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Page 12 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Clinic plans open house OSP’s 24/7 fund mired in House House Democratic lead- ership last week blocked a vote on HB 3535 to provide dedicated funding to the Ore- gon State Police according to Republican legislators. The bill, with 51 biparti- san House and Senate co- sponsors, would have assured round-the-clock state trooper coverage on Oregon’s high- ways without a tax in- crease. For the first time in at least 35 years, the House unanimously voted Monday, April 23 to pull HB 3535 out of committee and act on it. Rep. Sal Esquivel (R- Medford), Rep. Andy Olson (R-Albany) and Rep. Karen Minnis (R-Wood Village) fought the Democrats’ efforts to bury HB 3535 in committee. However, House Democrats reversed them- selves Wednesday, April 25 and voted to send the bill to the Joint Ways and Means Committee, where its De- mocratic co-chairmen have proposed maintaining OSP coverage gaps on Oregon’s highways. “I’ve very disappointed that House Democratic lead- ership does not share our commitment to expand- ing trooper coverage,” said House Republican Leader Wayne Scott (R-Canby). “The state has $2.5 billion in additional revenue to spend, and they say we need a tax increase to pay for this top priority. “The Democratic leader- ship showed why they are out of touch with the priorities of Oregonians,” he said. Esquivel noted that the House can’t afford to delay on this important public safety issue, saying, “It’s a tragedy that this organization continues to wait for stable funding. The Legislature al- ways ‘talks the talk’ about support for the state police, but some never ‘walk the walk’.” Olson, a retired OSP member, said that HB 3535 is urgently needed to improve public safety. “We are now at the 108th day of session, and this state has seen 121 people die on roads and highways across our state,” Olson said. HB 3535 dedicates 1 percent of General Fund reve- nue to a new OSP Police Pa- trol Division Fund. The bill is intended to provide $126.7 million in 2007-09, sufficient revenue to add 140 state troopers; fund additional dis- patch services; and meet divi- sion infrastructure needs. By comparison, the co- chairmen’s budget only pro- vides funding for 100 troop- ers, which does not assure 24/7 coverage. “The House Majority Leader said he opposes this bill, even though 13 of his caucus members are co- sponsors,” said Minnis said. “A vote to send this bill to Ways and Means is a vote to kill it. Our troopers can no longer wait for the re- sources and back-up they need to keep our highways safe and to combat meth traf- fickers,” Minnis concluded. Gabrielle & Fredrick Hampton (Photo by Scott Jorgensen/‘IVN) Couple’s ‘love of rocks’ rocking on Hampton’s Rock Shop open in Kerby on Redwood Hwy at Finch Road By SCOTT JORGENSEN IVN Staff Writer For more than four years, Gabrielle and Fredrick Hampton owned a successful rock-and-mineral shop in Walker Lake, Nev. But they decided that a change of location was in order, and began looking for a new place for their business. It didn’t come easy though, as the couple spent two years on their search. They were about to give up when they came across a list- ing in the Illinois Valley com- munity of Kerby. “The first time we saw it, we knew it was the place,” Gabrielle said. “We didn’t have to think about it.” In January, the Hamp- tons packed up and started their journey toward a new life. Although it took four round-trips to move all their worldly possessions -- and the 60,000 pounds of rocks in their inventory -- doing so did not take long. “I made pretty good time,” Fredrick said. “I lived in the truck for a couple of weeks.” The next step was re- modeling their new 194 Finch Road storefront at Redwood Hwy., across Finch from Joe’s Market. That process was completed last month, and Hampton Rock Shop is now open for business. The business is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. What prompted the cou- ple’s ultimate career path? Frederick sums it up suc- cinctly: “A love of rocks.” Several years ago, Gabri- elle had planned to attend college in Georgia to major in oil painting. But her whole life changed after attending a mineral-and-gem show in Arizona. Gabrielle met a jeweler there, and began an appren- ticeship. She has spent the subsequent seven years mak- ing jewelry from scratch and polishing rocks. Hampton’s Rock Shop carries rocks from all over the world, which the couple mine and collect themselves. Their inventory comes from as far away as Russia, Brazil, the Congo and Tibet. It even in- cludes some rare Siberian amethyst. “Few people carry the mineral in this country,” Fredrick said. Aside from a vast display of amethyst, Hampton’s Rock Shop has a variety of beads, crystals, large fossils, petri- fied wood, carvings and min- eral specimens. Gabrielle said that the store fits in well with Kerby’s origins as a mining town, as well as its proximity to Ore- gon Caves National Monu- ment, 22 miles east of Cave Junction. “It goes right along with the history of the town,” Gab- rielle said. Now that they’re settled in, the Hamptons are thrilled that local residents have greeted them with open arms. “We’ve had such an out- pouring of support from the community,” Gabrielle said. “It’s been great.” Fredrick and Gabrielle also are pleased at the number of talented artists in the area. “There’s a lot of culture,” Fredrick said. “Where we were, it was lacking. But here, there’s an abundance.” Both the Hamptons are trained as lapidaries, ensuring the quality of their work. And the warm welcome that they and their 3-year-old son, Baron, have thus far received will help secure their pres- ence in Illinois Valley well into the future. “We want to be here, probably, forever,” Fredrick said. For more information on Hampton’s Rock Shop, phone 592-2800. Telephone in ‘News’ office a big deal Valley advised in 1937 to ring ‘One short, one long, and one short’ As “Illinois Valley an Alka-Seltzer bottle nearly waiting for the snow to be News” observes 70 years in full of gold nuggets that rep- cleared from the road to start its present format, items from resented only 11 days work hauling in supplies and mate- past issues are presented as on his claim. The nuggets rial to build cabins and erect a part of the anniversary com- ranged in value from 5 cents mill on the Frog Pond mine memoration. to $6. which they leased from C.H. The following are from *(A Note.) Mrs. C.L. Elliott, of Takilma, last year. the June 10, 1937 edition. Schumacher and Mrs. How- A new road about a mile and Original spelling and gram- ard Bears drove to Medford a half long was built last fall mar are retained. Wednes- from the Bolan lake road *Telephone Operat- day. Mrs. down to the mine. ing Now In News Of- De Etta * * * fice. A telephone was Scott ac- Joe Johnson of Takilma, installed in the News companied has already packed in and is office this week and we them as at work on his placer mine on are on Line No. 7. The far as Althouse creek. Also Chas. telephone ring is one Grants Gilmore has been at work on short, one long and one P a s s Greens creek for the past short. If you want to get where she three weeks. All supplies had in touch with us now, attended a to be packed three miles over use the telephone. banquet at the snow. *Editor Sees Bottle the Meth- * * * of Gold Nuggets, Faints. odist Aid Many old timers will Last week, D.R. Morri- Society. miss Sam Howard this sum- son brought into our *Excellent mer. Though a resident of office George Bour, Atten- California, his claims bor- who operates a mining claim dance At Caves. One of the dered the Oregon line. Mr. on Canyon creek, and he had grandest meetings of the Howard’s entire life had been Cave City Chamber of Com- spent in the mountains. It was merce ever held, was the his habit to take a small pack JOB SEARCH HELP opinion of those who at- on his back and go out into tended the party at Oregon the mountains for several Beginning in May, the ILLINOIS VALLEY FAMILY COALITION will Caves last Tuesday evening. weeks at a time. He could have an open workshop to give individual attention to anyone At the banquet tables, 47 sat travel for miles at night by needing Job Search Help. down to dinner and with a watching the tops of the trees. xResume Preparation splendid program and what a Many pages could be written xInterview Skills dinner, it was all perfect. about his interesting charac- xJob Search *Takilma News of of ter. He was found dead in his Real Interest. Mr. Needer- cabin on Indian creek a few This open workshop will be from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM the 3rd Wednesday of each month. man, of Grants Pass, is just days ago. You may also schedule an appointment at another time based on availability. Come by or call: Illinois Valley Family Coalition 535 E. River St. Cave Junction OR 97523 592-6139 illinois-valley-news.com A public open house with refreshments will be hosted at Siskiyou Commu- nity Health Center’s new and expanded clinic at the north end of Cave Junction. The gathering will be held Friday, May 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the new facility on the east side of Hwy. 199, a short distance north of Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. The celebration will include hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Siskiyou Community Health Center (SCHC) has served Josephine County since 1973. It is the only not- for-profit federally qualified health-care clinic in the county. SCHC provides a sliding fee scale for all with- out insurance. It also accepts most private insurance, as well as Medicare and Oregon Health Plan. SCHC is a fam- ily practice clinic and serves people of all ages. Noted Sheila Mason, SCHC regional director for Cave Junction, “In 1999 we understood that Illinois Val- ley was growing and so must our site with 2,000 square feet of space on Caves Hwy. SCHC purchased a 7-acre parcel and began to plan. “Eight years and many revisions later, the new clinic, with 10,000 square feet of space, opened its doors on April 5 this year. “We are proud to be able to grow along with the com- munity and to provide a beau- tiful new building to meet the needs of the valley,” Mason stated. For more information about the clinic and its ser- vices, phone 592-4111 in Cave Junction, or the Grants Pass Clinic at 471-3455. Questions and Answers by Cheryl A. Valentine Executive Director, R.N. Lovejoy Hospice In an effort to help you to be better informed about hospice care in our community, Lovejoy Hospice produces an informative question and answer column each month. Look for our column printed on the fourth Wednesday edition of the ‘Illinois Valley News.’ Q: My mother died a year ago and I am stressed about Mother’s Day arriving. Shouldn’t I be over this by now? A: Grief is an individual journey with no wrong nor right time frame. Do not be surprised, however, if it arrives in waves dur- ing your lifetime. No matter your age, your family structure has changed significantly, along with your life being changed. The grief should soften in intensity and the waves should occur less often. It is important to talk to your family, trusted friends, counselor, or spiri- tual counselor about your feelings and remembrances. It is especially natural that the first holidays, birthdays, or Mother’s Days, are more poignant and diffi- cult. Consider turning your grief into a memory by writing remem- brances, writing a letter to or about your loved one, composing a song, or creating a memory box or col- lage. If you might be interested in creat- ing a collage or memory box for your mother or father, call Lovejoy Hospice before Mother’s Day or Father’s Day about our short art workshops to create a collage or a memory box. Be patient with your grief. If you have a question about hospice care for the column, please phone (541) 474-1193 or 1(888) 758-8569 or e-mail me at: cheryl@lovejoyhospice.org Senior Insurance Solutions Richard Chaffee Medicare Insurance Specialist WOW! Now Ø premium Medicare Supplement Available Blalock Insurance 328 Caves Hwy. 541-592-3373 RISE, Inc is looking for a few stellar families in Josephine County! 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