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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Life in the
Valley
of Riches
By DAN MANCUSO,
Publisher
Like a lot of you, I like to escape the heatwave we’ve been stuck in
by heading to the many spots in and along the cool rivers our Valley
has to offer.
I don’t often go to places along Illinois River Road because they
generally seem to be full of people who like to leave trash behind.
Pomeroy Dam is another place I tend to avoid for the same reason.
I have a few favorite spots that few people go, but I do sometimes
like to go to Seats Damn. Unfortunately, I am beginning to think that I
need to add it to my list of places not to go.
Last Sunday, we went to Seats and it was a pigsty. Chips bags, bot-
tles, diapers and other assorted garbage was scattered all about.
We live in this beautiful area and it seems some people don’t under-
stand how to keep anything nice. My biggest concern is the bottles left
lying around. I like to have a few beers when I am on the water, but
they have these really cool things called CANS!!!
Its been a long while since I was at a nice hotel laying by the pool,
but I seem to recall many signs that say, “No glass in the pool area.”
This seems like basic common sense to me, but it appears I am among
the minority.
I am sure that I am singing to the choir here, as most people who pur-
chase newspapers are civic-minded and generally more concerned with
the appearance and safety of the place they call home. If you have been
to a river spot in recent years, you understand what I am saying.
I guess the next time I head down to the river, I will bring extra bags
to pick up all the nickels lying around on the ground waiting to be bro-
ken and the cause of a trip to the doctor for some stitches.
Thank you for picking up this weeks paper, enjoy ~ djm
Obituaries
Robert Austin Farrand, age 89 ,
of Grants Pass died Sunday, May 12, 2013 in
Grants Pass of age related causes. He was three
weeks short of his 90th birthday.
A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m., Sat-
urday, July 20, 2013 at First Christian Church,
4th and H St. in Grants Pass with Pastor Wes
Winn officiating.
Private interment with full military honors
was held on May 19, 2013 at the Juniper Haven
Pioneer Cemetery in Prineville, Oregon. Hull
& Hull Funeral Directors were in charge of ar-
rangements.
Please sign the family guest book at www.
since 1928hull.com.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made
to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund,
305 SW H Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 7526.
Bob was born June 3, 1923 in Prineville, Or-
egon to Carl Herbert & Katie Louise Farrand.
Raised on small dairy farms, he went to
grade school in Redmond and high school in
Prineville. He graduated from Crook County
High School in 1 42 and worked in local saw-
mills until joining the United States Army in
1 43. Although blind in one eye, he won med-
als in marksmanship as an Army Rifleman. He
served in the military police at Gowan Field in
Boise, Idaho and at Camp Cooke, California
(now Vandenberg Air Force Base) until he was
discharged at Fort Sam Houston in 1 46.
He married his Prineville High School
sweetheart, Betty Jean Henton in Lordsburg,
New Mexico on June 2, 1 46.
Bob attended Southern Oregon College
(now S.O.U.) in Ashland and Oregon College
of Education (now W.O.U.) in Monmouth be-
fore earning a Bachelor of Science Degree from
the University of Oregon in Eugene in 1951
where he also earned a Master’s Degree in Edu-
cation in 1959.
Betty & Bob moved to Cave Junction in
1951 where he taught Music, Math and Science
classes for five years before coming to Grants
Pass in 1 56. Farrand was the Physics teacher
at Grants Pass High School from 1 56 until
1 7 . He was the Principal of Jordan Valley
High School from 1 7 to 1 81 and Superin-
tendent of Marcola Schools in the Willamette
Valley from 1981 until he retired and moved
back to Grants Pass in 1983.
During his 22 years in District 7, Farrand
was awarded four National Science Foundation
Summer Scholarships for high school Physics
teachers: at the University of Washington in
1 60 and 1 73; at Fort Hays State (Kansas) in
1 61; and at Saint Cloud State (Minnesota) in
1 62. He was a member of the American Asso-
ciation of Physics Teachers; actively involved
with the Southern Oregon Science Teachers;
and was a charter member of the Oregon Sci-
ence Teachers Association.
Farrand was also an active member of the
Grants Pass Education Association, serving as
President in 1 70 and 1 71. He served on the
District 7 Science Curriculum Committee for
Physics & Chemistry in 1 76 and was the Dis-
trict 7 Nominee for National Teacher-of-the-
Year in 1 78.
Bob was active in many hobbies. In high
school and college he designed, built and flew
gas-powered free-flight model airplanes on both
wheels and floats. In the 1 50’s he became in-
terested in ham radio design and operation; his
call sign for nearly 50 years was W7TLK. He
belonged to the American Radio Relay League
until 1995, and helped provide emergency com-
munications between Cave Junction and Grants
Pass during the flood of 1 55. He built two
wood sailboats in the 1 60’s and was an ac-
tive fresh-water sailor until 2003. Most of all
in retirement, he enjoyed traveling and camping
with his wife, Betty Jean, until she died in 2006
after 60 years of marriage.
He is survived by his sister, Helen and his
son, Bob Jr. and four grandchildren.
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Nutritional Approaches to Depression classes to be held
In the spirit of skills sharing and self-help, the second bi-
ennial Siskiyou Regional Herbal Gathering offers dozens of
classes to “Learn Your Way to Better Health”. The event will
take place at the Frog Farm and nearby Takilma Community
Building, nine miles southeast of Cave Junction, from Friday,
August 16th through Sunday, August 18th, 2013. Local and re-
gional health care professionals and herbalists will give presen-
tations on topics such as preventing diabetes, and treating Staph
infections, Lyme Disease, herpes, shingles, and breast cancer.
Classes include herb walks and botany, cooking with medici-
nal herbs, three classes on assessing and caring for aging adults,
herbal treatments for back pain and hands-on holistic skin care
for teens and adults. Other topics include pediatric formulas, Ay-
urveda, holistic perspectives on anxiety and depression, making
fermented food, certified C.P.R., first aid (Chinese medicine, and
backpacking remedies), anatomy lab, and the thermal nature of
herbs.
Dr. Leigh Ann Lipscomb, a Chemistry professor at California
State University, Chico, will offer a presentation on “Nutritional
Approaches to Depression”. The people taking this class will
leave with a detailed therapy outline, including diet and supple-
ments, for each of the four major types of depression, according
to the class description.
“It is our hope that these classes will improve the quality of
life for people who live in the Siskiyou Region, as well as pro-
vide continuing education for practitioners and aids who provide
health care to our community”, said Debbie Lukas, organizer of
the gathering. “This year we are offering meals and childcare,
as well as the option to sign up for one class, one day, or the
3-day weekend.” In addition, the pre-registration discount has
been extended until August 1st. The pre-registration cost for a
local commuter for the entire event is $100, including meals.
Attendees are asked to contribute a bulk food item and do a 2-
hour work shift to keep the price low. Throughout the weekend,
the MASHH Clinic Collective (Medicine for All Seeking Health
and Healing) will offer health care for donation. The full sched-
ule, description of teachers, and registration information can be
viewed on the website: www.siskiyouherbs.com/herbgathering/
or call (541) 5 2-3386 to register by phone. Volunteers, sponsors
and food donations are needed.
For more information contact Siskiyou Mountain Herbs, PO
Box 20 3, Cave Junction, OR 7523, sisqdeb gmail.com, (541)
5 2-3386 www.siskiyouherbs.com herbgathering
www.facebook.com/sisqherb
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made as fact are strictly those of the letter writers)
Venomous, libelous, lies!
I abhor the false accusations and character assignations
written about me in this newspaper by Kindi Fahrnkopf in the
July 10, 2013 edition under the so called “History of the Hippies
of Takilma.” I deny all the accusations! They are all venomous,
libel lies and there is absolutely no truth to anything Fahrnkopf
is stating in her article.
In fact, what this is saying is the opposite of any
truth. I deny being a pot farmer when I lived in Takilma. I was
growing garlic, organic veggies and a large organic orchard.
My family did not need “to escape.” We sold our property and
moved to a quieter, peaceful area. We have many dear friends
in and around Takilma and we’re and still are very highly re-
spected artists and crafters and are individuals of high integrity.
Wilber
Cave Junction
Editor’s note: After receiving this letter we verified that the
incident was indeed backwards. We regret the error.
Correction ,
The ice cream social was a benefit for the Kerbyville Mu-
seum and not the IVHS Alumni scholarship fund.
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July 19
Dos Gringos and Jefferson
State Trading Post.
excitement for attendees of all
ages.
Dear Friends & family of
the Illinois Valley,
My name is Julia
Kirchner, also known as Juls
or Roy Jackson’s daughter.
While living in the commu-
nity my father and I donated
a lot of time serving many of
you as a firefighter, first re-
sponder and paramedic. Our
family is in need right now
and I am asking for your help!
My sister, Kandi Jackson, has
been diagnosed with Small-
Cell Carcinoma Lung Cancer.
Research and specialists de-
scribe this as a very aggressive
cancer and therefore, Kandi is
undergoing very aggressive
treatment.
There is a Benefit
Fundraiser being held at the
Selma Center on July 19 to
raise funds to help her fight
this battle. As we all know,
insurance does not cover all
associated expenses. You are
invited to show your support
through attending this benefit
of great live entertainment of
5 or more bands – door prizes
food and fun. Plus, a Raffle
for wonderful prizes. Your
$10 cover charge will be do-
nated to the Kathleen Jackson
Fund. Tickets are for sale at
July 20
July 21
Christmas in July fund-
raiser at McGrew’s.
Live music by Frankie
Hernandez starting at 8 p.m.
Live auction and silent auc-
tion will be held. Proceeds go
to provide toys and Christmas
Dinner for families in need.
Nature Festival Rusk
Ranch Nature Center & But-
terfly Pavilion 27746 Hwy
199 (Redwood Hwy)
(One mile south of Cave
Junction, watch for the big or-
ange butterfly)
Sunday July 21, 10 a.m. to
6 p.m.
Fun for the whole family!
Butterflies, trails, river
swim, Re-cycle Fashion
Show, nature scavenger hunt,
carniverous plant exhibit, arts,
crafts, food, music, Dance-
farm, Poetry reading, Kung
Fu demo, interactive Puppet
Show.
FREE Admission and ac-
tivities.
More info: 541-287-0172
info@ruskranchnaturecenter.
org.
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July 20 & 21
The skies over the kite field
at the Port of Brookings-Har-
bor will be a rainbow of colors
at the 21st Annual Southern
Oregon Kite Festival, July
20th and 21st.
This free two-day “one of a
kind” event is one of the most
unique kite festivals in the
country. An invitational kite
festival, it attracts nationally
and internationally renowned
kite flyers and kite makers to
the community of Brookings-
Harbor where they perform
and display their fabulous
rainbow of kites. More than
thirty invited kite flyers are
guests of the community and
entertain the spectators with
awe-inspiring routines cho-
reographed to music, creat-
ing an atmosphere of fun and
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Aug. 3-4
The Cave Junction Lions
Club will do a Blackberry
Bingo on Saturday, August 3rd
from 6pm to pm at the Se-
nior Center in Cave Junction.
Game cards sell for .50 each,
open games. Winning pot will
be split 50/50 between winner
and Cave Junction Lions.
July 22
Aug. 3
GMO Free Josephine
County
Special Guest Speaker,
John Birch, Grants Pass Soci-
ety Meeting. We will be hav-
ing a representative from the
group “GMO Free Josephine
County”, give a presentation
Pregnancy Center of the
Illinois Valley will hold a
HUGE YARD SALE Satur-
day, August 3rd, 10am- 3pm
520 Caves Hwy.
News - Dan Mancuso
dan@illinois-valley-news.com
Circulation - Kimberly Potter
office@illinois-valley-news.com
on the dangers of Genetically
Modified Organisms, aka,
most of the food we eat. If you
are unfamiliar with “GMO’s”
here is your chance to find out
more about them, and the dan-
gers they present.
Monday, July 22 at 7 pm
-8:30\pm
Lions Gate church, 1465
NE 6th street, (corner of 6th
and Midland) in Grants Pass.
Questions, contact: Damon
Mancuso, chapter leader 541-
866-2783 or 541-2 1-3158
cell or email: dtm1 64 fron-
tier.com
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