Meadow’s Musings: Meadow Martell

Periodically I get asked the question: “As a retiree, why do you still live in such a small community?” Here is my best answer:
In small towns, like Cave Junction, our community strength is the backbone of everyday life. Handling the curve balls that life throws us is something we do best. We know the importance of being ready, capable and connected. We don’t always have to wait for someone in the county or state to tell us what to do. When something goes wrong, we figure it out or welcome a hand from someone who can. And we are ready to turn around and be the one lending the hand when necessary.
Our community connections are important. Our churches, nonprofits, neighbors, businesses, fire department and city are there to help or answer questions. You don’t have to go through multiple departments and wait for a period of time for an answer. You can walk in and talk to a person. In our community neighbors lean on each other. Everyone, that means you too, has a role to play that makes our community a place we are proud to live in. And I thank you all for that.
Here is an update on some of City of Cave Junction activities from City Administrator/Recorder Rebecca Patton. The Siskiyou Pines development now has two houses completed. The Chad Hansen project at Syrah Circle is also in process. I know it doesn’t seem like a lot, but any new housing development is good for our community.
I.V. HOPE Village is showing great progress. The Steering Committee met last week and we were updated on building status. And there was a good discussion about the qualities and experience the Village manager should have. Although the community building has adequate funding, the second phase of the tiny house units could use a little more help. A tiny unit donation campaign is in the works. April 15 is the deadline if you would like to have a brick engraved for the fundraiser. You can email ivlivingsol@gamil.com if you need an application. I.V. HOPE Village is a big step forward for our community and homeless population. This is not a handout, but a hand-up for helping our homeless community to move forward.
Some news from the City of Cave Junction Administrator/Recorder, Rebecca Patton:
The city has applied for another grant for a shade area inside the spray pad. Some expensive spray equipment had to be replaced because of damage by a kid with shoes on. People stood by and just watched. Please, help stop vandalism. It costs all of us to replace it.