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Page 4 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 29, 2007 ‘Ditch Digger’ ready with school supplies For the third year, David Anderson Excavating will have a booth at the Illinois Valley Lions Club Labor Day Festival at Jubilee Park with free school supplies for the kids. As in the past, children will be re- quired to “earn” their sup- plies by entertaining the Excavating staff. may just be the difference of having the sup- plies that keep kids returning. “We want the valley kids to get that edge, so we give away supplies each year at the I.V. Lions Festival.” “The kids are real good sports,” says David. “They tell us jokes, sing, dance, whistle and some even re- cite their ABCs (and not always in order) for the opportunity to “win” free school supplies. No one walks away a loser.” With completion of a highly successful season, the Illinois Valley Little League Board of Directors will begin its work for next year with a promo- tional booth at the I.V. Lions Club Labor Day Fes- tival. The team will march in the Labor Day Pa- rade. The league’s parade entry will be led by the 2007 Oregon State Senior Little League Champions who hail right here from Illinois Valley. After se- curing the Southern Oregon’s District 8 Champi- onship over Rogue River, the Illinois Valley team went on to the state championships where it was undefeated in its quest for the state title. The team also participated in the Western States Re- gional Championships. David reports that last year more than 400 pieces were distributed, and that he and his family gave away three backpacks in a drawing for students at Evergreen Elementary, Lorna Byrne Middle and I.V. High schools. This year the plan is to double the give-away of supplies. “We also offer some bonuses for extra enter- tainment. It’s never boring that for sure,” says David. He adds, “Education is everything. If you can’t make it in school, you will have a hard time making it in life, and sometimes it Last year many parents tried to buy supplies from the Anderson Excavating booth, but he says, “No go,” until after 2 p.m. on Monday. Then whatever supplies are left, David and his staff sell them for 25-cents per piece. Final leftover supplies are donated to the teachers who show up at tear-down time on Monday. The booth will be open every day through the festival beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sun- day, and noon after the parade on Monday. Lil’ Wampum BIG Scoop Ice Cream & Arcade Open Noon to 7 (closed Mondays) Come see our great selection! Open daily 9-7 592-2800 Redwood Hwy. at Finch Rd., Kerby I.V. Little League takes stance for 2008 Season Selma 974-2272 The I.V. Little League booth at the festival will of- fer information on next year’s program. Hats, pins and jerseys, water and Gatorade will be available. Parents of team members are encouraged to vol- unteer an hour or two at a time in the booth dur- ing the weekend. To volunteer, phone Janet at 659-8618, Darlene at 597-4486 or stop at the booth and sign in. The league also will offer soft drinks and wa- ter at the Tuff Truck event across from Jubilee Park on Saturday and Sunday during the festival. The youth will pull ice coolers around the event, and all monies received will be put into the Little League funds for next year’s season. Blakeley’s Automotive Foreign & Domestic - Auto & Truck Repair 592-2083 Across from the Kerby Trailer Park Joe’s Market Hours: 8 to 8, 7 days a week 24342 Redwood Hwy., Kerby 592-6040 Antique Alley Jerry’s AAA Towing Custom Rod Shop Complete Automotive Restorations & Street Rods 24 Hour Service Serving you since 1970 Serving the Valley for 23 yrs 7330 Caves Hwy., Cave Junction Damage Free Wheel-lift Towing Emergency Road Service Fast - Courteous - Reliable Radio Dispatched - Two Rollback Trucks 592-2913 YOUR AAA CONTRACTOR (541) 592-4838 Been On A Fender Bender Lately? Stop By & Let Me Straighten You Out! 23772 Redwood Hwy. Kerby, OR 97531 Fax (541) 592-2581 www.ivperformance.com 541-592-6642 Designers • Jewelers • Gemologists 358 Caves Highway, Cave Junction OR www.yanasejewelers.com yanasejewelers@cavenet.com Bob Bruner A.S.E. Certified Mechanic Mike Trinity Ready to dig & aiming to please 24 hours a day! A.S.E. Certified Master Technician 30 years experience in water, sewer & pipeline, construction, brush clearing, septic installation & utility line trenching (541) 597-4486 (800) 297-0335 Cascade Auto 202 S. Redwood Hwy. 592-5358 & Light Truck Repair 243 S. Redwood Hwy. 592-4963 CCB#159580 McGrew’s Restaurant & Lounge Hwy. 199, O’Brien Water Wells • Pump Sales Installation • Service 592-6777 1470 Caves Highway Licensed * Bonded * Insured WWC #1504 * CCB # 152266 * CPI #7-113 Member Oregon Ground Water Association R. Joseph Hoelzle DVM Specializing in Cat & Dog Medicine & Surgery 369 Caves Highway 24-hour Home Base 596-2202 Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
