all the wars if we are all the children of God? War is not our great and terrible disease; war is a symptom, a result. The real disease is the virus of na- tional sovereignty. World peace cannot be maintained by treaties, diplomacy, for- eign policies, alliances, bal- (Continued on page 3) Chair Massage in the Park at the I.V. Lions Labor Day Festival by Tina Haemmerlein, Licensed Massage Therapist. Stop by and discover what massage is all about. 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Sometimes… all they need is a hug and a little friend. Helping Our Community Home Valley Bank is helping the children of our community find a needed friend. We are collecting new teddy bears (and other stuffed animals) as donations for the Illinois Valley Fire Department and Ambulance Service. They will hand these little friends out to children who have experienced a trauma or a domestic disturbance while working their day to day cases. Please donate clean stuffed animals (preferably with tags still attached) and bring them in to any of the Home Valley Bank locations before September 5th. It’s the little things that mean so much, especially when a child is involved. N EED WAT ER? Know before you drill (depth, yield, quality) 1-866-686-8355 www.findwellwater.com Cave Junction Grants Pass Offices Kerby Ave. illinois-valley-news.com MEMBER FDIC 541.476.HOME (4663) www.homevalleybank.com 4th & G Streets Mill & F Streets Union Avenue
