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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tree’s fate still unknown Sheriff’s office offers tips
to prevent burglaries
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Kellenbeck said he understood why people
wanted the tree to stand, but that compromise
such as trimming branches or attaching
supporting structures would not be worth it.
“Don ultimately agreed that might make
the tree safer, but at that point it’s no longer
the same tree,” Kellenbeck said. “There are
a variety of signs that the tree is not healthy.
If there was any question we would want
to investigate…we tried to do our part.”
The tree was scheduled to be cut
down last week on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Now, plans have been stalled as Hall awaits
new test results from a Medford arborist.
Herb said the test from Medford would
provide an impartial source of information,
where the tester has no emotional attachment
to the tree or an interest in having it cut down.
“It’s supposed to be done scientifically
and prudently, no emotion involved,” Herb said.
Original measurements estimated the
tree to be 150 years old. But another test from
the Oregon Forestry Department reportedly
showed the tree to be 400-450 years old.
“That tree has been there forever and a
day,” Kellenbeck said. “I would be more than
happy to have it stay because it’s a beautiful tree.”
Cave Junction resident Isabel Crabtree
said she lives by Don Hall and was disappointed
the tree could be removed due to liability
concerns, when she believes the tree is healthy.
“The inspector who viewed the tree
said it was rotting, and the apartment
owner [Kellenbeck] said he would pay for
it to be removed,” Crabtree said. “It’s not
[Kellenbeck’s] property but I think Don
is worried about liability. It’s up to him.”
Kellenbeck said Don agreed to have the
tree taken down, but concerns from those who
want the tree to stay and his own wish for the
tree to remain have made the decision difficult.
“He is a decent human being and concerned
about life,” Kellenbeck said. “But I think he’s
having a tough time with attachment to the tree.
I think he’s torn. I guess it will be a process.”
By Darcy Wallace
IVN Staff Writer
A recent surge in
burglaries among vacant and
“for sale” homes in Josephine
County prompted the sheriff’s
office to provide tips to
residents on how to document
valuables and ways to secure
their homes to prevent theft.
According to a sheriff’s
office news release, residents
should make a list of valuables
with as much information as
they can, including brand,
model, value, a description
and
a
serial
number.
Belongings such as stoves,
ovens, trash compactors, heat
pumps and light fixtures
shouldn’t be overlooked.
If
possible,
mark
anything left behind with a
driver’s license number to
make it more difficult for
burglars to dispose of the item
and easier for police to recover.
Other tips from the
sheriff’s office to prevent
burglaries include having
good locks for doors and
windows, including special
locks for sliding doors.
The sheriff’s office also
recommends electronic timers
for lights and trimming trees
and shrubs that could provide
hiding places for burglars.
Residents should also
consider moves to help give
the appearance that someone
is home, such as arranging
to have lawn mowed and
keeping mail deliveries from
building up in mailboxes.
Residents should also be
aware of any unusual activity
and can report it to the Josephine
County Sheriff’s Office at 911
for emergencies, or 541-474-
5123 for non-emergencies.
Llama born at Forest Edge Farm
By Darcy Wallace
IVN Staff Writer
On Thursday, Jan. 27, Harry and
Joyce Abrams of Forest Edge Farm
welcomed a new baby llama to the farm.
The mother llama, who Harry still refers
to as “Mom” or “Mama,” gave birth to the 20-
pound male after the Abrams took in the mother
from an Airport Drive residence last month.
“The fun part is watching him
run,” Harry said. “Every once in a while
he’ll take off and just run, run, run.”
Harry took in four llamas from the Trost
couple on Airport Drive when Animal Control
determined that they did not have enough space
or the proper shelter for the 13 horses and four
llamas. Several nearby families reportedly took
in the animals to give the Trosts, who recently
moved
to
the
Valley,
time to make
improvements
on the property.
N o w ,
the
llamas
on
Forest
Edge Farm appear to be in good shape and are
adjusting to the new environment. “Mama” is
protective of her young while the cria, or calf,
seems fairly unsuspicious of new visitors.
Harry said the llama now weighs about 26
pounds and that a veterinarian will soon visit the
farm to get the other llamas up-to-date on shots.
“The [Trosts] didn’t have a name for
the llamas,” Harry added. “But I think a
llama without a name just doesn’t work.”
Q: When is it time to ask for the help of Hospice
services?
A: Hospice provides help for patients facing a life
expectancy that might be measured in months
rather than years.
Hospice care emphasizes
quality of life remaining and gives choices and
options at a time when needed the most. The
earlier Hospice is involved in care, the more
Hospice can do to make life as comfortable as
possible.
And the good news is that most
insurance plans pay for all or a portion of Hospice
care. No one is refused service because of a lack
of financial resources. Call your physician or
Hospice of choice for more information.
(Photo by Darcy Wallace, Illinois Valley News)
This newborn llama was welcomed to Forest Edge Farm about two weeks ago, according to Harry Abrams. He
doesn’t have a name just yet.
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Lutheran Church
~ Cheryl Valentine, R.N., Executive Director
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IMMANUEL UNITED METHOD-
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200 Watkins St., CJ
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Child-care for small children
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407 W. River St., CJ
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Mass - Sunday 11 a.m..
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday - 10:30 a.m.
Holy Days TBA
* * *
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LUTHERAN CHURCH
East River Street
& Lewis Court, CJ
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ILLINOIS VALLEY
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987 Caves Hwy., CJ
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TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH
10300 Takilma Road, Takilma
Pastor Dan Robinson
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9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study
7 p.m.
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VALLEY EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH
498 Laurel Road, CJ
P.O. Box 1248
Pastor Marvin Porter
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service - 11 a.m.
evfree@frontiernet.net
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
451 S. Junction Ave., CJ
541-592-3956
Pastor Mark McLean
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Morning Worship - 11 a.m.
Evening Worship - 6 p.m.
Wednesday - 7 p.m.
Adult Bible Study
CALVARY FELLOWSHIP
OF CAVE JUNCTION
meeting at
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520 W. River St., CJ
Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.
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6:30 p.m.
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CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY
SAINTS
209 S. Junction Ave., CJ
Sacrament Meet - 10 a.m.
Sunday School - 11:20 a.m.
Priesthood, Relief Soc. -
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25904 Redwood Hwy., CJ
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265 S. Old Stage Rd., CJ
Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m.
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Madrone Adventist School
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18285 Redwood Hwy., Selma
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Office: 541-592-3896
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Christian Academy
Pre-K to 12th grade
We hear, as it were, a real
zinger in those famous words
of Christ: “No one after light-
ing a lamp puts it under the
bushel basket, but on the
lampstand, and it gives light to
all in the house.” What if that
light was put under a basket?
Obviously it would be hidden.
It would also be of little -- if
not no -- value. The point is
well taken that light is meant
for illuminating an area. In
similar fashion God’s people
are meant to be blessings to
other people. Just like salt pre-
serves or at least improves,
