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Statesman Journal LOCAL OREGON Monday, December 11, 2006 Mid-Valley College seeks public input on next president Schools Youth The Chemeketa Community College Board of Education will begin accepting applications Jan. 3 for a new president, succeeding Gretchen Schuette, who will retire in June. Between now and Dec. 15, Chemeketa is seeking suggestions from the public regarding the qualities and characteristics that are most important for the next president. A public forum to gather these suggestions will be at 6 p.m.

Tuesday on the Salem Campus, 4000 Lancaster Drive NE, Building 2, Room 170. Justin Much $2 million is given to nonprofit agency Trillium Family Services has received a $2 million donation that will jump-start for the renovations of the Old and for School on the Trillium Chil- dren's Farm Home campus in Corvallis. The donation, from Dave and Penny Lowther of Philomath, is the second-largest gift in the agency's 130-year history. The donation also serves lead gift in fundraising campaign to sinthe improve facilities on the campus and build a new residential treatment center for teenagers suffering with mental illness who formerly were relegated to the Oregon State Hospital. "This is a significant statement made on behalf of children who suffer with mental-health disorders," said Kim Trillium's presiCEO.

"This gift benefits our More importantly, it children and fami- Family Services is agency that prochildren's mental-care programs and The agency has in the MidValley, Portland and Central Oregon The Trillium ChilFarm Home is home to psychiatric resitreatment programs Mid-Willamette Valley children statewide. Justin Much HERMISTON Woman recovering from spider bite She has surgery to remove 10 pounds of skin and flesh The Associated Press A small spider bite out to be a big problem Cindy Pettey. Pettey awoke when was bitten on the stomach the middle of the night weeks ago but thought little else of it. Then she started running a fever. She felt achy and weak.

The bite sore became larger. Next thing Pettey knew, a doctor was telling her he thought she had been bitten by a dangerous hobo spider. Pettey had surgery that removed 10 pounds of skin and flesh, leaving her with an abdomen covered in stitches. "It looks like I was bit in half by a shark," Pettey said. Rob Hendrickson, a physician and the director of the Oregon Poison Control Center, said the hobo is a nonaggressive spider that bites only when cornered.

For example, when someone puts on a shoe with a spider inside. The hobo is one of two dangerous spiders in Oregon. The other is the black widow. The brown recluse does not Smith continues Iraq war criticism to live in Oregon, he said. "In reality, most spiders are venomous but aren't capable of penetrating human skin," Hendrickson said.

Hobo spider venom may cause necrosis, or death of turned the skin. When a spider for injects venom below the skin, it reddens, swells and turns she black. But there is some in doubt in the medical commua few nity about whether venom causes the skin Salem death, Hendrick- OREGON son said. I Hermiston "If the can actually Pendleton A necrosis humans," he La Grande then it is Scott, dent and obviously agency. benefits lies." Trillium a nonprofit vides health services.

operations Willamette metro regions. dren's Trillium's dential venom cause in said, a very rare event." Pettey isn't taking any more chances. She found five or six spiders that look like hobos. She also discovered two funnel webs like those made by hobo spiders. The webs, layered and non-sticky, funnel unwary prey toward a circular opening at the tom of the web.

"I put hobo spider traps all over my house," she said. Pettey's strength is returning slowly. She works five or six hours a day at her job at the Pilot Travel Center, then returns home exhausted. Her doctor told her it might be six months before she fully regains her energy. "I come home and sleep for three hours," Pettey said.

"It really zaps me." A REVERSE MORTGAGE: THE EXTRA CASH YOU NEED If you are a homeowner 62 or older, a reverse mortgage could be the way to supplement your retirement income. Call us at Landmark Mortgage to learn how much tax-free cash may be available to you. BILL TUCKER 99161 503.585.1105 College isn't the only option for youths As a teenager, 1 I Although many carried a Red Cross states ensure that First-Aid card, their high school certifying that I was diploma represents prepared to assist a predictable, the sick or injured consistent level of in an emergency. education by My credentials administering a also included a KAREN standardized test, wallet-sized Junior- the Oregon board of Lifesaving UTLEY education prefers Certificate and an instead to boost NRA Safe-Hunter Parent-School graduation Card, which standards. In declared Interface January, it's respectively -that expected to increase I was trained to rescue a requirements to include two drowning person and that I years of lab science and could safely handle and three years of higher math.

shoot a .22 rifle. To earn Some observers fear these these documents, I changes would discourage completed written less prepared and alreadycoursework, logged hours of behind kids, leading to a practice and submitted to higher drop-out rate. Others rigorous testing. think non-college-bound A meaningful high school students should not be diploma would likewise compelled to complete a stand for knowledge gained college-prep curriculum. and skills learned.

As a reader wrote to me after Bill Gates' famous "high schools are failing" speech, "We should stop shoving college down every student's throat." About 100 years ago, Elizabeth Norton, my great aunt, graduated from the eighth grade. Her diploma, which has survived to be viewed by an indolent 21stcentury generation, includes the scores of her final exams: "Handwriting; for example. I'm sure this valuable information about her abilities and qualifications impressed her prospective employer when she later applied for (and got) a job as a county draft registrar. Thousands of kids will graduate from Oregon high schools in 2007. Many will be ready to make a smooth transition into higher education.

Others will have developed the skills and maturity necessary to enter the work force. Some will emerge from school completely and sadly unprepared for either. Their diplomas, however, will all look alike. Rather than letting high school graduation requirements squeeze kids into a -programmed plan, education should provide a variety of tracks to help them concentrate on preparing for their own unique futures. Higher math and lab science classes won't prepare students for careers as historians or plumbers, and whether kids study algebra or welding matters less than whether they learn it well.

Karen Utley has lived in Salem for 14 years and is the mother of eight children. She can be reached at The Associated Press WASHINGTON Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith, continuing his criticism of the Iraq war, said Sunday that U.S. troops in Iraq too often find themselves "being target practice in the middle of sectarian strife" that they neither created nor can stop. Appearing on the ABC News show "This Week," Smith said he voted in favor of the use of force to overthrow Saddam Hussein but does not support a strategy that appears to place U.S.

troops in harm's way without a chance to win. Smith, a Republican, made national headlines last week when he broke with President Bush about the war. Smith said Sunday that he stands by his speech. Asked what explained his "dramatic change of heart," Smith said he was enraged by a TV news report of yet another roadside bomb killing more U.S. soldiers in Iraq.

Smith said his use of the word "criminal" referred to a military strategy that appears to subject U.S. troops to lethal attacks without a clear plan for victory. PORTLAND Archdiocese abuse settlement may be near Mediating judges will hold a news conference today BY WILLIAM McCALL The Associated Press More than two years after the Archdiocese of Portland became the first Roman Catholic diocese in the nation to declare bankruptcy, a settlement with alleged victims of priest sex abuse might be near. A pair of judges who have been mediating settlement talks between the archdiocese and attorneys for alleged victims since September have scheduled a news conference today at the federal courthouse in Eugene. U.S.

District Judge Michael Hogan and Lane County Circuit Judge Lyle Velure imposed a strict gag order on attorneys and all parties involved with the case, so there was no confirmation whether a settlement would be announced or any indication of terms, if an agreement had been reached. If there is a settlement, it likely will require a new reorganization plan for the archdiocese that will have to be approved by a judge. Creditors, including alleged victims, will have to vote to adopt the revised plan. The settlement talks had delayed trial for a $135 mil- Online extras For more news from around Oregon, go to StatesmanJournal.com and click on News. lion lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by the late Rev.

Maurice Grammond. A number of Oregon claims involve Grammond, who worked in several parishes, including Seaside, Oakridge and Portland. It is the same $135 million lawsuit that had been scheduled to go trial the day the archdiocese declared bankruptcy in July 2004, temporarily freezing all litigation. It had been rescheduled for Monday, according to The Oregonian. The negotiations also delayed an Oregon ruling about whether the archdiocese or its individual parishes own church property an important issue when deciding how claims could be paid.

The archdiocese had claimed that it merely holds parish property in trust for the parishes and could not sell satisfy any judgments. U.S. District Judge Michael Mosman had been reviewing an archdiocese appeal of a decision by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Perris, who had ruled that parish property belonged to the archdiocese, potentially allowing its sale. City View Funeral Home, Cemetery Crematorium Family owned operated since 1893 A Holiday Tradition Our community Christmas Tree is here for all who wish to add a memorial ornament Richard Hilts Staff 503-363-8652 97663 Cherishing Memories Meet Garry Zwaschka Funeral Director Garry was born and raised in Salem.

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Perris cleared the way for alleged abuse victims to go to trial in April after the archdiocese and its creditors the alleged victims were unable to agree on settlement plans each side had offered. Almost 130 claims were pending at the time, with about two-thirds headed for federal court and the remaining third headed for state court, according to attorneys in the case. Numerous bankruptcy hearings before Perris repeatedly have filled her courtroom with attorneys for the archdiocese, insurance companies, Catholic schools and alleged victims. Court records show the legal costs of the Portland Funerals Today Buccola, Loris Silverton, 10 a.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, Silverton.

Etzel, H. J. 'Hank': Salem, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Salem. Hamilton, Maria: Dallas, 1 p.m., Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.

Hanson, Douglas Craig: Lincoln City, 11 a.m., Lincoln City LDS church, 3565 W. Devil's Lake Rd, Lincoln City. Kingsbury, Mahala 'June': Salem, 11 a.m., Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem. Murrell, Libby Aumsville, 1 p.m., 8532 Holmquist Aumsville.

Nelson, Robert Stayton, 9 a.m., Weddle Funeral Home, Stayton. Ozsvath II, Ernest Albert: Salem, 2 p.m., Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem. Pierre Joseph Salem, 4 p.m., Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem.

Riggs, Luella Salem, 11 a.m., Creekside Golf Club, 6250 Club House Dr. SE, Salem. Zawel, Charles 'Chuck' Salem, 2 p.m., City View Funeral Home, Salem. Arthur L. Kimber February 21, 1914 December 8, 2006 LYONS Arthur was born in Dundee, Ore.

He worked in the lumber industry most of his life. He married his wife, Eva i in 1938. They had five children and 54 beautiful years together before she passed away in 1992. Survivors include sons, Lonny Kimber of Lyons, and Wes and his wife, Yvonne Kimber of Aloha; daughters, Dolly Schell and her husband, Gene of Portland, and Sharon Elish and her husband, John of Keizer; 15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva and son, Larry Kimber.

Viewing will be from 9 a.m., to 12 p.m., Dec. 12, followed by services at 1 p.m., both at Weddle Funeral Home, 1777 Third Stayton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Arthur's name to the Benedictine Nursing Home in Mt. Angel. A potluck reception will be held at the Santiam Chapel in Lyons, following the services.

Arrangements are by Weddle Funeral Home. bankruptcy case alone already have topped $15 million. Earlier this month, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles said it would pay $60 million to settle 45 abuse lawsuits, possibly selling off some of its property in Southern California to help cover the cost. There still were as many as 485 lawsuits pending against the nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese. Three other dioceses have filed 1 for bankruptcy since the Portland archdiocese sought protection by filing in July 2004: Spokane; Tucson, and most recently, Davenport, Iowa.

Tucson is the only diocese that has emerged from the process. your You GP "VANS: Your way. Statesman Journal StatesmanJournal.com OBITUARIES James P. Garrison May 3, 1921 December 8, 2006 LYONS Born in Manqum, Okla. on May 3, 1921 to Albert and Mattie Garrison, James was the third of ten children.

At age 17, he joined CCC, spending 2 years in Wyoming. He worked in construction until joining the army in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1946 as a sergeant. James divorced his first wife, with whom he had one son and came to Oregon in 1948. He worked at the flax plant in Jefferson. In 1948, James married Betty J.

Ricks. They moved to Rosedale in 1953. He worked for United Growers, which is now Stayton Canning and retired in 1976, when he started growing Christmas trees as a hobby. In 1997, James moved to LaPine to be near some of his favorite fishing spots. In 2003 he moved to Lyons.

James is survived by his wife, Betty, sons, Jerry and his wife Cathy Garrison of Cheyenne, Larry (Monica) Garrison of Lyons, and Daniel (Sue) Garrison of Portland; daughters, Linda Evans (Ken) of Keizer, Karen Collins of Salem, and Jeneane Ramseier of Hubbard; sisters, Wilma Mercer of Anaheim, Calif. and Ann Evans of Winder, 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Dec. 12, at Weddle Funeral Home, Stayton. Contributions may be made to Alzheimers.

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