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
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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
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* 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.
CHIEF’S CORNER
Across
1- Actor Morales; 5- Auricular; 9-
Soccer legend; 13- Kind of radio;
14- Tea type; 16- How sweet
___!; 17- Cut the crop; 18-
Golfer Calvin; 19- Fruit-filled pie;
20- South American country,
famous for Macchu Picchu; 21-
___ roll; 22- Ransacked; 24- Not
as much; 26- One of the
Simpsons; 27- Intervening, in
law; 29- Unmatched; 33- Israeli
desert region; 34- Enemies; 35-
Reindeer herder; 36- Bruins
great Bobby; 37- On one's toes;
38- ___ kwon do; 39- Zeno's
home; 41- Low in pitch; 42-
Feeble peevish complaint; 44-
Sopor; 46- Ages; 47- Archer of
myth; 48- Entreaty; 49- Llama
relative; 52- Church seat; 53-
Thick cord; 57- Incite; 58- Jazzy
Chick; 60- Swill; 61- Farming
prefix; 62- Leaden; 63- "The
Time Machine" people; 64-
Foliage unit; 65- Some whiskeys;
66- DEA agent;
Down
1- Tombstone lawman; 2- Hook's helper; 3- A long way off; 4- Sudden inclination to act; 5-
Resist; 6- Ages between 13 and 19; 7- Home furnishings chain; 8- Barracks bed; 9- Trap for the
unwary; 10- And others, briefly; 11- Italian bread?; 12- Cornerstone abbr.; 15- Most strange; 23-
Neighbor of Leb.; 25- Ltr. holder; 26- Dirty looks; 27- Actress Oberon; 28- "Snowy" bird; 29-
Flowery verse; 30- Have dinner at home; 31- Bridges; 32- Graf ___; 33- Christmas; 34- National
symbols; 37- In circulation; 40- Leading; 42- Itty-bitty; 43- Become raspy, like a voice; 45-
Rainbow shape; 46- Continuously; 48- Pet ___; 49- I've Got ___ in Kalamazoo; 50- Expensive
seating area; 51- Graph prefix; 52- Ask for divine guidance; 54- Earthen pot; 55- Needy; 56-
Monumental; 59- Not 'neath;
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