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Page A-2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Life in the Valley of Riches By DAN MANCUSO, Publisher This past Sunday the kids wanted to go a river spot on Illinois River Rd. I hate going there but with Dan Klapheke, our intern new to town, I wanted him to see our beautiful river. We arrived early enough to find suitable parking and found a great spot. Then things went south. A steady stream of young adults stated to pour in, coolers and beer bongs in tow. Everything that I saw Sunday is exactly why the U.S. Forest Service is banning alcohol on the road. They stayed away from us and had no impact on our day; actually I was entertained slightly with their antics. When we were leaving I realized that I did not recognize anyone there. Every person there was from somewhere outside of the Valley. The up side to that is hopefully they spent some money. As the people were filing in I was wondering where everybody parked, well I found out. Cars were parked everywhere. The white line rule was not even close to being followed. People were standing around their cars not in any hurry to move out of the way so others could pass. At one point a truck passed us with so little regard that he hit our side view mirror. I don’t know what the unintended consequences will be with the ban when it does take effect but it has to make things better than they are now. Stay cool, keep hydrated and thank you for picking up this week’s paper., enjoy! ~ djm Letters to the editor Illinois Valley News welcomes letters to the editor. Please e-mail them to dan@illinois-valley-news.com POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ encour- ages 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 The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity.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 com- mentary, including statements made as fact are strictly those of the letter writers.) Obituaries The family of Lee Martinho, 59 , will hold a Celebration of Life for all friends and family Saturday, June 25 starting at 11 a.m. at 283 S. Old Stage Rd. (behind Seventh Day Adventist Church). It will be a potluck barbeque (bring a side dish or extra meat is welcomed). There will be live music and donations are welcomed for the band. KERBYVILLE MUSEUM SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Tammy Blind, 51, of O’Brien, died Friday, May 20, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident in O’Brien. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Tammy was born Nov. 9, 1964 in Cave Junction. She is survived by two daughters, three sons, two grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Please visit the obituary and sign Tammy’s tribute wall at www.since1928hull.com. Interested in a rewarding experience? Try volunteering at the Cave Junction Sheriff’s Substation. That’s where I volunteer every Friday, and not a single shift goes by that I’m not able to help someone in an important way. Recently, a family came in to report a series of frightening threats they had received. They were quite tentative, explaining they hadn’t been sure what to do, and had hesitated going to the police. I was able to immediately connect them with the dispatch operator, who took all the information from them for follow-up by a deputy within a couple of days. I also gave them instructions on how to obtain an anti- stalking order. I am certain this family would not have received the help they needed if the substation had not been open. That same day a woman came in. She appeared to have some dementia going on, as she was very confused about whether or not she had made a payment for a certain service and to which company she had made it. I attempted to help her sort things out in her mind, and she left, thanking me. (Hopefully her confusion did not return later.) Sometimes funny things happen as well. Unfortunately, confidentiality prevents me from being more specific. But just take my word for it. You will be laughing sometimes. But the problem is, right now the substation is open only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We want to extend to Tuesdays and Thursdays, but don’t have the volunteers. So if you’d like to participate in a great experience, come down to the substation and ask for a volunteer application. Anita Savio, Cave Junction You can help keep this community asset operating by becoming a sponsor Bronze sponsor $50 Silver Sponsor $100 Gold sponsor $200 Sponsorships are tax deductible Contact the Museum at 541 592-5252 for more information. I llInoIs V alley F uneral D Irectors www.since1928Hull.com 541-592-4110 Save the date June 8 The LBMS Music Department will pres- ent the final concert of the year, “Coda,” on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. The concert takes place in the gym and admission is free. Illinois Valley Little League will be hold- ing their end of the season, Closing Ceremony Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. We would like to invite the community, sponsors and all who have participated in the season to come our and enjoy the ceremony support the players as they receive awards and celebrate the All-Star teams announcements June 17-19 Commissioner Cherryl Walker will be hosting Town Hall Community meetings on Marijuana – Planning Ahead Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Cave Junction County Building 102 South Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, Oregon All County residents are invited to attend. Hope Mtn. Barter Faire See ad on page June 19 Jazz pianist/composer Beverly Ritz, whose music is heard on NPR, will be playing jazz classics and original elegant jazz & blues for the Father’s Day Brunch at Patrick Creek Lodge. The cost is $30/person. Call for reser- vations: 707-457-3323. June 20 June 11 Hathkapasuta River Celebration Illinois River Forks State Park, June 11. 10 a.m. - Gates open; 11:30-Poem of the Illinois Valley- Noon–Giant Puppet Parade –Everyone wel- come to join in! 12:30-Native Elder Speakers Published weekly by W.H. Alltheway, LLC Daniel J. Mancuso, Publisher grandparents and other adult family members. Toni 541-597-2812. 10. June 11 Illinois Valley News & Guests 1:15 - KSWild Puppet Skit Music 1:30-Only Natural 3:00-Bob Luna & the Lu- natics 4:30 -Frankie Hernandez Band Compassionate friends meeting – Mon- day, June 20, at 6:30 p.m., Asante Three Rivers Hospital – Cascade Room #2, “Providing grief support after the death of a child,” meets every third Monday of the month. Open to parents, 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 Since 1937 periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523 P.O. Box 1370 USPS 258-820 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. June 28 Continuing *Fire & Emergency Services Career Ex- ploring 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 emer- gency services. Fire & EMS Exploring is a hand-on program that exposes young people to fire and emergency services. The most popu- lar career exploring includes firefighter, EMT, paramedic and nursing. Career exploring com- News - Dan Mancuso dan@illinois-valley-news.com Editor -Laura Mancuso laura@illinois-valley-news.com Classified Ads -Laura Mancuso laura@illinois-valley-news.com Circulation - Kimberly Potter office@illinois-valley-news.com Advertising / Composition - Dan Mancuso dan@illinois-valley-news.com Mailroom - Millie Watkins bines 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 train- ing setting. Call 541-592-2225 to benefit from this college and career readiness program. The C.J. Substation is now open as fol- lows: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The phone number at the Sub is 541-592-5151. We are looking for more volun- teers to expand the hours; applications to be- come a volunteer can be picked up at the Sub Station. DEADLINES: News, Classified and Display Ads, Announce- ments and Letters 4 P.M. FRIDAYS 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.
