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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Applicants sought for families commission
Major excitement in the life of the co-publisher
involving food. And young children. And food.
Was gone a week, which involved four days of
“baby-sitting” two granddaughters during my visit to
Carlsbad in San Diego County while Mom Vicki was on
a short trip. Must say that taking care of Natalie, 7, and
Ella, 4, was: interesting, entertaining, eye-opening and
exhausting. Anyone who does it full time has my super
admiration.
And that especially goes for Jan, mother of our two
boys and one girl. They’re now in their 40s. Ha-ha,
they’ve learned what it’s like to be a parent.
What was involved (?) in Carlsbad for “PopPop,”
which is what they call me -- delivering and picking
them up for elementary and nursery schools, meals,
baths, getting ready for school, getting ready for bed,
disputes, arguments, tears and laughter, knock-knock
jokes and riddles, practical jokes, reading stories, play-
ing at the neighborhood park, juvenile humor (my type),
helping with homework, monitoring TV watching and
computer use, playing games, and plenty more. (Items
too numerous to mention: I think I’ve forgotten a lot).
Oh yeah. Also being careful to avoid stepping on
toys and stuffed animals. Then instructing them to pick
up said toys and animals. (Mostly they do it.)
After Vicki returned, Matt (Vicki’s husband) took us
one evening to see the latest version of “Alice in Won-
derland.” Some 15 minutes into the movie, Ella began
asking, “Is it over yet? Can we go now?” Vicki had pre-
dicted that. I enjoyed the flick for the most part, except
for the volume of the music and sound effects that
drowned some dialog. But the popcorn was good.
About that first item though, involving food and
young children. What happened is that we got together
with Vicki’s friend, Heather, and her two children, Eli, 8,
and Lily, 5. The plan was to have a meal together.
Do not imagine a quiet supper. But picture (or color)
a fun-time dinner at a kid-friendly restaurant. You know,
one of those with a children’s menu with some of their
favorites like grilled cheese
san, mac & cheese, burger
Concrete
with fries, chicken nuggets,
Remodeling
and stuff like that. The
youngsters also get cray-
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ons to keep them busy.
Decks
Noisy? Yeah, but kids will
Outbuildings
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seven was a bit boisterous
at times: The whole place
was like that. PopPop got
the swing of the place, and
we all had a good time.
Plus good food and ser-
vice.
And I got to color my
placemat.
The Josephine County
Commission for Children and
Families is seeking a wide
range of new members.
Special emphasis is being
placed on applicants represent-
ing Education Service Dis-
tricts, local business, “cultural
and faith community,” youth
15 to 18 years of age, and par-
ents with young children.
The commission also is
seeking people who represent
various geographic locations
throughout Josephine County.
Commission members
are responsible for develop-
ing and recommending to the
county board of commission-
ers a Coordinated Compre-
hensive Plan for Children and
Families.
Additional commission
responsibilities are advocat-
ing and mobilizing communi-
ties to improve family well-
being, building a system of
services to support families,
allocating state and federal
resources, and monitoring
and evaluating funded pro-
gram services.
(Editor’s Note: Views
and commentary, including
statements made as fact, are
strictly those of the letter-
writers.)
* * *
Typed, double-spaced
letters are considered for
publication. Hand-written
letters that are double-
spaced and legible also can
be considered. “Thank you”
submissions are not ac-
cepted as letters.
you ask for: honesty, caring
and intelligence, and willing-
ness to make difficult deci-
sions when called for. My
vote goes to Dave.
close, read the two books that
Greg Mortenson has written
“Three Cups of Tea,” and
“Stones Into Schools.”
In my opinion he has
done as much as anyone to
improve the situation there,
and is still trying. So any help
at all is better than none.
Also, I plan on voting for
Dave Toler.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
From Harry E. Abrams
Cave Junction
Folks, if you would like
to help bring this war to a
Members also are called
on to serve on subcommittees.
The commission offers
experience in coordinating
services and engaging com-
munities. These capacities
increase Josephine County’s
ability to serve the common
good with limited public re-
sources. Commission meet-
ings are held on first Tues-
days from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
at the Josephine County
Commission for Children and
Families’ office at 700 N.W.
Dimmick St., Suite B, Grants
Pass.
Applications will be ac-
cepted until April 2.
An application for advi-
sory boards can be obtained
by clicking the department
drop-down menu at
www.co.josephine.or.us, or
phone 541-474-5234, and an
application will be sent.
Dear Neighbor,
Dave Toler evolution
From Gloria Ziller
O'Brien
I have known Dave for
many years now and during
the past few years I have seen
him evolve into an even more
caring, capable and knowl-
edgeable person.
While I don’t always
agree 100 percent on every
issue, nor would I expect to
with anyone, I agree 100 per-
cent that he has our county’s
best interest at heart and al-
ways aims to do what is best.
Some people think that
all politicians should always
do the public bidding -- this is
simply not so -- they are hired
to do what is best for all for
the long term, and that
doesn’t always work out to be
what many might want in the
short term. I have always
found Dave to be open, re-
sponsive and willing to listen.
All in all, what more can
The Wild Rivers Ranger District is proposing to construct a mountain biking
trail system in the Page Mountain area.
The purpose of the Page Mountain Bike Trails Project is to expand mountain
bike riding opportunities by building trails on abandoned roads in a way that
connects existing Forest Service roads to create a series of loop routes. This is a
low-impact strategy to increase recreational opportunities in the Illinois Valley
area.
The advantages of a mountain bike trail system at Page Mountain are the accessi-
bility, the existing road system, cooler temperatures at this elevation (4,500-5,000
feet), and community interest. During summer months, this area would provide
cooler temperatures for family oriented outdoor recreation riding. A map is
available at our office.
I invite your response to the proposed project. I look forward to hearing your
comments, concerns, suggestions, and viewpoints. Please send email responses
to: jtking@fs.fed.us. Please address written responses to Joel King at the Wild
Rivers Ranger District, 26568 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction OR 97523.
Please respond by April 1, 2010.
Thank you for caring for your National Forest!
Sincerely,
Joel T. King
District Ranger
Providing A Positive Place For Kids
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ILLINOIS VALLEY BRANCH
Thank You! From the Bottom of Our Hearts.
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Gold Level - Angel ($5,000+)
Robert & Barbara Bean
Bridgeview Winery, Bob & Lelo Kerivan
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Stuart & Chris Freedman
Diann & Gil Gilbertson
Taylor’s Sausage, Chuck & Marilyn Taylor
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Thank you to all of our
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
• American Legion Post #70 Auxiliary
Nina Horsley
Champions - Inspiration ($500 - $999)
Ann & Martin Bauer
Eye Care Group
Home Valley Bank
Illinois Valley Kwilters
Illinois Valley Lions Club
William Saltzman & Carol Impara
Partners - Hope ($250 - $499)
Allan & Kathryn Hathaway
Illinois Valley Senior Center
Lutheran Women of Illinois Valley
Roger & Connie Gammel
Ron Pemberton
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Robert & Barbara Bean
Robert & Debbie Bell
Richard and Joyce Boothe
Bridgeview Winery, Bob & Lelo Kerivan
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads,
Ron & Lavina Fonseca
Stuart & Chris Freedman
Diann & Gil Gilbertson
Mike & Candyce House
Illinois Valley Chamber
Illinois Valley Lions Club
Illinois Valley Senior Center
Illinois Valley Quilters
Don and Kathleen Mc Lennan
SOFCU
Taylor’s Sausage, Chuck & Marilyn Taylor
“…keep kids off the streets and safe.”
Diann and Gil Gilbertson are long-time
residents and active community members of
Josephine County. Gil is the County Sheriff
and Diann has been a committed board
member of the Boys and Girls Club for nine
years. They feel the main goal of the Boys and
Girls Club is to keep kids off the streets and
safe. Statistically juvenile crimes peak
after school when kids are in unsafe,
unproductive and unsupervised environments.
Scott Thornhill,
Boys & Girls Club Branch Director
at (541) 287-0900
or (541) 592-4771
Here are a few interesting facts about Boys and Girls Club alumni:
• 75% actively volunteer in their communities
• 90% graduate from high school
• 67% say the Club is where they learned how to “say NO” to drugs
www.bgcrv.com/illinoisvalley
Taste of the Illinois Valley
VINEYARD & WINERY
Diann & Gil
Gilbertson
For more information contact:
Boys and Girls Clubs,
Illinois Valley Branch
P.O. Box 2636
Cave Junction, OR 97523
presents
Sponsor Spotlight
Children who participate in after school activities, such as the Boys and Girls
Club, are:
• 63% less likely to become teen parents
• 51% less likely to use drugs
• 43% less likely to drop out of school
Supporters - Dream ($100 - $249)
American Legion Post #70 Auxiliary
Robert & Debbie Bell
Richard & Joyce Boothe
Mary Ann & Jack Ettner
Jill Gleysteen
Mike & Candyce House
Illinois Valley Chamber
Illinois Valley Fine Artists, Inc
Don & Kathleen Mc Lennan
Richard & Francie Michelon
Out’n About
Joseph & Mary Schiffiler
SOFCU
Arnold Mellos & Clydus Williams
V.F. & Joanne Lemley
ILLINOIS VALLEY KIDS
WINEMAKER’S DINNER
Saturday • June 26, 2010
“We stay involved, working to provide a positive, fun and safe place for all kids,
helping them to build self-esteem and develop skills necessary to make the
right choices and become responsible, caring and productive citizens.”
Children are never turned away from the Boys and Girls Club due to inability to
pay. Your donations and participation in fundraisers augment membership fees
and the operations of the Boys and Girls Club of the Rogue Valley.
