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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Page 3 City rejects relief from LUBA order IN CIRCULATION - The main Josephine Community Library branch in Grants Pass is now open, with the cata- log and circulation system up and operating and all circu- lating materials are available, said volunteer Linda Naydol. The hours of operation are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Library card holders can have their card updated. Patrons also should bring their driver license or other official ID. Contact Naydol at 592-3289 with questions. BOOSTER SCAM - Mark Higgins, I.V. High School athletic director, wants to alert the community to a scam. Higgins said that three businesses have been contacted by the School Booster Company, from Kennewick, Washing- ton, soliciting money. Higgins warns that this company is in no way affiliated with IVHS, and to not send them money. SESQUICENTENNIAL POSTMARK - With the re- lease of the Oregon Statehood postage stamp on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the U.S. Postal Service has author- ized a commemorative postmark to be issued at all 326 Oregon post offices to help residents celebrate 150 years of statehood. The postmark can be used for mailing items on Jan. 14 and will be available to collectors for an addi- tional 60 days. GOING LEAN - The public is welcome to attend a free symposium, Going Lean in Tough Times, hosted by Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce and City of Grants Pass Eco- nomic Development on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Bear Ho- tel, 2101 N.E. Spaulding Avenue. Speakers Lowell Gibson, Lucas Reeves and David J. Matthews will discuss busi- ness efficiency. Space is limited, phone Sue or Christy at 476-7717 to RSVP. ‘BIG-TIME DISASTER’ - Emergency exercises de- signed to simulate a hazardous material spill or chemical attack will occur in Del Norte County on Thursday, Jan. 15. One of the main goals of the drill, said Cindy Henderson, the county’s emergency services manager, is to give emer- gency workers training in the use of Chempacks, which are caches of nerve agent antidotes stashed in secret loca- tions across the United States. Some 40 agencies, includ- ing California and Oregon departments of public health, will be involved in the exercise, the Daily Triplicate reported. VISITOR TICKLER - It’s time to think about advertising in the 2009-2010 Valley Visitor travel guide, a free annual publication of the Illinois Valley News. Reserve space by March 1 to lock in 2008 rates. Phone 592-2541 or stop by the Noose office (behind Shasta Fudge on S. Redwood Hwy. in Cave Junction). NOTEPAD - ‘Brothers Keeper’ concert at Illinois Val- ley Grange Hall to benefit area food banks will feature East Fork on Sunday, Jan. 25. See the Events Calendar for more information ... Rock Band Tournament II, an IVHS Grad Night fundraiser, is returning to Illinois Valley High School on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Sign up in the IVHS office and watch the I.V. News for further details ... Kendall Phil- lips, a long-time Illinois Valley resident, last week was ap- pointed to the seven-member Oregon Commission on His- toric Cemeteries, said Tim Wood, state parks and recrea- tion director. “Phillips has long experience with local muse- ums and cemeteries,” Wood noted, “with an emphasis on genealogical records.” ... Some 59 gift boxes were given out through the IVHS Christmas Shoebox Program. Advo- cate Heather Merrill said that she appreciated those whose thoughtfulness made this possible ... T-shirts: * Give me liberty, or I’ll get up and get it myself. * The art of conversa- tion is, like, kinda dead and stuff. *To Err is human, to Arr is pirate. Bumper sticker: You nonconformists are all alike. LAST WORDS - “He who will not reason is a bigot; he who cannot is a fool; and he who dares not is a slave.” (Sir William Drummond). (Continued from page 1) Kelly responded that all the matters he addressed were included in the public record regarding the LUBA appeal. He added that Sommer has the means to pay the attorney fees, as he owns five Mer- cedes cars and a house in Merlin worth $800,000. With regard to the di- vorce, Kelly said he has spo- ken with Sommer’s wife, and that she is willing to release the money owed to the city. Mayor Don Moore then brought the question before the council. “I believe we should abide by LUBA’s order,” said Councilor Margaret Miller. All the other councilors agreed, at which point the audience erupted in applause. The council also contin- ued a public hearing regard- ing the Redwood Highway Local Improvement District (LID) that funded the widen- ing of that roadway on the city’s north entrance. Grants Pass-based devel- oper John Chmelir speaking on behalf of the applicants, stated that ODOT’s original budget for the project was $891,000. Developers then added $2.5 million in fund- ing, which drew additional dollars from ODOT and raised the project total to $7.3 million. Chmelir said that plans for the Laurel Pines subdivi- sion originally called for three entrances, and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) would have allowed those as a “coke-bottle wid- ening.” “However, ODOT did not desire to have the coke bottles,” Chmelir said, adding that such configurations cause confusion and contribute to accidents. Chmelir said the petition for the LID has been amended to exclude property owners who did not petition for the improvements. Kerby resident John Bowler was among those who spoke in opposition to the LID. “I don’t believe you have the authority to do this,” Bowler told the council, add- ing that LIDs can’t be ap- proved after the work has been completed. Bowler went on to de- scribe the attempted LID as a “very entertaining way of getting a loan,” as it would involve a bond guaranteed by the city to pay the developers back for their original costs, which would be borne by the future owners of the affected properties. “It’s a bad thing all the way around,” Bowler said. Sommer also spoke out against the LID, stating that Redwood Hwy. is a state road, not a local road, and that the city will be responsi- ble for the loan if it defaults. “It burdens the city,” Sommer said. “It burdens the citizens.” Sommer added that he thought the developers made a bad decision to fund the improvements, and had other objections. “You have no jurisdiction over implement- ing this local improvement district,” Sommer said. Kelly said he needed more time to consider the issues raised by Bowler and Sommer. Moore called for the matter to be continued to the council’s Feb. 9 meeting. Back Street Salon Mondays: Haircut $5 Brow Wax $5 Foot Detox $15 January Specials: Hi-lights $30 (Long Hair $50) Spa Pedicure $20 (reg. $25) Leg Wax $25 (reg. $30) Mondays-Fridays 9-5, Saturdays by appointment 592-4277 222 N. Redwood Hwy. Visa/MasterCard Accepted IV Grad Night County boards seek volunteers Two county advisory commissions are seeking vol- unteers to fill vacancies. Applications will be ac- cepted until Monday, Jan. 19 for a vacancy on the Jose- phine County Housing & Community Development Council. The council administers the federally funded Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance programs for the county. One vacancy for a volun- teer is available on the Jose- phine County Urban Area Planning Commission. Applications will be ac- cepted until Tuesday, Jan. 20 or until the post is filled. Applications are avail- able at the board of county commissioners office in the courthouse in Grants Pass. Applications also can be downloaded by visiting co.josephine.or.us. Click on “Board of County Commis- sioners,” then “Documents and Forms.” IV High School Wednesday, January 28, 6-9 p.m. open to the public, all ages - $3 adults, $1 50 12-younger refreshments available for sale all proceeds go to Safe & Sober Grad Party $10 entry fee 3 categories: elementary - jr. high - high school & adult sign up with Bobbie Loyd, 659-2028 or 592-6039 or Darlene Anderson, 714-501-9961 or 597-4486 Senior living discussion on tap An overview of “Senior Living Options,” a free discussion about housing and care options, is offered by Lovejoy Hospice. Topics will include “Considering Your Priorities & Needs,” “What Is Aging In Place?” and “Understanding Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living, and Skilled Care.” The discussion, with Debbie Packwood, RN and Nancy Liv- ingood, MSW, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Lovejoy Hospice Conference Room, 939 SE 8th Street, Grants Pass. Participants should bring a lunch and a beverage will be provided. Phone Lovejoy Hospice at (541)474-1193 for further infor- mation or to RSVP. Old age is no place for sissies. ~ Bette Davis ~ Growing Farms Successful Whole Farm Management 8-week course January 21st to March 11th Wednesdays 4:00 to 8:30 pm OSU Extension Josephine County 215 Ringuette Street, Grants Pass registration: Lorena Becker 541-476-6613 (Continued from page 2) system and to be in compli- ance with the conditions of award for the grant that the city received to upgrade the sewer collection and treat- ment system. Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 955-8839 FRIDAY, JAN. 16 BEEF & RICE MARINARA Italian blend vegetables, Harvard beets, garlic bread, Grace’s chocolate cookie MONDAY, JAN. 19 CLOSED - HOLIDAY WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 MEATLOAF WITH GRAVY Herbed potatoes, broccoli cuts, onion bread, vanilla pudding Offering other payment plans, such as “per usage” only with a base meter fee is an option that the council may consider during the an- nual budget process. The utility deposit is set by resolution adopted by the council. There are proce- dures and policies set by the council for refunding depos- its. These procedures are explained to new customers when they sign up for water. In order to qualify for a deposit refund, a customer must maintain a consistent payment history for one year (no late penalties, discontin- ued service for non- payment). Ms. Spellman did not meet this requirement when the account review for refunds was completed in early December. The city recorder, Jim Polk, followed the proce- dures and policies set for refunding a deposit. Any- thing outside of those proce- dures must be approved by the mayor, therefore, Mr. Polk was doing exactly what he was supposed to do when he initially denied the refund. When Ms Spellman re- quested that he reconsider, he forwarded the request to the mayor for a decision. The management of “This Organization” is ulti- mately chosen by Ms. Spell- man and the other citizens of Cave Junction through the election of the mayor and council members. More solutions, ideas, and positive contributions are welcome. Members of the public are provided the opportunity to offer comment at every council meeting. Then, the council may consider taking action on changing proce- dures, refining policies or amending the ordinances of the city. The Risk Management Agency more information: smallfarms.oregonstate.edu tracy.harding @ oregonstate.edu 541-776-7371 ext. 208 Thursday, January 22, 3 p.m. featuring the relaxing music of “From the Heart” Admission is a can of food for the Josephine County Food Bank The Valley’s Tax Experts Has Joined Forces With... The Nation’s Tax Experts Same Great Preparers & Same Great Service! You Never Know What You’ll Find At A Collectors West Gun & Knife Show! Supported by 204 W. Lister St. Cave Junction, OR 541-592-3667 Horizon Village is an active retirement community with individual cottage-style duplexes and some homes. We take care of you - but you are still in charge of your life! A 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is currently available for rent. Call now for details! JANUARY 17-18 JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS * GRANTS PASS Sat: 9-5, Sun: 9-3 * Admission $6 * Info: www.collectorswest.com illinois-valley-news.com 3098 University Road, Grants Pass FROM Cave Junction: East on 199, right on Hubbard, right on University. 541-955-0777 www.horizonvillage.com
