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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, September 11, 2002 Page 4 Learning Fair with community aid information set Sept. 13 After-school Boys & Girls Club events in program “Campaign 3 p.m.,” de- scribed as “a new, thought- provoking public service ad- vertising initiative,” is being introduced by the Illinois Val- ley Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rogue Valley. The Illinois Valley unit is joining more than 3,000 other clubs worldwide in the adver- tising campaign. It features Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez, all- star shortstop for the Texas Rangers baseball team. The new ad focuses on the “critical after-school time” between 3 and 8 p.m. Mon- days through Fridays, when juvenile crime doubles, and some 15 million children leave school and return to a home or street without any adult supervision, according to the club. “We’re excited about hav- ing a former Boys & Girls Club member such as Alex Rodriguez as our spokesman for this important message,” said Scott Thornhill, unit di- rector of the Boys & Girls Club of Illinois Valley. The valley club is open Mondays through Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. at Evergreen Elementary School. Thornhill said that programs emphasize character and leadership de- velopment, education and ca- reer enhancement, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fit- ness and recreation, outdoor recreation, and education. The cost for the school- year program is $40, com- prised of a $15 membership and a $25 program fee. The club has played an integral role in the Illinois Valley community for 10 years, providing daily pro- grams and services to hun- dreds of young people. “The message behind ‘Campaign 3 p.m.’ is quite simple: every child should be involved in a safe, supervised after-school program,” Thorn- hill said. “There is ample research,” he said, “to support the idea that this should be a top prior- ity in every community and every family, here in Illinois Valley and throughout our nation.” Regarding “A-Rod” as national spokesman, Thornhill said, “Like so many of the kids we serve today, Alex found a safe haven with caring adults and character-building opportunities at his local Boys & Girls Club.” Raised by a single mother, who worked two full-time jobs to keep the family to- The RCC Community Education program in Illinois Valley is sponsoring a Learn- ing Fair during the Cave Junc- tion Art Walk, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 13. The Learning Fair will be located at the county building in Downtown Cave Junction and will begin at 2 p.m. Instructors will offer free class demonstrations, informa- tion and samples. The RCC Moving On, Small Businesses Development Center and TRIO programs will partici- pate, with staff on site to an- swer questions. In addition, service or- ganizations with learning op- portunities for Illinois Valley residents will be present. They include United Way, Family Coalition, and Arts Council of Southern Oregon. There will be art, music, awards, marim- bas and more. For additional information phone toll-free, (800) 411- 6508, Ext. 7303. Support the merchants who advertise in the ‘Illinois Valley News’ COUGARS OPEN SEASON - Illinois Valley High School varsity football team led 5-0 at the half, but came out short 14-13 at the end in a non-league game in Cave Junction against Glide on Saturday, Sept. 7. Although the Cougs were in charge of the line of scrimmage, three third- quarter fumbles caused the loss. I.V. had 348 rushing yards and 18 first downs. The Wildcats were held to 161 offensive yards and three first downs. I.V.’s scores came from a 25-yard field goal by Josh Pope; a safety by Oley Crocker; and a TD by Mike Pagnotta. For the Cougars, Nattie Krauss led all rushers with 105 yards on 18 carries. (Photos by Clark Kent) Riverside Physical Therapy Full Rehabilitation Services: •Physical Therapy •Occupational Therapy •Speech Therapy TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Cave Junction Office 218 N. Redwood Hwy. (541) 592-6580 grants Pass Office 1619 N.W. Hawthorne Ave. Suite 109 (541) 476-2502 •Mike Johnson, P.T. •Jeff Wood, M.S., P.T. Family Restaurant & Lounge Join the I.V. Booster Club gether, Rodriguez needed a mentor. He found one in Eddie Rodriguez (no relation), who was director of his Boys & Girls Club in Miami, Fla. “Eddie was the one person I could count on,” said Alex Rodriguez. “He taught me the importance of setting goals, hard work an believing in my- self. In fact, Eddie is still my mentor. That’s why I believe it is important for today’s kids to seek the guidance and sup- port they need every day after school.” Among Boys & Girls Club-provided statistics: *Students in quality after- school programs have better academic performance, behav- ior and school attendance, and greater expectations for their futures. *Students who spend no time in extracurricular activi- ties are 49 percent more likely to have used drugs, and 37 percent more likely to have become teen-age parents than those who spend one to four hours per week in extracur- ricular activities. *A Vanderbilt University study found that a career criminal will cost society, as a result of crime, drug abuse and lack of education, be- tween $2.2 and $3 million in the course of a lifetime. For more information Senior Nutrition Menu Restaurant 333 Redwood Hwy. 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