Here, There & Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated August 6, 2008
CONCERTS CONCLUSION - For the final 2008 performance of Concerts in the Park, sponsored by Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson will play on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Jubilee Park in Cave Junction. There is no admission charge. But the audience can participate in a 50-50 raffle, used by the chamber to pay for the musicians. “Mr. Ticket-Seller” is Howard Hill of Antique Alley Custom Rod Shop. Barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, and soft drinks will be available. Attendees should bring chairs.
In presenting the annual concert series, the chamber was aided this year by Northwest Hairlines, Jim Frick and Luz A. Moore, both of Century 21 Harris & Taylor; Bridgeview Vineyards Winery, Evergreen Federal Bank, Sterling Savings Bank, SOFCU Community Credit Union, Crocker Financial Services, Rough & Ready Lumber Co., Eye Care Group, Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co., Carlos’ Restaurante, River Mountain Printing, and Illinois Valley News.
CHILDREN’S VITTLES - Dome School in Takilma, besides public schools, is participating in the USDA Summer Food Program. Children can obtain free meals Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until Thursday, Aug. 14. Breakfast is at 9; lunch at noon.
‘FOLK FOR FREEDOM’ - A concert and dinner with a Folk For Freedom theme will be held Saturday, Aug. 9 at Takilma Community Center from 6 p.m. to midnight. There will be an organic dinner followed by treats from Dessert First. Admission will be on a sliding scale. Said the sponsor, “Join Patrick Dodd, David Rovics and Prisoners of Conscious to spank G.W. Bush with an evening of acoustic rock for a crumbling empire.” Check the Event Calendar item on page 5.
TIME FOR TALENT - The open talent show hosted during the annual Labor Day Festival by Illinois Valley Lions Club is only a few weeks away. The contest for amateurs will feature cash prizes for the winners of each age group. Said the club, “Don’t forget to sign up by Wednesday, Aug. 27. And for more information phone Donna at 596-2719; or Sue at 592-2252.”
SPORTS PHYSICALS - Public school fall sports programs will begin soon. A student athlete must have a sports physical every two years and cannot attend practice until one is completed. Siskiyou Community Health Center (SCHC) offers sports physicals at the Lorna Byrne Middle School Student Health Center. The physicals for students in 7th through 12th grades will be held from Monday, Aug. 18 through Sept. 12. The LBMS Student Heath Center is in the front section of the building. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled through SCHC at 592-4111 now, or 592-6978 after Aug. 18.
During this time, the reduced cost for a sports physical will be $15, due at the time of service. The Student Health Center will accept cash or checks. The history portion of the sports physical form needs to be filled out prior to the appointment. Students younger than 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or have a written consent to undergo a physical. This consent form and other necessary paperwork are available at LBMS, Illinois Valley High School and SCHC, and will be available at the LBMS Student Health Center beginning Aug. 18.
The Student Health Center also will offer sports physicals for the reduced cost of $15 at the start of each subsequent sports season, and at the end of the school year. At all other times the cost for a sports physical at the LBMS Student Health Center is $35.
SPOKES-PERSONS SOUGHT - Spiral Living Center will host a free Bike Repair Clinic on Thursday, Aug. 21. Bike mechanics to be on hand are requested. This event will be the first in a series of clinics intended to promote bicycle use in Illinois Valley. There also will be a workshop on making bucket panniers, so donations of square-sided buckets are needed. Donations of good-quality bike tires, brake pads, tubes and possibly other parts also could be used. Those who can help with any aspect of the project can phone 592-3722.
COUGAR SPORTS - Illinois Valley High School will hold a Sports Clearance Evening for all athletes interested in playing fall sports this school year: football, volleyball, girls and boys soccer, cross country and cheerleading. The gathering on Thursday, Aug. 14 will run from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at IVHS. During this time, parents can come and fill out the sports packets and pay the sports fees. Daily-doubles for fall sports will start on Monday, Aug. 18. All athletes must be cleared in order to start practice. For more information, phone 592-2116.
NOTEPAD - The Community Garden established by Josephine County Food Bank will hold an open house Thursday, Aug. 7 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 1420 S.E. M St. behind the Hellgate boat shop … Blue Bossa will perform on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Riverside Park during a free concert sponsored by Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce ... “Farm Use Values” will be the topic when the JoCo Board of Review holds a public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 a.m. at Black Forest Restaurant in Grants Pass ... American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Illinois Valley Senior Center. To sign up, or for more information, phone (800) 448-3543 … Heads Up: Hwy. 199 through Cave Junction will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 38th annual Illinois Valley Lions Club Labor Day Parade. A detour will be available ...To save fuel while driving faster, said George Carlin, use kilometers instead of miles … Newspaper goofs: *Police recruits will be given intensive training in observation, handling firearms, marksmanship and finger-painting. *The survivors of the landslide reported that they brayed for help. *Treated for broken ribs, he said that he had been working under his car when the jock supporting it collapsed.
LAST WORDS - Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. (Robert F. Kennedy)
