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Page 3 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Confirmed: Second rabid fox found in CJ vicinity WIZARD ‘WEE-SCHEDULED!’ - According to drama instructor Tim Talty: Due to casting difficulties, the Lorna Byrne Middle School production of Wizard of Oz has been rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, March 10 and 11. Both show times are 7 p.m. VALLEY HONORS - Illinois Valley Chamber of Com- merce will hold its annual awards banquet on Saturday, March 6 at the Junction Inn Boswell Room in Cave Junc- tion beginning at 5 p.m. Besides a choice of prime rib, chicken or vegetarian entrée, guests will be treated to the foot-stomping sounds of valley Bluegrass favorite, East Fork. Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards will be presented. Tickets are available at the chamber of- fice at the I.V. Visitor Center on Caves Hwy. Phone 541- 592-3326. WONDER WOMEN - To celebrate Women’s History Month, the 18th annual Women’s Café will be held at the Takilma Community Bldg., 9367 Takilma Road, on Satur- day, March 6. From 5 to 7 p.m. there will be an exhibit of art by women, followed by various performances including dancing, singing and poetry-reading from 7 to 10 p.m. Food and beverages will be available. There is an admis- sion fee. Phone 541-592-3911 for more information. ENUMERATORS NEEDED - The Census Bureau is hiring folks to assist in the 2010 Census. All jobs are tem- porary and part time with flexible hours. Applicants will be asked to take a 30-minute test. A sample test can be downloaded from the Website. Bilingual applicants are needed. Veterans are given priority. Phone 866-861-2010 or 800-877-8339 (TTY) or go online to www.2010census jobs.gov. NOTEPAD - Evergreen Elementary School will cele- brate Multicultural Night on Thursday, March 4, beginning at 5 p.m. There will be food, entertainment and activities ... Three scholarships worth $2,500 apiece are available through IVHS Alumni & Friends. Funds come from alumni donations and reunion activities held each year around July 4. Senior students can obtain applications in the IVHS counseling office. All applicants are eligible for the $500 SOFCU Community Credit Union/Roni Rausch Broeffle Community Service Award. Application deadline is May 1. For more information see ivhsalumniandfriends.org ... Those interested in joining the Relay for Life team, I.V. Candle Lighters, can attend an organizational meeting Tuesday, March 9 at Curves in Western Plaza, 226 N. Redwood Hwy. in Cave Junction. Phone Debi Doyle at 541-592-4179 for more information ... Regular hours at the Illinois Valley Branch of Josephine County Libraries Inc. are Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. The library is at 209 W. Palmer St. in Cave Junction, just down the street from Carlos’ Mexican Restaurante ... Candidates for Josephine County commissioner will gather to face questions and offer views during a forum co-sponsored by Illinois Valley News and Illinois Valley Chamber on Thursday, March 25 at the Josephine County Bldg. in Cave Junction beginning at 6 p.m. LAST WORDS - “If you scratch any cynic, you’ll find a disappointed idealist.” (George Carlin) (Continued from page 2) wanna-be’s are running for his position. Seriously, why would anyone vote for a car mechanic or a school bus driver to manage a multi- million dollar budget? Like many area business and civic leaders, I’m voting for Dave Toler’s many years of management experience, and his demonstrated perse- verance and vision. We don’t need any more loose cannons in this county. We need leadership. Encourages statesman-like political campaigning From Simon Hare Cave Junction Election season is upon Josephine County, and if his- tory has taught us anything, it is that political competition has the potential to bring out not only the best in candi- dates, but also the worst. I respect anyone willing to sacrifice personal time and energy to give back to their community, but I would en- courage today’s candidates to learn from the past mistakes of others and rise to a higher level of statesman-like politi- cal campaigning. I, for one, will not par- ticipate in, encourage or con- done the personal attacks and “mudslinging” that have plagued past elections. Like many, I am interested in hear- ing about the issues that face this county and what each candidate has to offer as a solution to challenges we face currently and in the future. I hope this election season will determine a new generation of leadership for the next gen- eration of Josephine County. Jack Brown seen as a ‘real’ Conservative From Lorraine Rafferty Selma I am of the opinion that no real Conservative would run for commissioner against Jack Brown, who is for a mat- ter of fact a real Conservative. Real Conservatives pull on the same side of the rope. One of a Kind Josephine County Public Health (JCPH) has confirmed that a second fox tested posi- tive for rabies in the Cave Junction area in February. The first was confirmed positive in January. Both foxes were found dead. Officials want residents to be aware of the rare risk of rabies from foxes or other wildlife. A more common disease with similar clinical and be- havioral signs in foxes, rac- coons and skunks is canine distemper. It is only infec- tious to animals in the canine and weasel families, accord- ing to JCPH. The fox that died in Janu- ary was confirmed to have been infected with a bat strain of rabies. Foxes, coyotes, rac- coons, or skunks may also come into contact with domes- tic animals and put them at risk for contracting diseases like rabies, canine distemper, or an untimely death because they may become prey. Health officials ask the public to leave wildlife alone in their natural habitats and to report any sick or dead wild animals to the nearest office of Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. In Oregon, the last fox that tested positive for rabies was 10 years ago in Jose- phine County. Jackson, Curry and Coos counties also have had cases of foxes testing positive for rabies. Of the 72 sick foxes submitted for testing after showing clinical signs for rabies or distemper from 1990 to 2009, 26 percent (19 out of 72) have had con- firmed rabies. Of the bats that were submitted sick or dead and tested from all parts of Ore- gon during the same period, 9.9 percent (160 out of 1,631) have had confirmed rabies. For more information on rabies go to oregon.gov and search rabies, or phone JCPH in Grants Pass at 541-474- 5325; ODFW Health Lab at 866-968-2600; or the Oregon Dept. of Human Services at 971-673-1111. McCaleb ranch bridge closed The Rancheria Bridge that crosses Illinois River at McCaleb Ranch on the U.S. Forest Service’s Wild Rivers Ranger District has been tem- porarily closed to all motor vehicles until further notice due to public safety concerns. A recent engineer’s site visit discovered that there are numerous missing and rotting planks on this low-water bridge that will require repair prior to the bridge reopening, said the forest service. Repairs cannot occur until the river level drops and velocity decreases enough to allow workers access under the bridge later this year. Bar- ricades will be placed on For- est Road 4103 087 to warn the public of the closure. Jack was the first candi- date to file for the 2010 com- missioner race against Dave Toler, who is most certainly not viewed as a Conservative. Recently several other candidates have filed; some claim to be Conservative. Again I assert that no real Conservative would run against Jack. He has all of the qualities of a real Conserva- tive and an excellent chance of winning this election. In light of his great quali- fications and convictions any real Conservative would get behind him and pull on the same side of the rope, rather than run the risk of splitting the Conservative vote. But alas, wedges are driven and the battleground divided in many ways. How shall we stand if we are divided? Brown is the sort of guy who will fight for our rights. Who will pull with him and who will pull against him? Forest Edge Farm and Nifty & Gifty Thrift Saturday, March 6 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Immanuel United Methodist Church 200 W. Watkins, Cave Junction Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner & Dance Join us in honoring our Business of the Year and Citizen on the Year and special guests. Saturday, March 6, 5 to 10 p.m. Junction Inn Music by East Fork Friends and family welcome $25 per person Please complete and return to the chamber office: Spay/neuter help offered The Toby Fund of Wolf Creek Oregon Inc., a tax- exempt public charity, is con- ducting an Illinois Valley companion animal spay/ neuter campaign. Based in Wolf Creek, the group’s long-term goal is to mentor other Oregon rural communities in the evolution- Bake Sale Name___________________________________________________ ary process of creating and sustaining cultures of com- passion for animals. Currently, $25 vouchers are available to alter cats, funded by The Summerlee Foundation, in Dallas, Texas. With funding from an anony- mous national foundation, The Toby Fund also is offer- ing help to spay/neuter dogs based on stated need. To use the funds, phone 541-866-2527. To contribute to the group’s general fund or its new Illinois Valley Fund (to supplement cat vouchers), send checks to The Toby Fund of Wolf Creek Oregon Inc., P.O. Box 222, Wolf Creek OR 97497. FREE RENT * at Bargain Storage 3rd Month FREE with two full months rental of any unit. 541-592-3355 *new customers only Number of guests________Amount enclosed___________ Prime rib_________Chicken_________Vegetarian_________ Saturday, March 6 5 to 7 p.m. Women’s Art Exhibit 7 to 10 p.m. Performances Singing, Dancing, Poetry, Writers, Artists, Healers, Musicians Café Atmosphere Serving: Quiche ~ Salads ~ Sweets ~ Beverages Admission is on a sliding scale: $8 - $15 Join us for an evening of enrichment and entertainment! Takilma Community Building 9367 Takilma Rd., Cave Junction For more information: (541) 592-3911 Please, no young children Bare root fruit, nut, & ornamentals have arrived! Do we have blueberries? YES!!! 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