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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 1, 2007 Garden tour in Takilma set Aug. 4 Takilma’s organic food gardens, some of them more than 30 years old, will be visited Saturday, Aug. 4 during the first such tour on bicycles in the area. Sarah Kuhn will lead the tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the Takilma countryside. Be- sides visiting some of the longest-established and most-productive gardens in Takilma, participants will receive tips from long-term gardeners. There also will be “garden treats.” “A day in this lush val- ley with its beautiful gar- dens will restore the spirit and rejuvenate the soul, as well as allowing you to visit some amazing gardens,” said Kuhn, an Illinois Valley youth educator and mother. “Where I live,” she said, “we grow and preserve most of our own produce, and we strive for more meaningful connections to each other and the land.” The tour, sponsored by the Spiral Living Center, is open to the public. There is a fee, which includes lunch and a river break. Preregis- tration is urged. “We are hoping that these beautiful and bountiful gardens inspire folks to grow more of their own food,” said tour organizer Barry Snitkin. “After all,” he added, “local food is a great protection against rising gasoline prices and contrib- utes to the self-sufficiency of our valley.” For more information or to register 592-2693 or email spiral@frontiernet.net. The happiest excitement in life is to be convinced that one is fighting for all one is worth on behalf of some clearly seen and deeply felt good. - Ruth Benedict - Required sports physicals available starting Aug. 20 (From left) Assistant coach Kim Douglas, players Quayde Fisher, Justin Douglas, Ben Kendall, Chris Carlton, Cory Glasgow, Andrew Augustadt, Jack Anderson, Dy- lan Albertson, Tobin Mikels, Cody Albertson and Antonio Escalante, and coach/ manager Brad Albertson. (Photo courtesy of Darlene Anderson) I.V. Senior Little League Team claims Oregon title; now regional contender Illinois Valley’s Senior Little League team has claimed the Oregon Senior League championship, beat- ing a Reynolds (Portland) team 9-8 in extra innings in Keizer on July 21. The team, comprised of boys 13 to 16 years old, is the first Senior League group ever fielded from Illi- nois Valley. In its first regional con- test in Salem on Sunday, July 29, I.V.’s team mem- bers lost to a group from Washington state 15-5. But they’re not out of the running for regional honors. Some said that a bit of “humble pie” isn’t a bad deal. Meanwhile, the players and their parents are seeking donations of any size to help defray costs. Accommoda- tions, meals and other travel costs are mounting as the team represents the valley. For donation informa- tion, phone Janet Ewing, I.V. Little League president, at (541) 659-8618. The valley team is play- ing regional games, all in Salem at Holland Little League Park, through Fri- day, Aug. 3. The schedule: Montana on Tuesday; Southern California on Thursday, Aug. 2; and Ne- vada on Friday, Aug. 3. In playoff competition on Tuesday, Aug. 7, the I.V. team -- should it emerge as a top regional victor -- could advance to the national Lit- tle League championship event in Bangor, Maine. Playoff games will pit the top Pool A and Pool B teams against each other. I.V. is in Pool A (Oregon, Washington, Southern Cali- fornia, Nevada and Mon- tana). Pool B has the teams from Hawaii, Alaska, Northern California, Idaho and Arizona. O’Brien resident Cheryl Johnson and her husband, Harry, are among valley resi- dents, including parents, who have made the trip to Salem to cheer on the I.V. team. Cheryl noted that Cave Junction and Illinois Valley are becoming more widely known because of the Senior team and its ambassador’s role. Although, she noted, many first have to ask, “Where’s Illinois Valley?” City, county coffers gain liquor revenue The Oregon Liquor Control Co mmi ssio n (OLCC) sent $773,821 to Douglas, Jackson, Josephine and Lane counties and their 37 incorporated cities as part of the June statewide dis- tilled spirits revenue distri- bution of $14.45 million. Josephine County, with a population of 81,125, re- ceived $30,362. The city of Cave Junction got $1,729; and Grants Pass $33,383. Jackson County, with a population of 198,615, re- ceived $74,335. Jackson’s cities and their amounts: Ashland $23,129; Butte Falls, $480; Central Point, $17,862; Ea- gle Point, $9,001; Gold Hill, $1,166; Jacksonville, $2,758; Medford, $79,901; Phoenix, $5,116; Rogue River, $2,169; Shady Cove, $2,979; Talent, $6,924. Douglas County, popu- lation 103,815, got $38,854. Lane County, population 339,740, received $127,153. OLCC follows a per capita distribution formula based on Oregon’s popula- tion of 3.69 million. The June rate was 37-cents per person for counties; $1.08 per person for cities. The breakdown: 36 counties, 10 percent, $1.4 million; 241 cities, 20 per- cent, $2.76 million; state general fund, 56 percent, $7.7 million; city revenue- sharing account, 14 percent, $1.9 million; state Addiction & Mental Health Division, $615,595; and Oregon Wine Board, $18,814. OLCC revenue is de- rived from the sale of dis- tilled spirits in 241 liquor stores, taxes on malt bever- ages and wine, license fees, and fines for liquor law vio- lations. Last month’s reve- nue share was $11.1 million. The agency collects privilege taxes of $2.60 for a 31-gallon barrel of malt bev- erage, 67-cents a gallon for taxable wine with an alcohol content of 14 percent or less and 77-cents on taxable wine with more than 14 per- cent. Of that, 2-cents a gal- lon goes to the Oregon Wine Board to fund re- search and promotion. Josephine County job scene in mixed bag (Continued from page 1) By comparison, Jackson County recorded a 5.6 per- cent unemployment rate during June. The Oregon seasonally adjusted rate was 5.1 percent; and it was 4.5 percent on the national level. In Josephine County during June this year, em- ployment rose in manufac- turing, health care & social assistance, and leisure & hospitality, said OED. Con- struction jobs rose by 20. However, noted OED, a slowing in residential con- struction “is apparent in per- mits for residential units, which fell by 36 percent through May compared to the same time last year. “This translated to re- ductions in construction jobs, down by 170 from June ‘06. Page 9 Manufacturing employment added 60 jobs during June, 20 of those in wood products manufacturing.” Since June ‘06 manu- facturing lost 90 jobs countywide, 60 of those in wood products, OED stated. The largest job gain was in leisure and hospitality, up by 110 jobs during June. Other industries posting gains were food & beverage stores (+20), health care & social assistance (+30), and other services (+30). Govern- ment jobs declined by 20, said OED, as “a loss of 60 in local government education was countered by an increase of 30 jobs in state govern- ment and 10 jobs added in federal government.” The agency added, “During the past 12 months, Fine Dining Steaks - Chicken - Fish - Large Hamburgers Restaurant separate from lounge Now Available Every Day! Prime Rib & Prime Rib Sandwiches Open 4 to 10 p.m. 7 days 592-2892 or 592-4222 government and private sec- tor employment trends have diverged. Private sector jobs are up by 110, while govern- ment payrolls fell by 220. “The two sectors ac- counting for the largest pri- vate sector gains were health care & social assistance (+200), and leisure & hospi- tality (+190). “Federal (-10) and state government (-20) each lost jobs during the past year. But the biggest loser was local government, down by 190 jobs. Local government education accounted for 30 of the jobs shed in local government,” said OED. With fall sports program looming in valley public schools, student athletes are reminded that they must have a sports physical every two years and cannot attend practices without them. Sports physicals at a reduced fee are offered by the Lorna Byrne Student Health Center through Siskiyou Community Health Center. Exams will be conducted from Monday, Aug. 20 through Sept. 1 at LBMS. Appointments are necessary: They can be scheduled through Siskiyou Community Health Center by phoning 592- 4111 until Aug. 20. After that date, phone 592-6978. The reduced rate during the dates noted is $15 due at the time of service. Cash or checks can be accepted by the LBMS center. The history portion of the sports physical form must be completed prior to appointments. Students younger than 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian; or have written consent to undergo a physical exam. Consent forms and other necessary paperwork are avail- able at LBMS, Illinois Valley High School and Siskiyou Health Center. They will be available at the LBMS Health Center beginning Aug. 21. The LBMS site also will offer sports physicals for the reduced price of $15 at the beginning of each subsequent sports season, and at the end of the school year. At all other times, the cost for a sports physical exam at the LBMS Health Center is $35. Joanne St one L. Ac. Tradit ional Chinese Medicine 222 N. Redwood Highway Cave Junct ion, Oregon 97523 541- 592- 5041 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fr idays First office at I.V. Medical Center Monday - Friday by appointment Pain - Stress - Injuries Deep massage CranioSacral Therapy Gift Certificates Offering small classes utilizing an innovative curriculum that encourages learning by combining traditional textbooks with excellent literature and hands-on activities including art, music, drama, science experiments, and educational games. Limited spaces available Grades 2 ~ 6 Call 592-4940 for information $150 per month Reduced rates for families with more than one child enrolled. I.V. Lions - Eyeglasses, hearing aids, hospital equip- ment, scholarships - buy a Harley raffle ticket! LIVING WELL (chronic disease self-management) Are you or a loved one living with arthritis, cancer, heart dis- ease, diabetes, stroke, asthma, or other chronic diseases? Stanford University designed the Living Well With Chronic Health Problems work shops to help those who have significant health problems learn how to take control of their care in order to live happier and healthier lives. Sign up today (6 classes in each series) No charge - Registration required - Enrollment limited Contact: Bernadette, 864-9611 www.sohealthyoregon.org Class begins: Aug. 21, Tuesdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. All workshops will be held at The Washington Outpatient Center, 1505 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass. 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