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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 15, 2007 With the 900-mile traveling cat, Charlie, joining our grand- daughters in San Diego County, we’re down to four fur snakes in our home, which is still a lot of felines. Yes, I know that others of you have more cats than we, but I’m writing this column and you’re not. Wow, what a catty remark. We decided to relocate Charlie to Natalie, 5, and Ella, 2, in the seaside city of Carlsbad for several reasons. One is that he is smaller than our other kitties, and Maui the Marauder was always stalking him and pouncing. Of course, she hates all other cats, including her son, Bubba Bigfoot. The poor guy (Charlie) couldn’t even take a nap without Maui showing how mean she can be. So when “Nat” and “A-ya,” as she calls her- self, stayed with us re- cently for three-plus weeks, we saw how well they got along. They genuinely like each other, and Charlie was thrilled to have two lil’ girls who would play with him and give him plenty of attention. Jan went back to Carlsbad by car with our daughter, Vicki, and the girls, along with Charlie. He made the 900-mile trip quite nicely, what with having his own cat carrier, litter box and the run of the car when he wanted. He also enjoyed the motel room on the way down too. Nat and Ella, plus Vicki and her husband, Matt, are enjoy- ing their new friend, who likes being “the only cat.” He likes climbing to the top bunk to sleep with Natalie. We (especially Jan) miss Charlie, but it’s better for him in his new location. He gets taken for walks in his new harness; and it’s a safer neighborhood for him because of his escapist tendencies. We live on a busy street, but our Carlsbad contingent lives on a quiet cul-de-sac. So even if he gets wild-eyed and runs out the door, he’ll be much safer. While I was visiting Carlsbad to get Jan and come back to the valley, I took Natalie to a movie, “Monster House.” It was kinda’ weird, being a mix of science fiction, horror and fantasy with animated char- acters. Five separate times Nat covered her face and watched scenes from between her fingers to lessen the fright factor. She likes being scared though, and realizes that it’s not real. The movie didn’t scare me. I only covered my face twice. In the theater lobby there was a large replica of the Simpson Family to tout the new flick, which attracted a lot of attention. Not as much as Charlie gets at his new home though. Have fun, ol’ buddy, we’ll come visit! IS YOUR PLAN FOR LONG TERM CARE TO NOT NEED IT? But w hat if you do need long t erm car e services? You need t o put a plan in place t o • help your fam ily and friends support your care needs longer help prot ect your financial asset s I f you aren’t sure wher e t o begin, at t end t his sem inar t o learn what you can do t o help prot ect your fam ily and t o help pay for long t er m care serv ices. Don’t wait unt il t he day you need help. Reserve your place t oday. Seat ing is lim it ed. Call now! • Thursday, August 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 150 Lewis Court, Cave Junction RSVP by phoning 541-592-2290 Hosted by David P. Soares, Regional Vice President Genworth Financial Refreshments provided Long term care insurance underwritten by Genworth Life InsuranceCompany. © 2006 Genworth Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. Genworth, GenworthFinancial and the Genworth logo are service marks of Genworth Financial, Inc.37676 01/01/06 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. 22 Staff: Michelle Binker, Zina Booth, Josiah Dean, Jennifer Newsted 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 (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. * * * Of cougars, chickens, dogs and hot lines From Jim Lombardo O’Brien Is there a cougar prob- lem in Josephine County? No child has ever been both- ered by a cougar. I have lived on 200 to 500 acres surrounded by thousands of acres of BLM land for 35 years. Raised six kids. I have lost many chick- ens to minks and coons, but never been lucky enough to see a cougar. Most large-livestock attacks are by dogs. People like to say, “It was a cou- gar.” They patrol their place with a .357 because some- one saw a cougar. Did the cougar, (in the July 28 Courier) come back six times to get six chickens or carry them off all at one time? Why leave chickens where cougars can get them? If a cougar killed any, they would not be left be- hind. If she found dead chickens it was not a cougar. A few years back, someone kept a baby goat for people who went on va- cation. It “baaad” the first day and into the second night. Then a cougar got it. Fish & Game sent a man with dogs that tracked it 5 miles into the wilderness, then shot it. I feel that’s en- trapment. A hot line keeps bears away from bee hives here. It works to keep animals out or in. It’s cheaper and works 24 hours a day. A .357 mag- num doesn’t. The article said that cougars are eating all the little fawns. I have seen eight dead little fawns this year. All were killed by cars. Should people form a group and get government officials to do something to get rid of cars? Why is this lady the only one in the state having cougar problems? Just talked to the guy setting bug traps out for the state. He has walked across tens of thousands of acres in Jose- phine and Jackson counties for years. He has never seen a cougar. In April, I lost 15 chick- ens in one night. Set out a Have-A-Hart trap. Got a mink. Took it 5 miles out Lone Mt. Road. The next night it got two more. The Internet says that mink can go 15 miles a night for food. I put up a hot line. No more problems. CJ firm announces spray-on firebreak From James Walmsley, manager, SNUFF-IT, LLC Cave Junction This letter is in response to the letter in the Aug. 8 issue of this newspaper in which the letter-writer la- mented the fact that she had spent $4,800 for a wildfire defensible space. One should always ask for a current contractor’s license and verify its valid- ity by phoning the contrac- tor’s license board. Sec- ondly, never pay until the work is finished properly. Sadly, the Aug. 8 letter- writer knows this from her bitter experience. What many do not know is that for not a whole lot of money they could purchase a spray- on firebreak which covers 2,500-to 5,000 square feet depending on the thickness applied (1/4 inch is recom- mended). This liquid polymer fire gel comes in one-gallon plastic containers with a spray nozzle that attaches to a garden hose. You adjust the spray nozzle and apply to most anything that will burn. After the fire threat passes, the product can be washed off with the same garden hose. This fire gel is non- toxic and is environmentally friendly, but very slippery so walking on it isn’t recom- mended. Rick’s Copy Ex- press has a video on display, or a video can be downloaded at www.wildfireoptions.com. Loss of rock structure leaves him dismayed From Jack Heald Cave Junction I am shocked, angered and saddened at the destruc- tion of the Cave Junction rock icon on the parking lot in front of the former Select Market. There is no doubt that the I.V. Chamber of Com- merce and other organiza- tions will miss the billboard signs placed on it to an- nounce various events. As far as I know, the new property owner, Home Valley Bank, didn’t notify anyone that the rock struc- ture was going to be demol- ished. It was paid for by Select, I.V. Community De- velopment Organization and HOVA (One-Ninety-Nine Visitor Association). The structure was made of beautiful and special rocks donated by local citi- zens. Rocks included black and snowflake obsidian, lava pumice stone, onyx, local rhodonite, and Oregon Caves marble. The structure fit well with similar con- structions around town. Now it is gone, and many likely will miss it. ‘A pompous fool’ insights provided From Jim Finley Grants Pass He thought himself a great leader. He garnered the necessary people to get himself elected to the na- tion’s highest office under suspicious circumstances. Once in office, he sur- rounded himself with cronies he knew he could trust and that would obey his every command. His way was the only way for the country. After getting a mandate from the people (he thought), he strutted, boasted and continually told the people what he knew they wanted to hear. Well established as leader of the world’s most powerful na- tion at the time, he was sure that his every wish would be his government’s command. Having discredited his opponents and declaring them as unpatriotic, he was given total authority. He knew that his culture was far superior to some of the weaker nations. At this time, he had his propaganda apparatus pre- pare reasons to preemptively attack the weaker nations because they were a threat to his superior society. It so happened that one of these nations had large oil resources which his nation needed. Once the propa- ganda apparatus convinced the population of the grave threats the inferior nations posed, he launched pre- emptive strikes. His overwhelming forces with their superior fighting skills and equip- ment conquered the weaker nations with lighting swift- ness, shock and awe. After these initial successes, he strutted and bragged that his superior society would eliminate the unfavorable elements of these others societies and make the world a better place. Weeks turned into months, and months into years. During these years, his arrogance and pompous attitude alienated a majority of the world. His enemies increased in number and strength; thus his losses, bad decisions and popularity were becoming a serious threat to his nation. Even with his waning popularity, bad decisions and battle losses, he kept his country on the path to de- struction. When his generals tried to inform him of how bad his war efforts were, he would replace them with generals who agreed with his strategy. If by now you haven’t guessed this pompous fool: It was none other than Adolph Hitler. The oil re- sources were Romania’s Ploiesti oil fields destroyed by massive bombing raids during World War II. Senior Adult Foster Home Where compassion comes naturally and happiness is homemade. < Cave Junction’s ONLY adult foster home within the city limits < More than 20 years of combined experience with senior care < Three private rooms available < Phone Cory or Tami TODAY for a tour 592-6309 Supported by the community for the community! Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance offers number of support groups Beyond Abuse- For women who have or are currently experiencing abusive relationships. This group explores the relationship between substance abuse and domestic violence and will focus on issues including depression, self-esteem and self-care and the strengths of the survivor. Meets Tuesday 6 - 8 p.m. PTSD and Trauma Support Group- For women who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to trauma from sexual assault, domestic violence or childhood sexual abuse. The group focuses on healing the trauma and learning about PTSD. Meets Fridays 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the IVFC building. Upcoming Groups Helping Children Who have Been Exposed to Batterers- Education for parents and grandparents of children who have been exposed to domestic violence. Also helps parents who have experienced domestic violence understand the impact on their children and themselves. Sexual Assault Support Group- Educational and support for women who have been sexually assaulted. Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance - More Than a Safe Place For more information or to enroll, phone 592-2515 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. Brought to you through a partnership of local health and human service providers in collaboration with the Rogue Valley Council of Government Senior and Disability Services. Heritage Center of the Illinois Valley 24195 Redwood Hwy., Kerby Thursdays - Mondays, 11-3 Admission charged 541-592-5252
