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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Page 8 Simply Debbie’s Nails has large range of hand, foot service for men, women DAVE TOLER Toler aiming to improve services The Illinois Valley has been my home for nearly 18 years. I have dedicated much of my life to helping make the Illinois Valley a great place to live because I really love this community. I volunteered to lead the efforts to secure funding for the three new fire stations because I so much appreciate our volunteer firefighters. I volunteered to help secure the funding needed to expand Illinois Valley Senior Center because I believe that it pro- vides a valuable service to our seniors. For nearly 10 years I have volunteered as your representative on the Three Rivers School District Board. Ask a longtime I.V. resident, and they’ll tell you that county schools and county government have short-changed I.V. for many, many years. I am very proud because that is no longer true for our county school system. During 2000, I.V. re- ceived almost 50 percent of the school bond dollars even though we have less than 25 percent of the students. Today, I.V. High is the best- performing school in all of Josephine County. And we have the nicest middle school facility in the entire county. As your county com- missioner, I look forward to improving some of the ser- vices our county provides us. Better law enforcement coverage is high on the priority list. Ensuring that development follows rea- sonable zoning laws is also important. Over the years, my ap- proach to local government has been pragmatic and ef- fective -- all the partisan stuff is needless distraction. I look forward to serv- ing you at the Josephine County Courthouse. Flags honor two of USA All flags at Oregon pub- lic institutions were flown at half-staff on Friday, Oct. 13, in memory of Pfc. Dean R. Bright, 32, of Roseburg; and on Monday, Oct. 16, in memory of Cpl. Chase A. Haag, 22, of Portland. Both were in U.S. Army units under 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Hood, Texas. The order to honor their memories came from Gov. Kulongoski. Bright died alongside three other soldiers in Taji, Iraq on Oct. 4. He was as- signed to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment. Haag died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Oct. 1, 2006. He was assigned to the 1st Bat- talion, 22nd Infantry Regi- ment. You’ve got to “hand it” to nail technician Deborah C. Wilson at Simply Debbie’s Nails located at Northwest Hairlines in Cave Junction. Actually, besides hand- ing her your fingernails, you also can hand her your toe- nails and the whole foot -- whether at Northwest Hair- lines or at your home. She’s licensed three ways: not only as a cosme- tologist, but she also holds certification to perform manicures, pedicures, toe- and-nail trims, nail enhance- ments and nail art as an in- dependent worker in salons -- and in private homes for men and women. Appointments can be made at 592-3123. She’s at Northwest Hairlines, adja- cent to TC Computers and River Valley Restaurant. Her hours are generally Mondays through Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but because she lives close by, she can usually accom- modate most requests. Prior to her current en- deavors she devoted 30 years to her large equestrian business. It involved train- ing and showing horses, plus riding lessons. Before moving to Kerby, she had been a Grants Pass resident, DEBBIE WILSON and many know her for the Holly Hollow Christmas House on Fish Hatchery Road. She still has the 100 life-size figures she made. Wilson notes some similarities between her equestrian and current ca- reer. Dealing with hooves and horse sore muscles has parallels with working with humans, she notes. “My job is not just put- ting on false nails and pol- ish,” she said. “It is also tak- ing care of toes that can’t otherwise be trimmed prop- erly; nails that are painfully ripping; and increasing cir- culation in legs and arms with massage techniques so necessary for a large num- ber of health issues.” As for her skill with nail technology, she explains that her 30-plus years of painting and working with manual and electric tools leave her in good stead. She’s painted everything from large murals to full scenes on bantam chicken eggs. She also makes original earrings from nail acrylic. Due to a heredity defect, she is partially deaf, but she reads lips, so clients need to face her when speaking. Her three grown chil- dren include Raynee Wil- son, a teacher at I.V. High School. Complaints about high school promos spur suggestions from Justice Dept. A number of complaints regarding companies selling advertising on behalf of high school athletics and activi- ties have been received by Oregon Dept. of Justice Charitable Activities Sec- tion. The department’s inves- tigations into these com- plaints has revealed that these programs can cause problems for the schools and bad will among busi- nesses that purchase the ad- vertising in the belief that they are supporting school activities. Because of these poten- tial problems, the section is providing schools informa- tion concerning the regula- tion of commercial fund- raising in Oregon and some of the issues that can arise. In one case, telemar- keters made high-pressure sales calls to area busi- nesses, asking them to pur- chase advertising on a series of sports posters. Some businesses were invoiced even though they had not agreed to participate while others were billed repeat- edly although they had only agreed to a one-time contri- bution. In another case, busi- nesses were asked to pay for “spirit” items printed with their logos, with the under- standing that the schools would sell the items to sup- port sports and activities programs. The schools had not agreed to such arrange- ments and usually ended up either giving the items away or disposing of them, to the dismay of the participating businesses. There also have been reports that the telemar- keters have misled business people into believing that they were local high school students or that they were directly affiliated with the high school. Commercial fund- raisers may contact schools Arbor Day unit offers trees Five free Crapemyrtle trees will be given to each person who joins The Na- tional Arbor Day Founda- tion during October. The free trees are part of the nonprofit foundation’s Trees for America cam- paign, a program dedicated to environmental steward- ship through planting trees. “Crapemyrtles were selected for this campaign because of their elegant color and form, making them an attractive addition to home landscapes,” said John Rosenow, foundation president. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between Nov. 1 and Dec. 10 with planting instructions en- closed. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be re- placed free of charge. Members also get a sub- scription to the Foundation’s bimonthly publication. To receive the free trees, send a $10 member- ship contribution to Five Crapemyrtles, National Ar- bor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City NE 68410, by Oct. 31, or join online at www.arborday.org. H.D. PATTON JR C O N S T 541 R U • C T 476-2127 I O N Lic #39671 to persuade them to partici- pate in such programs by cold-calling coaches or other staff persons. In at least one instance, a lower level staff person agreed to sign a contract allowing the fundraiser to solicit adver- tising for the benefit of the school, although the staff person did not have the ap- proval of school administra- tors to sign such an agree- ment. It also appears that when schools have chosen to authorize the advertising sales, they may not have had a good understanding of the amount of funds they would receive from the campaign, which in some cases, have been minimal. Oregon law requires for-profit fund-raising firms using telephone or person- to-person solicitation on behalf of any nonprofit or- ganization, including schools, to register with the Dept. of Justice and provide detailed information regard- ing any solicitation cam- paign. This law does not apply to students, staff and volunteers fund-raising on behalf of schools or their extracurricular programs. Questions regarding professional or commercial fund-raising or about whether a particular com- pany is registered can be directed to (971) 673-1880. THE ENGAGEMENT and forthcoming wedding of Leslie (Serenity) McIntyre to Craig Alan Swinney, both of Cave Junction, are announced by the couple. They will ex- change vows in a double-ring ceremony that will be con- ducted Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. by Pastor Dan Robin- son at Takilma Bible Church. The couple’s four children will be among wedding party members: Robyn as maid of honor, Adam as best man, Libby as a bridesmaid, and Rachel as flower girl. (Photo provided) It is a mistake to regard age as a downhill grade toward dissolution. The reverse is true. As one grows older, one climbs with surprising strides. - George Sand - To the Root Calming the Spirit -- “An Shen” Insomnia, depression, stress, overwork all affect the quality of our lives. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “shen” is translated as “spirit” but also relates to the mental state, as reflected in the sparkle of one’s eyes. Shen disturbances may be read in the tongue and pulses, and are imminently treatable! Treatment and healing occur without drugs. Pharmaceuticals are actually contraindicated for most shen disturbances as are mood alterers including alcohol, caffeine and sugar. Shen disturbances are considered to be physiological - connected to the organ and channel systems, not purely mental. We look to the root, the symptom is a branch of the problem. Illinois River Acupuncture 592-5041 Mon., Wed., Fri. Jo Anne Stone, M.S., L.Ac. Grants Pass Hearing Aid Center Now has an office in Cave Junction located at 315A Caves Hwy. Illinois Valley Medical Center FREE Hearing Tests FREE Hearing Aid Cleaning FREE Consultation Friday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone for an appointment 474-6567 The Kerby Transfer Station is open to help you... Hours: Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information phone (800) 922-1025 We know we’re getting old when the only thing we want for our birthday is not to be reminded of it. - Author unknown - R EACH - U p , S TAND - UP , F LY - UP !
