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Page 12 IVHS health (Continued from page 1) to leave campus and go else- where. “(Students) can miss a whole morning” going some- where off school grounds, she said, noting the main goal is to keep students in school. “We can save them time.” Beyond her experiences at the center, Stohlman noted a recent report to show the sig- nificant benefits school-based health centers have on stu- dents. “Face to Face: Caring for Youth,” a 2002 report on school-based health centers in Oregon, listed the following findings: Two-thirds of stu- dents reported their health had improved because of an SBHC; one-third of clients who used an SBHC reported having no health insurance; some 97 percent of clients rated the quality of their care good or excellent; approxi- mately 98 percent of clients found it easy to talk to center staff members; and 94 percent of clients were likely to follow the advice of SBHC staff. This, and other such stud- ies, Stohlman said, ultimately show that healthy students learn better and have better school attendance. There is some good news for the students and parents who will no longer be served at the high school. Lorna Byrne Middle School also has a health center which serves school-age chil- dren, including some from Evergreen Elementary School. Since the LBMS clinic receives its funding from a federal government grant through the Siskiyou Commu- nity Health Center, it will not be affected by the state’s money problems and will not close, Stohlman said. Most of the same services provided at the IVHS clinic are available at the middle school center. “We’re going to try and help families,” said Stohlman, who is program coordinator for Lorna Byrne’s student health center and works there two days a week. “We’re going to look at other options (as well).” The 15 hours she puts in each week at the IVHS center will be reassigned to other county health programs, she said. The nurse practitioner at the high school center, how- ever, will lose her 16 -hour- per -week job, according to Stohlman. “It has been a privilege to work at the (IVHS health cen- ter),” she added. “There has been outstanding parental sup- port. I.V. visit ... (Continued from page 1) you National Forest. “I am pleased with the results of the survey. I’m not sure about other people, though,” Haugen said. Economic development was a constant topic for dis- cussion throughout the eve- ning, especially considering the potential closure of Rough & Ready Lumber Co. and Krauss Craft moving to its new Merlin facilities. Concerned individuals asked what is being done or could be done to stimulate business growth in the valley. “Unfortunately when it comes to economic develop- ment, Oregon does not pro- mote commercial business development in rural areas,” Haugen added. “This is where we need some citizens to step up and create committees like South- ern Oregon Regional Eco- nomic Development Inc. that helps businesses in develop- ment,” he continued. Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR. January 29, 2003 Volunteer work second nature to Dave Abbey By SHARON SILVA Staff Writer After seven years as a Jo- sephine County Sheriff’s Of- fice volunteer, Dave Abbey has decided to take some well deserved time off. While he’s made no spe- cific plans yet, it’s clear he’s had one thing on his mind DAVE ABBEY lately — relaxation. After that, “I’ll probably find something else to do,” said Abbey, a man who’s used to staying busy. Leaving the sheriff’s of- fice is a second retirement of sorts for Abbey, who moved to the Illinois Valley in 1986, after retiring from AT&T in Southern California in 1985. Since his arrival here, Ab- bey has been a volunteer in one capacity or another. Prior to his time at the sheriff’s office, Abbey spent ten years as a Illinois Valley Rural Fire Protection District City council (Continued from page 1) Marlin Inn, also received ap- proval from the council on their liquor license applica- tion. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office had approved the application Jan. 10. These recommendations will be passed onto the Oregon Liq- uor Control Commission (OLCC) for the 2002/2003 licensing year. Mayor Ed Faircloth said the City of Cave Junction has received an $84,000 Oregon Community Development Block Grant from the Oregon Economic & Community De- velopment Dept., which will fund handicapped accessibility improvements. The next city council meeting is scheduled for Mon- day, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Truth will sooner come out of error than from confusion. - Francis Bacon - volunteer, working at the sta- tion in Selma. Abbey spent most of his time as a volunteer for the sheriff working from home, making phone calls and send- ing out form letters. “Some weeks there is nothing to do. Other weeks there is so much to do it’s overwhelming,” he said. Abbey’s duties also in- cluded tagging abandoned vehicles to be towed, trying to identify those who illegally dump trash, and working with stores to recover their loses from non-sufficient fund checks. “Besides being sworn in and getting your own black and white car, you get to do some detective work,” said Abbey. “It helps the deputies by freeing up some of their time. It’s something they don’t have to do. And it helps the com- munity,” he said. As he prepares to hang up his hat, Abbey hopes another eager volunteer will follow his example. “The community really needs volunteers,” he stressed, noting that those interested in giving their time can pick up an application and get infor- mation about the required background check at the county building in Cave Junc- tion. FAC OPEN HOUSE - For- estry Action Committee held it’s annual open house on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the lower compound of the Cave Junction Forest Ser- vice office. Approximately 30 people attended and en- joyed finger foods during the open house. Paula Yablonski presented ‘Oregon Talk About Trees’ - a special program for chil- dren describing different types of trees. (Photo above from left) Paula Yablonski, Kelly Armigo, 7, Scott Ar- migo, 12, and Rusty Wilson, 11. (Photo right) Kevin O’Brien, tree planting pro- gram coordinator displays a piece of wood where the tree had grown around a shovel. (Photos by Sam Newton) I.V. branch library new hours The Illinois Valley branch of the Josephine County Li- brary system will have new hours beginning Saturday, Feb. 1. The library will be open Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed Thursdays, Sat- urdays and Sundays. 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