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Page 5 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, October 5, 2005 Lindy Davis IVHS equestrian team saddling up finest rider for yet another award-winning year in Kigerfest By BRYAN HARLEY to hire officials. They also Oregon High School Eques- By BRYAN HARLEY Staff Writer Brian and Stephanie Pheiffer must have recog- nized the special qualities in Illinois Valley High School freshman Lindy Davis that set her apart from the aver- age teen-ager. They asked her to ride “Asero,” their Kiger mus- tang, for Kigerfest 2005 in Madras, Ore., on the week- end of Sept. 24-25, in the biggest show in the country dedicated to the breed. Lindy won the coveted 2005 Junior Kiger Rider Silver Belt Buckle on 4- year-old “Asero” in the English series of events, defeating professional riders from Utah, Washington, Nevada, California, and Oregon. “She felt very honored that the Pheiffers chose her to be their English rider,” said Lindy’s mother, Lori Davis. The 14-year-old riding phenom accumulated enough first-, second- and third-place ribbons in the events against her older counterparts to bring home the buckle. “When I ride, my horse and I are the team, working together, performing to our best potentials,” said Lindy. Potential is a trait Lindy has plenty of. Her Junior Kiger Rider Silver Belt Buckle she earned against professional riders from five different states is testament to her ability in the saddle. Next time Lindy com- petes, maybe she’ll even stick around for the results. “We left early because her competitions for the weekend were over,” said her mother Lori. They received a call at home from Brian Pheiffer. “Lindy, you left some- thing behind that we think you’re probably going to want,” said Brian to Lindy. The breed of horse that Lindy rode, the Kiger mus- tang, is considered to be one of the purest herds of Span- ish horses in the country. They are revered for their versatility, able to han- dle the rigors of ranch work, like cutting, packing, and driving, but also capable of showing well in the ele- ments of dressage, said Lindy and Lori. Lindy has plans to join the IVHS equestrian team for the 2005-2006 season. Staff Writer Asked what Illinois Valley High School sports team had a Southern Oregon District winner and won the district’s Team Sportsman- ship Award, few could pro- vide the right answer. This year though, Illi- nois Valley High School’s equestrian team is working to share the limelight with more popular, well-known sports. On Thursday, Sept. 29, the team met in the IVHS cafeteria to begin saddling up, looking to build on last season’s success. “The team should do really well because we have riders with at least a year’s experience at the competi- tion level under their belt,” said Kelsey Arnett, a junior at IVHS. Kelsey is a returning team member who also serves as a youth representa- tive for IVHS at district meetings. She also can be seen in a buggy pulled by her miniature horse, ‘Dynamite.’ “The team is open to all high school-level students,” notd Sherri Lamb, spokes- person and team assistant. Like other sports par- ticipants, their grades must be in good standing, they must pass a physical exam. And a participation fee is required to defer competi- tion costs, for insurance, and must provide their own horse and trailer. “The sport’s season runs from December to May,” said Lamb. “The team practices Friday nights at the Josephine County Fairgrounds and occasion- ally at Fort Hay Ranch in Selma,” she said. Riders learn numerous team and individual events, from gymkhana -- which blends the ability of the rider with the speed and handi- ness of the horse in timed events -- to the calmer de- mands of dressage. The team participates in three Southern Oregon Dis- trict meets against 13 other schools. Unlike other sports, 3-A IVHS competes against much larger 4-A schools including Ashland and North Medford. The riders who perform in the top 10 percent in at least two of the three meets at the district level are eligi- ble for the state competition in May. Kaylah Arnett, of the IVHS team, qualified for state last year by virtue of her winning the overall dis- trict gymkhana title. “My aim this year is to go to state,” said team mem- ber Abram Mahoney. The state meet this year will be held at Jackson County Expo. Members of the eques- trian team are eligible for scholarships through the trian Teams (OHSET). Last season, OHSET provided five $300 scholarships. Rid- ers also can earn their var- sity letters. The Cougar equestrian team faces a financial uphill battle this year. Besides the $200 regis- tration fee, student athletes are responsible for the cost of transportation, stalls, equipment, team shirts, and the cost of renting the county fairgrounds for prac- tice. The equation doesn’t include the cost of fuel to get to practices and meets. “We have fund-raisers to help offset expenses,” noted Lamb. The first was a garage sale Oct. 1 at her house. The team also will sponsor a Halloween bingo session at the Illinois Valley Grange Hall on Holland Loop. And there will be an annual silent and live auc- tion featuring more than only equestrian items in Medford, Lamb said. Shop Smart Food Ware- house and Z Coffee donated food and drink at competi- tions last season. Rough & Ready Lumber Co. also contributed in the past, ac- cording to Lamb. “I like to see the stu- dents grow from the experi- ence,” she said. “Hopefully you touch their lives in a good way,” she concluded. = 396 , )%08, TRC HCO M M U N IT YE D U CATI O NS E R I E S Early detection saves lives. 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Natural barriers and fire line will be used for fire perime- ter make it easier to access for mop-up and control of the burn. The burn units are lo- cated near the Babyfoot Lake and Onion Camp Trailheads. The prescribed burn includes units of the fire salvage sale area and incor- porates areas between units which were part of the 2002 Biscuit Fire area. The pre- scribed burn will not occur in the Babyfoot Lake Bo- tanical Area. This activity is authorized under a Record of Decision for the Biscuit Fire Recovery Project. For public safety pur- poses, Forest Service Road #4201 access will be stopped during the pre- scribed burn ignition opera- tions and will be opened after ignitions have been completed and deemed safe for public access. A map of the prescribed burn area and proposed date of ignition will be posted prior to igni- tion at all entry points to the road. Signs also will be posted on area trailheads to inform hikers about the burning hazards. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are asked to drive carefully through this area. There may be periods of lingering smoke and other hazards so visibility and travel may be hindered for a few days after ignition has been completed. Those with questions can phone Brain Sines, Fire Management officer, at 592- 4080; or Mel Wann at 592- 4026. Health is the soul that animates all the enjoyments of life, which fade and are tasteless without it. - Lucius Annaeus Seneca - Fed grant will help stop underage drinking Oregon will receive a three-year federal grant to give three rural communities new resources to fight un- derage drinking, which is a greater problem here than nationally. That’s according to Bob Nikkel, mental health and addictions administrator for the Oregon Dept. of Human Services (DHS). The three rural commu- nities will benefit from new resources to fight underage drinking, he said. “This grant will bring effective strategies to com- munities that normally lack resources to combat drink- ing by teen-agers,” said Nik- kel. “We know that the ear- lier kids start drinking, the more likely they are to have a problem with alcohol and other drugs. “Those who begin drinking before age 15 are four times as likely to be- come addicted. Those who don’t drink before age 21 almost never have addiction problems.” Nikkel said that 30.1 percent and 47.4 percent of Oregon eighth- and 11th- graders, respectively, report having consumed alcohol in the prior 30 days, rates that are significantly above na- tional averages. Eighth-grade girls more frequently report alcohol consumption than boys, ac- cording to Nikkel. 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