Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Staffing for responses issue for IVFD ...
SPLENDID BLENDS - Oregon Caves Chateau will
host a mixer for the Illinois Valley and Grants Pass
chambers of commerce on Friday, May 16 from 5 to 7
p.m. There will be refreshments, with wine provided by
Bridgeview Vineyards Winery, and Foris Vineyards.
Dinner will be available from 6 to 8:30 p.m.; lodging is
offered at a 20 percent discount. Phone 592-3400 for
reservations.
‘CLEAN SWEEP’ - Saturday, May 17 is set for a
volunteer clean-up project at Illinois River “Forks” State
Park, I.V. Visitor Center, and Caves Creek Camp-
ground. Participants are to meet at the visitor center at 9
a.m. The work is to last until 1 p.m. The project is being
coordinated by Illinois Valley Community Development
Organization; phone 592-4440 for information or to ad-
vise of your planning to participate. Volunteers are to
bring gloves, flat shovels, loppers, and snacks.
DANCERCISE WOW! - The Women Of Worth!
(WOW!) program Tuesday, May 20 will present a dan-
cercise program, called “a fun way to stay in shape in a
safe-and-welcoming environment.” The program, with
snacks and beverages, will begin at 6 p.m. at the I.V.
Safe House Alliance building on Lister Street next to the
DMV office. Child-care and transportation assistance
are available. Phone 592-2515.
ENERGETIC EVENT - Energy Tax Credits for Busi-
ness is the title for a Grants Pass Chamber of Com-
merce symposium on Tuesday, May 20 from 5 to 8
p.m. at Bear Hotel in Downtown Grants Pass. Speakers
will include Mark Kendall, of the Oregon Dept. of En-
ergy; and Deanna Quimby of USDA Rural Develop-
ment, which has improvement grants and loans. Phone
476-7717 to RSVP.
CRUSHIN’ CUISINE - Rotary Club of Greater
Grants Pass is sponsoring a benefit for Josephine
County Fairgrounds, 2008 First Crush, set for Saturday,
June 7 at the historic Von Coelln residence at the fair-
grounds in Grants Pass. First Crush is described as “a
premier event showcasing Southern Oregon wine, food,
cheese and chocolates.” Additionally, there will be
“incredible items” donated by businesses for a silent
auction and raffle. The number of tickets is limited. They
are available in Illinois Valley at the Cave Junction
Branch of Evergreen Federal Bank, and at Grants Pass
locations including the Grants Pass Chamber office.
TINKLE TIME - Have a good, seldom-used piano?
Selma resident Tim Wallace, leader of the Oregon Little
Big Band, would like to check its suitability as a dona-
tion to the music program at Lorna Byrne Middle
School. His band recently gave a Jazz program at
LBMS, and noted that a piano is needed. He can be
reached at 597-2462.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - This summer the Jose-
phine County Food Bank is undertaking two new pro-
jects. For Plant A Row it is asking residents to utilize
their extra garden space (or grow veggies in pots) to
support the hungry families of Josephine County. The
second project is titled, The Community Garden Project.
Because of a donation of land by Grants Pass resident
Robert Hamlyn, the Josephine County Food Bank will
be able to grow food to help meet the rising hunger
need in the community. This project will allow the Food
Bank to establish a much-needed food resource. Those
interested in either project, or who would like to know
how they can help, should phone 479-5556.
BIDDIN’ BUCKS - Lovejoy Hospice is conducting
an online auction through June 1 as a fund-raiser to
help it offer services including children’s hospice, and
adult and children’s bereavement services. Featured
items include an authentic Nimbus 2000 Wizard Broom
by Harry Potter artist Warren Olney, a NASCAR racing
package, great get-aways, “and many hot deals.” Visit
www.lovejoyhospice.org or phone 474-1193.
CAMP HOOPLA - An Illinois Valley All-Star Basket-
ball Camp is offered by IVHS coach Jeff Winters. Coed
training will be conducted in the IVHS gym Monday
through Thursday, June 16 to 19. There will be two ses-
sions daily; one for grades three through five, and an-
other for grades six through eight. Phone 597-4476 for
details and to sign up. There is a fee.
NOTEPAD - Yakkety Yak, Don’t Talk Back is the
title of a free, public class that will be held Thursday,
May 15 at 10 a.m. at I.V. Safe House Alliance quarters
on Lister Street next to the DMV office. Phone 592-2515
for child-care or transportation assistance ... A yard
sale to raise funds for sending History Day winners from
Lorna Byrne Middle School to national competition in
Washington, D.C. is set for Saturday, May 17 from 9:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s planned for the Sterling Savings Bank
parking lot in Cave Junction ... Relay for Life is offering
raffle tickets at Western Plaza on Saturday, May 17
from noon to 4 p.m. Susan Hatch will be between True
Value Hardware and My Brother’s Pub ... Memorial Day
will be observed during two programs in Grants Pass.
Details in next week’s issue … Warren Olney, known in
connection with Harry Potter brooms, is the former pub-
lic information officer for the U.S. Forest Service’s Siski-
you National Forest ... Funny questions: *Why do they
sterilize the needles for lethal injections? *What is the
speed of dark? *If the #2 pencil is so popular, why is it
still #2? *If you become addicted to therapy, how can
your condition be treated? *If Wal-Mart lowers prices
every day, how come nothing in the store is free yet?
LAST WORDS: *We are all faced with a series of
great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible
situations. (Charles R. Swindoll)
Nelson Maler
Second Vice President - Wealth Management
Financial Planning Specialist
Tel 541 244 2609
Fax 541 772 1720
nelson.r.maler@smithbarney.com
The Guild Building
1867 Williams Highway
Suite 209
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
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*IVFD will take precau-
tionary measures or restric-
tions on those providing mu-
tual aid unless they are mem-
bers of the Rogue Valley Fire
Chiefs Association.
The board adopted the
ordinance 5-0. Rich indicated
that he simply wants to en-
sure that firefighters coming
to the valley to help are certi-
fied and that their equipment
is appropriate.
“A guy with a water tank
in the back of his pickup is
not suitable,” he said.
The board also voted 5-0
to adopt the fiscal 2008-09
budget. It had been approved
by the Budget Committee.
The budget is comprised of
$935,962 in the general fund,
$248,216 for bonded indebt-
edness, and $28,345 in the
reserve fund. The total is
$1,212,523; the tax rate will
be $1.87 per $1,000 assessed
valuation.
In other matters, the
board:
*Approved an open-
ended medical leave-of-
absence for Director Dusty
Bouchard.
*Heard from Fire Mar-
shal Jerry Schaeffer that resi-
dent Pat Wolke has been
fined $1,000 and faces an-
other fine of $7,000 in con-
nection with citations in con-
nection with escaped open
burning.
*Learned from Schaeffer
that a grant of $3,000 was
received from ODOT for
Evergreen Bank shines with
five-star rating from Bauer
Evergreen Federal Bank,
headed by Brady Adams, is
recognized as one of the
strongest banks in the nation,
as Bauer Financial Reports
gives Evergreen a five-star
rating.
“The rating, Bauer Fi-
nancial’s highest honor, is
based on the overall financial
picture of the bank,” said Ad-
ams. This past quarter repre-
sents the 60th consecutive
time that Evergreen Federal
has earned this highest rating.
“It also earns the bank
the added prestige of being an
‘Exceptional Performance
Bank’ for having earned this
highest honor for 10 years or
more.
“Only 15 percent of the
nation’s banks are branded as
such,” Adams said.
Evergreen Federal Bank
is a strong supporter of the
communities it serves. It has
two branches in Grants Pass,
plus branch offices to serve
the communities of Cave
Junction, Rogue River, Brook-
ings, Bandon and Medford.
child car seats,
and that some
still
remain
with a $20 co-
pay. Appoint-
ments can be
made by phon-
ing 592-2225.
*Were
told
by
Schaeffer that
ODOT
has
agreed to a
$2,100 grant
for
promo-
tional and se-
curity
items
related to car
seat clinics.
*Were
advised that a
(Illinois Valley News photo)
grant of $3,000
land Loop Station 4.
has been OK’d by Oregon
*Set the next board meet-
Special Districts that will pay
ing
for
June 12.
for an apparatus lift at Hol-
To thank all those who have supported affordable golf
here in our valley, we are offering these specials, now
through June 30, on any day designated "Open-Play"
(9-hole minimum):
• Students and staff from local schools (with ID)
50¢ per hole, seniors 65+ 75¢ per hole,
others $1 per hole
• Rent a cart, single or shared $1 per hole,
pull cart or clubs $1 per round
• Small bucket of range balls $1
• Hot dog or domestic beer $1 each
Ask about our Super ½ Price
Membership Offer!
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Gender/racial barrier
From Wally Hardie
Selma
This nation as a whole
owes more than most of us
realize to President Bush. Oh,
I am aware that this president
has only a 28 percent ap-
proval rating, and that’s de-
clining by the day or hour,
but look at the truly great side
of his time in office.
President Bush has made
it possible for the unbeliev-
able to occur. Had he been a
mediocre president, or even a
poor president, the American
people would have continued
to elect a Republican. We
always keep a war-time presi-
dent in office or elect another
to continue his policies.
However, President Bush
and company have performed
to such a level that they will
go down in history as or near
the worst. But for this level of
incompetence for the first
time in the history of Amer-
ica, we will elect either a
woman or a man of color.
President Bush has allowed
the gender/racial barrier to
not only be broken, but for
both a woman and a man of
color to be on the same ticket
at the same time.
Something only a very
short time ago was unthink-
able. Even though most Re-
publicans will unite and vote
against this new president, it
will happen. And they will go
down in history as those who
voted for this historic event or
those who continue to believe
a woman or a man of color
should never be a president of
the United States.
Home Rule Charter
From Jim Rafferty
Selma
There’s a lot of talk and
media hype about changing
our form of county govern-
ment.
In 1958 our state Legisla-
tors authorized Oregon coun-
ties to become self-governing
when the Home Rule Charter
Act was adopted. We, and
eight other counties, adopted
“Home Rule” charters where
the voters solely have the
power to adopt and amend
charter-controlled govern-
ments, rather than county
governments being agents of,
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or mandated by the state.
Of Oregon’s 36 counties,
nine are “Home Rule” and 23
are governed exclusively by a
board of county commission-
ers, while the other 13 coun-
ties are ruled by an adminis-
trator/board of county com-
missioners.
The manager form of
government would add addi-
tional layers of non-elected
bureaucracies. These ap-
pointed managers are not
directly accountable to the
voters. Bureaucracies in gen-
eral function behind closed
doors void of any public scru-
tiny. I believe this form of
additional bureaucracy is un-
necessary and a feeble at-
tempt to solve the supposed
woes created by some of our
disobedient commissioners.
Josephine County com-
missioners have the responsi-
bility of conducting county
business openly and within
the framework of our coun-
ties “Home Rule” charter.
Remember, commissioners
are elected and directly ac-
countable to us the voters.
We must elect commis-
sioners who will strictly and
continuously oppose the
county manager and adhere to
our Home Rule Charter form
of representative government.
So I am voting for Jack
Brown/position 3, and James
O’Grady/position 2.
Call 592-3151 for details
and tee times
Lovejoy Hospice
Auction Online
May 10th—June 1st
Featured items: From the movie “Harry Potter”
authentic Nimbus 2000 Wizard Broom
by Artist Warren Olney
NASCAR Racing Package, Great Get-Aways, Hot Deals!
A Benefit to help Lovejoy Hospice offer services including
Children’s Hospice and
Adult & Children’s Bereavement Services
Visit:
www.lovejoyhospice.org 474-1193
Primary Co-Sponsors: Advanced Glass, Cascade Eye Care Center,
Caveman Travel, Club Northwest, Gates Home Furnishings,
Grants Pass YMCA, Home Valley Bank, Nelson Maler– Financial Advisor,
Warren Olney-The Broom Shop