Here, There & Everywhere
ENCOURAGING ERIN - Erin Vineyard, 27, whom many know from her employment at Speedy Mart in Cave Junction, is recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from her brain. Her elder sister, Casey Lunt, said that it’s an especially bad type which has spread into her spine. Erin is in Portland, where during the next 12 months she will undergo intense chemotherapy, followed by six weeks of radiation therapy. She’s being treated at Oregon Health & Science University. She and her husband, Kevin, have two boys, 10 and 11. Kevin works at Bridgeview Vineyards Winery, and so has insurance to help cover some medical expenses. But there are numerous other costs. An account in Erin’s name is set up, and donations can be made at any branch of Home Valley Bank. Plus, there’s a donation can at Speedy Mart.
TREES, PLEASE - A public workshop to delve into public land restoration ideas for Wild Rivers Ranger District, based in Cave Junction, will be explored at Illinois Valley High School on Friday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The gathering will be hosted by the U.S. Forest Service. “I look forward to working with the communities as partners in having our public land become more resilient,” said Joel King, district ranger. For additional information, or for those with special needs for attending the open workshop, phone King at 592-4001.
PIE TIME - A pie social will be held Friday, July 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Historic Schmidt House at Fifth and J streets in Grants Pass. The annual event is sponsored by Josephine County Historical Society. Phone 479-7827 for more information.
SELMA CLASS - A free food preservation class will be taught Saturday, Aug. 4 at Selma Center’s commercial kitchen by Oregon State University Extension Service. Besides learning how to safely dry, can and freeze fruit, vegetables and meat, each class member will take home a jar of salsa processed during the class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register, phone 597-2110 asap.
‘FOR JANNA’ - The Susan B. Koman Cancer Foundation’s S.W. Oregon Chapter will be the recipient of proceeds from a benefit in memory of Janna L. Carter. The fund-raising dinner will be held Friday, Aug. 3 by Weeping Spruce Herb Farm at 27893 Redwood Hwy. near Great Cats World Park. The menu offers a full-course dinner, either vegetarian or meat entrée. Wine will be sold; complimentary nonalcoholic beverages will be included with dinner. Merlin the Magician & Tayazo will perform live New Age and Native American flute music. Phone 592-2009 for information and reservations.
PLAYGROUND NEWS - For those wondering what happened to the teeter-totters and the metal animals on springs at Jubilee Park; they had to be removed. Mayor Tony Paulson said that the city’s insurance carrier mandated removal of the somewhat older equipment because of liability issues. The city hopes to be able to announce a plan for new, improved items sometime down the line.
NOTEPAD - Elvis and Wolfman Jack (excellent facsimile performers) are among highlights for a special scholarship fund-raiser for IVHS, sponsored by Z Coffee. The event will be held Friday, July 27 at Rogue Theater in Downtown Grants Pass. Tickets are available at Z Coffee in CJ. See the story on page 5. ... Hot wheels ‘n’ roaring are planned by Illinois Valley Lions Club with a Tough Truck event as part of its annual Labor Day Festival. Phone Jerry Sommers at 659-3899 to sign up. And check the ad in this issue ... JoCo Veterans Service Office has moved back to the county courthouse in Grants Pass in Room 60 on the basement floor ... Dan Daniella & Oregon Rain will perform at Riverside Park in Grants Pass on Tuesday, July 31 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Grants Pass Chamber series of free concerts … King’s Chinese Cuisine in Cave Junction is closed until Thursday, Aug. 2 due to a family emergency ... Jason Nightingale, of Wordsower International, will speak Sunday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. at Takilma Bible Church during an all-congregations service ... Spotted on the rear window of a car in Grants Pass: Keep Oregon Clean. Stay in California … T-shirts: *No one cares about your blog. *Relish today. Ketchup tomorrow. *Life is a game. Deal me in.
LAST WORDS - *When the character of a man is not clear to you, look to his friends. (Japanese proverb)
*One needs to be slow to form convictions, but once formed they must be defended against the heaviest odds. (Mahatma Gandhi)
