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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Page A-9 Farmers’ Market a Local Treasure each Friday from 4 to p.m. The 2014 season will run for 2 weeks through the end of October. Illinois alley residents from all economic levels and walks of life are attracted to the avail- ability of clean, locally raised, reasonably priced vegetables and fruits, eggs and meats, and nursery plants. An added incentive for many, is knowing that when they shop at a local farmers’ market, their money circulates within the local economy, enhancing economic power and community sov- ereignty. The market is one of several pro ects created by enny Houck, the I. . usiness ntrepreneur- ial Center I C Development Coordinator, utili ing .S.D.A. grants. The I C is made possible through a partnership between the I. . Community Development Organi ation I CDO and Rogue Community College. At the market, Houck greeted people and visited booths, making his own supportive pur- chases. Some of the best and brightest aspects of living in a small, rural community showed on Friday, illuminating a future offering greater food sovereignty for the community, and encouraging local farmers and customers alike to invest their resources right here in our “valley of riches.” By Judy Hoyle IVN Contributing Writer Opening day for the 2014 Cave unction Farmer’s arket season has been hailed by many as an outstanding success, enhanced by perfect weather and a family gathering atmosphere. On ood Friday, members of the Cave unction Farmer’s arket team were thrilled to experience heavy traffic, while market manager Christopher Hall busily set about accommodating new ven- dors. For those who attended the early weeks of the market last year, the remarkable growth in the number and variety of products and vendors was unmistakable. This year there was bounty to be had from many booths, including big bundles and bags of “greens” that thrive this time of year. ow in its second year, an earlier opening date boasted 1 local agricultural vendors and an enthusiastic response from market regulars and new customers alike. All were eager for the week- ly tradition to resume after the winter hiatus. ocated behind Caves Chevron at the unc- tion of Caves and Redwood Highways, the market has proven to be an easy, accessible place for peo- ple from many different backgrounds to meet up Photo by udy Hoyle, Illinois Valley News) Evergreen Elementary Principal Dave Regal congratulates Lloydeen Davis, who has volunteered at the school since 1977. Candidates ... Continued from A-1 Selma’s Crystal Kaleidoscope to show at Gem Show Vincent also said he would restructure and streamline the ad- ministrative branch of the office to ensure fiscal responsibility, to “bring us in line with the smaller office we are, not the large office we used to be.” incent also says he’d take an immediate ten per- cent salary cut and apply the savings to another area of the office. Daniel (not to be confused with former sheriff Dave Daniel) said the answer is better use of available resources, like the Sheriff’s Posse, Search and Rescue, neighborhood watches, etc. “I would reach out to these people to bring them under the sheriff’s umbrella,” Daniel said. “ e can’t use these volunteers as employees, but they could do more with gaining information and data to help push our efforts. I’d expand our volunteer base, and in- crease neighborhood watches, and also, I’d bring resident deputies back into the communities so we can all work together better as a team. And, we need more transparency and standards.” ilbertson responded by saying he is managing volunteers well and is planning to put together a “cadre of people” that includes retired cops and volunteers to work with the neighborhood watches and who could conduct preliminary investigations. “I also am encouraging the development of higher levels of involvement, for example, a neighborhood guard program,” ilb- ertson said. Asked about the public safety levy, both ilbertson and Dan- iels said they support it, while incent said he felt the current levy proposal is too vague. ilbertson said if the levy passes he’ll be able to pull deputies out of the ail and put them back on patrol and work them out of the substations. By Judy Hoyle IVN Contributing Writer The family friendly annual em and ineral Show is scheduled to take place at the osephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion to p.m. April 2 and 2 and to 4 p.m. April 2 . Admission is free for children 11 and under all three days. Adult admission is free on Friday and only 1 per person Satur- day and Sunday. Selma’s Crystal aleidoscope owner ouis Swisher will be displaying a wide variety of his inventory for the seventh year in a row. “There’s myriad reasons to attend whether you’re a long time rock hound or new to the world of minerals. If you’re into nature at all, this is one of the better events of the year,” he stated. “The craftsmanship, especially from the artists from around here, is ust phenomenal.” The owners of Hampton’s Rock Shop will be sending a special display. There will be over 20 vendors and 0 display cases of private collections. The event also boasts a DEALER DAYS ARE HAPPENING NOW! MS 291 CHAIN SAW $ 479 REDUCED $10 95 NEW! FS 38 TRIMMER NOW JUST WAS 20” bar † 129 95 $ – user Adam29 BG 55 HANDHELD BLOWER 149 95 $ $139.95 SNW-SRP “I did a lot of reading and researching on different brands and models and decided on the 291. 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Available at participating dealers while supplies last. † The actual listed guide bar length can vary from the effective cutting length based on which powerhead it is installed on. © 2014 STIHL SNW14-241-115180-2 STIHLdealers.com silent auction, demonstrations, door pri es and kids’ games. “It’s not only fun, but highly edu- cational for kids,” Swisher explained. “In the old days, the schools would send buses filled with kids. e’d get over a thousand kids visiting the show, but the schools don’t provide buses for the kids anymore.” The event is sponsored by the Rogue em and eology Club R C , which also offers a family friendly environment. The club can be contacted at rockhound- club yahoo.com or by calling 41 2 2 . isitors and new members are always welcome. The club meets monthly and sponsors field trips as well as lapidary re- lated classes such as faceting stones or sil- versmithing. any classes are free or only require the cost of materials. The club meets at 0 p.m. the first ednesday of the month at the Fruitdale range. Dues are 20 a year per family and membership includes receiving a monthly newsletter. The clubhouse, located at 100 S Isham St. in rants Pass, is open every ednesday from to noon and the sec- ond and fourth Thursdays from to p.m. The building houses a lending library and a workshop offering a variety of lapidary equipment for members’ use. The club maintains a Rhodonite claim and two ade claims operated by and for the members, and also operates a sales table at the osephine County Fair each August. Regularly scheduled day trips take place one Saturday a month and special extended treks, such as the annual week long field trip the third week of une are also part of the membership privileges. “ e all had a rock collection when we were kids, and some of us never stopped collecting,” Swisher stated. “If you’re into rocks and stones, this is your once a year chance to see this wonderful show. For re- ally no money at all, you can spend a couple hours and it’s very entertaining.” The Crystal aleidoscope is offering a limited number of free passes to the show. Those interested should drop by the store at 1 4 Redwood Highway in Selma during regular business hours.
