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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, September 21, 2022
From the mayor’s desk: by Meadow Martell
busy.
Here are some of the things that
keep our Public Works Department
There was a walk through
with Copeland and Civil West on
the new ADA ramps being installed.
Unfortunately, not all the panels and
approaches met ADA standards. ADA
requires very specific slopes to be
consistent from end to end and meet
minimum width and a maximum
length requirement. Panels that did
not meet these specifications had to be
demolished and removed. Copeland
will be back to first form and then
pour the needed panels.
In Jubilee Park, our Public
Works Director Alex Ponder has
started putting lines on the ground
Life in the
Valley of
Riches
by Dan Mancuso,
publisher
On Friday, Sept. 16, late in the afternoon, I received an
email from our newspaper print staff at the Medford Mail Tribune,
stating they were going to go all digital and shut down their press
to be sure the playground and splash
pad will work together. You will see
some work begin as concrete for
new sidewalks will be going in soon
around the playground which will be
expanded for three new pieces of ADA
playground equipment. A waterline
for the spray pad will also begin. The
Parks and Recreation Commission
will be announcing a groundbreaking
day for the public to attend when the
new equipment is installed.
Our crew recently installed a
new water service for a residence.
This is not a simple project. It involves
cutting a hole in the asphalt, then
exposing the water main, tapping the
pollution. Without a water backflow
preventer, water can flow in either
direction, which is a significant
hazard. Backflow preventers must
be tested every year. Testers must
be licensed, and it takes at least
two months to dig out and inspect
approximately 430 devices.
I take my duties as a mayor
seriously and it is also important
to balance this with taking care of
myself. Next week I will be on a
“bucket list” trip to Alaska, hopefully
to see the Aurora Borealis. My
next letter will be the first week of
November. I hope I have good news
to report!
water main while it is “hot”, and then
boring, and installing a new meter for
the customer to plumb into.
The Public Works Department
gets constant reminders that we are
working with aging facilities and
equipment. Last week a water analyzer
went down at Well #4. Staff has had
to take manual tests on a routine basis
to make sure we are staying within the
required parameters. Our new analyzer
was delivered Friday and will be
installed this week.
Water backflow prevention is a
crucial issue in water systems. A water
backflow prevention device protects
potable water from contamination or
operations at the month’s end.
They gave me two weeks’ notice to find a new printer, which
seems quite the daunting task and I spent the weekend with my
mind doing backflips trying to come up with suitable alternatives.
As I write this, I have spoken to a few options, but have not
seen any prices or press slots yet.
What blows my mind is that while I knew the owner Mr.
Steven Saslow was not a true paper man and figured he planned
on moving to an all-digital format at some point, I had no idea it
would be so soon.
The money from public notices for the city of Medford and
Jackson County alone is likely more than my annual operational
budget. I won’t even try to assess the loss from sales flyers being
inserted into his paper.
I cannot take away from Mr. Saslow’s prior success in life,
but I fail to understand why anyone would buy something just
to destroy it, because that is what he is doing. For example, do
any of you remember the Seattle Post-Intelligencer? I barely do.
When the PI went all web, it was bleeding money and the owners
thought it would be a great idea to go web, if the paper didn’t sell
during the 60 days it was on the market. When they did this back
in 2009, they still had over 100,000 subscribers.
My largest concern is for all the public notices from the
many Jackson County cities and taxing districts, as they will not
have a daily newspaper to publish in. The Rogue River Press and
the Upper Rogue Independent will be the only print newspapers
and they are both weekly newspapers.
Hang in there with us as we try to sort out our current
dilemma. I am sure we will find a suitable place to print, as the
Illinois Valley News is committed to print news.
Thank you for picking up this week’s paper. Enjoy! djm
Lucy the news hound says
Obitu arie s
Three family members who have died
Margie M. Sambrana 1982,
Delores R. Noble/Sambrana
2016 and Virginia M. Sambrana
Remains will be taken to San Francisco
Cemetery in October 2022. 541-415-6184
Leonora Maria Hooker, 79,
of Selma, died peacefully at home on Sept.
12, 2022. Arrangements with Illinois Valley
Funeral Directors.
Johnny Porter, 45,
Nov. 15,
1976, to Aug. 10, 2022
Johnny was born in Riverside,
California. Johnny was a great motorcycle
rider. His love for motorcycles started with his
first bike around the age of 7. Johnny always
had a smile always left an impression on
everyone. He had a big heart and considered
everyone not just a friend but his brother or
sister, he treated you as family.
Johnny smiles for miles, is survived by
his mother Kris, his stepfather Kamron. Two
sons Zach and Justin. One brother Joshua
“Budgie.” Two sisters, Deanna and Kristy.
One aunt, Nancy.
Rest in Peace Johnny!
“Birth and wedding
announcements and
obituaries are free!”
Johnny Porter
I llInoIs V alley F uneral D Irectors
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541-592-4110
S a ve th e d a te
Oct. 14
**Mark your calendar now!
The CJ Farmers’ Market and
Southern Oregon Guild presents
the 7th Annual Upcycle Art and
Furniture Contest with Trash
Fashion show! First place $500
plus more cash prizes for all ages!
Reuse and repurpose found objects
to make a piece of art, sturdy piece
of furniture or clothing item! Bring
your finished piece to display
at the Cave Junction Farmers’
Market Friday, Oct. 14 at 3:30
p.m.. Judging and awards will be
given at 5 p.m. Questions? Contact
cjfarmersmarketinfo@gmail.com
Oct. 22
Acorn Festival: Kerby Belt
Building, 24353 Redwood Hwy.
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Sept. 24
**Dome School Rummage
Sale, 50/50 Raffle & Snack Bar, 9-2
at 9367 Takilma Rd. Seeking clean,
lightly used donations for Dome’s
booth. Booth Spaces $10; 541-592-
3911
Sept. 27
**A sheriff candidate forum
will be held at 6 p.m. at Wild River
Brewery & Pizza - Sheriff Dave
Daniels and Jon Knapp will be
present.
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**Line dancing 10-11:30am
Mondays & Fridays at the Church
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541-287-0088.
Adventist/Community Services
Food Distribution, 265 S. Old Stage
Rd. Volunteers are needed to help
stock, date check, sort food, pack
boxes and handout food boxes,
etc. to volunteer please email
cavejunctionacs@gmail.com.
Contributions can by made out
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Mail to: Cave Junction Seventh-
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Junction then 3-6pm at Clear Creek
Family in Selma
All Covid 19 vaccines
available: primary, pediatric and
bivalent boosters. No appointments,
all welcome. No seasonal flu shots.
Siskiyou Community Health
Center in Cave Junction. Every
Thursday at SCHC in CJ. Vaccines
not limited to established patients.
All COVID-19
vaccines as above. Additionally,
seasonal flu and pneumonia
vaccines available. Call 541-592-
4111 for appointment
JoCo Public Health/OHA
COVID vax public clinics:
**Take your bottles and cans
to IVCanDo’s Cans for Kids behind
the Chevron Station 10 - 2.
Saturdays
Tuesdays
Nov. 3
**SAVE THE DATE for
the Four Way Community
POSTMASTER: Please send
address changes to P.O. Box 1370,
Cave Junction, OR 97523
Foundation’s 16th annual
Celebration of Community Spirit
Dinner and the presentation of the
Distinguished Service Award to
Brenda Patton, Thursday, November
3, 5:30-8 PM at Evergreen
Bank’s Bear Hotel. Featuring a
keynote speech by Michelle Wilde
Anderson, author of The Fight
to Save the Town: Reimagining
Discarded America Tickets
available here
**Food Pantry Tuesdays
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cave Junction
Monday 9/26 and Monday
10/3 11-1 in Jubilee Park, Cave
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