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Page 5 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Safe & Sober Grad Night a community effort Since 1990 the Illinois Valley High School Safe & Sober Grad Night Commit- tee’s mission has been to en- tertain senior students and celebrate their success while providing a safe, sober, and fun grad night celebration. So states Bobbie Loyd, committee chairman. She further notes that there will be 100 graduates; that 504 hours are used to prepare for the party; and that 25 volunteers are needed. “Why do we do this? Because graduation night is typically one of the most dan- gerous nights of a teen-ager’s life,” she said. “Statistics show a sharp increase in alco- hol-related accidents, fatali- ties, and sexual and physical assaults, as well as alcohol overdoses. “By and large, these are ‘good kids’ who make a bad choice to use alcohol or drugs. This choice can nega- tively affect their lives and the lives of others as long as they live. They may just be in the wrong place at the wrong time and pay a very high price. It is not just the gradu- ates who endanger them- selves when they drink and drive, but their actions affect anyone else on the roadway. “We want our graduates to make it to their futures by celebrating graduation with their classmates in a fun, ap- propriate environment,” Loyd continued. “That is why the committee works year-round Lorna Byrne free concert set May 27 Lorna Byrne Middle School Music Dept. will pre- sent “Spring Concert,” a free program for the community, on Wednesday, May 27 be- ginning at 7 p.m. It will be the final per- formance of this school year. “Our students have ac- complished so much this year,” said Sean McKee, mu- sic director, “so come see the rewards of their hard work and efforts.” IVHS Activities Calendar Brought to you by the folks at 592-3556 Cave Junction 469-7545 Brookings 471-7487 Grants Pass 773-7487 Medford to raise funds and public awareness to be able to pro- vide Sober Grad Night in Illinois Valley.” It is an all-night, drug- and-alcohol-free celebration for Illinois Valley’s graduat- ing seniors. They will spend the night of Thursday, June 4 enjoying music, dancing, games, activities, karaoke, refreshments, hangin’ with friends and a huge raffle. Said Loyd, “It promises to be an unforgettable night for our seniors, the perfect send-off after 13 years of hard work. “This event is not spon- sored by the high school,” she said. “It is produced and spon- sored by IVHS parents and the generous community of Illi- nois Valley. Sober Grad Night typically provides a special time – maybe the last time – to be with high school friends. “We are a team of parents and friends with kids graduat- ing from IVHS. This group of parent volunteers began meet- ing as much as a year before the event. Their activities in- clude fund-raising, ticket sales, entertainment, food, decorating, and prizes. “Committees have been working on the various areas and meeting weekly to coor- dinate the planning. Anyone can attend the weekly meet- ings and lend ideas. Commit- tees are entertainment, prizes, food, donations, decorations, set-up/clean-up, ticket sales, keepsakes, security, and reg- istration/check-in. “Without the commu- nity’s efforts,” said Loyd, “we could not pull off this event. It is a party that we, as parents, give as a parting gift to our graduating children.” Anyone considered an IVHS 2009 senior can attend. This includes those who may not be quite ready to gradu- ate, but will finish during the summer, or those who just need a couple of extra classes. Hummer Facts part 2: It might surprise some birders to learn that many hummingbirds regularly supplement this sugar-rich diet with other food, primarily small insects. In fact, hummingbirds prove quite adept at capturing tiny insects, and they often seize them directly from the air like a fly-catcher. Some of you may ask, why bugs? Diets of pure nectar lack protein and many species consume insects to gain protein. “Traditionally,” Loyd continued, “90 to 95 percent of the graduates attend this incredible, fun party. It will be held this year at IVHS beginning at 10 p.m. after graduation and continue until 5 a.m. the next day. How To Get Involved “We would love to see every parent of every graduat- ing senior take part in creat- ing this unforgettable Grad Night for our students. A party of this magnitude does- n’t just happen; it’s pulled together by legions of volun- teer parents, each of whom can contribute in some small way to make Grad Night a night to remember. “No skill is required; just a willingness to paint, sew, cut, and paste great decora- tions while renewing old friendships and having fun.” For information or to volunteer phone Loyd at (541) 659-2028, or leave a message at IVHS, 592-2116. (All 21st Century events are open to parents of students at any I.V. school. Also open to homeschoolers.) Due to delivery schedule changes Cabin Chemistry is now open Thursdays through Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays 337 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction 592-3350 Here for all your health needs. and even extracting them from tree sap. Yes, I said sap. Researchers have watched hummers foraging at sap wells created by woodpeckers. It was unclear if they eat the sap directly or eat the in- sects mired in the sap. Hummers get the needed protein and minerals from different sources. Here are some examples for you: It’s been documented that some hummers will eat wood ashes at the edges of fire pits or naturally burned areas during nesting season. They’ve been seen eating sand Some species nest in very dry climates grains and in another scenario, drinking and others may nest in wet and cold salt water from a calm bay. When they climates, reaching from southeastern need a quick way to replenish the miner- Alaska to Tierra del Fuego in South als lost in the bird’s high energy forag- America. In many of those areas the flower plants with nectar are scarce. The ing activity, especially during high cost nesting activity, they will use whatever hummingbird has to rely on other food sources are available to them. sources to a greater extent, such as varying types of insects. There’s nothing better than to sit on the Notoriously early spring migrants, like porch and watch these little birds. They the Rufous hummingbird and others who always bring smiles and a joyful good come north to our area here in Southern feeling to my household. So, get those feeders out of storage and break out Oregon, follow a spring migration those smiles. I hope you enjoy them as starting in February and March. Those who nest this far north in early spring eat much as Cheryl and I do. lots of insects due to the shortage of Join me and other bird lovers at Mi- flowering plants. chelle’s Restaurant Saturday mornings for breakfast and “bird talk.” Hummers eat various insects ranging from tiny midges to spiders. They use All tips are from, Wildbird Magazine, Pro- many foraging techniques including ject E-Bird, and by Harry Johnson. hawking or fly-catching, gleaming from birdwatching@frontiernet.net leaves in warbler fashion, picking insects from spider webs while hovering 333 Redwood Hwy. 592-6434 THURSDAY, MAY 14 * 21st Century 3:30 p.m.: scrapbooking, rock wall climbing, indoor soccer, homework help FRIDAY, MAY 15 * Track at Day 1, District Championships, at K. Falls Varsity Co-Ed @ TBA SATURDAY, MAY 16 * Track at Day 2, District Championships, at K. 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