Here, There & Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated July 2, 2008
OREGON FI GOOD - Fitch Ratings announced that it is raising its grade for Oregon general obligation bonds from AA- to AA. The credit rating agency cited “sustained revenue performance” and growth in the state’s reserve funds as reasons for the upgrade.
PARK IT JULY 10 - Concerts in the Park, sponsored by Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce, will take a break for Thursday, July 3. The next concert will be presented by Broadway Phil & The Shouters on Thursday, July 10. Each concert in the series in Jubilee Park in Cave Junction runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Soft drinks, barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs are available. Concert-goers should bring their own chairs. Spectators also can participate in the 50-50 drawing, which the chamber uses to pay for the musicians, thanks to ticket seller Harold Hill, who otherwise keeps busy at his Cave Junction business, Antique Alley Custom Rod Shop.
FIREWORKS NO-NO - Fire service managers are reminding people to not use fireworks of any kind on national forest lands as people enjoy overnight camping or picnics this Fourth of July. For fire prevention and safety reasons, all types of fireworks are prohibited in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and BLM Medford District, even sparklers and smoke bombs. “Fireworks are a huge risk for starting an unintentional fire,” said the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Violators found guilty of starting a forest fire will be assessed for fire suppression costs and can be subject to a fine. USFS also urges campfire safety including never leaving a fire unattended, and making positively sure that they are out before leaving them.
FLOAT & FLY - Radio-controlled model boats and airplanes will be featured at Lake Selmac on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. The annual event is sponsored by Rogue Valley Flyers AMA 1408. Watch the Noose for details or contact Alan_Littlewood@Charter.net.
CRIME FIGHTER - Detective Jim Brissette of Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety recently was recognized by Crime Stoppers of Southern Oregon (CSSO) for his years of support and service in helping Crime Stoppers. Brissette has been a member of CSSO since 2000. In 2004 he was elected as vice president of the organization. He served in that capacity until his retirement from law enforcement, which occurred on June 20.
CSSO is a nonprofit organization underwritten by Sonitrol of Southern Oregon. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 cash for any information leading to the arrest and fulfillment of charges on any crime. Caller’s names are kept confidential. Those with information can phone (800) 3DETECT.
NOTEPAD - Texas Hold ’Em time will be held Friday, July 4 beginning at 6 p.m. by I.V. Wrestling Club at the Illinois Valley Lions Club Den at I.V. Airport. To sign up, phone Jay Miller at 597-2325 or Suzie Culver at 596-2202 … The National Guard Band of The N.W./560th Air Force Band will perform Tuesday, July 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Riverside Park during a free concert sponsored by Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce … Libby Goines Trio will be the opening act for It’s a Beautiful Day on Friday, July 11 at Rogue Theater in Grants Pass. She’ll perform with bassist John Trujillo, and percussionist Abe Perea ... Fur & Feathers in the Garden is the title of an OSU Extension class that will be given Tuesday, July 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Grants Pass. Encouraging/discouraging critters, depending on their demeanor, is the general topic. Phone 476-6613 ... A wild pig carcass found off Thompson Creek Road in Selma reportedly was identified as such by wildlife biologists. The beast was described as black and hairy with a very long snout ... Restaurant signboard: Cheapest gas in the county. Bean burritos $2.50 ... Church signboard: Give Satan an inch and he’ll be a ruler.
LAST WORDS - It is a mistake to suppose that God is only, or even chiefly, concerned with religion. (Archbishop William Temple)
