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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, January 3, 2007 This was the week I was going to deliver a humor- ous look at 2006, but instead, having injured my funny bone, I offer the following. It’s only a bit dog-eared. *The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. (Anonymous) *Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. (Ann Landers) *If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. (Will Rogers) *There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. (Ben Williams) *A dog is the only thing on Earth that loves you more than he loves himself. (Josh Billings) *The average dog is a nicer person than the aver- age person. (Andy Rooney) *We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made. (M. Acklam) *I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. (Rita Rudner) *A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance -- and to turn around three times before lying down. (Robert Benchley) *Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. (Franklin P. Jones) *If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that cer- tain dogs I have known will go to Heaven, and very, very few persons. (James Thurber) *If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exer- cise. (Unknown) *My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3 a can. That’s almost $21 in dog money. (Joe Weinstein) *Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we’re the greatest hunters on Earth! (Anne Tyler) *Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. (Robert A. Heinlein) *If you pick up a starving dog and make him pros- perous, he will not bite you; that is the principal differ- ence between a dog and a man. (Mark Twain) *You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, “Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!” (Dave Barry) *Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. (Roger Caras) *If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in one of your pockets and then give him only two of them. (Phil Pastoret) *My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am. (Unknown) REWARD ...for return of lost dog “Moses” • • • • Missing since Christmas Eve from Kerby 6-7 lbs. male Yorkshire Terrier Tan face & legs, black back Brown leather spiked collar, no tags $100 plus $25 worth of pizza weekly for one month at Pizza Pit Phone Annabell at 415-0202 or Pizza Pit at 592-6111 Illinois Valley News www.illinois-valley-news.com 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. 42 Staff: Michelle Binker, Zina Booth, Josiah Dean, Scott Jorgensen Millie Watkins, and Tina Grow Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association (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. * * * Response to generator question at senior site From Ruth Samuel Cave Junction This is an answer to Sharon Reasor (Letters to the Editor, Dec. 20). I appreciate her being an American Red Cross vol- unteer. I have been a volun- teer at Illinois Valley Senior Center since February 1999. The senior center is completely operated by vol- unteers -- there is not one paid employee. We are do- ing a fantastic job and are always welcoming new vol- unteers; someone who might be able to furnish flashlights, matches, candles and oil lamps and be there during all emergencies. The power outage had nothing to do with volun- teers of the center. In the years I have been volunteer- ing at the center I recall nothing of a generator being disposed of. During Reasor’s stay she probably noticed that we are in the middle of redeco- rating and repairing the cen- ter. The day she visited we were in the middle of paint- ing the main room and kitchen, and things were upset. Also she was walking on brand-new carpet. She may have noticed also that we have additional new rooms in the rear of the one she was in. Our desire was to get them completed before she was due to arrive, but were unable to do so. The American Red Cross has been using this building for several years. The members of the center completely gave up any use of the building while they were using it and never complained. I believe this happens three times a year. This may be why no one was around to help Reasor look for a flashlight, etc. Our main thought is to complete the addition and have it ready for the Red Cross during its next visit. Our plans are to install new heat pumps and a gen- erator in our addition for use during emergencies. The weather was ahead of us, and Reasor should consider herself lucky; some people were without electricity for days in the same area. ‘Made in the USA: spoiled brats’ From Stan Smith Cave Junction The other day I was reading “Newsweek” maga- zine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right? Here I promised myself this week I would be nice, and I start off in this way. Oh, what a mean man I am. The “Newsweek” poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the coun- try is headed and that 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the perform- ance of the president. In essence, two-thirds of the citizenry just ain’t happy and want a change. So being the knuckle- dragger that I am, I starting thinking, “What we are so unhappy about?” Is it that we have electricity and run- ning water 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter? Could it be that 95.4 per- cent of these unhappy folks have a job? Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen during the last year? Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identifica- tion papers as we move through each state? Or possi- bly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can pro- vide temporary shelter? I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cui- sine from around the world is just not good enough. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all involved. Whether you are rich or poor they treat your wounds; and even, if necessary, send a helicopter to take you to a hospital. And one of 70 percent of Americans own a home. They may be upset with knowing that in the unfortu- nate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top- notch equipment to extin- guish the flames, thus saving them, their family and their belongings. Or if, while at home watching one of many flat- screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teen-agers own cell phones and computers. How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of folks unhappy. Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the United States, yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are: The most blessed p e o p l e i n the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't 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 Outback Septic Services Servicing The Illinois Valley Exclusively If it has been 5 years or longer since you last pumped your septic tank-Now is the time to set your appointment before the rain starts. Cost is $300.00 for a 1,000 gallon tank with an exposed lid. Additional Costs: Dig & Expose Lid Minimal $50.00 Charge Emergency Call Out Fee $100.00 have, and what we hate about the country instead of thank- ing the good Lord that we live here. I know, I know. What about the president who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The presi- dent who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president who cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled brats safe from terror- ist attacks? The commander- in-chief of an all-volunteer army out there defending you and me? Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Af- ghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for our freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn’t have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a “general” d is ch ar g e, an '“other-than-honorable” dis- charge or, worst case sce- nario, a “dishonorable'“ dis- Uncle Billy’s Diner Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Riverside Physical Therapy Full Rehabilitation Services: *Physical Therapy *Occupational Therapy *Anodyne therapy TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Cave Junction Office 218N. Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-6580 Grants Pass Office 1619 N.W. Hawthorne Ave. Suite 109 (541) 476-2502 Jeff Wood, M.S., P.T. Luz Moore Presents: Low-Income Housing Workshop Friday, February 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Cave Junction City Hall Council Chambers. Financing is available for up to 100% of value with no down payment required for purchase of a new or existing home in rural areas. Eligibility based on household size, income, credit history, & debt to income ratio. Sponsored by: Depending on household income, mortgage payments may be subsidized to a low as 1% interest. Eligibility requirements & area income limits will be discussed at the workshop. Those needing help with credit scores should attend the Credit Repair Workshop. Guest Speakers: Bret Dixon, Area Director of Luz Moore the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture with Susan Cherry Century 21, (541) 592-6307 charge after a few days in the brig. So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the major media. If it bleeds, it leads, and they specialize in bad news. Eve- rybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media know this, and media outlets are for- profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by “justifying” them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a man like O.J. Simpson to write a book and do a TV special about how he didn’t kill his wife, but if he did. Insane People should stop buy- ing the negative venom they are fed everyday by the me- dia. Shut off the TV, burn “Newsweek,” and use the “New York Times” for the bottom of the bird cage. Then start being grate- ful for all we have as a country. There is exponen- tially more good than bad. Harris & Taylor Seating is limited. For registration, call (541) 415-1961
