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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Letters to the editor
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Reader says use your
voice!
“We the People”. We all
know, I hope, how those three
words honestly are supposed
to govern our country. The first
three words of our Constitu-
tion do NOT say “Me the Pres-
ident”, “Me the Congress”, nor
“ Me the Senate”. They say,
“We the People”, our country,
our welfare, our justice, our
liberty. Today, I am not certain
that these three words mean
much to the egos attempting
to govern and protect our free-
dom, our justice, our welfare or
liberty. I fear that partisanship
and ego-centricity overshadow
the will and security of “We
the People.” We no longer have
representatives which work as
bi-partisan elected officials to
solve the pressing problems of
the 21st century. Instead, we
have party loyalists who com-
pletely ignore our Constitu-
tion, our laws, our governing
rules and squander our welfare
to the hands of corporate do-
nors and CEO’s who benefit
in keeping “We the People”
fat, confused, stressed out and
poisoned. These so-called rep-
resentatives (not all but many)
are too busy with re-election
campaigns, raising re-election
funds and donors, and deny-
ing most ideas and visions put
forth by “The other party” to
ever truly support and care for
“We the People.”
Our Democracy has be-
come a sham, a broken record
of denial, betrayal and deceit
towards “We the People.” No
longer do most Americans trust
the government. No longer is
this a country which welcomes
immigrants. By the way, most
of us, if not Native American,
are descendants of immigrants.
Too many representatives truly
forget that fact, from the top
guy down. Hatred, racism, in-
sults, sexism and bigotry are
now the “Order of the Tweeters
Day”. Yet few representatives
have the guts or courage to call
out the haters, the racists, the
bigots, even when these people
who spew their troubled minds
across our news broadcasts do
so each and every day. Where
are the passionate, the just, the
truly mindful and thoughtful
representatives from each and
all parties, to stand and de-
nounce such hatred and evil,
such prolonged destruction of
“We the People”?
What will it take to regain
the trust of the American peo-
ple toward their own govern-
ment? It will take leadership
which truly represents “We the
People”, not “We the Corpo-
ration” or “We the Corporate
Owned Senator or Congress-
woman / Congressman”. It will
take leadership with compas-
sion for all, empathy and reci-
Obituaries
Steven L. Bassett, 69 , of Cave Junction, died Nov.
17, 2018 at his home.
Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of
arrangements.
In Loving Memory,
Debby L. Strango “Blazia” April 7, 1954 – Nov.
4, 2018
If the earth could share these things
Is only our futures guest
How happy we would be
To truly believe in this
Tomorrow is another day
And what we will truly see to be
Will it bring us all these things
Or what will tomorrow truly bring
A felt hat, high-heels, magnifying glass, promoting
fashion, glamour, song and dance and the love of God. Her last
poem called “Truly” is a gift to you.
“Truly”
A world full of love
What a wonderful place this would be
A world filled with truth
And more than honesty
A place that loves God
Is a place of peace and serenity
A place that grows
Is always filled with morality
Is there such a world somewhere
Where in the universe can it be
Is all of this actually possible
Where in our universe can it be
procity, a truthful caring for the
health and well being of natu-
ral systems, for our environ-
ment, for our water, our soil,
our air, our forests, our oceans
and all living beings. It will
take representative who under-
stand living with the Earth, not
dominating the Earth. It will
take honest, moral and unself-
ish women and men who place
“We the People” far above “We
the Politician” or “we the Ego-
maniacs”.
It will take each and every
citizen of this country to care
for each other, and to demand
our representatives govern for
the Good and Welfare of the
Nation and ALL life.
We the People have a
voice. Use it!
Len Greenwood
Selma
Survey for new charter
school available
A group of I.V. educators is
exploring the feasibility of
developing a free public charter high
school (grades 9-12), opening in the
I.V. in Fall 2020.
We seek input from the public on the
need for an additional high school
option, as well as what people would
like to see as part of a new school.
This survey should take no more
than 10 minutes of your time.
Visit ivcharter.wordpress.com to
take the survey. Thank you for your
time.
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541-592-4110
Save the date
Nov. 22
Dec. 2
* Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Free meal
for one and all! Nov. 22 , 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. At Jubilee Park
Pavilion Rain or Shine, Food contributions are welcome but
not required.To volunteer, to donate, or if you are preparing a
turkey, call Tim at 541-291-8860. Sponsored by Doug Hoskins
Resource Center and Cultural & Ecological Enhancement
Network (C.E.E.N.)
* Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for everyone at the I.V.
Grange, 3763 Holland Loop Rd. Nov. 22 from 2 - 5 p.m.
*Banana Belt Photography Club of the Illinois Valley. If
you do enjoy photography, then:
Our local photography club is an informal, friendly, sup-
portive environment for photographers of all levels of experi-
ence and with an interest in digital photography. Come join our
club to: -Meet fellow photography enthusiasts -Improve your
skills and knowledge -Share tips and information-Go on local
field trips and photo shoots -Join monthly challenges and cri-
tiques -Display your photos on our Facebook page. Business
meetings are held the first Sunday of every other month from
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We welcome new members and visitors at our
meetings. The first business meeting is non-obligatory. Banana
Belt Photography Club of the Illinois Valley email: bananabelt-
photoclub@gmail.com. Like Us On Facebook: www.facebook.
com/BBPCIV
Nov. 24
*I.V. Holiday Tree Lighting Nov. 24, 6 p.m. Chevron lot.
Raffle tickets are available to win baskets filled with items
donated by local I.V. businesses. Ticket are $5 each or 5 or $20.
Raffle tickets are availabale at the I.V. Visitors Center, Selma
Second Hand (next to Selma post office) and at I.V. News.
Dec. 9
Dec. 1
*Holiday themed scrapbooking with local artist Sue
Brockman. Create holiday tags, mini-books or cards as gifts for
friends and family this season. 11am - 12pm class for ages 4-7,
12:30pm - 2pm class for ages 8 and up. Sponsored by IRVAC.
Class size is limited, please call to register 541-592-4778. IV
Branch, Josephine Community Libraries, 209 W Palmer St, CJ
*RCC Illinois Valley Chorus Presents Light in the
Darkness, choral music and songs to celebrate the human
spirit in the deepest dark of winter, directed by Kate Campbell.
Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Free admission and reception to
follow at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins
St., CJ
Continuing
Dec. 1 & 2
*December 1 & 2- 36th annual Dome School Winter
Holiday Bazaar, Saturday from 10-5, Sunday from 10-4.
Exquisite hand-crafted items, delicious food and beverages,
raffle with dozens of prizes, live music, playground for the
children, free admission.
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*Community Watch weekly meetings are held every
Monday, 5 p.m. at Wild River Pizza. We are there to help
you build your neighborhood watch, fire and emergency
preparedness program, local Immediate Alert Notification
system (smart phone), and independent 2-way radio program.
Come just to be informed. Contact Guenter Ambron 541-415-
1929 or ivwatch541@gmail.com.
Chess Club at the library. All ages and levels are welcome.
1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. Chess boards will be
provided. Drop in for a game from 3pm - 6pm. For more
information contact Roberta Lee at 541-592-4778. IV Branch,
Josephine Community Libraries, 209 W Palmer St, CJ
*The Sheriff’s Office Substation in Cave Junction is now
open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 to
2. Volunteers are still needed to staff another day and expand
hours. Applications are available at the substation or online at
http://www.co.josephine.or.us/Files/Volunteer. For information
call 541-474-5123.
*Public Health Clinic- Location: I.V. Family Coalition,
535 E. River St., CJ, 1st Thursday of every month. Services of-
fered STI Testing/Treatment, Women’s Health Exams (Annuals/
Problem Visits), Birth Control (All Methods Available), Preg-
nancy Testing, Pre-pregnancy counseling. 3rd Thursday of every
month: STI testing/treatment, birth control 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.
*Illinois Valley Democrats meet the 2nd Saturday of ev-
ery 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 Democrat-
ic agenda. Call Anita 541-592-3073 to confirm meeting days.
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