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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Letters to the editor
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BE AWARE OF
FAUX NEWS
I would like to thank
Michelle Le Comte for the
light that she has shined
on the most recent actions
set forth by the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC). In an attempt to
finalize the slow but steady
dismantling of the media
ownership rules that were put
into place to assure that there
is diverse ownership in media
outlets, the FCC as it exists
today has consistently shown
its loyalty to the big money of
corporate lobbyists.
The Communications
Act of 1934 was established
originally to regulate the
telephone monopolies, but
also to regulate the licensing
for the spectrum used for
broadcasting by radio stations.
At this time, ABC and NBC
were lobbying congress
to establish high fees for
broadcasting, a move that
would enable them to control
all information broadcast on
the airwaves to the American
populous. Fortunately,
congress had a semblance of
dignity at this point in history
and saw this as a limitation
to free speech and upheld
the 1st amendment to the US
constitution.
In 1975, media cross
ownership rules were put
into place to “prohibit
the ownership of a daily
newspaper and any full-power
broadcast station that serviced
the same community”,
ensuring that a wide variety
of voices and opinions were
heard over the airwaves. This
ruling was put in place to
limit media concentration in
TV and radio markets, as they
used public airwaves, which
had begun to be a limited
resource.
In 1983, 90% of the
mass media was controlled
by 50 companies. By 1992
this number had dropped
to 12 companies. The
Telecommunications Act of
1996 was passed shortly after
and was a major overhaul of
the 1934 Communications
Act and was the first time
that the internet was included
in broadcasting regulations.
The legislation, portrayed to
foster competition, actually
resulted in the subsequent
mergers of several large
companies, a trend which
still continues. As of 2015,
90% of the mass media
was controlled by 5 major
corporations. Listed in
descending order of annual
revenues totaling over 200
billion, Comcast(NBC),
Disney(ABC), 21st Century
Fox(FBC), AOL/Time
Warner(CNN), and National
Amusements (Viacom, CBS).
iHeartMedia(Clear
Channel Communications)
owns 850 radio stations
nationwide, making it
the largest radio station
group owner in the US.
iHeartMedia has major
financial holdings in Fox
News Radio, the news
source for the Rogue Valley
Radio station KLDR (which
is owned by our District
Representative, Carl Wilson).
So to conclude, please
trust your inner voice and
your own conscience when
seeking the truth about the
world of information being
set before you. Question
the information printed
in our local newspapers.
Question the motives of I.V.
Data Center in their quest
for help from the city in
bolstering their own business.
Support the staff at IVCDO,
as they are long standing
community members who
have inhabited our valley
for decades and are helping
the small business owner
to get a start here, despite
the lack of support from
the county commissioners
and their distribution of
economic development
funds. Finally, support our
local radio stations Takilma
FM (internet) and KXCJ-
LP 105.7 FM if you are
interested in supporting free
speech and homegrown media
communications.
Sunrise Ocean
CJ
Reader cries
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is pretense
or sham; a false appearance
of virtue or goodness. The
Republican Party perfectly
demonstrates this condition.
They claim to be guided by
the Constitution, but only
when it’s convenient for
their political goals. All the
promises to bring back jobs
and restore the economy to
the unfortunate lower and
middle classes have become
a lie. One by one, all the
beneficial programs to help
the hungry and needy are
being shut down.
Donald Trump, at the
top of the pyramid, is a prime
example of hypocrisy…time
and again arguing on the
campaign trail that he would
protect health care, or protect
Social Security, for example,
only to reverse his position
completely when he gained
the Presidency. Now he’s
pushing Republicans to
support the American No-
health Care Act. Instead of
protecting Americans, he’s
decided to deny millions of us
insurance by the Affordable
Care Act. He’s sacrificing
millions of low income
people, all in order to provide
tax breaks for billionaires.
What is it going to take for
us to wake up and demand
fair treatment from the
leaders of this country? Their
attitudes reflecting bullying
hostility and antipathy toward
vulnerable Americans has to
stop!
Trisha Vigil
Medford
Summer 2017 Youth Conservation Corps jobs available at Oregon Caves
Oregon Caves National Monu-
ment and Preserve is participating in
the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
program again this summer. There are
up to four positions to be filled.
The Youth Conservation Corps
is a summer employment program for
young men and women, ages 15 through
18, who work and learn together by
participating in conservation work on
public lands. Successful candidates will
earn Oregon minimum wage of $9.75
per hour through June 30. Starting July
1, minimum wage increases to $10.25
per hour. No housing is available. All
participants must bring a lunch and able
to provide their own transportation to
and from the Monument. However, car-
pooling is usually possible with people
who commute. Work schedule begins at
8 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. each day,
five days per week, with the exceptions
of federal holidays and generally, week-
ends. This eight week job opportunity
is offered between the dates of June 26
– Aug. 19..
The variety of physical labor to
be performed includes bending, reach-
ing, lifting, pulling, digging, bagging,
etc. Over 70 percent of the job entails,
1) controlling non-native species in-
side and outside the developed cave, 2)
cutting and piling shrubs and small di-
ameter trees; often on steep slopes and
during hot (full sunlight) or sometimes
cold weather and 3) present safety and
conservation messages to visitors, out-
doors, before they start their cave tours.
Other projects will consist of invento-
rying and monitoring natural resourc-
es, maintaining equipment, data entry,
miscellaneous clerical duties inside the
park library, as well as cleaning cav-
ing gear and handing out visitor sur-
veys to park visitors. Must be willing
to learn how to safely traverse steep
slopes, cave responsibly and perform
various resource tasks, independently.
This work can be challenging, yet ad-
venturous, as well as strenuous, hot and
dirty. Much of the work involves hik-
ing to remote locations, such as scenic
sub-alpine lakes and old growth forests,
or unique and beautiful locations with-
in Oregon Caves. Working outdoors
presents many unique hazards, such as
wildlife and poison oak, and with in-
struction; expected to work safely and
efficiently. If regular physical activ-
ity is not already part of an applicant’s
lifestyle, he/she is strongly discouraged
from applying.
Thirty hours of natural and cul-
tural resource conservation education
programs will be incorporated into the
scheduled work period. These programs
will provide information on the diver-
sity and mandated responsibilities of all
National Park Service areas and may in-
clude field trips to other parks or areas.
If you are between 15 and 18 years
of age and wish to be considered for a
YCC position this summer, please call
Ms. Pat Fine at 541-592-2100 x 2224
and leave a detailed message including
name and address to send an application
and information packet. Please speak
clearly and spell your name, street and
city. Applications may also be obtained
at Illinois Valley Visitor Center: 201
Caves Hwy., Cave Junction.
Chosen applicants will be notified
no later than Tuesday, June 20, of their
selection for this program.
Please mail your applications (in-
cluding references) to the address listed
below. Applications must be received at
the following address no later than Sat-
urday, June 17.
Oregon Caves National Monument
and Preserve
Attn: Ms. Pat Fine – YCC
19000 Caves Hwy.
Cave Junction, OR 97523
~ Correction ~
In a May 31 article titled “Voters Say Yes to
Books” sponsorship of the youth craft activity
during the Summer Reading Program at Josephine
Community Library C.J. Branch was incorrectly
credited. Illinois River Valley Arts Council has
funded this public service since 2012. The Illinois
Valley News regrets the error.
I llINoIs V alley F uNeral D Irectors
www.since1928Hull.com
541-592-4110
Save the date
June 7
IVHS class of 2017 Gradua-
tion 7 p.m. football field.
June 8
Sustainable Cannabis Work-
shop - Your Water Right Thursday,
June 8, 4 p.m. at Wild River Pizza
in Cave Junction. Come meet the
JoCo Water Master and learn every-
thing you need to know about your
water right and your right to water.
Free bread sticks provided. For
more information, contact Tracey
at the Illinois Valley Soil and Wa-
ter Conservation District 541-592-
3731.
June 8
Spring Clean Up at Reeves
Creek “Area of Critical Environ-
mental Concern”
Thursday, June 8 from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Volunteers wanted! This
high priority location for the the
federally endangered Cook’s Lo-
matium flower has unfortunately
become a local dumpsite. Join KS
Wild and friends for a few satisfy-
ing hours of stewardship on your
public lands. Stronger together: We
will work together with the BLM,
Illinois Valley residents, the Illinois
Valley Soil and Water Conserva-
tion District to clean this place up
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Daniel J. Mancuso, Publisher
- just in time for the finalizing of its
designation as an official “Area of
Critical Environmental Concern.”
Workgloves, snacks, and other ma-
terial provided, bring a sack lunch,
waterbottle, and appropriate clothes
and closed-toed shoes. Carpool:
9:30 a.m. from Ray’s in Selma.
Contact Jeanine for more informa-
tion 541-488-5789.
June 9
IRVAC Presents: “Lonesome
Road” at the CJ Farmers’ Market!
Come enjoy the upbeat Newgrass,
blues, folk and rock! Also, Fea-
tured Artist Debra Abarca presents
her useful and whimsical pottery
creations at the Art Friday booth.
Presented by Illinois River Val-
ley Arts Council. Free admission.
Hours : 4-7 p.m. Jubilee Park, Cave
Junction. For info, email artscoun-
cil199@gmail.com.
to you by CEEN and IVCDO. For
more information call 541-291-
8860.
June 10
Participate in Cave Junction’s
quarterly Clean Up Day! Saturday,
June 10 from 8:45-11 a.m.. Meet at
the Illinois Valley Family Resource
Center Building (535 E. River St.
Cave Junction)
Bring Gloves and a trash grab-
ber. Garbage bags and a limited
number of reflective vests will be
provided.
This event is coordinated by
the Rotary Club of the Illinois Val-
ley.
June 18
Sunday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.
“Adventures with Butterflies in the
Bioregion,” with Dana Ross: Deer
Creek Center, 1241 Illinois River
Rd., Selma 541-597-8530
June 10
Hathkapasuta Illinois River
Celebration Saturday, June 10, 10
a.m. – 6 p.m., Illinois River Forks
State Park, ¼ mile south of Cave
Junction, free event and parking,
live music by Brother, Circle of
Stone & Throwdown with sound by
Indigo Project, food by Rosie’s Piz-
za & fun kids’ activities. Brought
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Cave Junction, OR 97523
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221 S. Redwood Hwy.,
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and support for anyone wishing
to start a neighborhood watch. In-
cludes a 2-way hand held radio pro-
gram briefing from 4:20 - 4:50 p.m.
Contact Guenter - 541-415-1929 /
ivwatch541@gmail.com.
*The I.V. Senior Thrift Store:
Join the crew and make new friends.
You don’t need to be a senior citi-
zen to volunteer at the store. Call
us at 541-592-6630. Open Monday
– Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*The C.J. Substation hours
are changed. Open hours are now
Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. The phone number for the
substation is 541-592-5151.
Volunteers are needed to ex-
pand support service hours to the
public. Applications are avail-
able at the substation or on-line
at http://www.co.josephine.or.us/
Files/Volunteer%20Application.
Mar%202014.pdf.”
Continuing
*Illinois Valley Community
Watch Meeting every Monday from
5 - 6 p.m. at Wild River Pizza, 249
Redwood Hwy. – Cave Junction. A
Public Safety Outreach Campaign
effort with all I.V. Neighborhood
Watch Groups – representatives,
including businesses and churches,
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*Cave Junction Patrol, LLC
is looking for volunteers. CJ Pa-
trol is a private citizen volunteer
orgnanization dedicated to effec-
tively addressing heretofore-un-
checked property crime in our city
and neighborhoods. The primary
mission of CJ Patrol is to prevent,
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interrupt, report and decrease prop-
erty crime in the city of Cave Junc-
tion. Call 541-592-9665 or visit
cjpatrol.org.
*Committee Meeting STATE
OF JEFFERSON Josephine Coun-
ty 1st Thursday of each month at
5:30 p.m. Black Forest Restaurant,
Grants Pass and 3rd Thursday of
each month at 6 p.m., Wild River
Pizza in Cave Junction.
*Come join the Cave Junction
Lions Club at River Valley Reste-
raunt, at 6 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th
Thursday of each month. We are
a co-ed club and are always look-
ing for community minded people
that are dedicated, hard working,
whether physically limited or not
and most of all, like to have fun.
We host the Classic Car Show
in late June and Turkey Bingo in
early November. So if you like
to have fun and like to help make
great things happen, to provide
glasses, hearing aids, scholarships
and support for our community and
so much more.
Come by and see what we do
or give us a call, 541-592-9243
Nina Horsley, vice president or
541-295-7579 Sherry Overstreet,
president.
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