Here, There & Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated April 23, 2008
GARDENING EXTRAVAGANZA - The annual free Spring Garden Fair, presented by OSU Extension Josephine County Master Gardeners, will be held the weekend of April 26 and 27 at the county fairgrounds in Grants Pass. Attractions will include a plant sale, arts and crafts, hourly raffles, more than 60 gardening-related vendors, and pH soil testing, plus a kids booth. Besides free admission, there will be no charge for parking. See the ad on this page.
GLASS RAIL DAY - Volunteers are needed for a workday Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Glass Rail Outfit, 27742 Redwood Hwy. Site preparation for the coming therapeutic riding program will be conducted. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Participants should bring hats, gloves, long pants and poison ivy protection; plus pruners, hammers, shovels and other such items. Phone 592-4658 for more information and details.
MARTYRS PROGRAM - David Witt, of “the voice of the martyrs,” (VOM) will speak Sunday, April 27 during an All-Congregations Evening Service. The program, beginning at 6, will be held at Valley Evangelical Free Church in Cave Junction. VOM is described as a nonprofit, interdenominational organization with a vision for aiding Christians worldwide being persecuted for their faith in Christ. For details, see the ad in this issue.
QUERY CANDIDATES - Questions for candidates seeking two seats on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners in the May 20 primary election are to be submitted in advance for a public forum. It is set for Monday, April 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The forum in the Josephine County Bldg. in Cave Junction is co-sponsored by Illinois Valley News, I.V. Chamber of Commerce, and Social Justice Alliance. Questions can be brought to the News or chamber offices, or e-mailed to letters@illinois-valley-news.com.
YCC LABOR - Oregon Caves National Monument has two positions open in the Youth Conservation Corps for those 15 through 18 years old. The jobs will run from June 16 to Aug. 9. Phone Pat Fine at 592-2100 for an application.
STOMP CANCER - The May 31-June 1 weekend is set for the annual American Cancer Society fund-raiser on the Grants Pass High School track. Cave Junction resident Susan Hatch is a team captain. She can be contacted for signups and donations at 592-4705. Or contact Anna Malloy at annarelay@charter.net.
HOLIDAY HORSES - Christmas For Kids SDC, a nonprofit organization in Southern Douglas County that is extending its efforts to Josephine County, will conduct a trail ride benefit at Lake Selmac. The family event is open to all ages, and set for July 12, with a signup deadline of June 27. Only 50 riders will be allowed. Selma resident Dan Jordan will provide reduced-price hay rides. The event will include prizes and games, and available for sale will be items including food, toys and T-shirts. Christmas For Kids SDC said that it provides clothing and toys at Christmas for children in need, with Santa making the deliveries to homes. All proceeds from July 12 will go directly to Christmas For Kids SDC to help children in the Southern Douglas County and Josephine County areas. To sign up or for more information contact Gina Watson at Gina@Christmas4KidsSDC.com or (541) 837-8527.
NOTEPAD - A Gem & Mineral Show, presented by Rogue Gem & Geology Club Inc., will be held Friday through Sunday, April 25 through 27, at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. See the ad in this issue for times … Lake Selmac Resort will host an Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer on Friday, May 2 beginning at 5 p.m. There will be
refreshments, paddle boating, hay rides and miniature golf ... A Float & Fly, the 19th annual such free, public event for spectators, will be held the weekend of July 12 and 13 at Lake Selmac. Rogue Valley Flyers AMA 1408 is the sponsor. Contact Alan_Littlewood@Charter.net to enter a radio-controlled model aircraft or boat … Spaghetti pot: A fund-raiser meal for the I.V. Section of the Boys & Girls Club will be held by Lutheran Women of Illinois Valley on Friday, May 2 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Details next issue ... Back Street Salon announced that Alisha Thornhill was the winner of its basket drawing during Second Friday Art Walk on April 11 … A Moon Tree that could have b
een donated to Illinois Valley Airport, where the special tree and its tradition originated, will instead be donated to Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville due to extenuating circumstances ... T-shirts: *My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. *Great minds think like me. *Heaven doesn’t want me, and Hell is afraid I’ll take over. *Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them more.
LAST WORDS - *Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. (Ecclesiastes 9:10, NAS Bible)
*To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent. (Buddhist saying)
