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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, Tales from the Rural Patrol (Editor’s Note: Factual information for ‘Blotter’ is provided by official law enforcement agencies. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) *** Monday, Dec. 23 *Somewhere between Williams and Selma, al- though closer to the latter because Deer Creek Road was mentioned, a couple and their three youngsters in a car were stuck on a BLM road due to snow. The caller said that his GPS led him astray. The people were in no immediate danger, and the caller was going to con- tact AAA; otherwise Search And Rescue would be acti- vated. *Following “another attempt” by some imbecile to steal items from the night depository at Evergreen Fed- eral Bank in Cave Junction, a case of attempted second- degree burglary was noted. *Damage was esti- mated at $1,000 after people found that their pickup truck had been scratched all the way around, and a window was broken by some cretin- ous vandal. The people had left the vehicle in the 23000 block of Redwood Hwy. while they rode their dirt bikes. her that the notice would not be effective until filed with a court of law. *After a 911 hang- up call from Reeves Creek Road, a child, 9, was coun- seled about dialing 911 when there was not an emergency. *Rural GP residents maybe had trouble keeping the spirit of the season, as they turned in 21 complaints including thefts of mail, a man “pulling a samurai sword” on a guy, and sev- eral burglaries including one from a store on Sunny Valley Loop involving what was reported as the loss of sev- eral thousand dollars worth of DVDs, cigarettes, medi- cine, ice cream and milk. Plus, someone reported theft of their $1,800 genera- tor. (Some people definitely made Santa’s Naughty List). *There were 16 calls from rural Grants Pass citi- zens today, including one from a woman who said that a cousin came to visit; then beat and raped her for several days until she could escape. She was seeking medical aid and counseling in another state after leav- ing all her belongings at the house. The case was referred to OSP detectives. Tuesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Day/ Wednesday, Dec. 25 *A case of second-de- gree burglary was reported from the 600 block of Caves Hwy. The complainant said that someone stole items including chain saws, tool boxes and a battery charger. And his fence was cut by the shameless suspects. *The lone Valley call today was from two women who live in Selma with two small children. They report- ed that the father of the chil- dren came (not to give gifts), but to let the air of their car tires. And he was drunk. The women were advised to seek a restraining order. *Not a happy Christ- mas Eve for some residents on Takilma Road, who said that their landlord turned off their electricity on Wednes- day, Dec. 18 and gave them an eviction notice three days ago. The complainant said that some legal person told *Five calls were logged from the rural GP area. One was about the theft of a $3,000 front-end loader; the other was from a woman whose purse was stolen from her car while she was eating Christmas breakfast in I.V. GUNS & AMMO 541-592-3349 WHERE’S THE ALARM? The volunteers and staff of the Illinois Valley Fire District responded to these recent Emergency calls… 12/16 - Monday 100 block S REDWOOD HWY, Medical Emgcy 5900 block DEER CREEK RD, Medical Emgcy 3700 block TAKILMA RD, Medical Emgcy 600 block ROCKYDALE RD, Open Burn 100 block E RIVER ST, Fire Alarm 2000 block S JUNCTION AVE, Fire Alarm 12/17-Tuesday 37400 block THOMPSON CREEK RD, Medical Emergency 12/18-Wednsday 100 block REDWOOD HWY B, Medical Emergency 300 block S REDWOOD HWY, Medical Emergency 12/19-Thursday 5600 block S KERBY AVE 15, Medical Emergency 200 block CAVES HWY, Traffic Accident 200 block W WATKINS ST, Medical Emergency 200 block GAMAY DR, Medical Emergency 12/20-Friday 200 block OLLIS RD 84, Lift Assist 100 block OLLIS RD 84, Lift Assist 12/21-Saturday 3600 block S REDWOOD HWY A, Traffic Accident 1500 block ROCKYDALE RD, Open Burn 400 block SOUTHSIDE RD, Structure Fire 12/22-Sunday 200 block N OLD STAGE RD, Medical Emergency, 100 block OLLIS RD 79, Medical Emergency Page A-7 10 E asy s tEps to K ill y our B usinEss 1. DON’T ADVERTISE... Just pretend ever yone knows what you have to offer. 2. DON’T ADVERTISE... Tell yourself you just don’t have time to spend thinking about promoting your business. 3. DON’T ADVERTISE... Just assume ever yone knows what you sell. 4. DON’T ADVERTISE... Forget that there are new potential customers who would do business with you if they were invited to do so. 5. DON’T ADVERTISE... Convince yourself that you’ve been in business so long customers will automatically come to you. 6. DON’T ADVERTISE... Forget that you have competition tr ying to attract your customers away from you. 7. DON’T ADVERTISE... Tell yourself it costs too much to advertise, and that you don’t get enough out of it. 8. DON’T ADVERTISE... Overlook the fact that advertising is an investment in selling - not an expense. 9. DON’T ADVERTISE... Be sure not to provide an adequate advertising budget for your business. 10. DON’T ADVERTISE... Forget that you have to keep reminding your established customers that you appreciate their business. Bottom Line: Avoid killing your business A d ve r t i s e ! Share your business with the community. Contact the Illinois Valley News Today! Call 541-592-2541 or Email dan@illinois-valley-news.com Exclusive dealer of Viper Tactical Arms 100 block S REDWOOD HWY, Traffic Accident * If using a woodstove or fireplace, keep it screened at all times. Keep ribbons, boughs, and other decorative materials at least three feet away. * After the holiday season or whenever your tree dries out promptly dispose of it and other dry greenery. Burning a tree in a stove or fireplace is extremely danger- By Dennis Hoke ous; proper disposal includes recycling or pick-up by a disposal service. Fire Chief, Illinois Valley Fire District * Maintain your holiday lights. Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, and broken or cracked sockets. With the holiday season in full swing, the Illinois * Do not overload electrical sockets. Do not link more than three light strands, Valley Fire District and State Fire Marshal Mark unless the directions indicate it is safe. Wallace cautions everyone to keep fire safety in mind Candle safety when decorating and entertaining. * Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look and smell like real candles. "This season is a busy and exciting time of year, but * Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish candles when you go to don't let that distract you from keeping your family bed, leave a room, or before leaving the house. and friends safe from fire," says Wallace. "By follow- * Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Keep candles ing a few important safety tips for Christmas trees, at least one foot from combustibles including clothing, curtains, upholstered furni- decorations, and candles, you can help ensure your ture, greenery, and decorations. holidays remain happy." * Always use a sturdy non-combustible (metal, glass, or ceramic) candleholder. If From 2008 through 2012, Oregon fires related to Christmas trees and a sturdy non-combustible candle holder is not available, the candle can decorations resulting in 107 fires, one death and more than $2.3 million in property be placed on a non-combustible plate. loss. Candle-related fires during this same period caused even more damage. From * Place candles out of reach of small children and pets. 2008 through 2012, there were 325 candle-related fires in Oregon causing four * Avoid candles with items embedded in them such as twigs, flowers, or deaths, 49 injuries, and more than $9.3 million in property loss. leaves. These items can ignite or even explode. Tree care and decorating tips: * Always use a flashlight - not a candle - for emergency lighting. * Choose a fresh, healthy tree with a deep-green color and flexible needles. General fire safety * When you get the tree home, cut off the bottom two inches of the trunk. This * Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your creates a fresh, raw cut for the tree to soak up water. home, outside each sleeping area, and in each bedroom. * Water your tree daily. A tree may consume between a quart and a gallon of water * Make a home fire escape plan and practice it with the whole family. per day. * Keep escape routes clear of clutter so you can escape quickly in case of * Place the tree at least three feet away from any heat source such as a fireplace, fire. woodstove, space heater, heating vent, or radiator. For more information on fire safety visit: http://www.oregon.gov/osp/ * Keep lighted candles away from the tree. SFM/pages/commed_firesafety_program.aspx or contact IVFD at * Use only noncombustible or flame resistant materials to trim a tree. 541-592-2225or visit our Facebook page or website at IVFire.com * Always unplug tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. 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