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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, October 8, 2014
soon.
Life in the
Valley
of Riches
By DAN MANCUSO,
Publisher
Fall is in the air. It’s not just the colors of the trees and
grapevines, it’s also in the scent of the air. As many of you have
noticed, the annual influx of “trim-igrants” has arrived, which
means Oregon State Police saturation patrols will be starting
Cannabis has been a sticky subject in political conversations
this year with cities and counties being forced to deal with
the dispensary issues. Sadly, most have just punted and done
nothing to prepare for the upcoming May 1, 2015, deadline for
municipalities to allow medical dispensaries.
Cave Junction took the route of suing the state and the
hearing was held Sept. 30 where Judge Pat Wolke said he needed
more time. So, at this point, we have no idea which direction this
will go.
To complicate matters even further, we have Measure 91
on the ballot this November. Measure 91 allows recreational
cannabis and municipalities will not have the option of banning
it.
The reality of the cannabis issue is this: It’s here and it’s not
going anywhere. Our community profits greatly from the cannabis
industry. People argue that cannabis is bad for us. Others argue
that it’s a miracle drug. Back in the day, alcohol was illegal. All
that did was make many families extremely wealthy.
Keeping cannabis illegal is only doing the same thing.
Those employed in the industry do not pay taxes. Many receive
benefits from the state such as food stamps and free heath care.
Yes, they make cash, pay zero taxes and get money back from
the government. Legalize it now and then dispensaries will issue
tax forms to growers. In turn, it would be wise for them to do the
same for their trimmers and garden gnomes. People will have
to pay into the system, thus lightening the load of the welfare
system.
For those of you against the plant, I hope this little tidbit
resonates with you.
In Josephine County we have few options for economic
prosperity. Don’t let your generational bias be the spotted owl of
the cannabis industry.
Thank you for picking up this weeks paper, enjoy ~ djm
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the letter writers.)
As Chief Petitioner of Measure 17-63, I
would like to extend a personal invitation to all
who may question the validity of Measure 17-
63.
In particular, our County Commissioners,
Public Works, ODOT, Jim Frick, Carl Wilson
and all who publically or privately believe
Measure 17-63 is somehow unwarranted or
in terms, we’ve seen of late; “over reaching,
extreme, or radical.”
Join us, Wednesday, October 8 at the
Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center
for the debut of “The Human Experiment”, a
documentary that reveals the extent of the toxic
chemicals in our lives.
Following this film will be a Panel Q
& A session featuring our special guest E.
G. Valliantos, author of six books, his most
recent “Poison Spring- The Secret History of
Pollution and the EPA”. Bringing 25 years of
EPA experience to Southern Oregon. The panel
should be able to address and answer your
questions and/or concerns as to why we should
ban corporate and governmental pesticide
practices requiring an applicators license.
Our goal is for Josephine County to be a
model for healthy air, water, soil and bodies for
Oregon. To help put an end to the illnesses and
cancer cluster noted throughout our region. To
offer Josephine County the peace, safety and
happiness afforded us in Oregon’s Constitution.
More importantly: our right to say NO to toxic
poisons and our right to a healthy and safe
future, currently not afforded us.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - Film at 7 p.m.
- Panel following a short recess.
Joel Moore
Chief Petitioner
Selma
Obituaries
Former
Cave
Junction
resident,
Jerry
Charles West,
Dorothy Marie age 72 , of Cave
Geib, age 92 , Junction,
died
Please join us at Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery located in the
beautiful Illinois Valley to help support Gil in his election for
Josephine County Sheriff
Sunday, October 12th 3:00-7:00
$50.00 per Person
Taylors Famous Dogs and Old Fashion BBQ
Wonderful Bridgeview Wine
Local Brew’s
Please RSVP at gilbertsonforsheriff.com
541-287-3041
of Grants Pass, died
Saturday, September
27,
2014
at
Countryside Village.
A
memorial
service will be held at
a future date.
Illinois Valley
Funeral
Directors
are in charge of
arrangements.
September 12, 2014
at his home.
A
celebration
of life will be at
5:00 p.m., Saturday,
October 11, 2014 at
Jerry’s
residence.
Southern
Oregon
Cremation Services
are in charge of
arrangements.
Please sign the
family guest book at
www.since1928hull.
com.
Jerry was born
July 12, 1942 in
Millington, Illinois.
In 1960 he graduated
from Sandwich High
School in Sandwich,
Illinois.
For
30
years while living in
Alaska, Jerry logged,
worked on the Alaska
pipeline and helped
clean up the Valdez
oil spill.
He also
logged in Washington
and Oregon. Some
said he was the
hardest worker. In
1982 he moved from
Powers, Oregon to
Cave Junction.
Jerry
was
a
member of a labor
union.
Jerry
enjoyed
collecting
stamps
and coins as well as
unique quality items.
He took a lot of pride
in his belongings (neat
freak). He restored
vintage cars, built
hot rods, and enjoyed
listening to 70s and
80s music.
Survivors
include four children,
Dwayne
Adams
of Key Biscayne,
Florida, Dawn Denvir
of Laurie, Missouri,
Deirdre
West
of
Coos Bay, Oregon,
and Blaine West of
Powers, Oregon; and
five grandchildren.
He was preceded
in death by his father,
Gerald West and
his partner, Dixie
Canfield.
I llInoIs V alley F uneral D Irectors
www.since1928Hull.com
Save The Date
Oct. 6,
IVHS Soccer, Boys JV
Game, Away vs. Milo Acad-
emy, US Cellular Field at 3
p.m.
IVHS Volleyball Girls
JV Game, Cascade Chris-
tian at IVHS at 5 p.m.
IVHS Volleyball, Girls
Varsity Game, Cascade
Christian at I.V.H.S
Oct. 7
IVHS Volleyball Girls
Freshman Game, Away vs.
Lakeview High School at 4
p.m.
IVHS Volleyball Girls,
JV Game Away vs. Lakev-
iew High School at 5 p.m.
IVHS Volleyball Girls
Varsity Game, Away vs.
Lakeview High School at
6:15 p.m.
Oct. 8
IVHS Cross Country
Varsity Invitational, Away
vs. Grants Pass, Dutcher
Creek Golf Course, 4 p.m.
Oct. 8
“The Human Experi-
ment,” a documentary pro-
Illinois
Valley
News
Published weekly by
W.H. Alltheway, LLC
Daniel J. Mancuso, Publisher
duced and narrated by Sean
Penn, will be presented
free of charge at the Grants
Pass H.S. Performing Arts
Center. Doors open at 6:30
p.m. The film will screen at
7 p.m. and an expert panel
will offer a Q & A session
at 8:30 p.m. Guest Evan G.
Vallianatos, author of Poi-
son Spring – The Secret
History of Pollution and
the EPA will discuss the
“...thousands of untested
chemicals in our everyday
products, our homes and
inside of us.” Vallianatos
states, “The EPA, an agen-
cy Americans have naively
trusted, has betrayed its
mission.” The evening will
also feature music by Carol
Valentine and is sponsored
by the Freedom from Pes-
ticide Alliance and the Sis-
kiyou FilmFest. Donations
welcomed. Call 541-592-
2693 for carpooling or fur-
ther information.
Oct. 9
IVHS Football Boys
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at 5 p.m.
Oct. 9
Taco Night, 5-7 p.m. St.
Matthias Episcopal Church,
25904 Redwood Hwy., CJ,
Donations go to benefit the
Harvest Kitchen.
Oct. 10
IVHS Speech/Debate
Varsity Tournament, Away
vs. Marshfield High School
Oct. 11
IVHS Cross Country
Invitational, Away vs. South
Umpqua High School
IVHS Volleyball Girls
Varsity Tournament, Away
vs. North Valley High
School
IVHS Soccer Girls
Varsity Game, Lakeview at
IVHS at 3 p.m.
Oct. 11
Harvest Moon Hoedown,
Barn Dance & Variety Show
presented by IRVAC at the
Selma Community & Edu-
cation Center, 18255 Red-
wood Hwy., Selma, 5-10
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p.m. Admission $10, $5 for
ages 8-18, 3-5 p.m. Outdoor
Jam session, 5 p.m. Doors
open, 5:30 p.m. I.V. String
Band, 6:30 p.m. The Anto-
nucci Collective, 7:30 p.m.
Square dancing with John
Luna (will teach dances),
Quilt Show, 50/50 raffle &
Pie Auction.
Learn about Free Health
and Wellness programs for
AllCare members, Tobac-
co Cessation, and 10 steps
towards improving your
health. 6:30 PM at Healthy
U. 535 E. River St., Cave
Junction.
Call 541-592-
4888 with questions.
Oct. 13 & 14
The Illinois Valley News
and the Illinois Valley
Chamber will host a candi-
date forum on Thursday the
16th. Starting at 5 30 p.m.
City Council. 6 p.m. Sher-
iff and from 7 p.m. County
Commissioners. The event
will be held at the Josephine
County Building in Cave
Junction.
Youth Wrestling sign
ups: October 13 & 14 from
5 - 7 p.m. at I.V. High
School for ages 5 years and
up. Fee: 1 kid-$100, more
than 1 kid - $75 each. Par-
ent involvement in fundrais-
ing is required. We are not
a school funded sport. Par-
ents are responsible for get-
ting wrestling shoes. Please
bring back any warm-ups,
singlets, and donated shoes
from last season.
Oct. 15
FREE Health Talk:
AllCare Health Plan, a local
Coordinated Care Organi-
zation, invites you to a talk
about Health and Wellness.
Oct. 15
Oct. 20
Monday, 4:30 - 8:30 pm a
Town Hall Meeting/Potluck
will be hosted at the Coun-
ty Building in Cave Junc-
tion. Topics: Neighborhood
Watch, Drought, County
Measures1762
(Library)
and 1763 (Pesticide Ban),
State Measures 91(pot) and
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Oct. 28
Rogue
Community
College, in partnership with
College Dreams, are excited
to announce the 7th annual
“College Night in Oregon”
(CNO) events on Tuesday,
October 28, 2014. CNO
presents a unique opportu-
nity for us as educators to
promote post-high school
attendance at any college, to
Rogue Valley High School
seniors and juniors. Attend-
ees will learn much needed
information about admis-
sions, financial aid, and
scholarships to assist them
(and their parents) in mak-
ing that all-important transi-
tion to higher education.
Ongoing
Cub Scouting, Pack 880,
Grades 1-5, Call Larry
Hammersmith,
541-592-
3919 or George Nadow,
541-592-6771
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vided they are legible and not
libelous or scurrilous. All let-
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published, but will be used to
verify authenticity. The ‘News’
reserves the right to edit letters.
Letters are used at the discre-
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