Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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I.V. Grange to celebrate
GARDENING EXTRAVAGANZA - The annual free
Spring Garden Fair, presented by OSU Extension Josephine
County Master Gardeners, will be held the weekend of April
26 and 27 at the county fairgrounds in Grants Pass. Attrac-
tions will include a plant sale, arts and crafts, hourly raffles,
more than 60 gardening-related vendors, and pH soil testing,
plus a kids booth. Besides free admission, there will be no
charge for parking. See the ad on this page.
GLASS RAIL DAY - Volunteers are needed for a work-
day Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glass Rail
Outfit, 27742 Redwood Hwy. Site preparation for the coming
therapeutic riding program will be conducted. Snacks and
lunch will be provided. Participants should bring hats, gloves,
long pants and poison ivy protection; plus pruners, hammers,
shovels and other such items. Phone 592-4658 for more infor-
mation and details.
MARTYRS PROGRAM - David Witt, of “the voice of the
martyrs,” (VOM) will speak Sunday, April 27 during an All-
Congregations Evening Service. The program, beginning at 6,
will be held at Valley Evangelical Free Church in Cave Junc-
tion. VOM is described as a nonprofit, interdenominational
organization with a vision for aiding Christians worldwide be-
ing persecuted for their faith in Christ. For details, see the ad
in this issue.
QUERY CANDIDATES - Questions for candidates seek-
ing two seats on the Josephine County Board of Commission-
ers in the May 20 primary election are to be submitted in ad-
vance for a public forum. It is set for Monday, April 28 begin-
ning at 6:30 p.m. The forum in the Josephine County Bldg. in
Cave Junction is co-sponsored by Illinois Valley News, I.V.
Chamber of Commerce, and Social Justice Alliance. Ques-
tions can be brought to the News or chamber offices, or e-
mailed to letters@illinois-valley-news.com.
YCC LABOR - Oregon Caves National Monument has
two positions open in the Youth Conservation Corps for those
15 through 18 years old. The jobs will run from June 16 to
Aug. 9. Phone Pat Fine at 592-2100 for an application.
STOMP CANCER - The May 31-June 1 weekend is set
for the annual American Cancer Society fund-raiser on the
Grants Pass High School track. Cave Junction resident Susan
Hatch is a team captain. She can be contacted for signups
and donations at 592-4705. Or contact Anna Malloy at
annarelay@charter.net.
HOLIDAY HORSES - Christmas For Kids SDC, a non-
profit organization in Southern Douglas County that is extend-
ing its efforts to Josephine County, will conduct a trail ride
benefit at Lake Selmac. The family event is open to all ages,
and set for July 12, with a signup deadline of June 27. Only
50 riders will be allowed. Selma resident Dan Jordan will pro-
vide reduced-price hay rides. The event will include prizes and
games, and available for sale will be items including food, toys
and T-shirts. Christmas For Kids SDC said that it provides
clothing and toys at Christmas for children in need, with Santa
making the deliveries to homes. All proceeds from July 12 will
go directly to Christmas For Kids SDC to help children in the
Southern Douglas County and Josephine County areas. To
sign up or for more information contact Gina Watson at
Gina@Christmas4KidsSDC.com or (541) 837-8527.
NOTEPAD - A Gem & Mineral Show, presented by
Rogue Gem & Geology Club Inc., will be held Friday through
Sunday, April 25 through 27, at the Josephine County Fair-
grounds. See the ad in this issue for times … Lake Selmac
Resort will host an Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce
mixer on Friday, May 2 beginning at 5 p.m. There will be
refreshments, paddle boating, hay rides and miniature golf ...
A Float & Fly, the 19th annual such free, public event for
spectators, will be held the weekend of July 12 and 13 at Lake
Selmac. Rogue Valley Flyers AMA 1408 is the sponsor. Con-
tact Alan_Littlewood@Charter.net to enter a radio-controlled
model aircraft or boat … Spaghetti pot: A fund-raiser meal
for the I.V. Section of the Boys & Girls Club will be held by
Lutheran Women of Illinois Valley on Friday, May 2 at Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church. Details next issue ... Back Street
Salon announced that Alisha Thornhill was the winner of its
basket drawing during Second Friday Art Walk on April 11 …
A Moon Tree that could have been donated to Illinois Valley
Airport, where the special tree and its tradition originated, will
instead be donated to Evergreen Aviation Museum in
McMinnville due to extenuating circumstances ... T-shirts:
*My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.
*Great minds think like me. *Heaven doesn’t want me, and
Hell is afraid I’ll take over. *Always forgive your enemies;
nothing annoys them more.
LAST WORDS - *Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with
all your might. (Ecclesiastes
9:10, NAS Bible)
*To be idle is a short road to
death and to be diligent is a
way of life; foolish people are
idle, wise people are diligent.
Cave Junction
(Buddhist saying)
Wednesday, April 23
Clouds and sunshine
High--59 Low--32
Thursday, April 24
Sunny
High--62 Low--34
Friday, April 25
Cloudy with sun
High--63 Low--41
Saturday, April 26
Sun hidden by clouds
High--73 Low--43
Sunday, April 27
Rain
High--71 Low--40
Monday, April 28
Sunny and breezy
High--71 Low--33
Tuesday, April 29
Sunshine
High--72 Low--41
Following are the high-and-
low temperatures, and rainfall,
recorded in O’Brien by
Cheryl & Harry Johnson:
*Fri., April 11 78 32 .00
*Sat., April 12 85 38 .00
*Sun., April 13 76 40 .00
*Mon., April 14 54 39 .00
*Tue., April 15 58 30 .03
*Wed., April 16 68 29 .00
*Thu., April 17 79 34 .00
Following are the high-and-
low temperatures, and rainfall,
recorded in Cave Junction at
Illinois River Farm:
*Fri., April 11 77 30 .00
*Sat., April 12 84 34 .00
*Sun., April 13 77 36 .00
*Mon., April 14 56 39 .00
*Tue., April 15 58 29 .00
*Wed., April 16 67 28 .00
*Thu., April 17 76 32 .00
Tell them you saw it in the
Illinois Valley News
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building was paid for by Dr.
James Spence, a resident of
Bridgeview. John Green
Sowell was the contractor
with help from Wallace Koh-
ler, who lived aapproximately
a mile down Takilma Road
from Bridgeview.
In 1910, Spence sold the
building to the Illinois Valley
Building Association, which
then rented it to the Grange,
veterans and other organiza-
tion that wanted to use it as a
meeting hall. In 1931 the
building was purchased by
the Grange for $600 from the
association.
Constructing a building
of that size in 1904 was not as
easy as if it were built today.
There were no power tools,
and electricity did not come
to Illinois Valley until after
1931, many years after
Spence Hall was finished.
The building was origi-
nally a two-story structure,
and dances were frequently
held on the first floor. When
midnight came, the dance
would stop and everyone
would go upstairs for supper.
The price of supper was in-
cluded in the cost of the ticket.
It is interesting that John
Green Sowell and Wallace
Kohler, the two people who
built the building, often
played their violins for the
dances.
The second story of the
Grange was removed in 1957
because, according to a quote
from Wallace Kohler in a
1983 article by Illinois Valley
historian Ruth Pfefferle, they
had constructed the building
incorrectly.
During the very earliest
years of the Illinois Valley
Grange, school classes were
held in Spence Hall until
1912 when Spence School
was finished. When the
school opened there were 16
students and nine grades.
Popularity of the Grange
waned in the 1920s, and in
1927 the Illinois Valley
Grange went dormant. In the
early 1930s, the popularity of
Granges increased nationally
and this trend appeared to
influence the reorganization
of the Illinois Valley Grange
in November 1930. It is inter-
esting that the Illinois Valley
Grange Master was Ashby
Fulk, who had attended
school in the Grange building
when it was used as a school
in the early 1900s.
In the early part of the
1950s, Illinois Valley Grange
set up a cooperative grocery
and supply store in the old
Josephine County Road Dept.
building, a structure erected
in the 1930s and located im-
mediately east of the Grange
Hall. The store closed after a
couple of years of operation.
Illinois Valley Grange
continues to be active, and
provides a variety of commu-
nity services. They include a
Community Food Bank, serv-
ing on the I.V. Medical Cen-
ter Board, participation in the
B.O.O.K. Project, and teach-
ing courses on canning and
restaurant skills.
It also supports 4-H,
sponsors men’s and women’s
baseball, and provides a place
for dinners, tool sales, and
meetings. Members carry on
the tradition started in the
1860s of providing commu-
nity service and equal oppor-
tunity.
- Roger Brandt
IVHS Activities Calendar
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THURSDAY, APRIL 24
* Track co-ed team @ Elmira
All day
* Boys golf to Eagle Point GC
Noon
* JV Boys golf to IVGC - 2 p.m.
* Freestyle wrestling
3:30 p.m. (wrestling room)
* Academic Masters
Competition
6:30 p.m. (Grants Pass HS)
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
* Gear Up to U of O Duck Days
7:30 a.m. (U of O)
* Girls golf to Running Y
11 a.m.
* Track co-ed team @ Bob
Newland classic - 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
* Girls softball vs. Hidden Vly
varsity: 10 a.m. and noon
* Boys baseball @ Hidden Vly
varsity: 10 a.m. and noon
* PROM 8 p.m. (cafeteria)
MONDAY, APRIL 28
* Valenzuela’s 3rd period
10:30 a.m. (Althouse,
Holland Loop, Bridgeview)
* Parent info night
6 p.m. (cafeteria)
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
* Track co-ed team @ St.
Mary’s hosted by NV - All day
* Gear Up to RCC - 8 a.m.
* Art Share to Ashland OSF
8 a.m.
* Valenzuela’s 3rd period
10:30 a.m. (Waldo)
* Girls softball vs. North Valley
varsity: 4:30 p.m.
* Boys baseball @ North Valley
varsity: 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
* Fogg taking FFA to Crater HS
& Jerry’s Meats - 7 a.m.
* Valenzuela’s 3rd period
(Takilma, Out ‘N About
Treehouse) - 10:30 a.m.
* Grayback recruiting
Noon (cafeteria)
* ASPIRE for juniors 12:41 p.m.
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Swan Ramachi
author of
“Romancing the Awakening Soul”
presents a one-day experiential workshop on
Seeing Energy &
Psychic Mind Development
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Community Media & Education Center
140-C South Redwood Hwy. (upstairs)
$75 pre-registration, $85 at the door
(bring a lunch)
541-592-6431 or 592-6970 to reserve space
www.swanteachings.com
Boys & Girls Club Benefit
Spaghetti Dinner
Patrol deputy cuts seen
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best interest of Josephine
County that we work together
to find a long-term, sustain-
able way to fund essential
government services.”
The proposed budget
reflects a 20 percent cut from
current public safety funding.
We digitize your logo or art
to personalize hats, shirts,
uniforms, jackets, etc.
& Open House
However, the number of
county employees otherwise
is predicted at 384, a drop of
16 workers.
Besides the sheriff, pres-
entations are to be made the
23rd by D.A. Stephen Camp-
bell, Janine Wilson of Juve-
nile Justice, Abe Huntley of
Adult Corrections, and Rob
Brandes and Rich Halliday of
public works.
The Budget Committee
also will meet Tuesday, April
29 from 4 to 6 p.m., and
Thursday, May 1 if necessary.
The budget can be viewed at
co.josephine.or.us under
“budget information.”
Friday, April 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
I.V. Grange, 3763 Holland Loop
Recognition of Volunteers
Longevity Awards
Community Citizen of the Year
Dinner ticket drawings for
Door Prizes
592-4478
OSU Extension Service
Jo Co Master Gardener 2008
Spring Garden Fair
Josephine County Fairgrounds
Saturday, April 26, 9-5 & Sunday, April 27, 9-4
Master Gardener Plant Extravaganza
• 2 Full Days…
over 10,000 Plants, Flowers,
Trees, plus Vendors & Food!
• 2 Fully enclosed build-
Over 10,000 annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, & MORE!
Make your shopping list NOW
Plant Clinic
ings - more than 29,000
sq. ft.
We can help solve your garden problems. Have a question?
Come to our Plant Clinic! Check out our many informative
displays.
• FREE Admission
Many Vendors with Lots of Garden Arts & Crafts
• FREE Parking
• RAFFLES… need not be
present to win
• Food Concessions
• No animals, please
Need something special? Compost, row covers, annuals &
perennials, herbs, hanging baskets, rhodies, azaleas, roses, tree
seedlings, garden furniture, statues, figurines, tools, arbors,
wood carvings, hats and clothing, candles, irrigation specialties,
waterfalls, planters, birdhouses & feeders... Check ‘em out!
Student Projects & Demonstrations
Participate in the many fun activities for kids! Hands-on activities
& educational exhibits.
Don’t Miss the
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