Here, There & Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated March 12, 2008
MIX ’N’ MATCH (Or, A Hair Affair) - Northwest Hairlines will host an Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer on Friday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. The business, owned and operated by Terri Hill, is next to River Mountain Printing. There will be refreshments, and opportunities for members and prospective members to mingle and share. For more information phone Northwest Hairlines at 592-3123, or the chamber office at 592-3326.
BAZAAR ‘N’ PASTA - A Pot o’ Gold Bazaar & Spaghetti Feed to benefit Jacqui Van Tassel, who is dealing with cancer, will be held Saturday, March 15 at the Josephine County Bldg. in Cave Junction. The fund-raiser, rescheduled because the previous one was “rained out,” will feature a bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a spaghetti feed with music from 5 to 7 p.m. Vendors can phone 592-4103.
EASTER CANTATA - Palm Sunday, March 16 is set for an All Congregations Evening Service featuring an Easter Cantata at Community Bible Church in Cave Junction. The open gathering, with Selma Baptist Church Pastor Monty Pope presiding, will begin at 6. The theme is, “I Claim the Cross.” Easter Sunday will be observed by Christians on March 23.
‘NO GREATER LOVE’ - As an anniversary observance of the death of Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 22, after sundown at 7:30 there will be an open meeting at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at Caves Hwy. and Laurel Road in CJ. The theme of the public assembly is from John 15:13. Attendees will hear why the sacrifice of Jesus demonstrates a love beyond comparison.
LBMS CAREER EVENT - The annual Career Day at Lorna Byrne Middle School will be held Wednesday, March 19. There will be 27 different presenters representing a wide range of vocations and professions. Speakers will address areas ranging from art and banking, to plumbing, sports and zoo-keeping.
REMEMBERING SAVANNAH - Nomination forms are available at Illinois Valley High School for a senior student to receive the
Savannah Bassett Memorial Good Citizen Award. The monetary award will be given May 21 during a ceremony to a senior who is caring and has a commitment to school and community. Savannah, who was an IVHS student at the time, died in a motor vehicle accident last spring.
WEEDY WAR - In the weed-pulling community, Takilma Road has the unfortunate distinction as the mother lode of Meadow Knapweed, notes the Winter 2008 Forestry Action Committee (FAC) newsletter. It notes a concern that seeds from the roadside invader will be carried onto forest service and BLM land, constantly starting new populations. But a second season of “cutting-edge, nonchemical control” will be conducted by FAC due to the National Forest Foundation (NFF). And this year the Oregon State Weed Board will monitor the project. Plus, NFF will match any contributions. They can be sent to P.O. Box 1872 in Cave Junction.
NOTEPAD - Alleluia! (a free concert of sacred music and madrigals) will be presented Saturday, March 15 at 4 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church in CJ by the 3 Rivers Chorale, a 35-member choir. Visit www.3riverschorale.com to find out what music will be performed … Stand-up comedian Miles Kehoe will perform Saturday, April 5 at Taylor’s Country Store to benefit the National Honor Society chapter at I.V. High School. An incorrect date of April 15 was in last week’s issue ... Help is needed for Sandy Madden, an IVHS senior who wants to raise a hog and attend the FFA annual convention. She needs help to obtain feed, pig panels, a horse trailer and other items. Those who can help should phone 592-2116, Ext. 228; or (after 8:30 p.m.) 471-3466 ... Donations are sought for the annual Grad Night Benefit set for April 12. Funds will be used for the alcohol-and-drug-free all-night graduation party on June 4 … The I.V. Visitor Center count for January was 254, an increase of 129 from January 2007, said Dulcie Moore, I.V. Chamber office manager … I.V. Lions Club gave some 90 first-graders miniature U.S. flags Friday, March 7 at Evergreen Elementary School. Steve Lyons asked who made the first American flag. One little girl answered, “Hillary Clinton!” … A penny drive will be conducted at Evergreen Elementary through Friday, March 21 to benefit the playground fund and the PTA for field trips and art supplies. The class that collects the largest amount will get to shave the head of Principal Dave Valenzuela ... T-shirts: *This is my Ain’t Gonna Do Nothin’ Today T-shirt. *Too sleepy to talk. *Some days you’re the big dog; some days you’re the hydrant. *Every great idea I have gets me in trouble.
LAST WORDS - The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved. (Confucius)
