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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News AP Entertainment Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Holiday Guide Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend June 17, 2006 Since You Asked Traveling the freeways and surface roads in Oregon, I see junk cars, as many as eight or 10 parked in people's yards. I have never observed this in other states and wonder why here? Is it because they cost too much to dispose of? And how does one household accumulate so many cars? -- Vic. M, Rogue River We've heard it more than once, Vic, but it bears repeating: "One man's junk is another man's treasure." We don't know what other states you've been to, but junk in yards is not unique to Oregon or even the United States — it appears common across humanity. For instance, the Since You Asked Worldwide Research Team also has noticed it in California and other states. In fact, one research trip to Tahiti a few years ago revealed an entire beach strewn with garbage. Hidden in the woods in Northern California, we once found 30 abandoned vehicles. "I don't think it's unique to this state," confirmed Mike Kuntz with the Jackson County Roads, Parks and Planning Department. Still, many Rogue Valley residents don't share your opinion, Vic, that a car that has no wheels, no windows and no motor is junk. It "just needs a little work," right? Nevertheless, the county is also well aware of the problem and has recently started notifying some property owners that they need to clean up their acts. Kuntz said a property owner can own a large number of cars if they are operable. But if county officials see what they call a condition of "unsightliness" that can be viewed from a public road or a private property, they can cite the property owner. If you see a problem, call 774-6019 to report it to the county. Send questions to "Since You Asked," Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501 or by e-mail to [email protected] . We're sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. Advertisement s Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Men's Clothing Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Discount Hotel Reservations Send Flowers Casinos Canada Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Online poker at AbsolutePoker.com