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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Page 3 CJ mayor triggers thoughts about armed population SHERIFF ON BUSINESS - Sheriff Gil Gilbertson has been engaged to address valley business folks during a spe- cial presentation Wednesday, April 30 in the Josephine County Bldg. in Downtown Cave Junction beginning at 6:30 p.m. His talk about protecting businesses in the face of fewer patrol deputies is sponsored as a public service by Illinois Val- ley Merchants Association. LBMS FAMILY NIGHT - A free dinner of enchiladas, rice and beans will be among features during Family Night at Lorna Byrne Middle School on Thursday, May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Other attractions will be a game room, and views of the Homework Help House, plus the photography, ceramics and sewing after-school activities. Additionally, a scholastic book fair will be held in the library. And there will be chances to win $25 certificates from Shop Smart Food Warehouse, Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co., and Taylor’s Country Store. SPAGHETTI MOOLA - To benefit the Illinois Valley sec- tion of the Boys & Girls Club, a spaghetti dinner for all comers will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cave Junction on Friday, May 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The church is on Lewis Court next to the CJ Swimming Pool and across from I.V. High School. There is no charge for the meal, but diners can provide free-will offerings. The fund-raiser is co- sponsored by Lutheran Women of the Illinois Valley, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and Thrivent Financial for Luther- ans. The latter will match all proceeds to help maintain the Boys & Girls Club program in Illinois Valley. AA EVENT - The 33rd annual Rogue Roundup, a nation- ally renowned gathering of recovering alcoholics at the Jose- phine County Fairgrounds, will be held Friday through Sun- day, May 2 through 4. Fellowship and spiritual growth are pri- mary objectives. Visit rogueroundup.com/ for details. SELMAC MIXER - 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. Those planning to attend are asked to phone Dulcie Moore, chamber secre- tary and office manager, at 592-3326. The next chamber mixer will be hosted by The Chateau at Oregon Caves Na- tional Monument on Friday, May 16. Dinner and lodging will be available. KIDS ’N’ PETS - Several organizations are co- sponsoring the Illinois Valley Children’s Fair & Pet Parade, set for Saturday, May 3 at Jubilee Park in CJ. Many attrac- tions are planned. Check the ad in this issue for a list of features. OPEN (FIRE) HOUSE - A community open house at Station 1 in Cave Junction will serve to demonstrate what it would be like to have a full, paid staff on 24-hour duty at the station. The Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) event for children and adults will be held Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be homemade refreshments, con- tinuous video of emergency responses, and a presentation by Chief Harry Rich. Staff and equipment will be available, depending on alarms. The open house is part of efforts to inform the valley about Measure 17.20 in the May 20 elec- tion, the IVFD request for a local option levy to increase paid fire-fighting and emergency medical services person- nel. For more information phone Linda Butler at 592-6107. WALK OVER CANCER - The May 31 - June 1 weekend is on the calendar for the annual American Cancer Society fund-raiser on the Grants Pass High School track. Cave Junc- tion resident Susan Hatch is a team captain. To sign up or donate, phone her at 592-4705. Or contact Anna Malloy at annarelay@charter.net. GOT GEAR? - Anyone with medical equipment loaned by Illinois Valley Lions Club is asked to return it if it’s no longer needed. There is a special need for wheelchairs. Phone 592-4135 for information on returning equipment. NOTEPAD - A can drive to benefit Jacqui Van Tassell, who’s fighting cancer, has been extended through May. Cans can be left at 1141 Rockydale Road or SOOF at Cave Junction Mall … A Kristy Lee Cook celebration with the American Idol winner (top seven) will be held Saturday, May 3 at Ray’s Food Place in Selma starting at 11 a.m. ... Kismet will be performed by the Illinois Valley High School Drama Club Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. ... A re- vised schedule for Three Rivers School District students during the next school year is being examined. A schedule survey has been sent home with students ... Emergency food and shelter advice is the charge for a county advisory board with current vacancies to represent the Jewish com- munity, low-income citizens, and “other local board.” Phone 474-5221 for information … Canasta? If interested in play- ing at I.V. Senior Center, phone 596-2074 or 592-4742 ... Texas Hold-em winners from the recent tournament at I.V. Senior Center are Lon Snavely, Harry Johnson, Edda McCormick and Jack Parvin … T-shirts: *I’ll bet you $300 I don’t have a gambling problem. *This shirt is censored for your protection. *I is a college student. *At my age I’ve seen it all, done it all, heard it all. I just can’t remember it all. LAST WORDS - *It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do. (John Baptiste Moliére) *Never trouble another for what you can do for yourself. (Thomas Jefferson) Cave Junction Wednesday, April 30 Cool, cloudy, rain High--54 Low--31 Thursday, May 1 Sun hidden by clouds High--63 Low--36 Friday, May 2 Cloudy, rain possible High--62 Low--40 Saturday, May 3 Clouds with some sun High--66 Low--38 Sunday, May 4 Sunshine High--67 Low--36 Monday, May 5 Sunny and warmer High--69 Low--37 Tuesday, May 6 Sunny, breezy High--72 Low--34 Following are the high-and- low temperatures, and rainfall, recorded in O’Brien by Cheryl & Harry Johnson: *Fri., April 18 67 40 .00 *Sat., April 19 47 30 .02 *Sun., April 20 45 33 .17 snow 2.30 *Mon., April 21 47 32 .06 *Tue., April 22 53 39 1.54 *Wed., April 23 47 36 .41 *Thu., April 24 64 59 .00 Following are the high-and- low temperatures, and rainfall, recorded in Cave Junction at Illinois River Farm: *Fri., April 18 66 36 .00 *Sat., April 19 51 28 .02 *Sun., April 20 45 33 .18 *Mon., April 21 49 33 .25 *Tue., April 22 53 39 1.40 *Wed., April 23 49 35 .17 *Thu., April 24 61 30 .01 To improve “the safety and security of the citizens,” city of Cave Junction Mayor Tony Paulson is viewing the possibility of requiring heads of households and businesses to arm themselves. The mayor brought up his view at the conclusion of the city council meeting Monday night, April 28 in city hall. He characterized a rough copy of what could be an ordinance to amend the city municipal code as “just an idea.” “Give it some thought,” he said, as he gave copies of his informal proposal to council members. The outline he provided Kerby annexation upheld An appeal challenging annexation of 6.5 acres in Kerby by the city of Cave Junction for Manor Commu- nities Development of Cali- fornia is invalid, based on action by the city council Monday night, April 28 in city hall. With two votes of 5-0, with City Attorney Patrick Kelly providing advice, the council essentially denied an appeal filed with the state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). The city’s annexa- tion ruling for the property at 25267 Redwood Hwy. was remanded by LUBA because of the appeal. The appeal was filed by Kerby resident John Bowler as petitioner, and Merlin resi- dent Holger Sommer as intervenor-petitioner. Neither were present Monday night, as Bowler was moderating a forum for county commis- sioner candidates, and Som- mer was unavailable because of a medical condition. Both had asked that the remand hearing be delayed. Several other requests for delay also were received by the council. Guided by Kelly during the lengthy hearing, the coun- cil made it clear that with its two approved motions it was not accepting new testimony, USPS will hike first-class to 42 ¢ on May 12 The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42-cents starting Monday, May 12. The charge for other ser- vices -- advertising mail, peri- odicals, packages and special services -- also will rise. Changes in the price for Prior- ity Mail and Express Mail will be announced later, said the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The Associated Press reports that a new law regu- lating USPS, that took effect in late 2006, allows the agency to adjust postal prices annually each May as long as changes are within the rate of inflation for the previous 12 months. Postage rates last rose in May 2007, with a first-class stamp jumping 2- cents to the current 41-cents rate. Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Sponsored by H OMETOWN E INTERIORS 592-2413 THURSDAY, MAY 1 Cheesy nachos, ham & cheese sandwich, popcorn chicken, Italian griller, chicken salad wrap, garden or chef salad. FRIDAY, MAY 2 BBQ chicken sandwich, turkey & cheese sandwich, hamburger, sausage or veggie pizza, P.B. & banna wrap, garden or Cobb salad. MONDAY, MAY 5 Tasty corn dog, super sub sandwich, hamburger, pepper- oni or veggie pizza, clever club, garden salad. TUESDAY, MAY 6 Totally teriyaki dippers, turkey & cheese sandwich, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese sand- wich, crispy chicken wrap, garden or chef salad. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Cheesy macaroni, tuna tor- pedo sandwich, cheesy burger, Hawaiian or veggie pizza, it’s Italian wrap, popcorn chicken salad. Subscribe now! but using previous data that was incorporated in its origi- nal decision. Both motions to refute the claims in the appeal were made by Councilor Margaret Miller. A significant aspect of the council’s decisions Monday stem from the vagueness of what constitutes adequate police protection. That was a major point made in the ap- peal. But Kelly, underscoring the indistinctness of the re- quirement for level of service, advised the council that it could use its previous data validating that the need is met. An additional key part of the council decisions Monday is based on the fact that voters denied funding for supple- mentary efforts by the county sheriff’s office. “The will of the people” indicates that they feel police protection is ade- quate, the council feels. O’Brien resident Daniel Dalegowski and rural Cave Junction resident Joel Perkins wanted to speak to the matter. But Mayor Tony Paulson and Kelly advised them that under procedure for a remand hear- ing only Bowler and Sommer could testify. The city will notify LUBA of its responses to the appeal. Bowler and Sommer then will have the option of a second appeal to the council’s decisions, said City Recorder Jim Polk. would allow the discharge of weapons in city limits “in the defense of one’s person, home or business.” The cur- rent code limits the discharge of any firearm in city limits to peace officers. Further, according to the outline, every household head and owners or managers of businesses operating in the city limits would be “required to maintain a firearm, to- gether with ammunition.” The amendment would be implemented “to provide for the emergency management of the city, and to provide for and protect the safety, secu- rity and general welfare of the city and its inhabitants.” Conscientious objectors or persons with physical or mental disabilities would be exempt from the rule, should it be adopted. “Economically challenged” persons and fel- ons also would not be in- cluded in the possible decree. Paulson also provided a USA Today article stating that the burglary rate has declined significantly in the city of Kennesaw, Ga. which en- acted a similar law in 1982. The article adds that Morton Grove, Ill. adopted an anti- gun ordinance at the same time, and that its burglary rate has risen. 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