Letters to the Editor
‘Grandmother Aggie’ fund-raiser did well
From Susanne Vautier,
Help Your Local Grandmother Coalition
Cave Junction
The May 26 fund-raiser for Takelma Elder Aggie Baker-Pilgrim was a resounding success. Everyone had fun, and it was a beautiful event because of all the many volunteers.
The raffle had such great artwork, as well as goods and services from the community. And the food for the gourmet dinner came from the generous donations by businesses and individuals. Several volunteers put together the beautiful decorations to make the event special.
Many businesses and groups donated goods and services to sponsor the event: The Dome School, Cabin Chemistry, Frog Farm, Taylor’s Sausage, Shop Smart Food Warehouse, Forestry Action Committee, Coffee Heaven, Munchie’z, Indian Summer, Gooseberries, Changes Art Gallery, Upstairs Art Gallery, Weeping Spruce Herb Farm, and Dr. Jim Nordal of Cave Junction Family Medicine -- to list a few.
And Darryl Cherney and his band, “The Patriot Act,” came all the way from Humboldt County to honor “Aggie.”
Plus, there were the many individuals, too numerous to mention, who contributed to the success of the event, and they know who they are. Everyone is appreciated.
Because we all pulled together to honor our “local grandmother,” we raised more than $1,900 for Grandmother
Aggie’s expenses as she does her work here and globally.
They appreciate work on ‘Valley Visitor’
From Judson Grosvenor
Palos Verdes, Calif.
My wife and I came across your recent publication, “Valley Visitor,” and want to compliment you on it.
We have seen plenty of such tourist guides in our travels. Yours stands up well, and we wish you continued success.
The articles and photos are helpful and enjoyable. Plus, we appreciate the size and design.
About the law levy and law enforcement
From Gilbert Zook
Selma
It seems to me that the “officials” of our fair county should not have been surprised when the criminal justice system levy was blown out of the water by the voters, who could see right through the smokescreen.
After all, how many of us in Illinois Valley have phoned the sheriff’s office, or read about others, and discovered that there are no deputies in our valley. Where are they? All in Grants Pass?
I think that’s why the levy was so soundly defeated. People definitely did not want to pay more tax because they could see no reason to pay for something they’re not getting anyway. Now we’ll have to see what our “officials” will come up with next when they run out of funds again.
One more thing. Why does it cost so many millions of dollars to pay for the sheriff’s office? And since I’m on a rant, why are so many of our county leaders paid so much money in such a poor county. I noticed that none of our county “officials” have offered to take pay cuts.
