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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 ‘Ditch Digger’ to give away school supplies By DARLENE ANDERSON David Anderson Excavat- ing again will have a booth at the Illinois Valley Lions Club Labor Day Festival, dispensing school supplies to valley stu- dents. “This year’s economy may have put a bigger hurt on family pocketbooks, and this is one way to help our commu- nity move forward with our kids,” said Anderson. “Kids can participate once each day to win,” he said. This will be the fifth con- secutive year that Anderson has promoted education at the festival with his booth that provides valley students with supplies needed for school. The booth has grown from one table with some crayons, pen- cils and filler paper, to a full OPTICS FOR BIRD WATCHING Every bird watcher needs some sort of optical assistance to maximize your bird watching enjoy- ment. Whether you choose binoculars, a spotting scope or both, here are some tips. There’s no more important purchase for an avid bird watcher than good optics. You’re investing in your own enjoyment and that’s always a good in- vestment. While I’m saying spend the money I’m not saying, break the bank. There are two important “feel” aspects to buying new optics. How they feel when you use them, do they fit your hand right and how does it feel to your eye. Second aspect is how you feel about buying the model you’ve selected. If you’re at all squeam- ish about the brand, the model, the price, the war- ranty, run while you still can. If it doesn’t feel good now it won’t feel any better after you buy it. Consider the special features. You’ll see some optics with all the bells and whistles. Ask yourself, “Do I really need that?” One special feature I really loved was the built-in digital camera with binocu- lars. I took some really nice photos with that cam- era/binocular. With optics, it’s almost universally true that the more you spend, the higher the quality of the prod- uct. But if you’re just beginning or you want your kids to start watching birds, don’t go out and buy the best and most expensive out there. I went to the Grange on Holland Loop last year and bought sev- booth providing every item that is required on the Three Rivers supply list for Illinois Valley schools. “This has been another hard year for local excavators, but we keep on digging,” said Anderson. “It is when times are tough that you dig deeper and try harder. This is a lesson that students of today should heed.” Anderson has been a fix- eral very nice and inexpensive binoculars. You may want to check out the next sale. The first step in finding the right binoculars or scope is to get familiar with what’s available. Check the internet or scan the advertise- ments for optics in bird and nature magazines. The more you look and do your research, the less chance on buying something you won’t use. I’ve had an interesting bird come by the last couple of weeks, a Stellar Jay and a Scrub Jay both without tail feathers. I believe there’s something trying to catch them and just missing. The Stellar Jay was around for a week or two and now we don’t see him at all. The Scrub Jay comes to feed every day. They both have trouble controlling their gliding, but otherwise they seem to be fine. My question to you is, have you seen this before? Email me at birdwatching@frontiernet.net and let me know. If you want to meet me and other bird lovers come to Michelle’s Restaurant around 8:30 a.m. every Saturday morning. We would love to meet you and discuss your bird experiences. Happy bird watch- ing to all of my new bird watching friends in the Il- linois Valley. From Bird Watchers Digest and Harry Johnson. 333 Redwood Hwy. 592-6434 (Continued from page 10) that her son recovered it from “tweekers with guns.” Further information wasn’t provided. *Someone cut his vehicle tire sidewalls, said an Addi- son Lane resident. *A report of fourth- degree assault was to follow an incident on Caves Avenue during which it was said that a woman suffered a painful eye and wounded knee after an attack. *On E. River Street a woman complained of re- peated harassment by a man who claimed to be a forest ranger. *Harvey Herbert Peters, 49, was cited on a charge of fourth-degree assault stem- ming from an incident on Caves Avenue earlier. Tuesday, Aug. 25 *A Takilma Road resi- dent said that someone tried to trade a silver coin for gas to get to town. *Neighbors were said to be racing up and down a shared right-of-way on Hays Serving the Valley since 1974 592-4485 Mike Meidinger License #93173 Slabs & Foundations Stamped & Colored Mobile Home Runners Custom Masonry Retaining Walls Members Don’t Worry About Emergency Ambulance Expenses! A $55 yearly membership to Paramed covers all family members in the home. Illness and injury can strike without warning; but, it’s comforting to know that your cost is covered for emergencies and medically necessary transports. “Serving The Northwest Since 1913” 2 4 H ours • 7 Da ys A We e k Absolute peace of mind with expert critical care just a phone call away. FOR EM ERGEN CY CALL 9 1 1 FOR N ON -EM ERGEN CY DI AL 1 -8 7 7 -5 0 4 -8 0 7 5 For Paramed Information Phone 1 (800) 228-7601 ture in Illinois Valley since the age of 11. He attended the Kerby school until it closed and Evergreen took its place, later attending Illinois Valley High School. A high school drop-out, Anderson learned his lesson the hard way. But, “I just keep digging on,” he says. “I have always been proud of being a ditch-digger, but who knows what I could have done had I stayed in school,” said Anderson. “One thing I do know: If I had completed my education and considered higher education, running my own business would have been a whole lot easier. “I want the kids to learn from my experience,” he said. “It is my hope that by offering this once-a-year, free activity booth that encourages educa- tion, it might add just enough fun to keep the community kids excited about returning to school. “Besides winning free school supplies, we have once again added more special sur- prises to be offered throughout the three-day festival.” Holding with the festival theme, “Celebrating 150 Years of Oregon History” there will be some surprises for the pub- lic. Anderson has been part of the I.V. Lions Club Festival for several years.” said Steve Ly- ons, club president and festival chairman. “During the past four years the David Anderson Excavating school supply booth has been one of the most popular booths among the kids. “Although sight and hear- ing are the main focus of the Lions Club, we encourage and support all positive efforts that focus on our kids. After all, they are our future. See you at the festival.” Cut Off, said a caller, and it bothered her. *A complainant said that entry was gained into cargo containers and a residence on Thompson Creek Road, but it was unknown what, if any- thing, had been taken. *A report for attempted burglary was made following an incident in the 2100 block of Rockydale Road. *A Hamilton Lane resi- dent claimed that three people armed with large flashlights burst into his home and took from him an iPod and a new digital camera. *The sound of a loud argument was reported on Airport Drive at 8:24 p.m. Several minors were con- tacted and counseled regard- ing whatever conduct they’d been engaged in. Following are alarms to which Illinois Valley Fire District responded through Sunday, Aug. 30: Monday, Aug. 24 *12:59 a.m., mutual aid structure fire, 12000 block Red- wood Hwy. *10:22 a.m., MVA, 9000 block Happy Camp Road *11:32 a.m., medical assist, 100 block Hathaway Drive *2:59 p.m., mutual aid brush fire, 300 block Old Onion Mountain Road *3:01 p.m., MVA, West Lister/South Hussey *3:58 p.m., red brush fire, 1000 block Lone Mountain Road *4:29 p.m., duplicate call, 100 block Jerry Drive *7:24 p.m., task force call out, 600 block Caves Hwy. Tuesday, Aug. 25 *8:00 a.m., ADT-fire alarm, 200 block Fir Drive *8:00 a.m., bridge fire, 600 block Lone Mountain Road *11:50 a.m., outdoor smoke investigation, 1000 block Lone Mountain Road *12:49 p.m., medical assist, 400 block S. Redwood Hwy. *6:17 p.m., MVA, Takilma Road/Waldo Road Thursday, Aug. 27 * 3:18 p.m., red brush fire, 200 block Gamay Court Friday, Aug. 28 *11:33 a.m., outdoor smoke investigation, 200 block Pine Tree Way *3:39 p.m., MVA, 100 block Redwood Hwy. *4:14 p.m., medical assist, 800 block Dick George Road Saturday, Aug. 29 *2:30 p.m., medical assist, Jubilee Park *10:52 p.m., MVA, 3000 block Caves Hwy. Sunday, Aug. 30 *1:49 a.m., MVA, 5000 block Deer Creek Road *4:53 a.m., medical assist, 400 block Aquarius Way *8:16 a.m., MVA, 1000 block Deer Creek Road *9:24 a.m., medical assist, 3000 block Deer Creek Road *10:49 a.m., MVA, 5000 block Holland Loop Road *3:19 p.m., medical assist, 17000 block Redwood Hwy. *5:12 p.m., MVA, 2000 block Lakeshore Drive Page 11 Illinois Valley Golf Course Monday Men’s Twi-Light Week 15 Standings Sponsor Players Points 1 Abraham Contracting Dan Klicker / Mike Jones 149 2 Robin's Reliable Lawn Service Moe Wylie / Rob Savage 138 3 Taylor's Sausage Inc. 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