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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Letters to the
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have two Special Needs great
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Reader applauds
local youth
Three years ago Mi-
chelle, Michael, and Eric Ol-
son moved in as neighbors to
the Terry Vance, Sr. family. We
grandsons so this is a blessing
for our 2 boys. The Autistic
person is intelligent and can-
not express their feelings and
desires as we are blessed to do.
And, there are different levels
and degrees of autism. Differ-
ent ways of teaching them in
most of, if not all of, life skills
has to be found.
The Vance family cannot
tell you the wealth of informa-
tion we have learned from the
Olsons and continue to learn.
What a rewarding journey!
These young people from the
Equestrian Team and their love
for everyone, Special Needs or
not, are a fine example of what
youth are in the Valley. Let’s
show our support for them at
their State Meet. Examples
have been documented that
animals can bring blessings,
healings, and love into the life
of someone with varied chal-
lenges.
If our vehicle is stopped
by the Olson home Eric loves
to jump in the Vance’s vehicle,
if it’s not locked; if we are
walking he comes up to us and
touches his check meaning,
“Kiss me, now”; and, he loves
to “explore our home” when
visiting. We are privileged and
blessed!
The Vance family would
invite all who read the 4/30/14
edition of the I.V. Paper, pg. A-
8 article concerning the Eques-
trian Team, to learn about
these people who have been
diagnosed with Autism. Then,
the next time the teenager at a
checkout line in a store turns
around to the lady behind him
and starts pulling the flower
petals off of flowers being
purchased to plant, or is an-
noying the man in line behind
him who thinks this teenager
should be more disciplined by
his mom, will know this a Spe-
cial Needs situation and, have
patience and love. It just could
be Eric or one of our 2 great
grandsons.
Terry Vance, Sr.
Cave Junction
Reader says yes
“My rights—my rights”
is what a two party system de-
clares during the election cam-
paign because that is what it is
designed to do. But I am at that
table too as a Green Party sup-
porter. So, let me have equal
time to express my stance: I put
myself lower than that honey
bee, that monarch, the dragon-
fly, and that ladybug. Yup, they
were all here today for me to
witness on this last warm day
of April, not only their pres-
ence but their significance!
You see, in growing some of
my own food, I provide the
balanced environment that
“we” need to co-exist. Bottom
line is, food that’s consump-
tion quality must be pollinated
because that’s our design. My
pollinators are waiting and ex-
cited that the garden is for us.
GMO crops however, are re-
ported to kill pollinators. Wait-
those are my pollinators too! It
is not difficult to connect the
dots in my world: GMO crops
and Organics cannot co-exist.
Sure, there is the argu-
ment of hand-pollinating but
that will never achieve the
symbiotic relationship that na-
ture provides. And if you think
that harmful manufactured
“things” will just disappear
one day, they won’t. Corpo-
rate-agribusiness-government
that spends mega-tax-dollars
to buy state officials and con-
trol the future of food does not
care one iota about yours or
my lives. As corporate busi-
ness entities, not people, they
don’t possess the faculties for
sound ecological reasoning.
Having no moral obliga-
tion to others, it is pointless
to “negotiate.” GMO crops
can destroy every small farm
in the Illinois, Applegate, and
Rogue Valleys in the blink of
an eye, as already experienced
around the world by several
other countries. We also won’t
be able to obtain seeds other
than theirs. Without a “yes”
vote on measure 17-58 we will
become helplessly dependent
on all our food from agribusi-
nesses, and our right to choose
will have then indeed clothed
the Emperor in new clothes!
Thank you for hearing
my stance on measure 17-58.
Local votes matter! Please
read a short research project to
inform you more about a coun-
try that once had an agriculture
that was the envy of the world,
titled, USDA Inc.: How Agri-
business Has Hijacked Regu-
latory Policy at the US Depart-
ment of Agriculture by Phillip
Mattera, 2004.
Sarah NightBear
O’Brien
I llInoIs V alley F uneral D Irectors
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541-592-4110
Obituaries
David Allen Potticary, age 57 ,
of Cave Junction, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014
at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
No services are planned. Illinois Valley
Funeral Directors are in charge of arrange-
ments.
Please sign the family guest book at www.
since1928hull.com.
David was born June 14, 1956 in Portland,
Ore. He graduated high school and later at-
tended trade school for auto mechanics. While
attending school he drove school bus for Hill-
sboro School District. In 1987 he moved from
Portland to the Illinois Valley. He worked for
Rockydale Automotive for 23 years. David
went into business for himself doing stump
grinding. The Valley will miss him and his
laugh.
He was a member of Oath Keepers.
David’s hobbies included water skiing
from the age of five, computers, music, auto
shows, working on automobiles, shooting pool,
participating in pool tournaments and boat-
ing. He especially enjoyed spending time with
friends.
Survivors include his father, Dean Potti-
cary of Cave Junction; his step-mother, Claudia
Potticary of Cave Junction; his mother, Janet
Kent of Vancouver, Wash.; a brother, Dale Kent
of Bend, Ore.; his children, Mirinda of Vancou-
ver, Wash. and Dominic of Gaston, Ore.; and
four grandchildren, Paige, Jace, Tyrus and Lin-
coln.
Irish Smith, age 71 , of Kerby, died
Monday, April 28, 2014 at her home.
A memorial service was held Monday,
May 5, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in Cave Junction. Illinois
Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of ar-
rangements.
Please sign the family guest book at www.
since1928hull.com.
Irish was born Marna Jean Jung on De-
cember 21, 1942 in Portland, Ore. to Leonard &
Patricia Jean (Casserly) Jung. She lived a full
life, marrying twice and having four children.
In 1976 she moved from Carson City, Nev. to
Oregon. She was an addiction counselor and
loved to help others with their struggles. Most
of all she was a fun loving person with lots of
hugs to give and jokes to share.
Survivors include her children, Raymond
Elmer, Casey Elmer and Shawn Elmer; seven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
and she will be missed by all.
Irish was a member of The Church of Je-
sus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cave Junction
Ward.
Her hobbies included reading, beading
and collecting.
Preceding her in death was her daughter,
Patricia Wolf.
Save May
The
Date
9
Second Friday Art Walk Illi-
nois River Valley Arts Council www.
irvac.com
Free event with art, music, &
activities in downtown Cave Junc-
tion, 541-218-8501; 5 – 8 p.m. May
9, June 13, July 11 and August 8.
May 10
The IV Garden Club will hold
their Spring Plant Sale and Country
Store on Saturday, May 10th starting
at 9:00 am at the County Building in
Cave Junction.
May 10
Free Movie Sat., May 10th at
Kerby Belt Bldg. 4-5:30p.m. The
World according to Monsanto. Come
learn about the corporation who
brought us GMO agriculture, 85 min-
utes long. Discussion afterward For
more information call 541.415.2614
May 10
Saturday, May 10th: Please at-
tend the Monument’s 13th annual
Community Open House. Free cave
tours will be offered from 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. We request only that you
bring a non-perishable food item to
donate. Take advantage of this op-
portunity to explore and enjoy the
caves – free of charge! The Historic
Chateau at Oregon Caves will open
on Thursday, May 8th so there will
be lodging and dining available. The
Chateau will also have live music for
Mother’s Day weekend, so don’t miss
all of the festivities!
Loving brother & friend
(Eld) Lee Sparks, 68 , of Cave Junction,
OR died April 26, 2014.
Grants Pass Funeral Alternatives is in
charge of arrangements.
To send an online condolence go to www.
grantspassfunerals.com
Edward was born May 16, 1945 in Toledo
Ohio to Lucille (Weeks) and William J. Sparks.
He was preceded in death by his parents
William & Lucille and his brother, Floyd Ken-
neth.
He is survived by three siblings William
Sparks of Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Terri Leini-
nger of Port Charlotte, Fla. and Susan Mynderse
of Lambertville, Mich.
8 nieces and nephews, and 9 great nieces
and nephews along with many friends and ad-
opted family.
May 10
May 10
Bridgeview Winery presents
“The Bistro at Bridgeview” 4 to 7
p.m. Saturday, May 10. The fundrais-
er for the 2014 IVHS Safe and Sober
Grad Night will include live enter-
tainment, a silent auction and gour-
met dinner of pork roast (donated by
Taylors), au gratin potatoes (donated
by McGrews), green salad and des-
sert. Vegetarian entrée also available.
Tickets are $25 per person or $40
for two, available at IVHS, Taylor’s
Country Store and First Community
Credit Union. Sponsored in part by
the Jo. Co. Local Alcohol and Drug
Planning Committee.
Edward
Cave Junction Lions Club Sat-
urday, May 10th will host its annual
Mommy’s Day Bingo event.
Doors open at 5 p.m. First game
at 6 p.m. 50/50 Drawing, Door Prize
for Mommys, Special game: Last
person standing; dobbers for sale, or
bring your own. Snacks, and drinks
will be available for purchase.
For more information: call Cori
at 541-592-4301. IV Senior Center,
520 E. River St. Cave Junction. 50¢
Cards, Half Cash Payout, 15 Game
Program.
May 15
There is a Beekeepers Club in
the Valley. The informal club has
meetings the third Thursday of ev-
ery month. The meetings are held at
various locations throughout the val-
ley. The next meeting is May 15th at
6:30 p.m. We will be meeting at Ron
Padgett’s bee yard located at 6541
Caves Highway. If you have any in-
terest in keeping bees or would just
like some information please plan to
attend one of our lively and informa-
tive meetings. Come ‘bee’ with us. If
you have any questions or would like
more information, please call: Ron
Padgett 541-659-0382.
May 15
Glenn Morrison American Le-
gion Auxiliary is hosting a FREE
Breakfast to all veterans on May 17
at the IV Senior Center from 8-11
Non Veterans are $6. Join us while
we honor our local veterans.
Saturday, May 10th
Doors open at 5pm
First game at 6pm
50/50 Drawing,
Door Prize for Mommys,
Special game: Last person standing
May 11, 2014 ~ 8am to 1pm
RCC/Belt Building
24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, OR
Dobbers for sale, or bring your dobbers
Mommy’s Day
IV Senior Center
520 E. River St. Cave Junction
50¢ Cards, Half Cash Payout
15 Game Program
Food, snacks,
and drinks
will be available
for purchase.
Sponsored by your
Cave Junction
Lions Club
For more information: call Cori at 541-592-4301
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