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Page A-2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 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 The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity.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.) Cave Junction, A+ Mini Storeage, IV Lions, G Spot, Ted Crocker and H&R Block, Camp’s Custom Excavation, Wild River Pizza, TC Computer, I.V. Trophy, Cheryl and Harry Johnson, Taylors Sausage, Outback Septic, Cave Junction NAPA Auto Parts, Scott’s Interior, Brookings Harbor Lions, Cascade Auto, River Valley Restaurant, Carlos Restaurant, Western branch of The Eastern Star, Sportsman Tavern, Dr. Joe’s Pet Hospital, Wheel-A- Turnin’, Dave’s Outdoor, Ron Versteeg Attorney at Law, The Eye Care Group, Ancient Healing. Lions say thanks! The Cave Junction Lions would like to say thank you to the community that supports us and our ability to privide for eye glasses and more. Without all of the great people that volunteer, sponser and donate the raffle prizes for our 18th annual Classic and Antique Car show, it could never happen. So if there is anyone we have forgotten to mention, please know that you are greatly appreciated and will always be. Trophy Sponsers: I.V. News, CJ Liquor store, Ray’s Print Shop, City of Raffle Prize Donors: Great Cats Park, Dutch Bros. of Cave Junction, Smokin’ T’s, Kaleidoscope, Bridgeview Winery, Foris Winery, Marble Caves Distillery, Cheryl and Harry Johnson, It’s A Burl, I.V. Building Supply, Frank’s Lube and Shine, I.V. Trophy, True Value Hardware, CJ NAPA Auto Parts, Bobette San, Lady Thyme Herbs, and Tracy, our newest member to our club. The Volunteers: (I know this is where I will not have all your names at this time)IV Lions: Howard, Lynn, Marty, Gary, Dennis, Richard, Brookings Harbor Lions: Carol and Wes, Grants Pass Lions: Linda Tedder. Security: Mike Crotts and Bryce Galland. This is why I love the Illinois Valley, when you need help, all you have to do is ask. On that note we are in need of vendors, you can stop at the CJ Farmers’ Market in Jubilee Park on June 23 to pick up an application, we’ll be there setting up for the show or call Nina at 541-592- 9243. Thank you, all of our community for being there and for your support. Nina Horsley C.J. Lions Reader likes new owners “New owners” at Kate’s Bar and Restaurant. We have some really nice owners. Allan and Ross are the chefs and Sandy the Bartender/waitress. Really nice folks. Stop by and meet them and you’ll see what I mean. They are a welcome group as far as I’m concerned. They are very family oriented and friendly – full of smiles and happy, happy. You’ll like it there. They’re country folks. Ken LeGaux Selma Obituaries Katherine “Kate” Ellen Bain, 63 , of Wonder, Ore. died June 9, 2017 at 3 p.m. at home with her family. Kate was born Sept. 3, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Mich. She moved to Wonder 11 years ago from San Luis Obispo County, Calif. and bought Kate’s Redwood Tavern. Kate loved her children, business and community, reading and keeping her yard nice. She had an extensive board game collection and adored her dog “Maverick” a boxer-mix. She was preceded in death by her parents Marcella Marie and Kenneth Paul Bain. Kate is survived by her siblings, brother, Kenneth Paul Bain of Grants Pass; sister, Barbara Ann Bain of Vallejo, Calif.; her children, son, Richard William Ody Roche of Portland; and daughter, Marcella Marie Roche of Selma. There will not be a service at Kate’s request. She will be missed by her family and friends forever. Dennis Mickelsen, 76 , of Cave Junction died June 10, 2017 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Dennis was born May 13, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah. For 25 years he hauled groceries as a long-haul trucker throughout the 48 states. In 2003, he moved from Southern California to Cave Junction. He enjoyed team roping, horses, and truck driving. Survivors include his wife, Donna Mickelsen of Cave Junction; four children, James Mickelsen of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Steven Mickelsen of Burney, California, Tamara Mickelsen of Woodcrest, California and Kenneth Mickelsen of Apple Katherine “Kate” Bain Valley, California; a sister, Karen Rieck of Tennessee; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Heather Lynn Galland, 40 , of Cave Junction died at her home June 9, 2017. Heather was born in Jackson, Wyo., Nov. 28, 1976, to parents Bryce and Janet Galland. She moved to Cave Junction five years ago from Sandy, Ore. Heather spent four years studying to be a pharmacist at Mount Hood College and was a pharmacy technician for Safeway until she became too sick to continue. Heather was preceded in death by her mother Janet Galland and is survived by her father, Bryce Galland; son, Quincy J. Galland; and brother, Corey J. Galland. A private ceremony for family will be held. Charles Nelson Miller, 94, died June 12, 2017 in his home near Cave Junction. Charles was born Texas; his parents, Bert and April 23, 1923 in Oran, Iowa. Bertha of Iowa; two brothers, In 1946 he married Dorothy Edward “Jack” Miller, Marie Clubb. Chuck served Robert Miller, his sister in the U.S. Army during Norma Lucas; his fiancé,’ WWII. He later worked as Dona Mae Venz of Iowa; a Civil Servant for the U.S. and his granddaughter, Tami Air Force as an Airplane Rosson Electrical Mechanic, retiring He will be greatly from Hill Air Force base in missed. Utah after 30 years. A graveside service He enjoyed fishing, will be held Saturday, June reading Westerns and 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Laurel spending time with his Cemetery in Cave Junction. family. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, water skiing, playing pool, shuffleboard and baseball. He enjoyed playing ball with the Relics in Grants Pass. Chuck was a hardworking, honest man with a great sense of humor. He is survived by three sons, Robert Miller of Riverside, Calif.; Rocky Miller of Clinton, Utah; Dennis Parker Sr. of Cave Junction, 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Miller; his Charles Nelson Miller eldest son, Jim Miller of I llINoIs V alley F uNeral D Irectors www.since1928Hull.com 541-592-4110 Save the date June 24 Summer Reading Program sign ups start Saturday, June 24, at the Illinois Valley library at 11 a.m.! Our free program runs for six weeks through Saturday, August 5. Join us weekly for crafts for kids of all ages - sponsored by Illinois Riv- er Valley Arts Council. For more information contact Roberta Lee at 541-592-4778. I.V. Branch, Jose- phine Community Libraries, 209 W Palmer St, CJ. June 25 Nature & Art Festival – FREE 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great fun for kids and adults! Salmon Run Game Recycle Dragon interactive art project, bee storytelling, Polli- nator Game, animal flag painting, face painting, raffle, ice cream, gar- den art, lady bug house, polywogs, Hobbit Hill and more... Butterfly Pavilion entry half Illinois Valley News Published weekly by W.H. Alltheway, LLC Daniel J. Mancuso, Publisher price ($3) day of event. Family friendly! (No dogs, tobacco, drugs, or alcohol please.) June 27 The annual I.V. General Soc- cer Meeting will be Tuesday, June 27, 5 p.m. at Wild River Brew & Pizza, 249 Redwood Hwy., CJ July 15 IVHS Football Touchdown Auction fundraiser. Saturday July 15, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Siskiyou Smokejumpers base. $25 per person or $170 per eight seat table. Dinner by Carlos Res- taurante. No host bar. . Continuing *Illinois Valley Community Watch Meeting every Monday from 5 - 6 p.m. at Wild River Pizza, 249 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 Redwood Hwy. – Cave Junction. A Public Safety Outreach Campaign effort with all I.V. Neighborhood Watch Groups – representatives, including businesses and churches, 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- SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in Josephine County - $35 One year in Jackson and Douglas counties - $36 One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state - $43.00 Illinois Valley News does not refund subscriptions. Remainder of subscription will be donated to the charity of your choice. 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.” *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, 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 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 - Laura Mancuso laura@illinois-valley-news.com Advertising / Composition - Dan Mancuso dan@illinois-valley-news.com Mailroom - Millie Watkins each month at 6 p.m., Wild River Pizza in Cave Junction. *Come join the Cave Junction Lions Club at River Valley Restaur- rant, 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. DEADLINES: News, Classified and Display Ads, Announcement 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.
