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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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is that one of these groups of performers is
going to Portland to a state competition and I
am indeed excited for them: way to go Illinois
Valley youth representing Three Rivers School
District - Woohoo Lorna Byrne!
For those who didn’t attend: stop
thinking of yourself. These are tomorrow’s
civic leaders. We help create stronger more
self-assured community members by our
supportive presence in their activities. Why is
it so difficult to understand that we each one
create reality for what it is by the lens that we
see through? Adjust the lens! Remember this
teaching: we have to give to receive. That is
my People’s way to build strong and self-
governing communities.
We of rural America have some broken
cogs in the wheels and we’ve got to stop
and make a new wheel or get left behind as
evolution begins to accelerate. We must make
wise choices of actions for the youth and
young adults of our Illinois Valley. Nothing
less will do. It takes an entire community to
raise a child and we lead by our examples.
Sarah NightBear, Elder
Illinois Valley 20/20 Community
Action
Visionary member
O’Brien
Reader applauds the children
I want to praise the Lorna Byrne
Middle School music department for inviting
me and the rest of the community to their
Festival Concert presentation, on Wednesday,
March 30. These youth gave an outstanding
performance that made for such an enjoyable
evening: Literature of the Ages from around
the world orchestrated and taught by Director
Sean McKee. I was so impressed: Mozart’s
9th symphony, songs of the Spanish, Latin,
Russian cultures and more. I look forward to
their future performances. McKee obviously
influences the youth’s love for music. I
envision a music hall for their performances,
perhaps as a separate structure on the property.
My own children were very active in
the music and drama activities during their
school years so I understand the importance
of family and community support in helping
youth develop human pride (the opposite of
self-destructive behaviors). My understanding
Obituaries
Jack D.
Richardson, 74, died
Dorothy Mae
Young, 92 , of Kerby died
March 25, 2016. Jack was
born in Lafayette, Ind. Jan.
31, 1942 and lived in Cave
Junction for the last 16 years.
Jack requested no services.
March 25, 2016, in Grants
Pass.
She was born Nov. 30,
1923, in Edinburg, Ohio, the
third child of William J. and
Edna McLean. The family
moved west when Dorothy
was seven, settling in the
Illinois Valley where Dorothy
lived most of her life.
In 1939, she married
Glenn Young and they had
three children.
Dorothy worked for the
U.S. Postal Service, beginning
her career in Kerby, then
transferring to Cave Junction
where she became Assistant
Post Master. She retired in
1981 after 30 years of service.
Survivors include one
brother, Walter McLean;
one sister, Kathy Dean; two
daughters, Glenda Jeanne
Pickle and Joanne Young; one
son, Bill Young; numerous
loving grandchildren; great-
grandchildren; and great-
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her husband Glenn;
her parents; three brothers;
one sister; and one great-
grandchild.
A service was held April
2, 2016 with burial in Laurel
Cemetery in Cave Junction.
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Save The Date
April 5
April 8
April 10
6 p.m. Selma Community Center 18255
Redwood Hwy. Selma -Potluck 5 p.m.-
Neigbhorhood watch forum with former Sheriff
Gil Gilbertson.
TOPICS: Community Watch / Patrols /
Citizens Arrest / Civil Liability / Historic &
Lawful Role of the Sheriff / State Intervention
/ Criminal Justice System / Prosecution &
Sentencing / 2-way Radio Program / Grow
Community Watch
Neighborhood Watch Forum with
retired Sheriff Gil Gilbertson - 6 p.m., Selma
Community Center, Selma / 5 p.m. Potluck /
Commissioner Candidates invited to attend.
Former Sheriff ‘Gil Gilberson’ a review
presentation on the 2014 “Community Watch
Program (with Emergency Preparedness)”,
includes discussion on Law Enforcement
District, citizen arrest, civil liability, interfacing
a citizen crime watch activities with LEOs -
investigations, and the Historic / Lawful Role
and Oath of the Sheriff.
IVHS boys’ JV baseball game: away vs.
Ashland High School at 5 p.m.
IVHS equestrian varsity district regionals:
away at Jackson County Fairgrounds time to be
announced.
IVHS track varsity invitational: away vs.
Brookings Harbor High School at 10 a.m.
IVHS girls’ varsity softball game: away vs.
Ashland High School at 12 p.m.
GMO Free Josephine County will be
showing a free film to the public called,
“Synthetic Forests: The Dangers of Genetically
Engineered Trees.”
Contact person: Carol Valentine (541) 761-
4746, or email carol@gmofreejosephinecounty.
org.
April 6
IVHS boys’ baseball JV game: away vs.
Sheldon High School at 5 p.m.
April 7
IVHS boys’ varsity golf invitational: away
vs. Eagle Point at Eagle Point Golf Course at
12 p.m.
IVHS boys’ varsity baseball game: home
vs. North Valley High School at 4:30 p.m.
IVHS girls’ varsity softball game: home
vs. North Valley High School at 5 p.m.
“Why Aren’t There More Black People in
Oregon? A Hidden History,” will be presented
free of charge at Healthy U, 535 E. River St.,
Cave Junction April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Entrance
at rear of I.V. Family Coalition building.
Donations will be accepted.
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April 9
Rough & Ready Botanical Wayside
Wildflower Hike Saturday, April 9, 2016 10
a.m.
Meet at the parking area at Rough & Ready
Botanical Wayside south of Cave Junction on
Hwy. 199 at mile marker 34.
The walk through the Rough and Ready
Wayside is geared for plant enthusiasts and
novices alike. This is a great opportunity
for folks to come out and enjoy the spring
wildflowers no matter what your skill level on
plant identification might be.
This is a short hike on rocky, but relatively
level ground, with lots of beautiful wildflowers
to see, many of them are rare or of limited
range.
A portion of the hike will be along
a wheel-chair accessible path so folks of
limited mobility can come out and enjoy the
wildflowers too.
Be prepared: bring water, dress in layers
and wear comfortable shoes. Bring lunch if you
like, there’s a picnic table overlooking Rough
& Ready Creek. For more information call
Suzanne at 541-291- 8860.
Sponsored by: Cultural & Ecological
Enhancement Network (CEEN) and the Native
Plant Society.
The 10th annual Soup for the Souls, April 9,
2016, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Illinois Valley High
School, 625 East River Street, Cave Junction .
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April 14
Want to learn the ins and outs of dehydrating
veggies, fruits, meats and tofu? Leathers and
jerky will be emphasized. Master Food Preservers
of the Valley will conduct a dehydration class on
April 14, 2016; 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cost: $5.00
per person; Location: RCC/Belt Building IN
THE KITCHEN, 24353 Redwood Highway,
Kerby. Donation of a canned/boxed food item
for local food bank is greatly appreciated. Pre-
register at: Josephine County Extension Office
215 Ringuette, Grants Pass or call 541-476-
6613 or email Josephine.extension@oregonstate.
edu; or for local registration: 541-592-4763,
kimberlielehman@yahoo.com
Selma Center, Thursday, 6 – 9 p.m., a
Community Forum will host Commissioner
Candidates, and Neighborhood Watch / Cave
Junction Citizens Patrol on the Topic of Law
Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System.
Contact Guenter 541-592-4124 / cmec@cavenet.
com.
April 16
Open House April 16, Friends and family
are invited to help celebrate Bud Winter’s 102nd
Birthday. Visiting anytime. A barbeque will be
served from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. followed by birthday
cake and ice cream. 5138 Holland Loop Road,
Cave Junction 541-592-2743, hosted by Waunetta
Theresa Smith and Alice Marler.
April 17
Madrone Adventist School, Multi-family
biannual yard sale, 4300 Holland Loop Rd.
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Sunday, April 17 at 9 a.m. If rain – Sunday, April
24 at 9 a.m.
April 22
Earth Day Clean Up at Reeves Creek,
Proposed Area of Critical Environmental
Concern ACEC.
This high-priority location is habitat for
the federally endangered Cook’s Lomatium,
but unfortunately has become a favorite dump
site. Working with the Medford BLM, we will
clean up this location before they close the
road to prevent further access. - Gloves and
trash bags provided. Please wear sturdy shoes,
- Meeting (and carpool) in Cave Junction at
Coffee Heaven 9 a.m.
April 23-24
Jo. Co. Master Gardeners ™ 2016 Annual
Spring Garden Fair. Saturday, April 23, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 24, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Plants, trees, shrubs and vendors.
Free admission. No animals, please. www.
jocomastergardeners.com OSU Ext. Office:
215 Ringuette St.
Continuing
Fire & Emergency Services Career Exploring
is open to young men and women from our local
schools with an interest in learning more about
careers in the field of fire or emergency services.
Fire & EMS Exploring is a hand-on program
that exposes young people to fire and emergency
services. The most popular career exploring
includes firefighter, EMT, paramedic and nursing.
Career exploring combines some classroom
training with hands-on lessons and you will
learn first aid, fire safety, emergency medicine,
leadership methods, teamwork and much more.
You will develop emergency management skills
and physical fitness and have the opportunity to
participate in local and national competitions,
community events and real firefighting scenarios
in a training setting. Call 541-592-2225 to benefit
from this college and career readiness program.
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