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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Father’s Day in America: by Dr. Glenn Mollette
It’s time to once again celebrate
Father’s Day in America.
I like Father’s Day. It’s always
interesting to see if my children or
anyone remembers. Maybe I will get
a text, an email or even a telephone
call. Father’s Day is kind of like
your birthday you don’t really think
about it until the day comes. You
then can’t help but notice who forgot
or who simply does not care.
I was always busy as a young
adult and probably didn’t pay
attention to Father’s Day like I
should have until later in life. I got
a little closer to my dad in his later
years simply because my mother had
died and he had to talk to me when
I called. My father was a good dad
in that he took care of us. He kept
food on the table and a roof over
our heads. I never had to face living
with a single parent or in a blended
family. All I knew was my mom and
dad and I never worried about being
hungry or being homeless. Millions
of Americans cannot say this. This is
not a negative about single parenting
or being homeless or blended
families. I’m simply saying that
mom and dad hung in there and my
sisters and brothers and I have a lot
for which to be thankful.
My grandfather was a good
dad. He raised 10 children. He
was a blessing to a multitude of
grandchildren. He worked until he
was 83. I never saw him smile a
lot but how could he smile when
there were dozens of grandchildren
around all the time? Plus, he worked
six days a week until he was 83. He
managed it pretty well.
My son is a good dad. I can
believe it because he was a good son.
Yet, it’s always amazing when you
see your child in action. He spends
so much time with my little grandson
and they have a beautiful bond. I
love to watch their interaction and I
am so happy for both of them.
This Father’s Day will once
again be a good day and a tough day.
Father’s will count their blessings
and also their failures. Father’s will
wish for another chance to do it
again but we only get one chance to
be a dad. Many will visit cemeteries
to pay respect to a dad now long
gone or Father’s will mourn over the
passing of a child.
Father’s Day is upon us and
the best you can do is to cherish
the moment. Make a visit. Make
a telephone call. Make the day as
personal as possible. Life is about
relationships and there is nothing
like loving a father or a child while
you have the opportunity. When you
look back you’ll be so glad you did.
Dr. Glenn Mollette is the
author of 12 books. His syndicated
column is read in all 50 states.
Contact him at GMollette@aol.com.
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My house has a ditch in
front of it. It’s in the county,
the water runs to the river.
They sprayed herbicide and
my cat got go real sick. He
has nerve damage; I love
this guy. When they sprayed
the Roundup, it was a very
haphazard job, a little here, a
little there, half of that one,
and just like that the little
animals are maimed. Think
people before chemicals! I
pay taxes and you spend my
money to poison my cat. That
stuff is dangerous; it even
kills all the earth worms. Why
would you do that? Stop using
that stuff!
Mrs. Peno and Julian
(cat)
Cave Junction
Reader says Round-
up made her cat sick
Reader not happy
with OLCC
The Oregon state
marijuana regulatory
commission will not admit
that because of their own
corruption and greed that
more than a million pounds
of legal marijuana was
grown in 2017. Most of this
marijuana is ending up in
the black market nationwide
at reduced prices. The state
regulatory bureaucrats used
the recreational marijuana law
to create massive industrial
marijuana growing for profit.
Unelected state bureaucrats
used unvoted on regulations
to corrupt a law meant only
to legalize the growing
of 4 marijuana plants per
household for personal use.
When will state bureaucrats
stop regulating;- corrupting
law for the profit of a few at
the expense of the many?
–Mark Wichers
Cave Junction
Reader gives Kudos
Leave it to Betty Jones
to help the deer that’s been
running around the Dick
George neighborhood with a
white netting around its neck.
She made herself a long pole
and got it off.
Thank you Betty for
your love of animals.
Jennifer Lyles
Cave Junction
Betty Jones with her pole.
Obituaries
Ruby “Jewel” Brewer , February 27, 1911 to
June 1, 2018
She was born on Feb. 27, 1911, in Francis, Oklahoma
to Henry and Lula Little and was the fourth of eight
children. Mom met John Brewer in Hobart, Oklahoma
where they were married on January 30, 1928. Mom and
Dad left Oklahoma with three children, Harold, Kenneth and
Annabelle and settled in Selma, Oregon in 1936. Earl, Ray
and Shirley Mae were born in Selma, Oregon.
Up to the early ‘50s Mom was a stay-at-home mother
and then she became a cook at the Kerby Elementary School
and went on to become the head cook at the Illinois Valley
Smoke Jumper Base and after that job she retired.
Mom was a devout Christian and is now in heaven with
Dad and some of her sons. Mom and Dad were married
52 years and when he died in 1980 she relocated to Grants
Pass and the last nine years lived in the Redwood Terrace
Assisted Living facility where she was loved and cared for
by a great staff.
Dad, Harold, Kenneth and Earl passed away before
Mom. She is survived by Annabelle from Cave Junction,
Ray from Cave Junction and Shirley Mae from Rio Verde,
Arizona. She has 19 grandchildren, numerous great
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Mom was an expert quilter from an early age and
has made numerous quilts, many of them are now in the
possession of her extended family members. She started oil
and watercolor painting in her 70s and gave up driving in
her 90s. Due to failing eyesight and arthritis she had to give
up quilting and painting in the past few years.
She was thoroughly loved and respected and will be
missed by all who knew her.
It is with great sadness that the family of Terry
Wayne Kimbro announces the sudden passing May
30, 2018 at the age of 59. Terry will be lovingly remembered
by his wife Lisa of Cave Junction; daughter, Amber Lynn;
and grandson, Justin Gibson Kimbro of Yucaipa, Calif.
Terry will also be fondly remembered by his brothers Jerry
(Tammy) of Big Bear, Calif. and Marty of Cave Junction,
as well as a host of friends. Terry was preceded in death by
his father, Jerry Winger Kimbro and mother, Alice Lynn
Barr. There will be no formal services, but a small family
gathering has been held in his honor. Terry’s remains will
be scattered along with those of his mother at a date to be
determined.
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Save the date
June 15-17
Barter Faire at Lake Selmac Fund-
raiser for the Dome school. For information
go to HopeMountain BArter Faire.org.
June 17
Healing Hearts and Hooves therapeutic
horseback riding program is starting summer
classes on Sunday, June 17th! Call 541-
659-8604 for information on volunteering or
being a student.
An exceptionally long and dry season is
unfolding. We will have short presentations
from IV Fire, ODF and from the Forest
Service “Era of MegaFire” presentation held
May 30 via youtube. Then discuss plans to
help our neighborhoods. Join us for pizza and
root beer. Feel free, or obligated, to contact
us at ivwatch541@gmail.com or phone
Guenter 541-415-1929 for an emergency
preparedness packet. We will be glad to visit
you and your neighbors to help.
snacks and plenty of water. And if you’re so
inclined bring your camping gear and spend
the night!
Any questions or for further inquiry
email: allee@kswild.org or visit kswild.org
June 30
*Dedication of the IVHS Track to Janie
Pope Memorial Track, Saturday, June 30 at 2
p.m.
Call us at 541-592-6630. Open Monday – Sat-
urday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*Illinois Valley Democrats meet the 2nd
Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. at the I.V. Family Coalition, 535 E. River
St. in Cave Junction. Join with like-minded
people for camaraderie and to plan actions in
support of the Democratic agenda. Call Anita
541-592-3073 to confirm meeting days. Check
us out on FB!
Summer Reminder
June 23
IVHS Chili Cook off Canceled
June 24
*Rusk Nature Center invites all resi-
dents to visit the Butterfly Pavilion, chil-
dren’s playground and picnic area for FREE
today, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June 25
Fire Season Preparedness Meeting
FIRE SEASON PREPAREDNESS &
Crime Watch Meeting, MONDAY, JUNE 25,
6 TO 8 p.m.., AT WILD RIVER PIZZA, in
Cave Junction, back room. Our WILD FIRE
PREPAREDNESS PLANNING session will
include the latest updates on conditions, local
resources and networking efforts. We face an
unprecedented Fire Season and may reach
Extreme Conditions before July 4. Each
neighborhood in wooded areas are in danger.
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June 29 & 30
Eight Dollar Mountain Land
Stewardship Project June 29 & 30, 9 am-3pm
Meet at NF-4201, Selma, OR 97538
Park at the Green Bridge.
Description: Spend a weekend in the
Eight Dollar Mountain botanical area and
participate in a land stewardship project to
assess and take action on illegal OHV (Off
Highway Vehicle) use and issues with the
Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest, KS
Wild, and the Illinois Valley Conservation
District and Watershed Council to protect the
botanical diversity in these rare serpentine
landscapes. Expect low/moderate intensity
hiking, sign installation, photo assessment
and gps documentation.
Things participants should bring? Dress
in layers with long pants and sleeves, prepare
for sun, bring your camera, wear sturdy
closed toed shoes, and please bring a lunch,
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*You could win $500, $300 or $200
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summer making a piece of furniture out of
junk to enter in the third annual Upcycle
Furniture contest sponsored by the Southern
Oregon Guild. Judging will be Friday, Sept.
28, 3:30 p.m. at the CJ Farmer’ Market at
Jubilee Park. Your work will be judged on
CREATIVITY!!! So have fun making it!
For more information pick up a flyer at the
community booth at the CJ Farmers’ Market
Friday afternoons 4-7 p.m.
Continuing
Couples nights starts at the Golf Course
Friday, 5:30 p.m. and will continue every Fri-
day until August 31. Call the golf course for
more info. at 541-592-3151
*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.
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*Public Health Clinic- Location: I.V.
Family Coalition, 535 E. River St., CJ, 1st
Thursday of every month. Services offered
STI Testing/Treatment, Women’s Health Ex-
ams (Annuals/Problem Visits), Birth Control
(All Methods Available), Pregnancy Testing,
Pre-pregnancy counseling. 3rd Thursday of
every month: STI testing/treatment, birth con-
trol counseling (methods limited), Pregnancy
Testing, Immunizations. Call 541-474-5329
for an appointment, and make sure to tell the
receptionist to schedule you in CJ. Walk-ins
welcome! Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
*The Sheriff’s Office Substation in Cave
Junction is now open on Mondays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays 10 to 2. Volunteers are still
needed to staff additional days. Applications
are available at the substation or online at
http://www.co.josephine.or.us/Files/Volun-
teer. For information call 541-474-5123.
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