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Page A-2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Life in the Valley of Riches By DAN MANCUSO, Publisher Usually Monday nights are pretty quiet as I put the paper together. This past Monday, though, was a little different. At around 7 p.m. the scanner went crazy with the Reeves Creek Fire. The speed of the responders was pretty amazing. One ODF truck went out to take a look and the next thing you know they had choppers in the air and were looking for tankers. One home was in danger and a fire truck happened to be in their driveway to hold the flames at bay. Fortunately, the winds changed direction, taking the fire away form the home. Before 9 p.m. the air support was grounded until the morning, leaving hand crews to contain the fire until morning. Social media lit up with firsthand photos and it seemed ev- eryone was listening to the scanner and posting updates. Jose- phine County Emergency Manager Jessica Schwarz sent out a notice shortly before 8:30 p.m. filling in the folks on her list. At that time there were no evacuation orders, but people were told to prepare. The people on Facebook were offering pasture space and Chevy Suburbans with trailers to relocate the animals. It was pretty neat to see the people normally arguing about nonsense drop their opinions and offer help. These are the reasons I like to live in small towns. Don’t remember what you did last night? No problem, someone will let you know. Did something stupid? Someone else will do some- thing and your incident will fall down the list of things to talk about. There is also a flip side. If you are sick, hurt or in need, everyone will know and the out pouring of help will amaze you. Thank you for picking up this week’s paper. Enjoy and be safe. ~ djm Letters to the Editor Illinois Valley News welcomes Let- ters to the Editor. Please e-mail them to dan@illinois-valley-news.com District (TRSD) a few weeks ago after reading Kate Dwyer’s LTE titled “Dysfunctional Boards” in the July 2nd, I.V. News issue, then more information followed, in the Daily POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ encourages letters Courier – dated July 16th, titled to the editor provided they are legible “New Superintendent Lands amid and not libelous or scurrilous. All letters dust-up”. Now to follow through. must be signed, including name, address My heart, as I’m sure with and telephone number. The latter need many of us, goes out to Kate, her not be published, but will be used to courage, her message, and especially verify authenticity. The “News” reserves our children – for their health and the right to edit letters. Letters are used welfare. What an example of leader- at the discretion of the publisher. ship?? The mention of the TRSD *** (Editor’s Note: Views and commen- going into the sewage treatment tary, including statements made as business, for profit, or opting that fact are strictly those of the letter the County or State take charge of writers) it, well, for years they all have been thoroughly backed up with private Corporate interests. The big busi- Reader response to July ness of housing and the education of children, by a ‘corporate state’ 2nd Dysfunctional Board our fostering sociological dependency on these dysfunctional institutions. I’m I made a bare start writing this talking, specifically, of the non-ac- letter about the Three River’s School countability to the parents, citizens and the community. TRSD could step up to be an NBC virtual reality show line – after the popular “Shark Tank”. (Look at the new superinten- dent David Holmes “Three Rivers Financial Group”? let’s just follow the money here, but perhaps I could be wrong?) The way that they treat each other, or we treat each other – as in the business world, with in- fighting, disrespect, competitiveness, and heralding the broad cast of dom- inator personalities is a wide spread symptom of the problem. They/We are corporate actors and for the most part we are complicit with this sys- tem, at a deep level, even though we don’t like it. We are hooked in, from birth. Every institution has a Corpo- rate frame work. Prior to the 1920s counties and states had their own Grand Juries that would investigate inconsistencies and constructive trust fraud matters, and the violations to the fiduciary obligations of public servants. These checks and balances have been striped from the pubic do- main and local governments by State and mostly Federal agencies via the Corporate and Banking lobbyists. We need to learn the real history of the Banking Industry, the rise of Corporate Rule and its claim to our constitutional rights which dominate our public institutions – beginning with our system of justice. Life is not a commodity. The essence of any government that belongs to the people must lie in the biblical injunction, “No man can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will hold to one and despise the other.” All America seeks a govern- ment in which no man holds to his own interest and despises the public interest, and where all men (and women) serve only the public and love that master well... And ... No responsibility of government is more fundamental than the responsibility of maintaining the highest stan- dards of ethical behavior by those who conduct the public business. There can be no dissent from the principle that all officials must act with unwavering integrity, absolute impartiality, and complete devotion to the public interest. For the basis of effective government is the public confidence. (exerpts from speeches by John F. Kennedy, 1960 & 1961). Perhaps this or something like it can be read before each meet- ing. Concerned citizens should also investigate Constructive Trust Fraud and send Courtesy Notices to of- ficials informing them of the fact of the liability they face. We are living in the times... Guenter Ambron CJ OSU Extension seed crop class offered Obituaries Helen B. Desaulniers, age 68, of Cave Junction, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Rogue Regional Medical Center. A private service will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of ar- rangements. Helen was born June 18, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to Louis & Katherine Meyers one of 12 children. Survivors include three sons, Raymond Jarrett of Medford, James Jarrett of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and Khayyam Waller of Medford, Oregon. Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seeds of the Future an in- troduction to Seed Breeding and Production in the Rogue Valley, a Specialty Crop. Seeds are as old as civi- lization itself, perhaps even the cause of it. The saving of seeds is the most human of acts and skills. The Rogue Valley is wonderfully suited to seed growing. Specialty Seed Crops represent a great niche market to small, sus- tainable farms. This program guides you on an exploration of the subject. The day begins with a tour of two family farms currently working on innova- tive seed breeding projects and cooperative seed market- ing. For those interested in growing specialty seed crops, attend an afternoon class for Beginning Seed Growers with Don Tipping, Siskiyou Seed’s owner and long-time seed grower. Tour at 10 a.m.; lunch at 12:30; class at 1:30 p.m. Program is limited to 30 people. Visit our website to register on line at: http://ex- tension.oregonstate.edu/so- rec/farms To register contact Maud Powell, OSU Small Farms, at 541-776-7371, ext. 208; e-mail: maud.powell@ oregonstate.edu I llInoIs V alley F uneral D Irectors www.since1928Hull.com Save The Date For more listings go to www.ivcalendar.org time! July 30 Wednesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. Presentation by Greg Walter @ IV Library, Early History of Caves City, Tourism and the Oregon Caves Na- tional Monument. The fascinating history of Cave Junction and the junction that oc- curred upon the building of the Or- egon Caves Hwy. (SR46) and the newly built Redwood Hwy. Josephine Community Libraries - IV Branch, 209 W. Palmer St., CJ 541-592-4778, www.josephineli- brary.org for car wash and vacuum. Josephine Community Libraries - IV Branch, 209 W. Palmer St., CJ 541-592-4778, www.josephineli- brary.org Aug. 2 & 3 Illinois Valley Little League is hosting the annual Blackberry Festi- val on Saturday, August 2 and Sun- day, August 3. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Great food, Music and Vendors- Activities for the kids!! Aug. 2 Aug. 9 Summer Reading Wrap-up Sat- urday, August 2 @ 12 noon. Barb from IRVAC will be mak- ing steam-punk art, IV Library team will be awarding prizes to all summer reading participants and free refresh- ments will be supplied during story Little League will be holding a fitness, car wash, bake sale extrava- ganza on Aug. 9. Fitness classes be- gin at 8 a.m. Car wash and bake sale begins at 10 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. $10.00 per class or $25.00 for three or more classes. $3.00 for car wash or $5.00 Illinois Valley News Published weekly by W.H. Alltheway, LLC Daniel J. Mancuso, Publisher 541-592-4110 POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction OR 97523 Illinois Valley News is published at 221 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523 Telephone (541) 592-2541 FAX (541) 592-4330 Since 1937 periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523 P.O. Box 1370 USPS 258-820 Aug. 9 Kitchen Remedies: Making Herbal Tinctures. Saturday, August 9th from 10a.m.-1p.m. Pre-registra- tion is required, class size limited. Cost $25-50 (sliding scale), sup- plies list provided (optional). Learn to make herbal tinctures in this hands-on class. Tincture math, fresh vs. dry herbs, dosing, resources, maceration vs. percolation and fluid extract, menstrums: alcohol, glycer- ine, vinegar. We will make macerated and percolated tinctures in this class and discuss fluid extracts. For more information, call Siskiyou Moun- tain Herbs at (541) 592-3386, email sisqdeb@gmail.com or visit the web- site: www.siskiyouherbs.com Aug. 16 It’s The Berries: Saturday, Au- SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in Josephine County - $30.50 One year in Jackson and Douglas counties - $32.50 One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state - $39.00 Illinois Valley News does not refund subscriptions. Remainder of subscription will be donated to the charity of your choice. gust 16, 2014 ~ 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are now accepting applications for vendors inside and outside. Outdoor spaces must bring your own tables. $20 with a $5 refund for a cleaned space. RCC/Belt Building 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, OR. Res- ervation Deadline is August 12, 2014. Last day for refunds is August 14, 2014. Contact Hazel Griffith, 541- 592-6433 or Jean Shubert, 541-592- 6150. Aug. 16 Fieldtrip: Identification and Harvesting in the High Siskiyous Sat- urday, August 16th from 9a.m.-6p.m. Pre-registration is required, class size limited. Cost $40-80 (slid- ing scale) Supply List on registra- tion. Do you want to get to know some of the medicinal plants that grow here? Join herbalist Debbie Lu- kas in this exploration of high eleva- tion medicinal plants. Discuss iden- tifying characteristics, habitat, parts used, collection techniques, prepara- tion and uses. We will field prep tinc- tures and dry herbs for tea. For more information, call Siskiyou Moun- tain Herbs at (541) 592-3386, email sisqdeb@gmail.com or visit the web- site: www.siskiyouherbs.com Aug. 16 Join us along the 80 mile stretch of US Highway 199, from Highway 101 to I-5, featuring yard sales and special events on the third weekend in August, 2014. There’s no charge to participate, just set up your yard sale in a safe place! For more infor- mation, go to our blog at http://hw- y199yardsale.blogspot.com or call 707-720-9379 and leave a message. Held on the same weekend as “It’s the Berries” at the RCC/Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Hwy Kerby, OR News - Dan Mancuso dan@illinois-valley-news.com Circulation - Kimberly Potter office@illinois-valley-news.com Advertising / Composition Dan Mancuso dan@illinois-valley-news.com Mailroom - Millie Watkins DEADLINES: News, Classified and Display Ads, Announce- ments and Letters 4 P.M. FRIDAYS Office Manager-Laura Mancuso laura@illinois-valley-news.com POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ encour- ages letters to the editor pro- vided they are legible and not libelous or scurrilous. All let- ters must be signed, including name, address and telephone number. The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity. The ‘News’ reserves the right to edit letters. Letters are used at the discre- tion of the publisher. Summer 2014 July 24 • Rosie Wittman: Acoustic Rock Originals, Dawna Crocker: Coffee House singer songwriter July 31 • East Fork County Bluegrass Aug 7 • Ras Cricket and the Cultivators: Reggae Aug 7 • Ras Cricket and the July 31 • East Fork County Bluegrass Cultivators: Reggae
