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Page A-2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Letters to the ney Editor debated Obama and said in an- Illinois Valley News welcomes Let- ters to the Editor. Please e-mail them to dan@illinois-valley-news.com POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ encourages letters to the editor provided they are legible and not libelous or scurrilous. All letters 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 The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity.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 discretion of the publisher. *** (Editor’s Note: Views and commen- tary, including statements made as fact are strictly those of the letter writers.) Reader asks when criminals work Often elections are decided by voters that do not follow the news everyday & frequently depend on sources such as Bill Maher, David Letterman, & other dedicated lib- eral/progressives in the major media. It’s ironic that many of the “finer” universities where a free exchange of ideas, views, & experiences have leftists student groups and instruc- tors that demonstrate if a speaker is a conservative. Perhaps the left are afraid of open minded students being drawn from their sphere of influence toward the conservative principles of free speech, competition and debate. Haven’t we been told over and over that Democrats/liberals/progressives are the “Party of tolerance”? These low information voters & shallow thinkers are further handi- capped in their decision making in the voting booth by the major media, which the past couple of decades or so act as a megaphone to carry far left messages from their liberal/progres- sive friends. Of course if the news is unfavorable to Obama or other left- ists, they simply don’t cover it in their news because they don’t want people voting against their favored ones. Lately we have seen a few journalists slip into objectivity and honesty. Examples: l. When Mitt Rom- swer to a moderators question that a major geopolitical problem in the future would be with Russia. Obama scoffed at that answer saying the Cold War was over years ago. Of course today one of our major geopolitical problem is Russia, demonstrating a good executive is way ahead of most of us in their analysis rather than “leading from behind”. 2. Fast & Fu- rious is the name of a failed program under cry baby AG Holder which al- lowed a couple thousand weapons to be smuggled to the cartels in Mexico which resulted in the killing of a U.S. agent, Brian Terry. Several hundred Mexicans have been killed by these weapons as well. Obama declared “executive privilege” to prevent in- vestigation into this terrible idea, and our major media says nothing. 3. Benghazi is the name of a city in Lib- ya where we lost Ambassador Ste- vens and three other Americans in an attack on our consulate even though Stevens had for months requested more security. Our Secretary of State failed to respond. resulting in the deaths. 4.The ongoing VA corruption is being addressed by the Obama ad- ministration by the routine like mov- ing the deck chairs on the Titanic. The “no fire” policy of this regime continues to protect unions and bu- reaucrats while veterans continue to suffer and die. Finally, Obama’s fail- ure to leave a small force in Iraq had resulted in the hoards of ISIS (ISIL) overrunning much of Iraq while our ditherer in chief responds with a tim- id air strike approach as if he wants another Viet Nam type result. Again the major media is largely absent. Incompetence is the word to de- scribe the Obama Administration and most of the major media. Greg Anderson Cave Junction Reader questions credentials At today’s neighborhood watch meeting in the Illinois Valley, the frustration level was palatable. It seems after the big splash in the paper about the Sheriff training citizens to process burglary scenes, the Sheriff informed them that he can’t use them. He didn’t reach out to any of our I.V. neighborhood watch programs until this ELECTION year and has botched that. Citizens spoke of numerous promises made by Gilbertson with no follow through. Enough election year antics - EIGHT years of inept leader- ship has got to end! Recently on the news Sheriff Gilbertson said it was imperative that his office have a good working relationship with other local law enforcement agencies, specifi- cally Jackson County. So why does he throw Oregon State Police under the bus every chance he gets? Why do a majority of members of our lo- cal law enforcement community, who work with him on a daily basis, not support him? Maybe it’s because he doesn’t know what he is doing? He publicly stated he wasn’t familiar with Oregon law when he botched an alcohol related fatality and turned it over to Oregon State Police to fix. Instead of protecting us from the Feds who MAY take our guns, how about the Sheriff protect us from the meth/heroin dealers who ARE taking our guns? Maybe because criminals don’t work M-F, 9:00 to 5:00 pm. Carol Dickson Cave Junction Reader has a rock in his shoe Good citizenship is taught to all of us when we are in grade school. Apparently a few guys named Andreas Blech of Sunny Valley Sand and Gravel (formerly Havilah Resources), Simon Hare and Keith Heck, Josephine County Commis- sioners have decided to not be good citizens with their recent application and approval of a proposed aggregate quarry near the corner of Daisy Mine Road and Placer Road in Sunny Val- ley. The proposed quarry is a threat to domestic water wells of people liv- ing in Sunny Valley despite the infor- mation presented by Andreas Blech and his hired staff that presented their application. Good citizenship by a person does not include threatening peoples’ domestic water supply among other examples. From articles presented in the Grants Pass Daily Courier it is stated that Keith Heck is a former U.S. Ma- rine. A true U.S. Marine is required to be a good citizen and not threaten innocent civilians’ domestic water supply. The decision by Andreas Blech, Simon Hare and Keith Heck to ap- ply for and to approve the proposed aggregate quarry of Sunny Valley Sand and Gravel (formerly Havilah Resources) is wrong. It is not good citizenship. Bill Lorch Sunny Valley, Oregon Reader thinks thieves will like 17-63 To the people thinking of voting yes on 17-63. You must read the 3rd and 4th paragraph of 17-63, it allows any person or groups to en- ter your and my property to look for pesticides without any permission or warrant. “It would allow enforce- ment by either court action or ‘di- rect action’ by a resident or group of residents, and would prohibit actions against those participating in ‘direct action.’” (Measure 17-63) It overrides local and state laws and by doing so it could allow every lowlife the excuse to trespass and steal property without the threat of prosecution of the law. With the law enforcement at the low- est levels this is not the time to allow this to happen. It could allow us to go back to the Wild West – this would be a vote for no law and order. Robert Kerivan Cave Junction Reader says donating is the answer Measure 17.62, the proposed permanent Library Tax District, will increase taxes 39 cents per $1,000 as- sessed value. This would raise proper- ty taxes more than $2,600,000 based on the 2013-2014 tax base. Taxpay- ers would have to pay this in addition to the current tax of $3,900,000 now collected at the 58 cents per $1,000, a whopping 67% increase beginning in 2015!! And, the new Library Board could raise your taxes every year thereafter. But, if you can’t pay this new Library tax as well as the current tax, a lien on your property could re- sult in forfeiture! On the other hand, this same $2,600,000, if instead was dedicated to battling rampant crime in Jose- phine County, would provide funding for 24/7 Sheriff’s road patrol, Juve- nile Justice Center, District Attorney, jail, and maybe a rainy day fund! I have a better idea. Assuming there are 10,000 vot- ers who want to pass Measure 17.62, who would become tax donators and voluntarily give their own money in lieu of the proposed new library prop- erty tax to cover the $2,600,000 each would share the cost of $260, and there would be no additional property tax for those who can’t afford higher taxes!! Other voluntary ways to supple- ment current grants and donations for the current non-profit library system, might include such as business dona- tions, duck derby, charging for books at checked out, and donation jars? Voluntary library funding is covered by those who want it, and, no new taxes are needed. Guess we really don’t need the proposed Library taxing district. Everybody is happy! Let’s keep our taxes low!! It’s time to Vote No…on Measure 17.62! Obituaries Helen Lilian Bauch, 94, of Cave Junction, passed away on Saturday, October 4 at Three Rivers Hospital in Grants Pass, OR. Helen was born February 19, 1920 in Bristol, England. As a telephone/switchboard operator for the Royal Air Force during WWII she met her husband, Myron L. Bauch, who was sta- tioned in Bristol at the time. They married in England in 1945. After the war, Myron brought Helen back to the states to Wisconsin. From there they moved to Sunland, California where they began and raised their family. During 1974 they moved to Cave Junction, Oregon. Together, Helen and Myron had four children: Karen Anctil of Ventura, CA; Mike Bauch of Redding, CA; Cathy Horne of Spring, TX; and Sue Boucher of Cave Junc- tion, OR. Family includes ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family members. Helen also leaves behind loved ones in England and Australia. Helen (Nana) embraced her family with admirable strength and love. Her compassion for family and the things she loved was ap- Robert Thomas Cave Junction More Letters on A-10 parent to all who knew her. Nana’s kind heart, quick wit and contagious giggle will live on in the memories kept within so many hearts. With good fortune and a caring husband she was able to be a homemaker throughout her life. Her home reflected her warm and caring heart which shined through with open arms to all those who knew her. Known by many names, Helen, Mother, Me Mum, Nana, and Nan, she will be forever missed by family, friends and people whom she has touched. In the words of Robert N. Test, “If, by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all I have asked, I will live forever.” Helen was preceded in death by her husband Myron in 1992 and a grandson Nick in 2013. Family in England that have passed before her are her parents, Henry and Lilian Harris, two brothers, Harry and George, and her sister Val. Private Memorial Services will be held. I llInoIs V alley F uneral D Irectors www.since1928Hull.com Save The Date Oct. 22 IVHS Girls Varsity Soc- cer at Home vs. Rogue Riv- er High School at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23 IVHS Cross Country Varsity District Regionals, Away vs. Rogue River at Valley of the Rogue State Park. Oct. 24 “Cultural Trails: Re- storing the Condor to Yurok Country” on October 24 6:30 p.m., Deer Creek Cen- ter, Selma Free refreshments. Oct. 25 IVHS Girls Varsity Soc- cer, Away vs. St. Mary’s Illinois Valley News Published weekly by W.H. Alltheway, LLC Daniel J. Mancuso, Publisher High School at US Cellular Field at 10 a.m. IVHS Varsity Football Game, Away vs. St. Mary’s High School at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 Illinois Valley Gar- den Club Fall Plant Sale & Country Store. Saturday, October 25, 2014, County Building, 9:00 a.m. until Sold Out. Last chance to add a variety of veggie, floral and other plants to your winter gardens or green houses for next year. Proceeds benefit IV High School Scholarship Program. 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 258-820 541-592-4110 For more listings go to www.ivcalendar.org Oct. 25 7th Annual Acorn Festi- val on Sat., Oct. 25 at Selma Community Center, 18255 Redwood Hwy., Selma, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., workshops on processing acorns, cook- ing with Lena Hurt, fun and educational activities for kids, Scarecrow Contest: free entry with $100 prize,. Around-the-world potluck at 5 p.m, hosted by the Cul- tural & Ecological Enhance- ment Network. For more in- formation contact Suzanne Vautier at 541-291-8860. *Scarecrow Contest on Oct. 25 at the Selma Com- munity Center, 18255 Red- 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. wood Hwy., Selma, during the Acorn Festival, free en- try, scarecrows should be “life-sized”, entries must be completed and signed in the Selma Center by 11 a.m. on Oct. 25, the public can vote on their favorite scarecrows until 4 p.m., winner to be announced at 4:30 p.m., $100 prize. For more infor- mation call Suzanne Vautier at 541-291-8860. 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. Nov. 7 & 8 Illinois Valley Senior Center Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; set-up on Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. - ?A few tables still available for $20, size 3’x8’, first come, first 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 Office Manager-Laura Mancuso laura@illinois-valley-news.com DEADLINES: News, Classified and Display Ads, Announce- ments and Letters 4 P.M. FRIDAYS served, reserve soon, Call Rich at 541-592-6888, or come in to sign-up, 520 E. River St. Dec. 5 IV Chamber Mix- er/Auction at Wild River Brewery Friday, Dec. 5 from 5-9 p.m.. This will be a no host pizza with beer and wine tasting donated by Wild River and Bridgeview Winery. Ongoing Cub Scouting, Pack 880, Grades 1-5, Call Larry Hammersmith, 541-592- 3919 or George Nadow, 541-592-6771. 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