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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Poker ride in the cards at Selmac 21st
On Saturday, June 21 an
annual poker ride will be held
by the Back Country Horse-
men (BCH) of Oregon, Sour-
dough Chapter, at Lake Sel-
mac Horse Camp near Selma.
The event usually
draws 80 to 100 riders from
Southwestern Oregon and
Northern California, riding
many horse breeds from Ice-
Rogue Valley Flyers at the Josephine County Skypark in Kerby. (Photo provided)
Young R-C pilot earns wings handily
Since 1976 The Rogue
Valley Flyers have encour-
aged young people to become
familiar with aviation and
enjoy the satisfaction of pilot-
ing their own radio-controlled
aircraft.
During its recent
monthly meeting, club mem-
bers gave a large round of
applause and congratulated
Dylan Krehbiel on his suc-
cessful solo flight of an air-
craft at the Josephine County
Skypark in Kerby. He is the
son of Melissa Krehbiel.
During the past three
months this young student,
who lives in Grants Pass and
just celebrated his 13th birth-
day, had worked toward that
day. Under the mentoring of
club member
Jack Schafer,
Dylan assem-
bled his aircraft
from a kit.
Said
Art
Kelly,
club
president,
“Through this
process
he
gained understanding about
the principles of flight, the
need for attention to detail and
the safety protocols associated
with this sport.
“The reward of success-
ful participation in the club’s
youth program is an airplane,
engine and associated radio
gear. In presenting this gift to
Dylan, Schafer announced
that in his 30 years of flying
radio-controlled aircraft and
instructing new pilots, he has
never found anyone who
picked up the skills as quickly
as this student.”
Rogue Valley Flyers will
hold its 19th annual free Float
& Fly at Lake Selmac on the
weekend of July 12 and 13.
Dads & Grads
highlight for
Art Walk 13th
By JUDY HOYLE
Mark your calendar for
June 13 from 5 to 8 p.m., as
Second Friday Art Walk will
celebrate Dads and Grads
with family fun sponsored by
the Illinois Valley Section of
the Boys & Girls Club.
The club’s “Make Your
Own Card” activity will run
from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the
front hall of the Josephine
County Bldg. And there will
be an information table from
The Glass Rail Outfit in front.
Across the street, Special
Productions will feature
Virgil Jines’ one-of-a-kind
custom lamps and a special
lamp repair “clinic.”
Illinois Valley Visitor
Center will host June’s Fea-
tured Artist, DeLos “Sonny”
Ness, displaying his elegant
wooden bowls, organizers
and knick-knacks. Be sure to
arrive early as there will be
sturdy plant starts from I.V.
Garden Club, then linger to
enjoy classical and flamenco
music from Sue Williams and
other members of the Jeffer-
son Classical Guitar Society.
Reservations are being
accepted for dinner at the Ore-
gon Caves Chateau on Friday
and Saturday, June 13 and 14,
where the evening also will
feature a concert by members
of this outstanding group.
Phone 592-3400 for res-
ervations.
At the other end of town,
in Western Plaza, Curves and
Back Street Salon are team-
ing to offer a sidewalk sale of
jewelry and crafts from mem-
ber artisans. Rock out with
Ross Welcome and Pacific
Oracle while perusing items
at these booths.
Phone 592-4277 to
schedule an “ArtWalk Spe-
cial” NRG foot detox session
Cinderella set for June 20 through 22
Heartland Dance will
present its 31st annual pro-
duction, based on Cinderella,
the door, or phone Kim May-
nard at 479-9561.
Heartland productions
(From left) Christopher Highbarger, Julianne Shepard, Deanna
Fish, Laurel Highbarger and Brent Kehoe. (Photo provided )
at the Grants Pass High
School Performing Arts Cen-
ter.
There will be perform-
ances on Friday and Saturday,
June 20 and 21 at 7 p.m.; and
Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m.
Tickets will be available at
IVHS Activities Calendar
Brought to you by the folks at
have become known for us-
ing a mixture of dance with
narration and a little theater to
create delightful programs
that can be enjoyed by audi-
ences of all ages. Dance
styles include classical ballet,
modern dance, jazz, and tap
set to a wide variety of music.
Patricia Wilson, director
and dance instructor of Heart-
land Dance, has chosen the
music and costumes; then
combined them with her own
choreography. Cave Junction
resident Clyde Highbarger has
lent his technical expertise in
helping design the lighting
and sound, while Hannalisa
Johnson, Laurel Highbarger,
and Brent Kehoe each have
choreographed a dance.
Nancy Gordon, founder
of Heartland, has written just
enough narration to help
younger audience members
follow the story, as well as
add a little humor and
whimsy to the show. She is
also a dance instructor at
Heartland and is co-directing,
as well as contributing some
choreography.
Cinderella features
Julianne Shepard as
“Cinderella,” and Brent
Kehoe as the prince.
Laurel Highbarger,
Deanna Fish, and Christopher
Highbarger will appear as the
stepsisters, while Ruth
Highbarger will dance the
part of the stepmother.
nationwide. It is especially
active in Oregon, maintaining
trails and horse camps, and
working with state and fed-
eral agencies to keep
trails open.
To reach the horse camp,
turn off Hwy. 199 at Selma,
and follow the signs to Lake
Selmac Resort on Lakeshore
Drive. Go past the resort and
turn right on McMullen
Creek Road. Follow the signs
to the horse camp. Trailer
parking will be directed by
mounted volunteers.
Josephine County Parks
Dept. has a leash law for
dogs. No dogs are allowed on
trails during rides. Equestri-
ans are welcome to camp
Friday night, but horse camp-
sites are limited, and reserva-
tions are recommended. For
more information, phone
Dick Butler, chapter presi-
dent, at 597-4383.
~Linda Corey-Woodward
Carol Schmitz
Thanks for all you have done for the students
and the school and for being the best.
Happy retirement, we will all miss you!
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G RANTS P ASS D OWNS
Josephine County FAIRGROUNDS
592-3556
Cave Jct.
OPENING
WEEKEND
469-7545
Brookings
471-7487
Grants Pass
773-7487
Medford
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
* I.V. Pregnancy Center
Walk for Life
10 a.m. (soccer field)
MONDAY, JUNE 16
* Basketball camp 9 a.m.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
* Basketball camp 9 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
* Basketball camp 9 a.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
* Basketball camp 9 a.m.
landic to Arab, Paso Fino to
Clydesdale. Mules also may
be ridden.
Sign-ins will begin
at 9 a.m. at the horse
camp.
The
entry
fee
takes care of
the
poker
hand, county
parking fee
and
lunch.
Prizes will be
awarded for the
best poker hand.
The first rider
leaves at 10 a.m.;
the last rider at 11.
The ride takes
from two to three hours, de-
pending on how fast riders
follow the marked trail. BCH
members will be posted at
stops along the way with
decks of cards and to answer
riders’ questions. Families
can come and cheer for their
rider and enjoy a day at the
park. Camping for nonriders
is available at the nearby
campground.
Lunch will be awaiting
riders on their return to the
tree-shaded base camp. The
club also will have raffles and
a silent auction.
BCH is a nonprofit or-
ganization dedicated to keep-
ing equestrian trails open
June 14 & 15
Post Time
12:30 p.m.
“Racing on the Rogue”
Admission $2
FREE parking
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