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Page 13 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Drug usage among teens said lower Teen-age drug use has declined by 23 percent since 2001 for eighth, 10th and 12th graders combined, with reductions in the use of nearly every drug in every drug prevalence category, according to the University of Michigan's 2006 Moni- toring the Future (MTF) study. This translates into ap- proximately 840,000 fewer youth using illicit drugs dur- ing 2006 than during 2001. These reductions represent a nearly exact achievement of President Bush’s goal of reducing youth drug use by 25 percent by 2006. Reductions in illicit drug use among eightth and 10th graders exceeded the president’s goal, falling 30 and 26 percent since 2001, respectively. The study also shows that while marijuana contin- ues to be the most com- monly used illicit drug among teen-agers, current use of marijuana has dropped by 25 percent dur- ing the past five years. And for the single year from 2005 to 2006, current mari- juana use dropped by 7 per- cent among all three grades combined. Teen use of ampheta- mines, particularly metham- phetamine, dropped signifi- cantly. The prevalence rates for meth use in all catego- ries, for all three grades, is either the lowest or among the lowest recorded since the question was first in- cluded in the MTF survey. Past-month use of methamphetamine among youth plummeted by 50 per- cent since 2001, with less than 1 percent (.7%) of stu- dents using meth at least once in the last 30 days be- fore the interview. “There has been a sub- stance abuse sea change among American teens,” said John P. Walters, direc- tor of National Drug Control Policy. “They are getting the message,” he said, “that dangerous drugs damage their lives and limit their futures. We know that if people don’t start using drugs during their teen years, they are very unlikely to go on to develop drug problems later in life. “That’s why this sharp decline in teen drug use is such important news: It means that there will be less addiction, less suffering, less crime, lower health costs, and higher achievement for this coming generation of Americans.” Patton new utility clerk at CJ City Hall Family History Center aides (from left) Cathleen Von Breithaupt, Mary McCollum, Doloris Lloyd, Joyce Farmer and Walt Farmer. (Photo provided) History center open to all for discovering family tree The Family History Center in Cave Junction is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 to 6 p.m. Beginners are welcome. Staff is present to assist any who come at no charge. There are four computers, plus readers and fiche. There is no charge for use of Ancestry.com or of equip- ment. Film can be rented at cost, and there is a small charge for paper. All are welcome to come and trace their families. The center is located at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 209 S. Junction Ave. For more information or to determine if a computer is available, phone 592-4583. Reports on crashes advised The winter storm that dealt a crippling blow to much of Oregon left in its wake thousands of damaged vehicles. Many were involved in “fender benders” or were damaged by flying gravel. In all cases, repairs are nec- essary, but what can a vehi- cle owner do to expedite the insurance claim and repair processes? “Once you've fulfilled your responsibilities at the accident scene and it’s time to take the car in for repairs, there are a few simple things you can do to file insurance claims quickly and easily so repairs to your vehicle can begin as soon as possible,” said AAA Oregon/Idaho. It offers these tips: *Write a detailed ac- count of the incident: the day, time, location, road conditions, driving speed and hazards. *If another vehicle was involved, be sure to include its year, make, model num- ber, license plate number, driver’s name, address, driver license number, insur- ance carrier and policy num- ber, and the names and con- tact information of any oth- ers who were involved or who witnessed the accident. *If a police officer filed a report, obtain a copy for your insurance claim. *Draw a sketch of the street, indicating traffic con- trol signs and signals and hazards. *Take photos of the damage to the vehicle. *Review your insurance policy to be sure you're fa- miliar with coverage terms and limitations. *Contact your insurance company claims office. *Promptly provide claims adjusters complete, accurate details as re- quested. As a reminder, Oregon law requires drivers or vehi- cle owners to file accident reports if damages are $1,500 or more or if the ve- hicle was towed from a crash site. CAP squadron seeking donation of mobile to use as headquarters Currently homeless, Grants Pass Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is seeking donation of a double- or triple-wide mobile home. CAP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, so the contribu- tor will receive a receipt for their tax-deductible donation. A donated mobile would be moved by CAP to its site in Merlin near the Grants Pass Airport. To donate, phone 474- 7372 or 474-4912. The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Bertrand Russell - Kati Kim interview (Continued from page 9) spend another night in the car. They discussed a plan where he was going to set out on foot to look for help. Kati recounted, “James left us with the belief that there was a town called Galice only about four miles from our camp. He thought this town would have amenities, and would be located next to the river. “There were, in fact, signposts with numbers posted directly in front of us and to the right of our camp, but we could not discern the meaning of these numbers.” He had barely eaten during the past week, “saving the food for the ba- bies.” James took lighters, scissors and extra colorful clothes with him. Kati re- members that he left at “exactly 7:46 (Saturday) morning. He was going to cut strips of clothing and tie them to trees so that he could mark his way back to the car. James was to turn around by 1 that afternoon, but never returned. He was wearing a watch when he left., but Kati said that it was not working when it was returned to her later, after her husband was found. Kati made an effort the next day (Sunday) to walk out with the children. She states that she strapped them on her body and walked for more than two hours before she returned. She was too weak to continue. She again heard a helicopter this day. Kati stated that she had taken the visor out of the car. She had practiced di- recting the mirror in the vi- sor at passing airplanes. On Monday, Dec. 4, she again heard a helicopter in the area and started signal- ing with the vanity mirror. As she did, the craft came closer and closer until it be- gan circling. She put down the mirror and started wav- ing a pink umbrella. Kati stated that almost immediately two more heli- copters “swooped” in and dropped food. She said that she began feeding the girls chocolate. She said that they were quite thirsty and that the aircraft crews dropped Ga- torade bottles, but they kept shattering. Within 10 min- utes, a helicopter landed nearby and took her and the girls to safety. It was then she learned that they had not found James. She expressed gratitude for the efforts of all search- ers and law enforcement officers who worked dili- gently to find her and her family. She acknowledged the many who put her fam- ily first and put themselves in harm’s way to help. By SCOTT JORGENSEN IVN Staff Writer There’s nothing more comforting than returning home after a lengthy ab- sence. Just ask Becky Pat- ton, who recently began working as the city of Cave Junction’s utility clerk. Patton was born and raised in Cave Junction, and graduated from Illinois Val- ley High School in 1979. She left the area a few years later, making her way to Port Angeles, Wash. It was in Port Angeles that Patton met her husband Andrew, who was serving in the U.S. Army. Patton moved with her husband when he was as- signed to Germany and Ten- nessee. The couple then ended up in Spokane, Wash., Andrew’s home- town. In Spokane, Patton landed a job at Metropolitan Mortgage. She began as an entry-level employee, but soon became a supervisor and eventually worked her way up to a management position. “It was a huge learning experience for me,” Patton said. Subsequent changes at the company forced Patton to re-evaluate her career path, and after much delib- eration, she decided to work for herself. “I found that there were a lot of things I could do at home and not have a mid- dleman,” she said. Patton spent the better part of a decade working for herself before taking a posi- tion with a Spokane-based home inspector. But the Pat- tons were looking for a change of location, and bought a home in O’Brien. “It’s a lot more beauti- ful than I remember,” Patton said. Since her job with the home inspector was done from a satellite office, she was able to transfer the posi- BECKY PATTON tion when she moved. Patton spent the last couple of years continuing that line of work. But she found out that the city was hiring for a clerk, and de- cided to pursue the position. “I thought it would be awesome to be in the hub of what’s going on here,” Pat- ton said. “I made the effort to apply, figuring that if it was meant to be, it would happen.” After three interviews, Patton landed the job. And she has seen several familiar faces ever since. “All these people I haven’t seen in the last 20 years are coming to the of- fice and paying their bills,” Patton said. In her spare time, Patton enjoys gardening and land- scaping. Those hobbies should come in handy as she and Andrew work on devel- oping their O’Brien prop- erty. “It’s going to be my home for the rest of my life,” Patton said. “Then I can retire and pass it on to my children.” The Pattons have two daughters. Raina, 22, lives in Grants Pass and works as a nursing assistant, provid- ing in-home health care to patients. Their other daugh- ter, Skyla, is 8, and attends to Evergreen Elementary School. “She attends the same school I did,” Patton said. First office at I.V. Medical Center Monday - Friday by appointment Pain - Stress - Injuries Deep massage CranioSacral Therapy Senior Discounts Gift Certificates Honesty ♦ Integrity ♦ Attention Buyers! Dependability Take advantage of this “Buyer’s Market” now! We live here, work here, know the area well and support our local community! Call us now for all your Buying & Selling Real Estate needs. Steve Lyons 287-0290 Becky Newsted 592-3181 660-2032 Bug grade A- Oregon’s Invasive Spe- cies Council has given the state a grade of A- for its overall successful efforts in 2006 against unwanted ex- otic organisms that could do great harm to Oregon. The grade matches the A- of 2005 and remains the highest mark issued since the council was established nearly five years ago. Previ- ous grades on the annual report card included a B in 2004 and a B- in 2003. Clean hands assist health One simple action can protect your health -- hand- washing -- say health ex- perts in the Oregon Dept. of Human Services. Colds, flu, intestinal illness or staph infection -- whatever the bug may be --, handwashing is the single most important action you can take to keep from get- ting sick and to avoid spreading illness to others. Adequate handwashing requires soap and clean, running water. Warm water is preferable. Lather up and scrub for 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song two times through. Deafness costs When profound hearing loss in children is not de- tected in its beginning stages, special education can carry a lifetime cost of as much as $1 million for a child. Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover the costs associated with surgery and the cochlear implant device itself. To learn more, visit www.bionicear.com. Linda Sallman 128 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction OR 97523 541-592-4541 Across from Caves Pharmacy on Redwood Hwy. Open Mondays - Fridays, 9 to 5 Auto - Home - Life - Commercial Mon-Thurs, 6 am-7 pm Fri, 6 am-8:30 pm Sat, 7 am-8:30 pm Sun, 7 am-7 pm Downtown Cave Junction Have you been to Taylor’s Country Store Lately? Plenty of great stuff to eat and lots of fun too! Stop in and see more than 100 feet of deli case full of great hand- made items. Hickory smoked sausages, hams, bacon and lots of freshly made snacks in our deli, and great meal selections in our restaurant. On sale this week: Taylor’s Trailbuster Jerky, Original, Peppered and Hot, all just $9 99 lb. Try one of our terrific deli sandwiches or our hot lunch special of the day. Homemade soups and deserts, too! Hearty and economical breakfasts every morning. For weekend fun, come enjoy our Friday and Saturday night live music and dinner menu. Friday night check out this band “Bridgeville Music,” from Boulder, Colorado, playing Bluegrass and Folk. This will be a very fun evening! Then on Saturday you can dance to Dale Hopper and some real fun Country music. Dale returns on Friday, Feb. 2. Next Saturday, Feb. 3, come listen to Buck Harms and his Band! The Superbowl is coming and we have great fun planned on game day. Lots of big $5 specials like Finny’s Lasagna and our famous chicken enchiladas plus much more. Superbowl food specials all afternoon on Superbowl Sunday. See the game on our big screen TV, and eat like a king! 10 locally made micro-brews on tap and a wonderful selection of wine too!
