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Page 13 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, October 22, 2008 I.V. High School 2008 Homecoming Court Cougar softball, baseball fields gain Ducky Bucks Junior Class members Eddie Goynes and Amy Hart Proceeds from the 2008 Rogue Duck Derby were distributed last week to area high schools for capital improvements to athletic facilities. Illinois Valley High School Principal Joann Bethany, and Athletic Director Mark Higgins (at right) re- ceived a check for $27,197 from Grants Pass Rotarians Bill Thorp and Jill Gleysteen (far left) during a meeting of Illinois Valley Rotary Club at Junction Inn. Bethany stated that the money will go toward improving the softball/baseball field at I.V. High School. The Duck Derby is held by the Grants Pass Rotary Club. (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News ) Woodstove safety critical to prevent catastrophe Fireplaces and wood- burning stoves can provide economical heat and beauty, but when not properly main- tained, they can become dan- gerous and could result in a chimney fire. When wood burns, it releases creosote, tars and resins. These collect in the chimney flue liner. If these products are allowed to build up, they may ignite and burn vigorously inside the chim- ney. Creosote ignites at 451 degrees and can turn any- body’s chimney into a raging inferno of 2,100 degrees within seconds. The following tips are Sophomore Class members James Buck and Marissa Litak Freshman Class members Fred Hults and Tia King provided for safe use and maintenance of a wood stove: *Chimneys should be inspected and cleaned by pro- fessionals who use wire brushes and high-tech vac- uum cleaners. *Homes equipped with wood-burning stoves should be inspected once a year. Dangerous deposits can build up in any flue, even those venting coal, oil or gas fur- naces. *Chimney linings are an additional safety option. Most experts claim that the safest material is stainless steel be- cause it draws the smoke more rapidly and reduces the buildup of creosote. *Check flues regularly for obstructions such as squir- rel or bird nests, debris, etc. *Learn about seasoned woods and the types of wood best to burn. Only hardwoods should be used as fuel, since softwoods have a high creo- sote and resin content. *Building scraps, like 2- by-4s, paneling, plywood and treated lumber, should never be used as fuel due to a high content of creosote. Most also give off extremely toxic and harmful gases. *Never burn trash in your wood stove. *Do not discard hot ashes Fire district plans Oct. 29 O’Brien meeting to outline communitywide fuel reductions Members of the O’Brien community are invited to an open house information ses- sion regarding a National Fire Plan (NFP) grant-funded pro- ject. The project will help pay for defensible space around homes, some fuels reduction, and/or thinning along roads and driveways to make them safer for evacuation and emer- gency vehicles in the event of a wildfire. Participation in the pro- gram is entirely voluntary. The gathering, with re- freshments, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29 begin- ning at 6 p.m. at the O’Brien Fire Station on Lone Mtn. Road across the street from O’Brien Country Store. Illinois Valley Fire Dis- trict (IVFD) has implemented a communitywide fire plan in collaboration with Illinois Valley Community Develop- ment Organization (IVCDO) and Josephine County Inte- grated Fire Plan (JCIFP). Said IVFD, “Our goal is to reduce the risk to your fam- ily, your home, your property, and firefighters who might be called to protect you in case of a wildfire.” The area surrounding O’Brien has been selected to benefit from an NFP grant- funded project, and informa- tion will be provided, or con- tact IVFD at 592-2225 for more information. Concrete Remodel New Construction OSP continues to find illegal drugs during I-5 traffic stops In two incidents, Oregon State Police troopers arrested five out-of-state men Thurs- day, Oct. 9, after approxi- mately 28 pounds of mari- juana and a pound of cocaine was discovered in their vehi- cles on Interstate 5. Both vehicles were northbound when they were stopped for traffic violations. 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A trooper had stopped a rented 2008 Chrysler 300 four-door sedan with Wash- ington license plates. Investigation during the traffic stop led troopers to find approximately 1 pound of cocaine in the car’s trunk. An OSP drug detection canine assisted in seizure of the esti- mated $10,000 worth of co- caine. Troopers arrested the driver, Oscar Omar Contreras Munoz, 22; and his passen- ger, Noel Rojas Garcia, 28, both from Arlington, Wash. They were lodged in Douglas County Jail on charges of unlawful possession, distribu- tion, and manufacturing a controlled substance/cocaine. OSP Drug Enforcement Section detectives assisted the continuing investigation . 592-6609 Water Wells Pump Sales Installation Service 592-6777 1470 Caves Highway Licensed • Bonded • Insured Locally owned and operated in the valley for over 25 years. WWC #1504 • CCB #152266 • CPl #7-113 Member Oregon Ground Water Assoc. 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