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Page 5 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Early day ‘Road to the Sea’ marked initial efforts to open valley-coastal commerce By ROGER BRANDT Special to IVN During the first six years after Illinois Valley’s gold rush, the only way to get supplies from Crescent City to Illinois Valley was by pack mule. Business owners in Crescent City and Illinois Valley understood that more supplies could be shipped at less expense if a road be- tween the two communities could be es- tablished. The fol- lowing story is a compila- tion of the establishment of Illinois Valley’s first road to the sea. Most of the first at- tempts to make a road from the sea to inland communi- ties were initiated by Cres- cent City businesses. Pro- posals were made as early as 1854, but construction never started because the cost was too high or the groups in- volved lost interest. In 1857, the first pro- gress on a road was started by the Crescent City Plank Road and Turnpike Co. The route would later be shown on some maps as the “Turnpike Road.” The route started in Crescent City and went north following a route that roughly paralleled present- day Hwy. 101 to where it turned east and went over Redwood Ridge at about the same place where Hwy. 199 enters Redwood National and State Parks. Segments of this road were surfaced with planks of redwood to help prevent wagons from getting stuck in mud. The road crossed the Smith River at a place called Peacock Crossing a mile downriver from where Hwy. 199 crosses the Smith River near Jedediah Smith Camp- ground. After crossing the river, the road climbed to a ridge called Low Divide and fol- lowed ridge-tops in a north- erly direction to within a few hundred yards of the Oregon state line. Here it turned east and dropped to a bridge over the North Fork of the Smith River. The road continued northeasterly, passing near McGrew Mountain and con- tinuing on to Cedar Springs where it turned east and snaked down to the West Fork of Illinois River near O’Brien. The road contin- ued to Waldo and then on to Kerbyville and Jacksonville. During early 1858, the road was completed. On May 19, the first stage ar- rived at Crescent City from Jackson- ville. Several supp ly points were established along the route where freight wagons would stop for the night. Altaville was perhaps the best docu- mented of these, and was described as practically de- serted during the day, but becoming lively and loud when the teamsters stopped for the night. Wagons and stage- coaches would be the domi- nant form of transportation between Illinois Valley and Crescent City for the next 50 years. It all started with “The Turnpike,” Illinois Valley’s first road to the sea. Identity theft causes big problems Once a person’s identity is stolen, they have a tough time getting it back. Twenty-eight percent of identity theft victims indi- cate that they have not been able to restore their identi- ties, despite averaging more than a year trying. Results of a new Na- tionwide Insurance survey by MarketTools Inc. also show that victims spend an average of 81 hours trying to resolve their case and pay $587 in out-of-pocket ex- penses, such as lost wages. “The survey shows re- covering from identity theft can be difficult, costly and stressful,” said Kirk Herath, associate general counsel for Nationwide Mutual Insur- ance Co. “But what’s more alarming is that despite the time, money and personal duress victims go through, resolution is not always achieved.” Some of the more frus- trating aspects of the crime include: *High costs. The aver- age amount of charges made using a victim’s identity is slightly less than $4,000. *No warning. People usually don’t realize they’re a victim until nearly six months after the crime oc- curred. *Lack of Support: ID theft victims often don’t know who to turn to for help in restoring their identity. Forty percent of the victims named the police, financial institutions or credit issuers as the most difficult to work with while attempting to resolve their case. Poor cus- tomer service and failure to resolve the fraudulent charges were at the root of their dissatisfaction. “What a victim really needs to achieve resolution is an advocate,” said Herath. “Someone who is on their side, who can provide pro- fessional guidance to help ease the burden and speed the process of restoring a stolen identity. “After spending nearly 80 hours during a two- month period trying to re- store his own identity, Scott Cummins, property director for Nationwide, realized that insurance coverage that does not actually roll up its sleeves and do the heavy lifting for its policy holders was useless. “You don’t want a product that just tells you ‘how’ to get the job done,” said Cummins, who helped develop Nationwide’s ID theft product. “It’s hard work. You need someone who’s willing to do the legwork for you. Without restoration, the ef- fects of identity theft can last a lifetime.” To learn more, visit www.nationwide.com. (NAPS) Keeping in step link to physical well-being If you want to shape up -- walking, jogging and run- ning all can provide steps in the right direction. Experts say that these activities are not only excel- lent aerobic exercise, but they can be the easiest and natural route to fitness. But running or walking outside may not always be a natural choice. If you’re not enthusias- tic about running or walking in winter weather or sum- mer humidity, or if you live somewhere where there are few sidewalks or where there’s a lot of traffic, you may want to invest in a state-of-the-art treadmill. A treadmill can make it easier to achieve fitness goals, and the latest tread- mills offer many fun, moti- vating features that let users track progress. Not all treadmills are created equally, and one badly designed could ulti- mately do more harm than good. A bad short-term choice could have serious long-lasting health conse- quences. Because exercise should be a lifelong habit, you want a treadmill that will protect potentially fragile joints. When you exercise on concrete sidewalks, for ex- ample, the impact shock is “bounced” back to your knees and hips, because concrete is a rigid material. This can also be true of rigid, heavy steel treadmills. When choosing a tread- mill, look for one with ac- tive shock management fea- tures like those featured on PaceMaster treadmills. The tri-flex system uses three components to protect joints: As a result, joints can stay healthier for longer. For more information: PaceMaster.com (NAPS) LINE DANCING LESSONS are offered at Illinois Valley Senior Center for members and others. Lessons are given Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. There is a yoga class Tuesdays at 10 a.m. plus a craft class at the same time, and a beading class at noon. Other offerings include oil painting Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and bingo at 6:30 p.m. For more information, phone 592-6888. (Photo by ‘Illinois Valley News’) Staying young could be a state-of-mind, but diet, exercise, other factors can help “Youth is wasted on the young,” George Bernard Shaw said. True or not, a youthful appearance is certainly more cherished among people who are -- well, less young. Although fashion magazines and makeover shows imply that the Fountain of Youth is actually a syringe filled with Botox, there are many ways to defy the aging process without medical interven- tion. Signs of aging are not limited to the older-than-30 set. In fact, it is the habits established in adolescence that determine how quickly a person ages. And the sooner good habits are ac- quired, the more likely an age revelation down the road will elicit gasps of ad- miration. Here’s how to get started: *Avoid the sun. No one, male or female, should leave the house without sunblock of at least SPF 15. *Moisturize. Skin dries out as it ages, so moisturiz- ing your face daily will help prevent premature wrinkles and fine lines. L’Oreal Paris (www.lorealparisusa.com) a n d C l i n i q u e (www.clinique.com) are just two of the skin-care compa- nies with anti-aging prod- ucts for men and women. *Don’t smoke. At all. It leaches all the moisture from skin and leads to early wrinkling, especially around the mouth. *Drink lots of water. Hydration prevents the shriveled look. *Get lots of sleep. Sleep-deprived people are cranky and frown a lot. Frowning leads to wrinkles. *Eat sensibly. This doesn’t have to be difficult. According to Dr. Nicholas Perricone, an author and expert on the connection between diet and aging, there’s a direct link between eating too much sugar and too many highly refined food and having prema- turely wrinkled, sagging skin. Stick to lots of fruits, vegetables, low-fat or lean protein and whole grains. *Eat reasonably. Por- tion control is a magic piece of the anti-aging puzzle, since excess weight can add years to your face. Restau- rant servings and oversized dinner plates have tripled portion expectations. Fight back by serving meals on dessert/appetizer plates; the meat portion should be about the size of a deck of cards, the pasta or rice about the size of a tennis ball. Check the Internet for such nuggets of information as portion equivalents (e.g., a CD-sized bagel equals a full day’s supply of grains!). *Get moving. The best way to stave off aging is to keep fit and flexible. Select a fitness regimen that’s easy to stick to regardless of cli- mate. Home-exercise equip- ment is a sound investment for those committed to stay- ing fit. Some equipment is even specifically designed for home use. The new T-series tread- mills from Life Fitness (www.lifefitness.com), for example, offer user- adjustable shock absorption to mimic running on various surfaces, and their designing is as sleek as an Italian leather sofa, so they can reside in the den without disturbing the feng shui. And speaking of feng shui, the final key is aging gracefully is a sense of se- renity. Finding a spiritual center or place of peace will reduce stress and fill the half-full glass to overflow- ing. While yoga, meditation and other Eastern philoso- phies are well-known for their calming benefits, it’s also easy to find peace through simple actions such as a walk in the park, a warm bath or just sitting and staring out the window. Blood pressure slows, brows unfurrow -- and aging becomes something that happens to other people. (NAPS) Stolen from 27642 Redwood Hwy. March 6th about 6:30 to 7 a.m. $100 REWARD for the safe return My name is Raven and I am a spayed, 13-year-old female Schipperke. I have a thick black coat, fox-like ears, and a bit of gray on my chin. My eyesight and hearing are bad and I weigh about 15 pounds. My owner, Tina Haemmerlein would like my safe return. 592-6190 Lisa DeRov (formerly of NW Hairlines) has joined Margie at Hair, Face, & Nail Place From this, a hat??? You bet. (in Western Plaza) Hat workshop dates April 2 and April 29 Call, email, or come by NOW to secure a spot or for more information. 592-6078 llamuz@forestedgefarm.com She is available Mondays through Thursdays, 8 to 4 Fridays, 10 to 4 Saturdays & evenings by appointment 592-6336
