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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, March 21, 2007 City handles sewage flow What’s in a name? Plenty. Look at the effort to mar- ket the Chevy Nova in Mexico years ago. Not much re- sponse, because in Spanish, “No va,” means no go. And there are oddities in names, such as Conway Twitty, who was born Harold Jenkins. Feeling that his name was not particularly appealing for an entertainer, legend has it that he opened a map of the United States, and poked an index finger down twice. He got Conway, Ark. and Twitty, Texas: Thus was born Conway Twitty. As for movie stars, there are some real changes. Here are some examples: Cary Grant was born Archi- bald Leach, a name that belies his debonair persona; Rip Torn was Rual Elmore Torn Jr.; Fred Astaire was Frederick Austerlitz; and Michael Caine originally was named Maurice Mickelwhite. Mel Brooks was born Mel Kaminsky; Alan Alda was Alphonso D’Abruzzo; and Julie Andrews was Julia Wells. Then there’s Brigitte Bardot, the French mountain range, whose given name is Camille Javal. Actually, I like Camille Javal better than “BB.” Sometimes, actors pretty much retain their names. Sean Connery is one, although his full name is Thomas Sean Connery. Not to mention Tim Allan, whose real name is Tim Allan Dick, but a promoter felt that he’d be better off using his middle name as his last. Jimmy Stew- art actually was named James. Using a nickname seems like a good way to go. Some may recall Steven McQueen, who became Steve after his first role, in the movie “The Blob.” His full name was Terrence Steven McQueen, so there’s an- other case of a guy pretty much keeping his real name. Not so Tom Cruise, though, who really is Thomas Mapother IV: Hey, maybe he’s related to Illinois Valley? Probably not. Then there’s one of my heroes, the one and only Roy Rogers. His real name was Leonard Slye, which sounds like a name that Harold Jenkins might have used. Conway Twitty? Weird. As for me, I was Robert or Little Robert until the sev- enth-grade. Then I became Bob to everyone except my family. A few friends called me Bobby. Others called me Rod or Roddo. Some who were not my friends called me names which we shall not print here. However, during a college journalism conference at Disneyland in the ‘60s, our adviser called me an “inconsiderate bastard.” During dinner he apologized, saying that I was not really a bas- tard, just inconsiderate. I don’t know why my parents named me Robert, al- though I think it was the name of one of my grandfathers, neither of whom I ever saw. I do know, because my Dad told me, why my middle name is Rene. He was working at a San Diego aircraft company during World War II, and kept hearing a supervisor named Rene Rodriguez being paged. Hence, I am RRR. I’m also El Jefe to some, which stems from the fa- mous Perry White line in the “Superman” series. Perry was the editor of the “Daily Planet” in Metropolis, famous for shouting, “Don’t call me chief!” As I have a Mexican connection in my background, and jefe means chief; well, you can figure it out. So, signing off for this week: Robert “Roberto” Rene Rodriguez, who is thinking of changing his name to Bobby Jefe RRR. Not really, I’m happy to be just Bob. Or as one friend was fond of repeating, “Call me anything you want; just don’t call me late for dinner.” Daddy and Me Locksmith (541) 415-0306 We Bring Our Shop to You • • • Fast Friendly and Affordable Proudly Serving Southern Oregon Licensed, Bonded, and Insured − CCB# 173852 Discounts for: Military — Property Management — Seniors 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 70, No. 1 Staff: Michelle Binker, Zina Booth, Josiah Dean, Scott Jorgensen Millie Watkins, and Tina Grow 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. 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Box 1370, Cave Junction OR 97523 Although approxi- mately 600 gallons of city of Cave Junction sewage flowed into three creeks, there was no health risk, city officials said. There was a problem with a private lift station on Hussey Avenue Monday, March 12, which caused the errant sewage. It flowed into George and Brooks creeks, and to a creek at Illinois Valley Golf Course. Residents in the area were notified, plus county and state health of- fices. Any soil that was con- taminated was removed or buried. IVCDO gains (Continued from page 1) years. Said Mona Kool- Harrington, its acting execu- tive director, “The fund- raising environment is really challenging right now. “We really did fill a niche for those people just starting out in business,” she said, “but we just couldn’t keep up with it. “The Illinois Valley Community Development Organization is absolutely the best-fit choice to take on this loan fund,” Kool- Harrington said. Health center could open in early spring Unexpected February snowfall may have delayed action for a few weeks, but Siskiyou Community Health Clinic (SCHC) is a few steps closer to completion. Sewer and water con- nections have been con- nected to the facility; in- spections have been con- ducted; and a certificate of occupancy has been ob- tained, said Sheila Mason, SCHC Cave Junction re- gional director. The clinic driveway is to be paved March 22, weather permitting. All these developments bring the long-delayed pro- ject to a possible spring opening. “We’re going to be moving in during the first week of April,” Mason said. “We will be actually open- ing our doors, hopefully, on April 5th.” Mason said that a grand opening ceremony likely will take place during April or May, “if everything goes well.” “That will give us a chance to get in there, get settled and work out the kinks,” Mason said. --Scott Jorgensen Cave Junction Wednesday, March 21 Mostly clouds with a peek of the sun High--55, Low--38. Thursday, March 22 Overcast with spaces of sun High--55, Low--38. Friday, March 23 Cloudy w/some showers High--63, Low--38. Saturday, March 24 Cloudy with rain & snow later High--60, Low--35. Sunday, March 25 Sporadic drizzles High--56, Low--30. (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. Animal laws needing somewhat less of a bite From James Lombardo O’Brien “Dog bite victim wants law changed.” (The Associ- ated Press 3/7/07). Insurance companies would have to charge higher premiums for dog owners. A lot more for Great Danes, but not much more for Chi- huahua owners. Looking at a Great Dane side of it, you see someone reach into the truck you were raised in, to grab your master. Your master is surprised. Adrena- line is instant. Surprise and fear are the same to a dog. If it was a deranged killer reaching in, would you want your dog to just sit there? No, you would want it to bite whatever it could reach and hold on to let you make your getaway. Danes as a rule are very mild and don’t make good watch dogs. They love people. The article mentions your dog killing your neighbor’s sheep. You might have to pay three times its value. But if the sheep came to your place and your dog killed it, you would have to pay nothing. The same should apply. If the Dane got out of the truck to attack a victim, the owner should pay. The vic- tim leaned into the truck for a hug. She trespassed, she should pay. This was truly an accident. We don’t need a new law extending liability. (Example). Two cows on Waldo Road broke into a nursery and vegetable gar- den one night. The garden was three months old. The cows destroyed all the vege- tables the people were going to eat for the next year and thousands of dollars worth *In the March 7 issue, the last name of Tracy Savage was printed incor- rectly as Tracy Taylor. *In the March 14 issue, there was an incorrect date for the first meeting of the Illinois Valley Fire District Budget Committee. The committee will meet on Monday, April 2 at 6 p.m. at administrative HQ. Following are the high-and- low temperatures, and rainfall, recorded in O’Brien by Cheryl & Harry Johnson. *Fri., March 9: 53-42 0.12 *Sat., March 10: 64-42 *Sun., March 11: 73-40 *Mon., March 12: 72-43 *Tue., March 13: 70-44 *Wed., March 14: 67-34 *Thur., March 15: 70-31 Following are the high-and- low temperatures, and rainfall, recorded in Cave Junction at Mountain Wind Farm. *Fri., March 9: 54-41 0.12 *Sat., March 10: 64-41 *Sun., March 11: 78-41 *Mon., March 12: 74-41 *Tue., March 13: 70-44 *Wed., March 14: 66-31 *Thur., March 15: 70-29 Monday, March 26 Clearing with breezes High--54, Low--35. Tuesday, March 27 Spring sunshine returns High--69, Low--43 illinois-valley-news.com of nursery plants. Sure, they could have shot the cows, but they chased them away and re- built the fence. It was too late in the year to replant the garden. I got to buy fruit trees for a buck each as they left (moved to the city.) The owner of the cows didn’t bother to come from the next town to see what his cows did. The people could not afford a lawyer. It took all they had just to move. Would a new law have helped? I don’t believe so. Senior Insurance Solutions Richard Chaffee Medicare Insurance Specialist WOW! Now Ø premium Medicare Supplement Available Blalock Insurance 328 Caves Hwy. 541-592-3373 Uncle Billy’s Diner Dinner Specials start 5 p.m. Wed.: Spaghetti $9 95 All-You-Can-Eat Thurs.: Yankee Pot Roast $7 95 Fri.: Kahlua Pig $11 95 Sat.: 10 oz. Rib Eye & Tiger Shrimp $15 95 115 N. Redwood Hwy. Hometowne Interiors thanks the following sponsors for supporting the Illinois Valley Safe House Alli- ance cribbage tournament benefit. We raised more than $300! 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This life-changing program for Type 2 Diabetes was developed by the Lifestyle Center of America ® and will reveal the most powerful and proven lifestyle changes you can make to restore your health. Don’t miss the free information session for the Wellspring Diabetes Program TM coming soon. Contact Kim Bowlby at 541-597-4084 Come tonight to the final Free Information Session Wednesday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. Cave Junction Seventh-day Adventist Church Come to this FREE INFORMATION SESSION to register for the coming WELLSPRING DIABETES PROGRAM Monday & Thursday evenings, beginning Monday, April 19 through Thursday, June 7 If you missed the Free Information Sessions, you can still register for the class by calling Kim Bowlby 597-4084 or register online at wellspringsource.org
