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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Opinion: Why small business joined healthcare lawsuit A fellow newspaperman wrote recently about “brodie knobs” on car steering wheels, and curb feelers, which prompted me to want to write about some of my memories. However, I’ve written more than once about that topic. So I’ve decided to count on cats to provide some writin’ for your dancing and dining enjoyment. It’s kind of a catty thing to do, but many out there seem to enjoy the subject. First, I need to explain, in case you haven’t read about it previously, that we now have five cats. The newest is a tiny (but growing) kitten we have named “Tasha Tiny-Dancer.” It’s a suitable handle because she can dance on her hind legs right across the floor, our bed, my head, or any- where else. Unfortunately, despite her di- minutive stature, she also came equipped with tiny sharp teeth and claws. Therefore, my hands and forearms have tiny marks from ‘I think I.V. News is purr-fect ...’ “playing” with her. Or they result from her climbing up my legs, especially when I’m seated, as now, and trying to compose. It is a bit difficult to work when a kitten wants attention, and keeps trying to type or bite playfully. Yeah, playfully, despite the pain and my outbursts of anguish. Plus, when her foster Dad, our own tiger-striped “Scrappy,” gets into the act, it’s doubly difficult. “Scrappy,” you see adopted her, and is doing a fine job. He likes to be near her at times, so the computer desk can get crowded. He is teaching her to be a cat, and protects her, as well as plays with her. They both enjoy that, although she tends to squeal some. We’ve monitored this closely, and it’s obvious that he’s not hurting her. She just likes to squeak. Yep, “Scrappy Pappy” is one heck of a good Dad. About out of space this is- sue, so I’ll simply quit typing with my feline friends batting at my fingers. Time to put some antiseptic on my tiny claw and teeth wounds. Cave Junction Wednesday, June 9 Cloudy, a little rain High--64 Low--46 Thursday, June 10 Showers High--56 Low--48 Friday, June 11 Windy, sun High--67 Low--51 Saturday, June 12 Sunny High--68 Low--51 Sunday, June 13 Sunshine High--65 Low--49 Monday, June 14 Cloudy High--81 Low--45 Tuesday, June 15 Clouds and sun High--87 Low--46 Following are the high-and- low temperatures, and rainfall recorded at The End of the Road in O’Brien by Cheryl & Harry Johnson: *Fri., May 28 74 43.04 *Sat., May 29 80 36.00 *Sun., May 30 80 57.00 *Mon., May 31 64 54.83 *Tue., June 1 70 54.00 *Wed., June 2 61 55 1.70 *Thu., June 3 64 53 1.14 Following are the high-and- low temperatures and rainfall recorded by Illinois River Farm in Cave Junction: *Fri., May 28 70 44.01 *Sat., May 29 75 36.00 *Sun., May 30 80 44.00 *Mon., May 31 75 54.00 *Tue., June 1 71 55.00 *Wed., June 2 61 54 1.42 *Thu., June 3 63 51 1.23 Moms & Dads Program Parenting Classes 541-592-6058 319 Caves Hwy. Cave Junction www.PregnancyCenterIV.org 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 73, No. 13 Staff: Zina Booth, Brenda Encinas, Scott Jorgensen and Millie Watkins Website design and maintenance by Ashgrove Visual Arts Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association By DAN DANNER President & CEO, National Federation of Independent Business President Obama on March 23 signed the health- care bill into law amid much fanfare in Washington, D.C. But away from Pennsyl- vania Avenue, we’re hearing a different tune from small business owners. They’re asking: How much is this going to cost me, how can I opt out, isn’t there any way to stop this from taking effect? What’s heartbreaking is that these are the very busi- ness owners who have been begging for real reforms – those that lower costs, give more choice and don’t burden them with more tax increases and regulations. The feedback from small business owners was clear – they wanted the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business advocacy or- ganization, to do something. That’s why we joined 20 states in the federal lawsuit challenging the constitution- ality of the recently passed health-care law. Plain and simple, the federal government has gone too far with this law, directly infringing on small business owners’ abilities to manage the day-to-day operations of running their businesses. The individual and em- ployer mandates, combined with the onslaught of new taxes, paperwork require- ments and new rules, will dramatically increase the cost of starting and running a small business. And while there are a few provisions that may benefit a limited number of small businesses, the over- all effect of the law will do much more harm to small businesses than good. What’s more, the law directly violates the Constitu- tion. We don’t consider the Constitution an inconven- ience. Expanding coverage by chipping away at freedoms afforded to individuals and small business owners in the Constitution is unacceptable. At the core of the lawsuit is the requirement that all individuals purchase qualified health care or face a fine. Forcing individuals to pur- chase something simply be- cause they are alive is un- precedented, and we believe ultimately unconstitutional. The military’s draft is the only exception, and the au- thority of Congress to enact the draft is explicitly provided for in the Constitution, unlike this mandate. (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. Creek. This is not to mention the water resources used to support too many cows. SFI should be a responsi- ble steward and reduce the number of cows on those pastures. This last week I noticed entire riverbanks, roadsides and new clear cuts covered in bright yellow blossoms of the exotic, invasive Scotch Broom. If folks don’t start eradicating this invader now it may take decades to reverse the damage. Lastly, I heard that Ore- gon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife is allowing fishermen to keep wild spring Chinook salmon on the Rogue River this year. They estimate that 15,000 spring Chinook may run this year while 47,000 spring Chi- nook were counted in 2002. I would ask fishermen to not take wild Chinook until we really know that the salmon are truly recovered and here to stay. Various concerns From Shannon Wilson Selma The best way to save lives on Hwy. 199 is to im- plement a public safety corri- dor similar to other areas starting at the Applegate River bridge to the California border. Those caught speeding more than 55 mph would be given a ticket three times that of a typical speeding fine. Josephine County, timber interests, and firewood ex- porters seem to be on an oak and madrone tree eradication program. We need to save oak trees and other hard- woods for wildlife, for their drought tolerance, and local fuel wood. These hardwoods provide the bulk of the food for birds and certain wildlife in Southern Oregon. The former Deer Creek Ranch run by Siskiyou Field Institute (SFI) is grazing too many “organic” cows on once wetlands and allowing the run-off to pollute Deer 5 P.M. THURSDAYS (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. 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And this law is a bridge too far in terms of the future of our constitutional freedoms and liberties. Small business owners across the nation deserved better, which is why NFIB is committed to doing every- thing in our power to protect the rights’ of small business owners by fighting to over- turn this unconstitutional law. Water Wells Pump Sales Installation Service 592-6777 1470 Caves Highway Licensed • Bonded • Insured Locally owned and operated in the valley for over 25 years. WWC #1504 • CCB #152266 • CPl #7-113 Member Oregon Ground Water Assoc. Any time pick-up with 24-hour notice! $5 minimum ride Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-midnight Fri. & Sat., 8 a.m.-4 a.m. Sun., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Cash only, no checks or credit cards. 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Aspiring for a healthier society is a worthy goal, but do we want the federal gov- ernment mandating diets, exercise regimens, vitamins and supplement intake? We want to make it very clear: NFIB has a long history of working on and supporting health-care reform. We are not part of the “Just say no” crowd. Small businesses do need reforms that help to re- Meals are served in the Cave Junction County Bldg. 541-592-2126, 541-955-8839 FRIDAY, JUNE 11 TUNA LOAF WITH CREAM SAUCE Whipped potatoes with sour cream, Oregon bean medley, seven grain bread, Grace’s chocolate cookie MONDAY, JUNE 14 BEEF POTATO BAKE Steamed spinach, Harvard beets, oatmeal bread, butterscotch bar WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 MACARONI & CHEESE Escalloped tomatoes, garden vegetable salad, sunflower seed roll, bread pudding “I believe in the community health care concept” 25647 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction OR 97523 541.592.4111 Jill Lary, FNP is the newest member of Siskiyou Community Health Center. 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