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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Page A-9 IVHS salutes academic achievers PATROL ... Continued from A-7 Monday-Sunday: 6aM-8pM (Courtesy photo for The Illinois Valley News) JoAnna Gavlik (left) awards Megan Blankenship, Skylar McClanahan and Paul Binker at the Alumni Association Scholarships May 11. Hanby Lane at 4:03 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 *A druggie in a purple shirt was hollering and screaming in a bathroom in the 300 block of S. Junction Avenue at 4:36 p.m. *Another caller phoned 911 regarding a brown-haired dame in a purple shirt, because she was allegedly shooting up heroin in the restroom at Jubilee Park at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, May 11 *JCSO was notified of a burglary in process at 9:04 a.m. in the 300 block of Caves Hwy. A black Acura was driven away at 9:08 a.m., but three trouble-makers remained when law enforcement arrived. They claimed they were there to help a friend move, but since the lease ended on May 1, no one should have been on the property. Leonard Rondall Ballard, 22, was detained at Josephine County Jail due to a felony warrant from Grants Pass Department of Public Safety and a misdemeanor warrant from Josephine County. Ballard’s charges include failure to appear for trespassing, failure to appear for possession of heroin, two counts of third-degree theft, possession of meth, and two counts of trespassing. *OSP and JCSO were in pursuit of a black Acura near Hwy. 199 and Waldo Road at 10:29 a.m., but they discontinued the chase because the Acura was going into oncoming lanes on curves. *SOS reported a triggered alarm on a front basement door 6WDUWLQJRU*URZLQJD%XVLQHVVLQ,OOLQRLV9DOOH\" 1HHGPRQH\" 0LFUR%XVLQHVV/RDQ)XQGLQJ$OZD\V$YDLODEOH 6WDUWXSH[LVWLQJKRPHEDVHGRURWKHU EXVLQHVVHQWHUSULVHV PLQLPXP WR PD[LPXP $SSO\DWWKH,9&'2RIILFH&DYHV+Z\ 4XHVWLRQV"3KRQH in the 18000 block of Redwood Hwy. at noon. *Bozos in a blue sports car were suspected of siphoning gasoline from a car that was parked in a garage in the 4900 block of Happy Camp Road at 12:29 p.m. *A 911 hang-up call was received at 4:14 p.m. from the 300 block of S. Old Stage Road. F U *At 11:14 a.m., an individual in the 100 block of E. River Street noticed that a neighbor’s house seemed to be smoldering like it was on fire. IVFD was notified. *A deputy patrolled Jubilee Park at 12:30 p.m. *Law enforcement investigated at the Cave Junction 76 station in the 100 block of S. Redwood Hwy. at 1:51 p.m. *The registered owner promised to move his car, which was partially in the roadway in the 100 block of N. Kerby Avenue at 2:54 p.m. *JCSO conducted investigation in the 300 block of Millie Street at 3:02 p.m. *A motorist was pulled over by law enforcement near the intersection of N. Sawyer Avenue and W. River Street at 4 p.m. He was warned for failure to obey a traffic control device, i.e. stop sign. He was cited into C.J. Municipal Court for DWSV. *A deputy checked the area near the 24500 block of Redwood Hwy. at 4:18 p.m. *A driver was warned for speeding on Redwood Hwy. near Holton Creek Road at 4:26 p.m. *At 4:27 p.m., an angry woman phoned another gal and threatened to track her down and kill her if she and her husband didn’t leave her and their children alone. There is no current custody agreement, and options were provided regarding a restraining order. 0108 *Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance (IVSHA) provided shelter to a woman in the 400 block of S. Redwood Hwy. but the bully that she was being hidden from was tapping on windows. When a security guard confronted him, he claimed there was a family emergency. He returned, so IVSHA moved the damsel to a safer place. *At 11:55 a.m., a fumble- fingered fellow in the 30000 block of Redwood Hwy. mistakenly called 911 when he tried to dial nine, then one, to get an outside line. *Oregon State Police (OSP) were notified regarding a driver with an open container, who was last seen navigating his blue Windstar van in the 18000 block of Redwood Hwy. at 12:14 p.m. *A naked guy was performing a pants-off, dance-off (PODO) across the top pillars of the bridge near Finch Road and Redwood Hwy. at 12:34 p.m. *The owners of a red 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck parked at a business in the 200 block of N. Redwood Hwy. on May 4. When they returned to their truck at 10 a.m., the rear passenger-side bumper, back-up light, and tailgate were damaged, to the tune of $1,000. They did not find a note, but there was white paint residue in several of the dented areas of their truck. *Several items were stolen between 11 p.m. on May 8 and 2 a.m. on May 9 from a vehicle parked at the old Waldo town site near the ponds. A Canon XS camera, gray purse, and a musical string instrument were removed. A flashlight, leather jacket, gold ring and miscellaneous tools were also missing. An incident number was provided by JCSO. *The pull of the Full Flower Moon was evident with another PODO exhibition, this time by a well-groomed, but confused, naked dude with a tattoo on his hip. He was laying in the middle of Waldo Road at 3:14 p.m. *Fools in a Lexus sedan and a Toyota pickup truck were racing each other on Hwy. 199 near Gold Canyon. They were passing on curves and double yellow lines, and forcing other cars off the road at 3:51 p.m. *A driver was warned for passing in a no-passing zone near the intersection of Hwy. 199 and Rough and Ready Mill founders sent all seven Krauss children to IVHS. In later years, Lew Krauss was one of the founders of Rogue Community College in 1970 and Kathy taught there for over 30 years. “It’s most exciting when we go out into the community and see the people we’ve given scholarships to who are now x-ray technicians, teachers, nurses and dozens of professions,” she said, before telling the graduates, “Best of luck!” Sharon Seigler and Ann Gibson told the story of Ricky Del Fiorentino who had been the president of the Police Activity League before dying March 19, 2014. His love for children had led to the creation of his memorial scholarship. “This scholarship goes to Destiny Warner who has chosen a positive path in life,” Gibson said. Retired teacher Della Meengs also praised Warner, saying that she had turned her life around, a factor in receiving the Chauvin-MacGuire scholarship. She also praised Ari Dwyer and Seth Kitchens, both recipients of her eponymous scholarship and said of the three, “These kids have done amazing things. Go out and share your gifts with the world.” Principal Smith’s closing remarks included thanks to staff members Robin Jackson, Sara Creek, Bruce Reece and Tara Thornhill. “We’re proud of our kids and proud of our community and we’re super proud of these scholarship recipients,” he said. LL B A ♥ R ♥ G R L E A T F O O D ♥ C There was a special celebration for hard work, accomplishment, community and hope for the future during the Scholarship and Awards Ceremony at Illinois Valley High School (IVHS) during the evening of May 11 where words of advice and praise were heaped on beaming students. The evening started with Principal Tanner Smith introducing the 2017 IVHS Valedictorian Ari Dwyer who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Representatives of service organizations were present at the ceremony and explained their missions and the projects they accomplish each year while others spoke of the interests and beliefs which led to creation of the scholarships. Some offered their own recollections of the words and ideas that have guided them in their own lives. Steve Lyons from I.V. Lions exhorted the students to volunteer for their community and Three Rivers School District administrator Jann Taylor gave the history of the Smokejumper Base. “These men are examples of community service throughout life,” she said. In awarding their scholarship to Ari Dwyer, Taylor stated, “This is for vision of what can be when you have creativity and a will to work hard.” Bill Flaming from the Josephine County Educational Fund referenced the two-room schoolhouse he attended when there were 25 such institutions in Josephine County. He challenged the students to read the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling, describing it as the greatest gift he’d ever received. “Whenever I’ve had a problem, I always go back to that poem,” he said, and added, “Work hard, it’s the salvation for all of us. Never give up.” IVHS College Dreams coordinator Monet Talty said, “I feel so blessed to be involved with this program. I wish I had the time to say something about each of these students. I’m so excited for what your futures will hold.” Melissa Vierra from Evergreen Federal Bank praised Aundrea Miller for her academic excellence, athleticism and positive influence in the face of adversity. She informed the audience that when Matt Miller passed away two years ago, his daughter created a wrestling tour in his name and raised over $800 for charity. Another scholarship presenter Ron Brood echoed Vierra’s praise for Miller. He said the Brood Memorial, is given for a student who has lettered in two sports, with the highest GPA and Miller won that scholarship as well. I.V. Senior Center representative Jean Shubert stated, “We all love our children in this community.” She then thanked students who volunteered to help serve breakfasts at the center and those who had assisted in the flower garden. Shubert’s cohort, Pat Lydick, told the assembly, “You have no idea what you’re in for. There will be a lot of ups and a lot of downs, but don’t let anybody tell you ‘You can’t do that.’ It’s a bunch of baloney. We’re proud of you. Go out and show the world, even if you come from a little town, you can still yell loud.” Alumni president JoAnna Gavlik related that the organization had started out giving a $300 scholarship, then proudly stated that following years of growth they would be giving out three $3,000 scholarships this year. Their two academic scholarships went to Megan Blankenship and Skylar McClanahan and the vocational scholarship was awarded to Paul Binker. Blankenship returned to the podium so often, one presenter suggested she should just stay there. Kathy Krauss briefly shared her family’s history in the Illinois Valley. The SI Judy Hoyle IVN Contributing Writer IV E M U
