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Page 15 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Avoiding deer collisions driver priority Oregon seeks to deter license fraud October through December is the high season for car crashes with deer. Each year, car colli- sions with deer account for more than 150 hu- man and nearly one and a half million deer fatali- ties. Experts attribute it to the combination of deer mating and migra- tion habits and shortened daylight hours. “More drivers are on the road at dawn and dusk, the very time of day when deer are most active,” cautioned Ray Palermo, director of pub- lic relations for Response Insurance. “A car striking a 200- pound adult deer cannot only result in the death of the deer, but also cause an average of $2,000 in damage to the vehi- cle.” Palermo suggested: *Scan a wide swath of roadside. Slow down when approaching a deer standing near the side of a road and be prepared. If startled, the deer can bolt onto the road and into your path. If necessary, honk your horn and flash your lights to try to scare it away. *Be alert for more deer than you may see at that mo- ment. Where there is one deer, there are often more nearby. *In many instances, it is best not to swerve around the deer since the deer may move in the same direction. You may also inadvertently hit another vehicle, or go off onto a dangerous shoulder. Unless certain of those road factors, it is often best to simply brake and continue in your lane of traffic. *Be particularly care- ful at dawn and dusk and when driving either over a hill or around a curve, where visibility is limited. Use your high beams to give you a greater area of visibility and allow you to see the deer’s eyes sooner. *Deer whistles or ultrasonic deer avoid- ance systems at- tached to vehicles have never been proven to work by inde- pendent studies and may give drivers a false sense of secu- rity. *Take deer crossing signs seriously, particularly those installed specifically for this time of year. Be particu- larly cautious in wooded and agricultural areas where there is little distance between the road and the woods. More driver safety infor- mation is available at www.Response.com/safety. closer in line with other into effect immediately, as it An Executive Order in- states.” will take DMV several structing the Oregon Driver Under Executive Order months to implement the and Motor Vehicle Services 07-22, applicants for new or changes. Before that, the Division (DMV) to draft rules renewal driver licenses or ID agency will launch an infor- tightening documentation and cards will be required to pro- mation campaign to ensure identity verification require- vide a valid Social Security that Oregonians know what ments for licenses and iden- number if they have one -- ID to have in hand when they tity cards was signed Friday, which will be verified by apply for or renew licenses or Nov. 16 by Gov. Kulongoski. DMV. They also will have to ID cards. The governor’s office provide ID such as a passport, Kulongoski points out said that he took the action birth certificate, resident card, that while the Executive Or- “because Oregon’s current der tightens Oregon’s documentation require- permissive system, it ments to prove identity does not solve the prob- for licenses and ID cards lem of what to do about issued through DMV are ‘But until the federal government people who are driving, among the most permis- fixes this nation’s broken immigra- but do not have the sive in the country. documentation to prove “This, coupled with tion system, it will be left to the that they are legally pre- Oregon’s relatively long states to deal with this issue on a sent in the United States. eight-year license term, piecemeal basis.’ has made Oregon vulner- -- Gov. Kulongoski Any further changes would have to be made able to organizations that to Oregon statutes bring people to the state through the state Legis- to get a license or ID tribal ID card or a driver li- lature. card” to which they are not cense from another state. “The larger problem is entitled. Applicants who do not that we must have compre- “It is unacceptable for have a Social Security num- hensive immigration reform,” our state to be a magnet for ber, or those whose number said the governor. “But until people trying to illegally ob- cannot be verified, will need the federal government fixes tain a driver license or identi- to provide additional proof of this nation’s broken immigra- fication card,” said Kulon- identity such as valid U.S. tion system, it will be left to goski. “Under this Executive immigration documentation. the states to deal with this Order, we will secure our The new rules will not go issue on a piecemeal basis.” licenses and bring Oregon We at Century 21 Harris & Taylor are truly thankful for your business and for making this year a great one! We are thankful to live in such a beautiful place, with wonderful neighbors and are looking forward to another great year. Bob and Rella Taylor Jim Frick 450-8777 Becky Newsted 660-2032 Sandy Glamack 592-3306 Carol Doering 287-0248 Steve Lyons 287-0290 Tami Motif 660-4604 Thank you for your business. Happy Holidays, from Chevron. Chevron is a proud participant of Blue Sky Renewable Energy Conservation, contributing to a cleaner environment now and for future generations. Cave Junction, OR 541.592.3181 Cabin Chemistry is thankful for the sun that warms us and lights our way. Grateful for the rain that nourishes the earth and cleanses the air. Thank you to our dear Mother Earth for the gifts she provides. Grateful to all who work to make a difference in a good way. I am thankful every day for the kindness and support from customers, friends, and family. Thanks to all our customers for their support this year! Bi-Rite Auto Parts Thanks for the business this year and enjoy your Holidays! Art Gallery First American Title Insurance Company of Oregon Thanks for your business! We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day & open again Friday with our regular schedule. We’re N ACHO M AMA ’ S but we’ll feed you anyway!!! We thank our customers in the Illinois Valley & our employees for making this a wonderful year. To Country Folks Thanksgiving is a special time to give thanks for the blessings God has pro- vided. We are very thankful and proud of our public servants, especially our military, police, and fire workers for their unselfish dedication to our protection. We are also thankful for our pa- tient caring, understanding and loyal customers. You have stuck with us through thick and thin and have been always supportive of our efforts. We consider you great friends and hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving from Country Folks. Thank you for your business. Happy Holidays, from Daddy & Me Locksmith. Have a safe & wonderful Holiday Season. From our family to yours, thank you for your business this year.. The Yanase family wishes you a wonderful Holiday Season. Yanase Jewelers 592-4838 Thank you to all my customers in the valley for your business. Please contact the Guerrero-Acevedo Agency for a quote if you would like to find out about the benefits and savings we can provide you! F A R M E R S ® Gets you back where you belong. farmers.com
