Page 2
Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, July 29, 2009
City chicken issue tabled -- for now
Going to talk some trash here, so you can refuse to
read this rubbish if you wish.
This topic arose because of the numerous times I’ve
encountered litter around these parts. For example, in
walking about the city of Cave Junction, I see the debris
left by uncaring, thoughtless persons. Litterbugs, if you
will; or another not-so-nice description.
From my travels here and elsewhere it appears that
cigarette smokers enjoy tossing their empty packs. Not
to mention their butts. Such carelessness ruins the ap-
pearance of any area, and does not speak well of those
who so cavalierly toss their stuff.
We ran a couple of photos last week showing the
situation that trashy scofflaws are causing at the appar-
ent construction site of a home improvement store. It’s
also possible, and sickening, to travel back roads and
discover the wilderness spoiled by everything from
sacks of dirty diapers to refrigerators and stoves.
It sometimes seems unreal that we humans can be
so thoughtless with our waste. Probably all of us have
seen people toss trash from their moving vehicles. Or
watched with our jaws dropping as someone walks past
a trash can and drops their garbage on the ground, the
street, the sidewalk, someone’s lawn, a park or wher-
ever the heck they feel like dropping the stuff.
On a recent raft trip on the Rogue River we put in at
a sandy shoreline for lunch. And sure enough, we found
empty beer cans and soft drink bottles. And a dirty dia-
per. We would have removed the items, but had no con-
tainers to handle the stuff in the rented raft.
Litterbugs are a pain. My questions are where were
they raised and by whom? Do they have no common
sense? No sense of cleanliness? No sense of keeping
their crap out of our sight?
I know; I’m flapping my lips in the breeze; probably
mostly preaching to the choir. Maybe though, someone
will read this who will think twice next time they decide
to discard something on a street or sidewalk. Or worse,
in a forest or along a river.
I say, stamp out litterbugs.
Good News About
Cost of Hospice Care
No one is refused service because of a lack
of financial resources. There is no co-pay
or deductible for Hospice services when
covered by Medicare or Medicaid.
Most insurance plans pay all or
a portion of Hospice care.
Call Lovejoy Hospice for more information
474-1193
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Delta Pet Therapy Certification - August 23
Advanced Directives - September 15
Illinois Valley News
www.illinois-valley-news.com
An Independent Weekly Newspaper
Co-publishers: Bob & Jan Rodriguez
Editor-in-Chief: Michelle Binker
Entered as second class matter June 11, 1937 at Post Office as Official Newspaper for
Josephine County and Josephine County Three Rivers School District, published at
321 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523
Periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction OR 97523
P.O. Box 1370 USPS 258-820
Telephone (541) 592-2541, FAX (541) 592-4330
Email: newsroom1@frontiernet.net or newsdesk@illinois-valley-news.com
Volume 72, No. 20
Staff: Zina Booth, Brenda Encinas, Scott Jorgensen and Millie Watkins
Website design and maintenance by Ashgrove Visual Arts
Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
(Continued from page 1)
allow residents to have be-
tween three and five egg-
laying hens.
The ordinance currently
states that “no person shall
keep or maintain livestock,
swine, poultry, ruminant or
pseudo-ruminant animals
within the city.”
Mayor Don Moore was
receptive to Kleve’s sugges-
tion, and asked that a commit-
tee be formed to examine the
issue. The committee subse-
quently met three times to
devise recommendations,
which Kleve presented to the
council during its hour-long
meeting on Monday night,
July 27 in city hall.
Approximately 20 people
were present for the meeting.
Kleve said that many Oregon
cities allow hens, including
Portland, Grants Pass and
Medford.
The committee’s recom-
mendations included mini-
mum setbacks and permitting
and self-certification processes
With triple-digit tempera-
tures forecast throughout the
Northwest, Pacific Power
wants to remind customers
how to beat the heat, use less
energy and save money.
Be air conditioner smart:
*Set your thermostat at
78. Cooling your house below
that temperature can increase
your air conditioning bill as
much as 8 percent.
*Don’t turn off the air
conditioner when you’re gone;
instead set it at 85 degrees.
That setting allows an air con-
ditioner to use less electricity
to cool the house than if the air
conditioning has been off all
day.
*Use an air conditioner
timer; set it to start bringing
your home’s temperature from
85 degrees to 78 degrees no
more than 30 minutes before
you get home.
*Replace air conditioner
filters once a month.
*Don’t place lamps or
TVs near the thermostat; they
will affect its accuracy.
*An air conditioner will
operate most efficiently if you
trim foliage to allow adequate
air flow around the unit.
*Don’t block inside distri-
bution vents with furniture or
other objects.
*On warm days, close
blinds and drapes, especially
in south-facing windows
which allow in the most heat.
*Open windows in the
evening and circulate cool air.
*Open windows in eve-
ning and early morning to let
in cool air. Be aware of any
safety or security issues.
*Use fans to bring in and
circulate cool air. Ceiling and
window fans use less electric-
ity than an air conditioner
when the compressor is en-
gaged. Running an air condi-
tioner in fan-only mode can
also be effective as outside
temperature drop.
*Use heat-using appli-
ances like ovens, dishwashers
and dryers in the early morn-
ing or late evening when tem-
peratures are cooler.
*Grill outside or use a
microwave or toaster oven. A
Senior Nutrition Menu
Sponsored by
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
One year in Josephine County - $22.80
One year in Jackson and Douglas counties - $26.40
One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state - $36
POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to
P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction OR 97523
toaster oven uses one-third to
half as much energy as a regu-
lar oven and releases less heat
into the home.
*Turn off heat-generating
devices when not in use, in-
cluding lamps, televisions and
computers.
*Plant deciduous trees to
shade the south side of your
house. Well-placed trees can
reduce cooling needs as much
as 20 percent, and an air con-
ditioner operating in the shade
can use as much as 10 percent
less electricity.
*Insulate floors, walls and
attics to keep cooler in sum-
mer and warmer in winter.
Seal and insulate air condition-
ing ducts that run through un-
conditioned spaces.
*Get your air conditioner
tuned up annually.
*Consider a new air con-
Meals are served in the
CJ County Bldg.
592-2126, 955-8839
FRIDAY, JULY 31
ROAST BEEF WITH GRAVY
Roasted red potatoes, peas &
onions, cracked wheat bread,
birthday cake
MONDAY, AUG. 3
MEXICAN PASTA BAKE
Winter blend vegetables,
Harvard beets, cornmeal
bread, coconut brownie
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5
MEATLOAF WITH GRAVY
Whipped potatoes, capri blend
vegetables, wheat oat bread,
lemon cookie
*Switch your energy us-
age to off-peak hours (10 p.m.
to 5 a.m.) whenever possible;
use the dishwasher, washer
and dryer in the early morning
or late evening.
*Unplug items not in use,
including cell phone and other
chargers. Even if they’re not
charging an item, they’re
drawing energy.
ditioner and other appliances.
New models are more efficient
and may lower your electric
bill. Look for Energy Star ap-
pliances.
Other simple steps:
*Switch to compact fluo-
rescent bulbs, which use about
one-quarter the energy of an
incandescent bulb and last
seven to 10 times as long.
Christ-centered,
loving, structured
environment
Very reasonable rates
PK & Kindergarten: 8 a.m.
to Noon, five days a week
PK - 12th: curriculum used:
School of Tomorrow
Community Christian Academy
(established 1974)
Community Bible Church
113 S. Caves Ave., Cave Junction
(541) 592-3896
FROM: Ted Crocker LTC Advisory Representative*
Cave Junction, OR 97523 (541)592-4454
Take the Emotion out of Investing with Dollar-Cost Averaging
"Buy low and sell high" is perhaps the best-known adage about investing in the stock market. However, there
is just one catch to this brilliant advice: It is almost impossible to follow.
A few individuals have made an occasional accurate call. But, it is impossible to predict the stock market's ups
and downs. Typically, stock market investments are for the long term.
If it is not possible to predict the stock market's movements, should we give up on it? Of course not. Instead,
we can help take out the emotions of investing by using a concept called dollar-cost averaging.
Dollar-cost averaging is the systematic investment of a specific sum of money over specified time periods.
This method allows investors to capitalize on market cycles by purchasing more shares when prices are low,
and fewer shares when prices are high. As a result, the average cost of their total investment is reduced,
which increases the potential for higher returns on their principal.
A hypothetical example follows below and illustrates how dollar-cost averaging works. Note that dollar-cost
averaging actually is more pronounced when the stock market is volatile (when prices are swinging sharply up
or down).
Let's assume an investor invests $100 four times a year in Investment "A" for a total principal investment of
$400. In January, one share costs $10. Its price rose to $15 in April; it fell to $5 in September; and it closed
at $12 in December. During that time period, the investor acquired 44 shares of Investment "A" with his sys-
tematic purchases. Buying consistently, the investor was able to lower his average cost per share to $9.09.
The year-end value of his account was $528 - a return of nearly 32 percent. Please keep in mind that this ex-
ample is for illustrative purposes only. *
Investment Amount Share Price
Shares Purchased Average share price:
January
$100
$10
10
April
$100
$15
6
$5
20
September $100
DEADLINES:
5 P.M. THURSDAYS
motion passed 4-0, with
Moore abstaining.
Moore said that City Re-
corder Jim Polk and City At-
torney Patrick Kelly would
look into Fiske’s legal theory
before taking further action on
the proposed revisions.
In other matters involving
second readings of proposed
ordinances, and public hear-
ings during which no public
testimony was offered, the
council voted 5-0 to OK:
*An ordinance amending
the boundaries of the city’s
zoning map to reflect a change
on a property at 1400 N. Saw-
yer Ave. from Multi-family
Residential to Public Zoning.
*An ordinance amending
the boundaries of the city’s
zoning map to reflect a change
affecting property at 553 E.
River St. from Single Family
Residential to Public Zoning.
*An ordinance amending
the city’s solid waste franchise
with Southern Oregon Sanita-
tion.
minimal lot size of three-
quarters of an acre.
Moore suggested that the
ordinance revision include a
waiver system from the
neighbors of property owners
not meeting setback require-
ments.
But Councilor Margaret
Miller said she is opposed to
chickens in city limits. Miller
said that if someone wants to
raise chickens, they should
move to the country. She added
that bigger cities have code
enforcement capabilities,
which Cave Junction lacks, and
that a self-regulating system
would not work.
“I believe this ordinance
was set in place for good rea-
sons,” Miller said. “I see no
reason to change it.”
Councilor Dan Fiske
floated the legal theory that
chickens are possessions, so
the city can’t prohibit citizens
from owning them anyway.
Fiske moved to table the
proposed ordinance revisions,
and Miller seconded. That
Pacific Power offers tips to beat the heat
News, Classified & Display Ads, Announcements & Letters
(Classified ads & uncomplicated display ads can be
accepted until noon Fridays with an additional charge.)
POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ welcomes letters to the editor provided they
are of general interest, in good taste, legible and not libelous. All letters must be signed, using
complete name, and contain the writer’s address and telephone number. The latter need not be
published, but will be used to verify authenticity. The ‘News’ reserves the right to edit letters. Gener-
ally, one letter per person per month at publisher’s discretion. Letters are used at the discretion of the
publisher. Unpublished letters are neither acknowledged nor returned. A prepaid charge may be
levied if a letter is inordinately long in the publisher’s opinion.
POLICY ON “HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE,” DISPLAY & CLASSIFIED ADS &
NOTICES: All submissions must be hand-delivered, faxed or e-mailed to us for publication.
Submissions must be resubmitted weekly if the item is to run more than one week.
for would-be chicken owners.
Kleve said that problem odors
would be covered under exist-
ing city ordinances dealing
with nuisances affecting pub-
lic health.
The mayor opened the
matter to public testimony.
Wells Drive resident Tim Stetz
said that he would
“wholeheartedly support” the
ordinance revision.
“It seems logical to me,”
Stetz said.
River Street resident
Daniel Dalegowski, a member
of the urban chicken commit-
tee, said he favored that
group’s proposal.
“I think it’s really impor-
tant for food security,” he said.
However, Merlot Drive
resident Julian Evans submit-
ted an article to the council
from the Los Angeles Times
regarding problems that L.A.
has had with urban chickens.
Evans recommended that
any new ordinance exempt
subdivisions in the city, and
that chicken owners have a
December
$100
$12
8
Totals
$400
$42
44
$10.50 ($42 ÷ 4)
Your average cost per share:
$9.09 ($400 ÷ 44)
Total invested: $400
Ending value: $528
Dollar-cost averaging can offer real advantages to investors whose goal is to accumulate wealth over a time
horizon of at least five years. It promotes the habit of investing by providing a framework to support the disci-
pline that so many people lack or find difficult. Consistent, regular investing may be a good way for many
people to work toward building wealth over the years.
To start a dollar-cost averaging program, contact an investment professional.
* The
rates of return shown above are purely hypothetical and do not represent the performance of any individual investment or portfolio
of investments. They are for illustrative purposes only and should not be used to predict future product performance. Specific rates of re-
turn, especially for extended time periods, will vary over time. There is also a higher degree of risk associated with investments that offer
the potential for higher rates of return. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Dollar-cost averaging does not assure a profit and does not protect against loss in declining markets. Such a plan involves continuous in-
vestment in securities regardless of fluctuating price levels of such securities. Investors should consider their financial ability to continue
their purchases through periods of low price levels.
Investments are subject to market risks including the potential loss of principal invested.
The author is a Registered Representative of H.D. Vest Investment Services sm . Based in Texas, H.D. Vest provides financial services, in-
cluding full-service brokerage, professional money management, insurance, and estate and retirement planning. For information, call
Ted Crocker 541-592-4454.
*Securities offered through H.D. Vest Investment Services sm , Member SIPC, Advisory services offered through H.D. Vest Advisory Services,
Non-bank subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company.
Crocker Financial Services is not a registered broker/dealer or independent investment advisory firm.