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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, October 25, 2017
gives us due process. We are all innocent until proven guilty.
While we all know who did what to whom, unless it can be
proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt, it will
not result in an arrest or arraignment.
One good example is when Max Carter was killed in
a hit-and-run incident. The drivers along with two other
passengers are on video getting out of the car that hit him.
The problem is that does not prove who the driver was
when the World War II vet was murdered. Apparently there
is honor among thieves or murderers in this case. If one of
them would say who was driving, Max’s death could be
prosecuted.
I, for one, will no longer tolerate known thieves and
miscreants to run freely in our community without any
push back. I am not advocating a violation of anyone’s
constitutional rights or promoting the use of violence. I
am saying that we should let them know we don’t approve.
Businesses that see known criminals should advise them their
Life in the
Valley
of Riches
By DAN MANCUSO,
Publisher
Our community has its fair share of folks that are
known troublemakers. I see them all the time in stores and
restaurants. If you follow “To Catch a Thief” or any other of
the Facebook pages that post photos of crimes in progress or
who has been arrested for what, you will recognize them.
The beauty of America is our constitution, and that
money is not welcome there. I have said it a million times;
when you apply pressure to something living, its instinct is to
move to a position where it no longer feels pressure.
Now that the levy has passed, soon we should begin
to see the positive impacts of it, so now, we need to
band together and do our part. If you see something, say
something.
Just the other day I saw a group of people in a parking
lot that were previously on tape trying to break into a local
store. They were wearing the same clothes, driving the same
car. I accosted them by letting them know I for one didn’t
appreciate them being in my presence.
Some won’t agree with me, but hopefully some will.
We need to take back our town because for too long now the
criminal element has walked among us freely - without fear
of any backlash as if they were above the law.
Thank you for picking up this week’s paper, enjoy! ~
djm
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Lets make a deal
Feeling frustrated? I have a
deal for you.
Oregon is phasing out coal-
fired electricity by 2030, has
passed a law to become coal free
with utilities supplying 50% of the
state’s electricity from renewable
sources by 2040. Not sufficient,
right?
But here comes the Febru-
ary 2018-legislative short session
when Oregon can push us even
further in our goal towards reduc-
ing the state’s climate pollution
by passing the Clean Energy Jobs
(CEJ) Bill.
This Bill imposes a cap on
climate pollution including but
not limited to carbon dioxide,
methane, nitrous oxide, and vari-
ous fluorocarbons resulting from
in-state activities (industry, agri-
culture, transportation, electric-
ity) and electricity generated else-
where. So, here’s the deal - and
it’s important: Support this bill.
It will help economically
distressed areas such as rural
Southern Oregon with funds for
diversification, job training and
mental health services. Who isn’t
on board? Senator DeBoer! We
should be able to depend on our
senator. Didn’t he campaign on
a promise to support his constitu-
ents?
“The deal” - to alleviate your
frustration, call the senator or send
an email and urge him to support
efforts to reduce Oregon’s climate
pollution, if for no other reason
than protecting the future for his
children and grandchildren.
Louise Shawkat
Ashland
I llINoIs V alley F uNeral D Irectors
www.since1928Hull.com
541-592-4110
Save the date
Oct. 25
TOWN HALL MEETING: 6 to 8 p.m.,
Thursday, Oct. 25, IV FIRE STATION I -
681 Caves Hwy. Desserts served, free Coffee
& Tea. Presentations by Sheriff Dave Daniel
and Chief Dennis Hoke. Also: CJ Patrol, Pub-
lic Safety, Neighborhood Watch, Emergency
Preparedness includes Neighborhood Watch
startup Packets. Meet leaders of local Watch
groups. To RSVP or get an Agenda Packet -
email: ivwatch541@gmail.com or call 541-
415-1929. Visit www.ivwatchsite.wordpress.
com.
Oct. 26
IVHS Cross-country varsity District Re-
gionals vs. St. Mary’s High School, Valley of
the Rogue State Park at 12 p.m.
and Community Dialogue Sunday, November
5, 4 - 6 p.m. in the Illinois Valley High School
Commons
Is America’s Election System working
as it should? Are our First Amendment free-
doms at risk from abuses of power? Is politi-
cal polarization tearing our democracy apart?
What are some positive solutions that we, as
citizens, can propose to maintain our core
democratic values?
The event is free and open to all con-
cerned citizens, and will include music and
light refreshments. Participants are encour-
aged to bring finger foods to share. We hope
you will join in the discussion of these impor-
tant issues and work with us to find common
ground.
For more information call 541-727-8312
or email qlcoach2@yahoo.com.
churches, and support for anyone wishing to
start a neighborhood watch. Includes a 2-way
hand held radio program briefing from 4:20
- 4:50 p.m. Contact Guenter - 541-415-1929 /
ivwatch541@gmail.com.
Continuing
*Cave Junction Patrol, LLC is looking
for volunteers. CJ Patrol is a private citizen
volunteer organization dedicated to effective-
ly addressing heretofore-unchecked property
crime in our city and neighborhoods. The pri-
mary mission of CJ Patrol is to prevent, in-
terrupt, report and decrease property crime in
the city of Cave Junction. Call 541-592-9665
or visit cjpatrol.org.
*The I.V. Senior Thrift Store: Join the
crew and make new friends. You don’t need
to be a senior citizen to volunteer at the store.
Call us at 541-592-6630. Open Monday – Sat-
urday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*The Sheriff’s Office Substation
in Cave Junction is now open on Mon-
days, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are still
needed to staff additional days. Applica-
tions are available at the substation or on
line at http://www.co.josephine.or.us/Files/
Volunteer%20Application.Mar%202014.pdf.
are a co-ed club and are always looking for
community minded people that are dedicated,
hard working, whether physically limited or
not and most of all, like to have fun. Come by
and see what we do or give us a call, 541-592-
9243 Nina Horsley, president.
*Second and fourth Mondays of the
month, 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 222 W. Lister Street, Cave Junc-
tion, Oregon, the Common Council of the
City of Cave Junction will meet in a regular
session.
Oct. 27
IVHS boys’ varsity football game at
Cascade Christian High School at 7 p.m.
Oct. 28
Takilma Bible Church biannual free
clothes give away will be Oct. 28th
Oct. 29
The side project will entertain in the
trees at Augustino Estate & Vineyard from 2-
5 p.m. Augustino is located at the Rock’n R
Ranch, 400 Brown Rd. in O’Brien.
Your public library has activities hap-
pening every week! New Storytime reader,
Melanie, has crafts and stories for kids of all
ages Saturdays at 12 noon. Families at Play
baby-parent group is for pre-walking babies
Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Early literacy
skills are taught within a thirty-minute story-
time of songs, bounces, and reading, followed
by a half-hour of play and chat time. For more
information contact Roberta Lee at 541-592-
4770. IV Branch, Josephine Community Li-
braries, 209 W Palmer St, CJ
Nov. 4
Rummage Sale at Good Shepherd Lu-
theran Church (across from high school), Sat-
urday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Nov. 5
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