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Christian bookstore plans sweet move to topless bar location
Now that plans for the
topless bar Sugars have
soured, there are plans by a
Christian bookstore to ac-
quire the location aided by
people “getting stoned.”
That’s with Project Liv-
ing Stones, however, giving
people opportunities to have
their names “set in stone” on
brick pavers. The engraved
stones will be set as pave-
ment around the building --
the former Ivy Theater, I.V.
Help Center, and CJ Flea
Market -- which now has
Bi-Rite Auto Parts in front.
Sugars in Downtown
Cave Junction was planned
in the rear of the large struc-
ture by Larry Goynes. But
because of financial and other
obstacles, he has indicated
that he will not continue.
But earlier he renovated
the building interior, includ-
ing the floor, stage and mez-
zanine; and adding a bar.
“Our plans to purchase
the building are under way,”
said Abiding in the Vine co-
owners Heather Mistretta
and Kathryn Wilson. They
opened their Christian book-
store and gift shop two years
ago in Cave Junction.
Between now and Dec.
22 they are offering Project
Living Stones. (See the ad
on page 3 about how to par-
ticipate).
Funds raised will be
FRIENDLY COMPETITION AMONG FIREFIGHTERS,
offering good, clean fun, was held at Cave Junction’s
Jubilee Park on Saturday, Oct. 14. The skill contest
was organized by Deputy Chief Jeff Gavlik, of Illinois
Valley Fire District (IVFD). The winning team was The
used toward the down pay-
ment to buy the building,
Mistretta and Wilson said.
“Not only will we be
moving our existing busi-
ness to this new location,
but we also will offer year-
round family movie nights,
not just religious films, plus
live theater and a healthy
eatery,” said the co-owners.
Pool: sink or swim?
A business sign is carried into the former Ivy Theater by
(from left) Mark Jordan and DeWayne Wilson in prepara-
tion for acquiring the building. Wanda Goynes designed
the sign painted by Libby Goynes. (Photo provided)
Knuckleheads from Rural/Metro Fire Dept. Second-
place was won by The Longshots from Rogue River
Fire Dept. IVFD’s teams, The Hot Shots and The Fire-
balls, took third- and fourth-places. More photos on
page 6. (Photo by Dale & Elaine Sandberg/IVFD)
Flu shots shot
Plunging into critical financial issues affecting whether
Cave Junction Swimming Pool will open next year is the fo-
cus for a public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The CJ Pool Committee wants to inform the community -
- and receive input and any support -- during the gathering. It
will begin at 6:30 p.m. in CJ City Hall on Lister Street, across
from Home Valley Bank.
Indications are that at least $200,000 would be required to
complete needed repairs and updating, according to Shawn
Carmody, chairman of the pool committee. She also served as
pool manager during the past summer season.
“This meeting will be for a ‘State of the Pool’ status,”
said Carmody. “If there is not enough community support, for
using the pool and helping in other ways, then we’ll ask why
are we doing this.
“Anyone who cares about the pool and its future should
attend.”
The facility, she said, needs resurfacing, a new pump and
filter, a new vacuum and diving board, and a new guard stand.
Meanwhile, two committee members, Harry and Jan Jour-
dan, who serve as vice chairman and member-at-large, plan to
attend a grant-writing seminar. Additionally, said Carmody,
Mayor Tony Paulson has been checking on the best prices for
what needs to be done, she said.
Besides Carmody and the Jourdans, committee members
are Mike Carmody, treasurer; Jen Ruthart, secretary; and direc-
tors Lelo Kerivan, Crystal Schroeter and Sandy Lilly.
Homecoming nears
Illinois Valley High
School students have chosen
the 2006 Homecoming
Court, and a variety of
events are planned, includ-
ing a parade through Down-
town Cave Junction.
The parade, with class
floats, cheerleaders, the
IVHS Band and class mem-
bers, will be held Friday,
Oct. 27. It is designated Red
& White Day. The parade
schedule and route will be in
next week’s issue.
Homecoming prin-
cesses are freshman Joy
Chen, sophomore Tammy
Huntamer, junior Raesha
Yeoman, and senior Lydia
Beeman.
The princes are fresh-
man Woody Gutshall-
Douglas, sophomore Moises
Mendoza, junior Pedro
Costa, and senior Austin
Hocker.
Josephine County
Health Dept. flu clinics
scheduled in Cave Junction
for Tuesday, Oct. 17 and in
Grants Pass for Oct. 18 were
postponed.
The announcement was
received late Tuesday, Oct.
10 after “Illinois Valley
News” went to press.
A shipping problem, not
a lack of vaccine, was cited.
Health department flu
clinics are scheduled in
Grants Pass for Tuesdays,
Oct. 24 and 31 from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. The address is 715
N.W. Dimmick St.
For additional informa-
tion phone the county flu
hotline at 474-5337.
Breast cancer
help at CJPO
Breast cancer stamps,
with 6-cents from the sale of
each, donated to the Na-
tional Breast Cancer Re-
search Institute, are avail-
able at the Cave Junction
Post Office.
A sheet of first-class
stamps is $9 per sheet or 45-
cents per stamp.
“To encourage our cus-
tomers in Cave Junction to
purchase our Breast Cancer
Awareness stamp we will be
serving cookies on the next
two Fridays, Oct. 20 and 27,
from noon until they are
gone,” said Lynne Hval,
postmaster.
“Carlos’ Restaurante,”
she said, “has graciously
donated a dinner for two,
and Taylor’s Sausage do-
nated a $15 gift certificate.
For every sheet of stamps
sold, a raffle ticket will be
given. We will hold the
drawing at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31
to announce the winners.”
Hval said that she appre-
ciates everyone who has
helped “in this great cause,”
including Rose of Sharon for
the balloons decorating the
post office lobby, and Shop
Smart Food Warehouse bak-
ery for the cookies.
They added, “Our desire
is to be a blessing to our
community. We believe that
if we work together, not only
will Cave Junction have its
theater again, but we also
will be creating a beautiful
memorial of names.”
For more details phone
592-8588 or visit abiding
inthevine@frontiernet.net.
The king and queen will
be announced at half-time
during the Oct. 27 football
game vs. Rogue River. The
homecoming dance will be
held Saturday, Oct. 28 at
IVHS.
A bon fire tentatively is
planned for Thursday, Oct.
26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at
IVHS. Weather will be the
determining factor. And the
26th will be Pirate Day.
Other special costume
days are Monday, Oct. 23,
Crazy Hat Day; Tuesday,
Oct. 24, Twin Day;
Wednesday, Oct. 25, Black
& White Day.
The student body also
will participate in a number
of special activities through-
out the week. They include
Powder Puff Football,
Pumpkin People and Pump-
kin Bowling, and Hide the
Plunger.
Property tax time arrives
Total assessed value of taxable property up 6.6%
GHANAN MUSIC AND DANCING were parts of an assembly at Lorna Byrne Middle
School Thursday, Oct. 12, presented by famed Odo Addy and his troupe. Students
also were educated in the history and culture of Ghana. Sixth-grader Leonard Ballard
(above) found the performance uplifting. More photos on page 13. (Photo by Dale
Sandberg for IVN)
Deputy assaulted by suspect aided by two
A rural Cave Junction
man was arrested after a
high-speed chase; trying to
enter a vehicle driven by an
elderly couple; gripping a
deputy’s handgun; and
fighting with and using pep-
per spray against the deputy,
who was able to hold him
until other officers arrived
after a radio call for help.
Josephine County Sher-
iff’s Office also identified
the suspect as Rudy John
Gonzalez, 26, of Humming-
bird Lane.
He is charged in the
Wednesday, Oct. 11 inci-
dent with assaulting a public
safety officer, unlawful use
of OC (oleoresin capsicum)
spray against a public safety
officer, second-degree es-
cape, misdemeanor attempt-
ing to elude; unlawful entry
to a motor vehicle; second-
degree criminal mischief;
and unlawful use of OC
against civilians.
The deputy involved is
Cpl. Sean Rarey, officer-in-
charge of the valley substa-
tion, and organizer of the CJ
Security Council.
Rarey provided the fol-
lowing account:
After clocking a vehicle
at 85 mph in the area of
Caves Hwy. and Holland
Loop around 7 a.m., he pur-
sued it, reaching speeds of
100 mph as the driver
seemed to be speeding up.
The vehicle stopped in the
4500 block of Holland Loop.
Feeling that suspect
Gonzalez was going to run,
Rarey advised him he was
under arrest and ordered
him out of his SUV. He
came out, but began strug-
gling hard, including punch-
ing the deputy’s face and
kicking him with his feet
and knees.
The suspect got a grip
on the deputy’s gun, still
striking him with a fist. He
also struck the deputy on the
right side of his head with
an unknown object.
The suspect fled on foot
with Rarey chasing and ra-
dioing for help. Deputy
Cory Krauss and Sr.
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By MICHAEL SCHNEYDER
Tax Assessor
Josephine County prop-
erty tax statements for 2006-
2007 were to be mailed to
property owners on or about
Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Total assessed value of
taxable property has in-
c r e a s e d
f r o m
$4,762,774,263 in 2005 to
$5,077,308,770 as of Jan. 1,
2006, which represents an
increase of 6.6 percent. The
city of Grants Pass taxable
assessed value is up 19.46
percent; the city of Cave
Junction’s taxable assessed
value rose 16.58 percent.
Assessed values in
Three Rivers School District
grew at a rate of 6.21 per-
cent, while values in School
District 7 (Grants Pass)
grew at 7.09 percent.
If property taxes are
paid in full by the Nov. 15
due date, there is a 3 percent
discount. Taxes also may be
paid in three installments
due Nov. 15, 2006; and
Feb. 15 and May 15, 2007.
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Free fire fuel clearing possible
A limited number of qualified Illinois Valley property
owners can realize free fire fuel reduction work under a spe-
cial grant received by I.V. Community Development Organi-
zation (IVCDO).
To qualify, a family’s taxable income for the preceding
year must not have exceeded 150 percent of the poverty level
amount:
One person/$14,700; two people/$19,800; three/$24,900;
four/$30,000; five/$35,100.
Additionally, the applicant must own the property for the
fire fuel reduction work. And they must be physically unable
to perform the work themselves.
Additional information is available by phoning IVCDO at
592-4440.