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Page 3 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 25, 2002 *CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST - Courtesy of Cave Junction Cares, a free breakfast will be served to all comers on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Food will be dished up in the Jubilee Park warm-and- dry pavilion. The meal is for all persons in the valley who do not have others with whom to share their Christmas morning. Santa will be present with presents for all children, said CJ Cares. It’s a community effort, and volunteers, plus donations of any kind will be accepted. Phone 592-3594 or 592-6855 to volunteer or offer other help. *STEVERENO’S HOLIDAY - A free turkey meal will be given anyone who shows up at Stevereno’s Family Res- taurant in CJ on Christmas Day from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual Christmas repast is provided free to the commu- nity by Steve and Johnna Anderson. Free-will donations will be accepted, by those who can afford it, to help defray the cost of the food for others. *‘THIS IS YOUR LIFE’ - One of the Rogue Commu- nity College Community Education classes in January for winter term is titled, “Your Life Story.” The class will focus on coordinating and writing memoirs/life stories. Instructor Pam Cooper said that she will offer “inspiration, humor, and coaching” for residents who would like to “take a break, fo- cus on your life, and get it down on paper.” The class will be offered Wednesday evenings from Jan. 8 through Feb. 12 at the RCC Kerby Belt Bldg. There is a fee. Students can register in Kerby, at the RCC Redwood Campus or the Downtown Center. Or access www.roguecc.edu. For more information phone Cooper at 592-6832 or 592-2120. *HOLIDAY BUCKS - Oregon’s $3.5 billion agricul- ture industry contributes to the holidays in many ways, said Oregon Dept. of Agriculture (ODA). Christmas trees, holly, holiday greenery, poinsettias, reindeer, peppermint candy canes -- even fruitcake -- owe much to Oregon producers, said ODA. And the state remains at the top spot in the na- tion in the production of Christmas trees with 8.3 million harvested during 2001 with a production value of $151 mil- lion, said ODA. *A LITTLE STORY - A cow and a pig were talking about how they helped others. The pig complained that he was not receiving his just due, when compared to the cow. “Why, all you give is milk,” the pig told the cow. “And yet you are much more highly regarded than I, who provide ham, bacon, chops and bristles. Why, even my feet are pick- led. Why don’t I get the same recognition as you?” The cow answered, “Perhaps it’s because I give while I’m still alive.” *NOTEPAD - Cave Net is planning an 80-foot-tall tower at its site at the north end of Cave Junction, as Dave Niesz plans to go wireless for the Internet ... County com- missioners will meet (because of the holidays) on Monday, Dec. 30 at 9 a.m. in Anne Basker Auditorium, adjacent to the courthouse in GP. They also met there at the same time on Monday last, but notice wasn’t provided the “Noose” until Friday, Dec. 20 ... Forestry awards will be given in 10 categories for Oregon urban and community projects. The deadline to nominate is Jan. 15. Nomination forms are available at www.oregoncommunitytrees.org; or phone (541) 929-8638 or (541) 447-5658 ... *LASTING WORDS - +Christmas reminds us we are not alone. We are not unrelated atoms, jouncing and rico- cheting amid aliens, but are a part of something, which holds and sustains us. As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same. Christmas shows us the ties that bind us together, threads of love and caring, woven in the simplest and strongest way within the family. (Donald Westlake) +And His name shall be called Wonderful ... (Bible) *Confidential business consultation-free of charge *Now offering counseling in Illinois Valley *Affordable business-related training *Comprehensive business library 214 SW 4th Street, Grants Pass - 1-800-411-6508 Ext. 7494 Phone today - let us help you succeed http://www.roguecc.edu/sbdc Only in America do we leave cars worth many thousands of dollars on the driveway, and put our useless junk in the garage. Road drunks fewer based on statistics; safety urged Keeping in mind that Ore- gon is doing exceptionally well in reducing deaths from driving while intoxicated, the Oregon State Police and Ore- gon Dept. of Transportation are reminding people to keep the holiday season happy by following a simple rule: Don’t drink and drive. During the first half of 2002, alcohol accounted for 80 fatalities on Oregon’s road- ways. More than 36 percent of all highway deaths during January through June were alcohol-related. Last week, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that Oregon has made more progress than all but four states in prevent- ing drunken-driven deaths during the past five years. To measure the effectiveness of antidrunken-driving policies in states, NHTSA measured the number of alcohol-related deaths per 100 million miles driven in each state since 1982. The rate for Oregon last year was .55 alcohol-related deaths per 100 million miles. That represents a 24 percent decrease in the rate from five years earlier. Oregon is among the states making the most pro- gress during the past five years. The four states that had better statistics than Oregon are Vermont, with a 42 per- cent decrease; Mississippi, 30 percent; Alabama, 29 percent; and Utah, 29 percent. Oregon’s fatal alcohol crash rate fell 67 percent be- tween 1982 and 2001. Nation- ally the rate dropped 62 per- cent. Reasons for the good showing for the Beaver State include better enforcement of existing laws, and renewed focus on education. Under a law passed in 1999, a fourth drunken-driving conviction in a 10-year period becomes a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $100,000 fine. “Our number-one goal,” said OSP, “is that motorists reach their destinations safely and without incident.” OSP said that planning is the key to avoiding tragedy during the holiday party season. *If hosting a holiday party, provide plenty of non- alcoholic beverages, and limit the amount of alcohol avail- able. *If a guest has too much to drink: Take the keys. Offer them a ride home, get them a cab, or offer to let them stay overnight. *If attending a celebra- tion, plan ahead by deciding in advance who will be the des- ignated driver. Or take a cab or mass transit if available. Remember that each person has different limits or toler- ance for the amount of alcohol they can consume and not be- come impaired. *Never transport a child after drinking, or allow any- one else to. *To report impaired driv- ers, phone 911 or (800) 24 DRUNK. CITY WELCOME SIGN - A river rock artistic structure, that will include a waterfall, is being built along Redwood Hwy. at the south entrance to the city of Cave Junction. Bill Hickerson, a city employee and longtime Illinois Valley volunteer firefighter, is working on the project with some help. Checking it out are Julie Lewallen and Anthony Fierro. I.V. equestrian team working to raise funds To help raise funds for their activities, the equestrian team at Illinois Valley High School held a successful bingo session at Illinois Valley Grange last month. The club also plans bingo games at I.V. Grange on Jan. 17. Besides noting their appre- ciation to I.V. Grange, club members said they are grateful to Shop Smart Food Ware- house for allowing them to bag groceries recently. The club listed a number of businesses for their support and donations: Carlos’ Restaurante, True Value, Dil- lon’s Nursery, Heaven Scent Nursery, I.V. Video, River Valley Restaurant and Valley Farm & Garden. Also Select Market, Kathy Kelly, J&M Hobbies and Crafts, Caves Pharmacy, Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co., Hair, Face and Nail Place, and Bobbie’s World. In addition, Dave’s Per- fect Pizza, Bear Images, Tree House Florist, Taylor’s Sau- sage, Farmers Feed, and I.V. Building Supply. Don’t squat with your spurs on. - Will Rogers - (R)
