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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, June 13, 2007
This was the week that I was going to recall leaving
San Diego County in a 240-Z in September 1979, bravely
and tearfully heading north for a new job in Brookings, Ore.
I also had the idea of relating my suffering at listening to a
Los Angeles-based late-night/early morning radio “talk”
shows. Those airwaves were inflicted last month when AM
was all I could get on my car radio during a pre-dawn yawn
trip to the coast to pick up the May 16 election issue.
Instead, because of any number of excuses, I have
opted to pick on some expressions used by many.
How about, “I’m going to jump in the shower.” Now,
that could be real dangerous, what with all the slippery
stuff on the floor of the stall or bathtub, and those glass
doors. Or even without glass doors, some shower curtains
could cause injury, especially if, after jumping into the
shower or tub and slipping, you grabbed the curtain for
support and pulled down the rod.
Then there’s, “I’m just going to throw on some clothes.”
That would be interesting. I’d like to photograph someone
literally throwing on their clothes, just to see how they man-
age to get them to stay on.
And what about, “I’ll be there in a second.” Not. Who
among us can move that fast? Certainly not me. It would
be better to say, “I’ll be there sometime during the next 30
minutes, give or take.”
Sometimes we use phrases that can convey what we
mean, but don’t exactly speak to the matter. For example,
“Let’s go for a spin.” You mean, like stand in the middle of
the room and twist around real fast? Or do you mean, get
in the car and go somewhere? I don’t know, maybe there
are some dervishes living around here.
Some of us say, “I’m going to grab a sandwich.”
There’s another situation I’d like to watch, especially if said
sandwich is the type that comes apart easily. How about,
“wolfing down” a meal. It’s OK if you’re a wolf; otherwise
you’re liable to choke, especially if it’s a meal of fried
chicken. Better have paramedics standing by.
And how about those of us who “run” to our bank or a
store. We don’t really run; we take a car. Although I could
use the exercise.
All right, that’s enough for this time. I’ve got to go toss
out some ideas.
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Grants Pass
Hearing Aid Center
Now has an office in Cave Junction
located at
315A Caves Hwy.
Illinois Valley Medical Center
FREE Hearing Tests
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Friday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phone for an appointment
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I.V. Little League ‘07
awards due June 20
From Darlene Anderson
Selma
Illinois Valley Little
League regular season is fast
nearing its conclusion with
Closing Day Ceremonies set
for Wednesday, June 20 from
6 to 8 p.m. at Jubilee Park.
Trophies, recognition pins
and awards will be given.
The public can attend the
closing ceremonies to honor
those who helped to make
this one of the best seasons.
The league has overcome
many obstacles this year with
a board of rookie directors.
Scheduling of games, provid-
ing umpires, field prepara-
tion, manning the snack bar,
and providing authorized
league equipment were chal-
lenges met by the board.
With the help of gener-
ous sponsors, we hosted
games for 14 teams. Three T-
Ball teams, three Coach Pitch
teams, two Minor Player
Pitch teams, two Major
teams, one Juniors team, and
two Girls Softball teams were
joined this year for the first
time in many years by a Sen-
ior Little League team.
I.V. Little League pro-
vided positive entertainment
for students from 5 years of
age to 18 with 168 kids par-
ticipating in regular season.
The league is operated
with volunteers who donate
their time, energies and, in
many cases, their money in
support of participation by
players. Without their assis-
tance, it would be extremely
difficult to complete a season.
As we meet in closing
ceremonies, we will thank our
generous sponsors, volunteers
and parents for a successful
season. And we look forward
to All-Star play that will be-
gin at the end of June.
Is Paris (Hilton) burning?
Or are we delusional?
From Iris Shaw
Selma
All this major media
coverage of poor, rich and
spoiled Paris Hilton makes
me want to vomit. Does any-
one truly care about this?
Why are we inundated
with story after story of her
bad behavior, incarceration,
release and re-incarceration?
All this with color photos and
TV coverage, plus solemn
intonement by the talking
heads of TV, plus print col-
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Cave Junction
Wednesday, June 13
Mostly sunny with
breezes
High--79 Low--49.
Thursday, June 14
An abundance of sun
High--84, Low--49.
Friday, June 15
Sun with an
occasional cloud
High--86, Low--49.
Saturday, June 16
Sunbeams abound
High--88, Low--48.
Sunday, June 17
Warm and sunny
High--88, Low--50.
Monday, June 18
Clear, continued
warm & windy
High--87, Low--47.
Tuesday, June 19
More sun with warm
afternoon wind
High--90, Low--43.
umnists commentary. It’s
enough to shake your faith
regarding the intelligence of
our citizens.
But wait. Maybe we’re
just trying to avoid dealing
with the real issues: Iraq for
one. Terrorism. The national
economy. Relations with
China and Russia.
Paris Hilton is an idiotic
diversion, and we should all
know better.
Federal Real ID Act:
Uncle Sam or Big Brother?
From Rep. Dennis Richard-
son (R-Central Point),
District 4
The Oregon Legislature
has a decision to make.
Should we join the five states
-- so far -- that officially have
refused to comply with the
federally mandated Real ID
Act? Your answer to this im-
portant question will be re-
quested below.
The Federal “Real ID
Act of 2005” is a federal
mandate for each state to re-
vise its driver license issuance
system to conform to federal
requirements. It was passed
without Senate hearings and
without debate as a rider to
emergency spending legisla-
tion.
The Real ID Act requires
all American drivers to per-
sonally take, to their state
DMV, birth certificates and
other original proof-of-
identity documents. These
will be scanned and become
part of the state’s DMV data-
base on that driver. The cost
to implement Real ID for
America’s 245 million drivers
is $11 billion to $23 billion,
yet the federal government
has allocated only $40 mil-
lion to do the job
The Oregon Dept. of
Transportation estimates the
cost for Oregon’s compliance
to be $65 million.
On Friday, June 1, the
Oregon House voted to pass
House Bill 2827. I voted
against it, based on concerns I
expressed on the House Floor
during the debate. The hours
spent researching this news-
letter have only confirmed
my angst over the Real ID
Act. Once implemented, the
Real ID Act will provide digi-
tal access to every American
driver’s personal data --
including the original docu-
ments -- to all 50 states and
the federal government.
In short, the Real ID Act
creates a national identifica-
tion card system. Making
such personal data available
to state workers (and talented
computer hackers) through
tens of thousands of computer
terminals across America has
serious “unintended conse-
quences.” Victims of domes-
tic violence, witnesses who
have testified in criminal
prosecutions, and consumers
who would prefer not to have
their personal information
data available to ingenious
marketers all have something
to fear from the Real ID Act.
The federal government
will flex substantial muscle
against any state that refuses
to implement the Real ID
Act. By the end of 2009, the
feds will require a “Real ID
Card” to enter post offices
and all other federal build-
Following are the high-and-
low temperatures, and rainfall,
recorded in O’Brien
by Cheryl & Harry Johnson.
*Fri.,
June 1: 92 - 56
*Sat., June 2: 93 - 55
*Sun., June 3: 84 - 55
*Mon., June 4: 70 - 55
*Tue., June 5: 65 - 45
*Wed., June 6: 68 - 43
*Thurs., June 7: 77 - 53
Following are the high-and-
low temperatures, and rainfall,
recorded in Cave Junction at
Mountain Wind Farm.
*Fri.,
June 1: 93 - 51
*Sat., June 2: 93 - 50
*Sun., June 3: 89 - 52
*Mon., June 4: 73 - 55
*Tue., June 5: 67 - 43
*Wed., June 6: 62 - 40
*Thurs., June 7: 71 - 45
ings; to qualify for Social
Security, Medicare and other
benefits; and for permission
to fly on a commercial air-
plane; and even to open a
bank account.
Notwithstanding federal
threats, after considering the
high cost of this unfunded
federal mandate and its many
serious consequences, Wash-
ington, Montana, New Hamp-
shire, Oklahoma, and Maine
as well as Idaho, Georgia and
several other states, are taking
unprecedented and decisive
action by just saying “No” to
the Real ID Act.
When I see an encroach-
ment on personal liberties,
personal privacy and state
autonomy by the federal gov-
ernment, I get concerned. I
am one legislator who joins
with conservatives and liber-
als, from Red and Blue states
across America in question-
ing the act.
I believe, if implemented,
it will set in place a national
identification card system
enabling an intrusive database
of private information that
ultimately may be used to
track the goings, comings,
purchases and finances of 245
million U.S. citizens to an
extent never conceived of in
the history of our nation.
To me, the benefits gained
by such a system are far out-
weighed by the risks inherent
in such a pervasive violation of
our personal privacy.
Should Oregon comply
with the Real ID Act? Based
on my research and the con-
cerns expressed above, I say
“No.” To vote: Should Ore-
gon comply with the Real ID
A c t ?
V i s i t
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Concealed-Carry Handgun Classes
being held right here in Cave Junction!
Phone for details!
Women only classes also available!
Seating is limited, classes are filling fast!
Phone Now! NRA instructor:
Steven Mohr (Reliance Concepts)
Home: 592-6692
Cell: 660-9824
Fine Dining
Steaks - Chicken - Fish - Large Hamburgers
Restaurant separate from lounge
Now Available Every Day!
Prime Rib & Prime Rib Sandwiches
Bring in this ad for a 10% discount
Open 4 to 10 p.m. 7 days
592-2892 or 592-4222
N OT I C E
As of July 1st the local H.D. York Insu rance
office will be mergin g with the Grants Pa ss
office. This merger wil l n ot a ff e ct y our
insurance in any way. You will be able to
make your payments at the local SOFCU
office at 103 S. Redwood Hwy.
We will continue writ in g in su ra nc e in the
Illinois Valley as we ha ve done for the past
29 years.
All inquiries and quotes can be handled at:
592-2176
or
800-500-5635
In celebration of Fathers Day!!
Old Fashioned Car Show
& Ice Cream Social
Hosted by Horizon Village
Saturday, June 16th, 2 p.m.
featuring entertainment by
Dale & Sharon Hopper & Claude Hopper the singing dog
Meet at 3098 University Road in Grants Pass then follow the
balloons. We will be giving tours also.
Call 955-0777 for more information