Here, There & Everywhere
ROSARY RECITAL - To celebrate the 90th anniversary of “The Miracle at Fatima,” members of the rosary group at St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church will hold a public Rosary Rally for Peace on Saturday, Oct. 13. The gathering will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on the parking lot at the new Home Valley Bank branch across from Treehouse Florist & Gifts in Downtown Cave Junction. Our Lady of Fatima is the title given to the Blessed Virgin by those who believe that she appeared to three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917, starting on May 13, the Fatima holiday. The title of Our Lady of the Rosary also is used in referring to the same apparition. For more on the rally, phone 592-2592.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT - Josephine County Food Bank is collaborating with the Home Builders Association of Josephine County for its annual Fall Home Improvement Show & Builders Garage Sale. Both will take place on the weekend of Oct. 13 and 14 at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass Events will last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring two cans of food each.
WHEREWITHAL - Free clean clothing, including shoes, will be available Saturday, Oct. 20 at Takilma Bible Church, 10343 Takilma Road. The church, which conducts the no-charge event twice yearly, will have items available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BABY AID - Pregnancy Center of Illinois Valley, a 501c3 charity, is conducting a $100,000 matching fund drive. “A very generous supporter” is offering to match every tax-deductible donated dollar up to $100k. For more information phone 592-6058.
OLD GLORY STORY - The American Legion Magazine reports that Minnesota has passed a measure to ensure that all U.S. flags sold in that state are made in the USA. Penalties for selling foreign-made flags include 90 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine. Other states have similar laws. The magazine notes that during 2006 $5 million worth of U.S. flags were imported from China. That’s down dramatically from the $29.7 mil from China in ’01.
NOTEPAD - Youth wrestling signups will be taken Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10 and 11 beginning at 6 p.m. at the IVHS wrestling room … A fall flea market and pancake breakfast will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at Selma Center. The breakfast will run from 8:30 to 11 a.m.; the flea mart from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For booth or other information phone 415-1000 or 597-2522 ... Munchie’s across from CJ Video Mart/Radio Shack has installed a pool table ... Special popcorn is offered as a fund-raiser by an Illinois Valley Boy Scout troop and a Cub Scout pack. Phone Sue Fiske at 660-5899 … A Holiday Craft Bazaar is planned for Nov. 17 at Pregnancy Center of Illinois Valley. Donations of items are sought. Phone 592-6058 ... Actual headlines: *County officials to talk rubbish. *Tuna biting off Washington coast. *Men recommend more clubs for women. *Ten revolting officers executed.
LAST WORDS - A simple way to take the measure of a country is to look at how many want in; and how many want out. (Tony Blair)
