Here, There & Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated October 31, 2007
FISH FRY BENEFIT - A fish-fry to benefit Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance (IVHSA), sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. It will be at the church, behind Cave Junction Swimming Pool, on Lewis Court, across from I.V. High School. Donations will be accepted. Bertha Miller has requested a “nose” count, so RSVPs can be made to 592-4147. “This will be a great opportunity to show support of the Safe House Alliance’s work and appreciation for Good Shepherd’s and Bertha & Jerry Miller’s thoughtfulness,” said Chris Mallette IVHSA executive director.
CLOCK TALK - At 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, those still awake can turn their clocks back one hour, marking the end of daylight-saving time (DST). Those who are asleep at 2 a.m. can either change their clocks when they hit the hay, or wait until Sunday when they arise. Otherwise, they’ll be “off” one hour. The federal law that established “daylight time” in the United States does not require any area to observe DST. But if a state chooses to observe it, it must follow the starting and ending dates set by the law. From 1986 to 2006 it was the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. But starting this year, it is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, adding approximately a month to so-called daylight-saving time.
RUMMAGE IS LEGION - A rummage sale for its scholarship fund for I.V. High School students and to help veterans in need will be held by American Legion Auxiliary Post 70 Friday and Saturday, Nov.2 and 3. The fund-raiser will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 2110 Caves Hwy.
RED CROSS RESPONSE - Early on the evening of Monday, Oct. 22, two volunteers were dispatched from the Medford-based Southern Oregon Chapter of the American Red Cross to drive the emergency response vehicle to Southern California and assist in fire relief operations there. The volunteers had just returned Saturday from a TOPOFF drill in Portland. Also, people can check on the safety of relatives and friends living in Southern California by visiting the Safe & Well List at www.redcross.org.
COUGAR ALERT - A concerned Selma resident wants it known that it appears cougars are hunting in the vicinity of Crooks Creek Road. The resident wants to be sure that parents are aware that their children waiting for school buses could be in danger.
MUSHROOM MANIA - As it’s mushroom-picking season, the Wild Rivers Ranger District office in CJ was a busy place on Monday, Oct. 29. Pickers are much in evidence throughout the valley, and do provide a boost to the economy, what with buying groceries and gasoline.
NOTEPAD - A chamber mixer for Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday, Nov. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. by Southern Oregon Guild in the RCC Kerby Belt Bldg. There will be art displays and light refreshments … Nuts to you is the unofficial theme (says Editor Bob) for a fund-raiser for Laureate Beta Beta. Check the ad in this issue, and go nuts ... Public school holidays are coming. Friday, Nov. 2 is a clerical day, so there will be no classes. And there will be no classes Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8 and 9, preceding Monday, Nov. 12, another holiday because of Veterans Day ... A chamber auction is planned for Friday, Nov. 16 at Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. in CJ. There will be wine-and-beer tasting … Oregon graduation requirements for high school seniors have changed. Oregon Dept. of Ed has posted the changes at www.getreadyoregon.org … Actual headlines: *Private food service feeds thousands, grosses millions. *State’s illegal aliens cut in half by new law. *Judge acts to reopen theater.
LAST WORDS - All major religious traditions carry basically the same message; that love, compassion and forgiveness are the important things and they should be part of our daily lives. (Dalai Lama)
