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Newspaper Page TextPage 13 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Cougars aim for improved execution Illinois Valley’s Cougar varsity foot- ball team will be at home Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in a nonleague contest against the Douglas Trojans, a team that had a 1- 8 mark last season. However, the Douglas JV team rolled up a 9-0 record last year. The Cougars, who captured the Sky- line Conference championship last year, played the Gold Beach Panthers in a nonleague event in Cave Junction on Fri- day night, Sept. 12, and lost 42-6. The Panthers, with a 14-0 overall record last season, are the Class 3-A defending champions. Although the Sept. 12 game gave I.V. fans not a lot to cheer about, head Mitchell Van Tassell, #33 (above) on a run. De- coach Ray Yarbrough and his charges fenders (below) are #64, Jacob Campbell and #51, remain optimistic. The coach and his Lance Tausaga. ( I.V. News photos) aides are working with the team to refine their efforts, after losing a number of starting players to graduation. The Cougars’ score against the Panthers came in the second half. Roger Hults hit Sam Winter for a 68-yard touchdown reception. Hults overall was good for 187 yards with 14-of-29, having four interceptions and the TD. On defense, I.V. played credibly, but the visitors got away with some long yardage on some plays. For I.V., Lance Tausaga led with 17 tackles. T.J. Parker notched seven tackles; Justin Halstedt contributed an interception and six tackles. Yarbrough noted that it can be tough to remain optimistic in the face of a defeat, but added that the Cougs “got into the red zone four times. We’re working on doing better once we get into that zone,” he noted, “so that we can move the ball better.” The coach concluded that I.V. needs to pay more attention to “stopping the big plays.” Besides the Doug- las contest, another nonleague game on the IVHS field will be held Sept. 26 against the South Umpqua Lancers. IVHS will play its first Skyline Confer- ence match-up of this school year against North Valley on the Knights’ field in Grants Pass on Friday, Oct. 3. LEGAL NOTICE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The obligations secured by the Trust Deed described in this notice are in default and the Benefi- ciary has elected to foreclose the Trust Deed pursuant to ORS 86.705 through ORS 86.795. No ac- tion is currently pending to recover any part of the debt secured by the Trust Deed. The following information is given pursuant to ORS 86.735 and ORS 86.745: 1. TRUST DEED: The Trust Deed was executed by HAROLD D. COOPER and PAMELA E. COOPER as Grantor; Grantor’s interest in said property was conveyed to PAMELA E. COOPER, Trustee of THE COOPER FAMILY TRUST by Bargain & Sale Deed, as Instrument #2007-017271; FRANK C. ROTE, III as Successor Trustee of THE COOPER FAMILY TRUST; to MANSFIELD R. CLEARY as Successor Trustee; for the benefit of DONALD C. HOOK and NANCY K. HOOK, as Beneficiary. The Trust Deed is dated January 8, 2001 and was recorded January 8, 2001 as Docu- ment No. 01-389, Official Records of Josephine County, Oregon. 2. PROPERTY: The property encumbered by the Trust Deed is situated in Josephine County, Oregon and is commonly known as 27450 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, Oregon, and particu- larly described as follows: Parcel 1: A tract of land situated in the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 39 South, Range 8 West of the Willamette Meridian, Josephine County, Oregon, described as follows: Commencing 1980 feet East and 300 feet North of the West Quarter corner of said Section 28; thence North 330 feet; thence East 154.23 feet; thence South 26 degrees West 358.74 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM a tract of land described in Volume 266, Page 464, Josephine County Deed Records. Parcel 2: A portion of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, Town- ship 39 South, Range 8 West of the Willamette Meridian, Josephine County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning at a point 1980 feet East and 630 feet North of the West Quarter corner of said Section 28, said point also being the Northwest corner tract of land described in Volume 163, Page 617, Josephine County Deed Records; thence West 100 feet; thence South 280 feet more or less, to a point on the North line of tract of land described in Volume 262, Page 269, Josephine County Deed Records; thence East along the North line of said tract 125 feet, more or less, to the West line of tract of land described in Volume 163, Page 617, Josephine County Deed Records; thence North along said West line 280 feet, more or less, to point of beginning. Parcel 3: A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 39 South, Range 8 West of the Willamette Meridian, Josephine County, Oregon, being more particularly described as follows: Begin- ning at a point which bears North 89 degrees 58’04” East 1980.00 feet and North 0 degrees 01’56” West 345.96 feet from the Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter, said point is also North 0 degrees 01’56” West 84.50 feet from the Northerly right of way line of Redwood Highway; thence South 89 degrees 37’08” East 20.06 feet to the West line of the East Half of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 22’52” West, along said line 34.36 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58’04” East 8.85 feet to the Westerly right of way line of Redwood Highway; thence along said Westerly right of way line South 29 degrees 47’36” West 9.31 feet; thence North 71 degrees 27’36” West 136.06 feet; thence South 89 degrees 37’08” East 104.94 feet to the point of beginning. 3. DEFAULTS: This foreclosure is a result of the following defaults: Failure to pay monthly installment payments of $1,066.06 each, falling due on 8th day of December 2007 and on the 8th day of each month thereafter. 4. BALANCE OWING: The following sums are owed on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed: The entire unpaid principal balance of $124,209.97 with interest thereon at the rate of 8.75% per annum from November 9, 2007 until paid. 5. ELECTION TO SELL: As a result of the defaults set above, the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Notice of Default has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.735(3) and the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by the Trust Deed immediately due and payable. 6. SALE: The property will be sold in the manner prescribed by law on December 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at 200 West Lister Street, Cave Junction, Josephine County, Oregon. 7. RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT UNDER ORS 86.753: Any person named in ORS 86.753 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than the portion of the principal that would not be due had no default oc- curred) together with costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations, including trustee’s and attorney’s fees and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the Trust Deed and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the note and Trust Deed. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated: August 18, 2008 Mansfield R. Cleary, Trustee Publish: Aug. 27, Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, 2008 Three of four child safety seats are improp- erly installed in motor vehicles, according to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That’s why Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) urges all parents and care-givers to at- tend the second annual “National Seat Check Saturday,” on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Selma at IVFD Station 2. As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sunday, Sept. 2 through Saturday, Sept. 27) IVFD will have certified technicians avail- able to provide free on-site child safety seat in- spections from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 18455 Red- wood Hwy., Selma Fire Station 2. “It’s the responsibility of every parent and care-giver out there to make sure their children are safely restrained -- every trip, every time,” said Fire Marshal Jerry Schaeffer, “We are urg- ing everyone to get their child safety seats in- spected. When it comes to the safety of a child, there is no room for mistakes.” According to NHTSA research, 8,325 lives of children under age 5 have been saved by the proper use of child restraints during the past 30 years. In 2006, among children younger than 5, an estimated 425 lives were saved by child re- straint use. Research shows that child restraints provide the best protection for all children up to age 8; after age 8 seat belts provide the best pro- tection. For maximum child passenger safety, Schaeffer said that parents and care-givers should refer to the following 4 Steps for Kids guidelines for determining which restraint sys- tem is best suited to protect children based on age and size: *For the best possible protection keep in- fants in the back seat, in rear-facing child safety seats, as long as possible up to the height and weight limit of the particular seat. At a mini- mum, keep infants rear-facing until at least age 1 and at least 20 pounds. *When children outgrow their rear-facing seats (at least age 1 and at least 20 pounds) they should ride in forward-facing child safety seats, in the back seat, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of the particular seat (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds). *Once children outgrow their forward- facing seats (usually around age 4 and 40 pounds), they should ride in booster seats, in the back seat, until the vehicle seat belts fit prop- erly. Seat belts fit properly when the lap belt lays across the upper thighs and the shoulder belt fits across the chest (usually at age 8 or when they are 4-9 tall ). *When children outgrow their booster seats, (usually at age 8 or when they are 4-9 tall) they can use the adult seat belts in the back seat, if they fit properly (lap belt lays across the upper thighs and the shoulder belt fits across the chest). For more information on Child Passenger Safety Week, a national effort to remind parents and care-givers of the life-saving effect child safety seats have in protecting young children, visit www. nhtsa.gov. Guv aims for ‘aspirational targets’ in hiring Gov. Kulongoski an- nounced that he sent a letter to state agencies accompanying Executive Order 08-16, direct- ing agencies to adopt “aspirational targets” to in- crease opportunities for minor- ity-and-women owned busi- nesses competing for state contracts. The executive order iden- tifies agencies that have con- tracting needs that are a good match with such existing busi- nesses. “I firmly believe that the state of Oregon must be a leader in promoting diversity,” said Kulongoski in his letter to agency directors and contract procurement officers. “We must foster an inclusive busi- ness environment that supports economic growth in all sectors, including among Oregon’s minority-and-women owned businesses.” Said the governor, “The executive order does not change any contract procure- ment codes and does not create a preference program. But it directs agencies to examine how they award contracts and encourages them to reduce unnecessary barriers in the contracting process for certi- fied minority-and-women owned businesses.” The executive order also creates a new Promoting Di- versity Certificate of Excel- lence program to recognize outstanding efforts by agencies to include minority and women owned businesses in their contracting efforts. Executive Order 08-16 directs agencies to set “aspirational targets” for agency contracts worth $150,000 or less because they are a good-size match for mi- nority-and-women owned businesses, but those busi- nesses can compete for con- tracts of any amount . Area wildfires prompt smoke warnings, suggestions (Continued from page 1) precautions to reduce or elimi- nate breathing problems or other symptoms from smoke: *Avoid smoke by leaving the area or protecting yourself by staying indoors, closing all windows and doors and using a filter in your heating/cooling system that removes very fine particulate matter (less than PM2.5). *Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. *Asthma sufferers or those who suffer from other respiratory problems should follow their asthma or breath- ing management plan or con- tact your health provider. *Be aware of smoke con- centrations in your area and avoid those areas with highest concentrations. Wildfire smoke forecasts are issued daily by Oregon Dept. of Forestry when signifi- cant wildfires are occurring. Visit www.odf.state.or.us/ DIVISIONS/protection/ fire_protection/daily/ wfsmoke.asp. Visit the National Weather Service (NWS) Fore- cast Office seven-day hazard- ous weather outlook (includes smoke outlook) at www.wrh.noaa.gov/pdt/ current Haza rd s/ graphicalHazards.php? wfo=pdt&tab=1&lang=eng. Contact NWS in Medford at (541) 776-4303 for 24-hour weather information throughout the region, and an opportunity to speak with a forecaster, or visit www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/. Projects at north end of city (Continued from page 1) tion have trouble finding easily accessible parking spaces. He thought it would be helpful to have signs directing RV driv- ers to suitable parking in Cave Junction. Osborn indicated that Illinois Valley residents could benefit from doing more to attract travelers to stop and spend money. The Laurel Pines Planned Development is in a holding pattern as far as lot sales. Dan Hughes, a partner in Illinois Valley Development, says that the project layout, roads, curbs, street signs, fire hydrants and lots have been completed, but that sales are flat due to the economy. He commented that he anticipates that the real estate market in Oregon will pick up when it does in California. Many California home owners are waiting to sell their resi- dences before they can buy a dwelling in Oregon. These include business people with families, and retirees who want to get out of California and move to Southwestern Oregon. Hughes said that he has owned the Laurel Pines prop- erty for 30 years and practiced law in Illinois Valley for sev- eral years. He is familiar with the attractions and economic problems of Illinois Valley. He hopes that business in Cave Junction improves next year, but wonders if the econ- omy will recover that soon. His outlook is more cautious than Osborn’s. The three new homes for sale in Laurel Pines belong to three separate owners. One is owned by Grants Pass real estate agent Michael Masters and is on a large lot beside the golf course. It’s priced at $344,900. Another home on Club Drive is owned by I.V. Development and is listed at $289,000. The third house on Green Drive is owned by Wil- low Development Consultants, an engineering firm, and is priced at approximately $289,000. The remaining 45 lots are of varying sizes and prices. They range in price from $65,000 to $110,000. Said Hughes, “If the econ- omy had remained as strong as it was three years ago, the de- velopment would have done well.” When the national econ- omy turned bad, it affected cities and towns throughout the country, not just in California. He predicts a long, slow recov- ery for the West Coast, perhaps as long as three years, before real estate and other businesses are going strong again. When business does pick up; when the real estate market improves; and people have more money to spend, Illinois Valley residents can expect to see these developments fill up and new businesses move into the Cave Junction area along the Redwood Corridor. That would include the new Fields Home Improvement Center project, across the highway from Laurel Pines and Osborn’s development pro- jects, at the north end of Cave Junction. Fields’ plans also on are hold for now. As part of the overall planning, ODOT worked with developers to widen Redwood Hwy. Work also included a new bridge over George Creek at Laurel Road and Hwy. 199. Some national economists agree, while others on the West Coast believe a shorter, shallower slump will mean recovery sooner. The price of oil, the cost of U.S. military spending for fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the value of the dollar in the world mar- kets are just three of the ele- ments driving present eco- nomic woes. There are other factors at play. All affect the cost of liv- ing and the survival of busi- nesses in the region. For now, no major amounts of money are being spent on develop- ment or new businesses in Illinois Valley.