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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Sometimes when I really get worked up about a topic,
I voice record my ideas and thoughts so I can use them in
my column. Other times I think, there is no way I will forget
this, and yet I do. My great idea just vanishes. So here I sit,
wondering what I was going to write about this week. I have no
idea and I was going to say the heck with it and not do one, and
then I see this big empty space and realize that I just need to put
some words on paper.
I could expound on the recent tragic police shootings or
maybe the recent tragic shootings of police. Or maybe I could
bring up the presidential campaigns. And, yet another “very
safe” topic could be the public safety levy. I know very few
people have opinions (let alone strong ones) about levies.
All four of these topics would surely get one or two of
you stirred up enough to send a scathing letter to the editor or a
sweet letter of kudos in agreement. But really, in the end, what
would that accomplish, and isn’t that what Facebook is for?
So, I will write about the city. The residents of Cave
Junction have two city council seats and the position of mayor
to choose this year. The paperwork to put your name on the
ballot is ready to be picked up at city hall. If you live in the city
and would like to be a part of the solution or in some cases the
problem, now is your chance. It might be nice to see the city
Life in the
Valley
of Riches
By DAN MANCUSO,
Publisher
take on real issues for a change. Arguably one of the poorest
cities in Oregon, to date, has spent almost $50,000 fighting
the state over selling marijuana. Now the city is looking to
tax a product that it does not allow to be sold within the city
boundaries.
Another issue of note regarding marijuana and the city is
that they actually spent time in a city meeting discussing the
merits of using the word cannabis versus marijuana.
I’ll end on a positive note. Nearly 100 people showed up
to celebrate the life of Mark Brockman July 17. Aptly named,
“Mark Brockman Day” after a stunt Brockman pulled a few
years back. Brockman even had T-shirts made in honor of his
day. Mark Brockman is one of the kindest men I have ever met.
His loud, booming voice was unmistakable. Most of the time he
was either calling you out for your nonsense or telling a joke,
but either way it was jovial and welcoming. He is missed by
many.
Thank you for picking up this week’s paper, enjoy! ~ djm
KERBYVILLE MUSEUM
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main museum building
Bronze sponsor $50
Silver Sponsor $100
Gold sponsor $200
Sponsorships are tax deductible
Contact the Museum at
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Obituaries
Karl Beck , passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016.
Karl was married to his spouse for 28 years during which
time he became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and soon after was sealed to her in the LDS
Temple for Time and Eternity.
Karl stayed very active and served in the Church for
as long as his health allowed. He loved the knowledge of
Eternal Families and hoped to share that with his children and
grandchildren. He worked on having those in his family who
had passed on, being sealed together.
Karl is survived by his wife, three sons, two daughters,
two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, nine grandchildren, many
extended family members and many, many friends and ward
families.
A Celebration of Life will be held in his memory at a later
date for family and friends.
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Save the date
July 21
Thursday, July 21, 6:30 – 10
p.m. join us for I.V. by Candlelight
at Jubilee Park. Kelly Thibodeaux
is playing at 6:30 for the Chamber’s
Concert in the Park series. This is a
special fundraiser for CJ Patrols. Af-
ter the concert candles will be provid-
ed for a candlelight walk through the
park and downtown. After the walk
Dutch Bros. is providing drinks and
also S’mores by campfire will be pro-
vided. This event is sponsored by the
Ford Family Institute.
July 25
The Josephine County Board
of Commissioners will be hosting a
Town Hall Community meeting in
the Illinois Valley
The meeting is scheduled for
Monday July 25, 2016 6:30 p.m.
Cave Junction County Building 102
South Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction,
Oregon.
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All County residents are invited
to attend
July 29
4-7 p.m. at the Historical Schmidt
House Barn Corner of 5th and J
Streets We will have a pie baking con-
test. Sign up at the Research Library
512 SW 5th Street Call 541-479-7827
for details. Food, Fun and Entertain-
ment Any questions please call
Josephine County Historical Society
541-479-7827 or Christina Carver
Publicity Director 541-507-7618
tchilimom@yahoo.com.
school, Cost: $35. Registration dead-
line is July 29, 2016 and is limited to
the first 100 people. Register by mail
(before July 23).
Inside the building, RCC Learn-
ing Center/Belt Building, Redwood
Highway, Kerby
Aug. 6
Pressure canner testing at the Il-
linois Valley Grange, Holland Loop
Rd, Cave Junction, 8-11 a.m., Sun-
day
Saturday, Aug. 6, the I.V. Senior
Center will be serving up its monthly
Country Breakfast. Starting at 8 a.m.
for $6 the Center will be serving eggs,
bacon, hash browns, sausage, pan-
cakes, biscuits, chicken-fried steak,
biscuits ‘n gravy, coffee and juice.
This is all you can eat and is OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC!
July 30
Aug. 13 & 14
Southern Oregon Beekeep-
ers Association is holding a one-day
Beginning Beekeeping class on Sat-
urday, July 30, 2016 in the Medford
area. Anyone who would like to at-
tend can get more information at:
http://www.southernoregonbeekeep-
ers.org/news-and-events/fall-bee-
Pressure canner testing at the
‘Croons, Nelson Family Farm, Red-
wood Highway, Cave Junction 11
a.m. - 3 p.m.
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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 popu-
lar career exploring includes fire-
fighter, EMT, paramedic and nurs-
ing. Career exploring combines some
classroom training with hands-on les-
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sons and you will learn first aid, fire
safety, emergency medicine, leader-
ship methods, teamwork and much
more. You will develop emergency
management skills and physical fit-
ness and have the opportunity to
participate in local and national com-
petitions, community events and real
firefighting scenarios in a training
setting. Call 541-592-2225 to benefit
from this college and career readiness
program.
*The C.J. Substation is now
open as follows: Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The phone number at the Sub is 541-
592-5151. We are looking for more
volunteers to expand the hours; ap-
plications to become a volunteer can
be picked up at the Sub Station.
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