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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, April 30, 2003 NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL RISING - Construction of a new and improved Lorna Byrne Middle School is ahead of schedule and under-budget, according to a recent report to the Three Rivers School District Board of Directors. This view, from the Prom, grad night safety OLCC goal If a prom, school skip day, or graduation party involves alcohol, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) hopes to place a stopper be- fore any drinking begins. That way students can have a safer and healthier spring and summer, said Linda Ignowski, OLCC regu- latory director. It's serious business, she added, because alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of teen-age deaths. The agency recently mailed 702 letters to enlist support from high and middle school principals, alcohol wholesalers, and the Oregon Limousine and Transportation Association. Hotels and mo- tels that host proms and other teen-age activities are also participating. OLCC is seeking dates of school proms, parties, gradua- tion and other spring events to share with its regional offices, local law enforcement agen- cies and major hotels. That way, it'll be aware of the dates and be prepared if alcohol- related parties occur. This approach has been very successful in past years, said Ignowski. "If we learn of an alcohol- related party, we'll try to stop it before it starts by contacting the sponsor, parents, or prop- erty owner and explaining the laws and rules," Ignowski said. "It's illegal for someone in control of a house, apart- ment or other property to knowingly allow a minor to drink alcohol on the property." Because limousines are popular with students for proms and graduation, OLCC has asked limo drivers to curb any backseat drinking by un- derage customers. A letter to the limo association cited laws that prohibit furnishing alco- hol or allowing minors to drink in the vehicle. OLCC and Oregon Beer and Wine Distributors Asso- ciation have asked 100 whole- salers to tightly monitor keg sales during prom and gradua- tion time, and to refuse the sale if they believe the kegs are going to minors. "We all want to do every- thing we can to protect the health and safety of our young people," Ignowski told the wholesalers. "This is one way we can work together," she said. She urged people who know of plans for an under- age drinking party to report it to OLCC at (800) 452-6522 or call local authorities to "stop the party before it begins." There is nothing so powerful as truth - and often nothing so strange. track above the school, shows the new rear with the library and media center much in evidence. Plans are to move to the new facility on June 11, said Principal Peter Maluk. He led the ‘really excited’ student council through the place this week. Hikes planned for weekend Monday, April 21 *3:19 p.m. Motor vehicle accident (MVA) with injuries: 24000 block Redwood Hwy. *6:15 p.m. Authorized controlled burning: 100 block Ollis Road. Tuesday, April 22 *8:27 a.m. Medical assist: 400 block River Street. *8:27 a.m. Districtwide Rescue/EMS standby. *1:32 p.m. Public service assistance: 600 block Old Stage Road. *6:31 p.m. Medical assist: 23000 block Redwood Hwy. *9:22 p.m. Medical assist: 900 block Dick George Road. Wednesday, April 23 *12:45 a.m. Medical as- sist: 900 block Dick George Road. *3:31 p.m. Medical assist: 1300 block Reeves Creek Road. *3:45 p.m. Districtwide Rescue/EMS standby. *4:18 p.m. Medical assist: 500 block Schumacher Street. *4:31 p.m. Assistance to victims from MVA: 3000 block Dick George Road. *11:45 p.m. Medical as- sist: 200 block River Street. Thursday, April 24 *1:25 p.m. Districtwide cover assignment/standby move-up. *10:14 p.m. Medical as- sist: 100 block Redwood Hwy. Friday, April 25 *12:33 a.m. Medical as- sist: Gold Canyon Drive. *10:24 a.m. Medical as- sist: 17000 block Redwood Hwy. *11:08 a.m. Medical as- sist: 900 block Crooks Creek Road. Saturday, April 26 *11:21 a.m. EMS call, excluding vehicle with injury: Redwood Hwy./Kerb y Mainline Road. Sunday, April 27 *12:47 p.m. Medical as- sist: 100 block Ivy Drive. *8:36 p.m. Medical assist: 5800 block Rockydale Road. Monday, April 28 *9:03 a.m. Medical assist: 24000 block Redwood Hwy. NEED CARPETS CLEANED? Phone for Spring Special Two different cleaning methods ( Dry & Extraction) (541) 596-2113 Siskiyou Project will host a moderate three-hour hike led by Bill Gray through Takilma’s old-growth forests on Saturday, May 3 at 9 a.m. Hikers should be prepared for rain and poison oak, and meet at 9 a.m. on the lower parking lot at the project office at 9335 Takilma Road. On Sunday, May 4 at 9 a.m. Rich Nawa will lead an easy hike through an old- growth forest along the left fork of Sucker Creek. Hikers should bring water and lunch and meet at Illinois Valley Visitors Center at 9 a.m. Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art. is open Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hours: Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information phone (800) 922-1025 20 years experience - Meets state regulations - Insured Phone 592-3199 - Free estimates - Money is available Cell Phone (541) 659-3471 Page 13