Here, There & Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated December 5, 2007
REMEMBERING ‘PEARL’ - “You don’t have to be a U.S. president to get a ship named after you: sometimes you just need to be a Mess attendant, and be in the wrong place at the wrong time.” So said Jim Fuller, commander of Glenn Morrison American Legion Post 70 & Auxiliary. To learn more about this odd turn of events, anyone can attend the 65th annual observance of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941. Post 70 & Auxiliary will conduct the observance of the 66-years-ago attack. The program will be held Friday, Dec. 7 at 9:45 a.m. to coincide with the Hawaiian time attack at 7:45 on “The Day of Infamy.”
ANTI-VIOLENCE EVENT - The first event to be hosted in The Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance’s (IVSHA) new advocacy center, Home Valley CARES in Cave Junction, will be the Regional OCADSV (Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence) annual training. It encompasses domestic violence and sexual assault programs from around the state. It is the first time for the training to be held in Southwestern Oregon, and IVSHA said that it is pleased “to host these important and mandatory trainings for domestic violence and sexual assault professionals” from throughout Oregon Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 6 through 8. They will gather at the former Home Valley Bank location from throughout the state to attend training on sexual assault, stalking, anti-oppression and cultural competence, as well as a “Train the Trainer” class to be held Saturday.
‘SANTA’S VILLAGE’ - A “Santa’s Village” is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15 at the county building in Cave Junction by Illinois Valley Merchants Association (IVMA). Santa will attend with presents and games, said IVMA. The organization has tickets available for two drawings, and a portion of the proceeds are to be donated to the Illinois Valley Christmas Basket/Toy Program. Tickets are available for a complete Christmas dinner basket, and a fully decorated Christmas tree. For more information phone 592-4118.
‘NOOSE’ DEADLINE NEWS - Strict deadlines of 5 p.m. Thursdays are on the calendar for Illinois Valley News issues preceding the Christmas and New Year’s weeks. Christmas will fall on Tuesday this year as does New Year’s Day. Because of printing and delivery schedules, the Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 issues must be assembled earlier than usual. So, if you want something in either of those issues, those “somethings” must be in the News office by the deadlines.
VACCINE AT LBMS - The Lorna Byrne Middle School Student Health Center has received some new vaccine, and is ready to immunize students if needed. Five types of vaccine are available: Hep B, Hep A, MMR, Tdap (Tetanus/diphtheria and whooping cough), and HPV (the new vaccine for girls to help prevent cervical cancer). “We would be happy to review immunization records to see if any are due,” said Carolyn Litak, physician’s assistant; and Marshall Hamilton, registered nurse. They added, “If you don’t have insurance, Oregon Health Plan, or have insurance that does not cover immunizations, we may be able to give your child these immunizations for free. We will bill private insurance if immunizations are covered, but will need to schedule an appointment so we can obtain the vaccine.” For more information phone 592-6978.
OPERATION JOY - Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce announces that Operation Joy is under way. It began in 1991 with the objective that all residents in area nursing homes would receive a Christmas card or letter. School children, church group members and families can help spread “Joy” to nursing home residents by participating. Names of nursing home residents are available at the chamber office at 1995 N.W. Vine St. Additionally, new Christmas cards can be left at the office. Phone 476-771 for more information.
NOTEPAD - Antique Alley Custom Rod Shop, run by Howard Hill, inadvertently was omitted from the business directory in last week’s issue. Hill’s well-known work is at 7330 Caves Hwy., and he can be contacted at 592-2013 ... Clothing donations are sought by the family advocate at Lorna Byrne Middle School for the “many students who aren’t as fortunate as others.” Sought are donations of shoes, (boys large sizes), jackets, and pants. “Our biggest need right now is shoes,” said the advocate. “If you have any clothing items that you don’t need, please keep our Lorna Byrne students in mind. Feel free to phone 592-2163 with questions about sizes or special needs” … Holiday greetings can be sent to injured U.S. soldiers. Use: Operation Holiday Thanks, c/o E.D. Hill, Fox News Channel, 1211 Sixth Ave./17th Floor, New York, NY 10036 ... A new library Website is at josephinelibrary.org ... Speaking of libraries, the free one at Selma Community Center generally is open Mondays through Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. If the
office is open, residents can volunteer their time ... CJ Cares turned in final figures from its Thanksgiving dinner: 300
diners were served at Jubilee Park, and 68 meals were
delivered to homebound persons. Thirty turkeys donated by various persons, and 50 pounds of ham provided by Taylor’s
Sausage, disappeared in 80 minutes. Now CJ Cares is preparing for its Christmas meal ... Christmas decorations (indoor and outdoor by chamber members) again will be judged by Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce. They must be ready Friday, Dec. 14. Phone 592-3326 for more information … A pool tournament at I.V. Senior Center is planned for Saturday, Dec. 15 beginning at 11 a.m. … Brown Barn Launderette is appreciated by the Senior Thrift Store in CJ for its help washing oversized items including quilts and jackets ...
Actual headlines: *Ex-public defender agrees to reveal talks with dead client. *Funeral home renews planting program. *Seniors to tour morgue, eat ribs. *With city burial ground full, mayor proposes a ban on dying.
LAST WORDS - To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Savior and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world. (Calvin Coolidge)
