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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR 97523, October 23, 2002 Memorial service set Saturday, Oct. 26 for Edna A. Hoskins, 101 PENINGER AT 90 An open house was held at Hubert Peninger’s resi- dence on Airport Drive on Oct. 10 to celebrate his 90th birthday. Attending were many longtime friends and church members, besides family: daughter Shirley and son-in-law Russ Berkner, from Hemet, Calif.; grandson Stewart and granddaughter Karen, both from San Diego; and son Jim Peninger, and his wife, Coleen, from Grants Pass. Hubert moved to Illinois Valley in 1942, and worked many years in the lumber industry. He and his late wife lived in O’Brien until 1955, when they moved to the current home. (Photo courtesy of family) If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door . IVHS Activities Calendar Brought to you by the folks at 592-3556 Cave Jct . 469-7545 Brookings/ Harbor 471-RIVR THURSDAY, OCT. 24 Volleyball at Rogue River 5:45/6:30 p.m. Freshman/sophomore football vs. Mazama Here - 4 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 25 Varsity football at Mazama - 7 p.m. Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by 592-3562 A memorial service is planned at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the RCC Belt Bldg. in Kerby for longtime valley resident Edna Alice Hoskins, 101, who died on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at Highland House Nursing and Rehabili- tation Center in Grants Pass. Chapel of the Valley Fu- neral Home in Grants Pass provided private cremation rites. It’s the family’s wish that memorial contributions be made to: IVHS (Illinois Val- ley High School) Alumni and Friends Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2086, Cave Junc- tion, OR 97523. Mrs. Hoskins was born Edna Alice Wilber on Aug. 18, 1901 to Edward and Nellie Wilber in Bryon, Ohio. At the age of 4 she traveled by cov- ered wagon with her family from California to Oregon. On Sept. 28, 1919 in the Yamhill Valley she married Louie McCready, who died on Dec. 12, 1929. On Jan. 1, 1934 she married William “Bud” Hoskins, who died on Dec. 12, 1959. The Hoskins family moved from Yamhill Valley to Cave Junction in 1934. She worked as a house- keeper. She was a member of Western Star, Chapter 64, Or- der of the Eastern Star; Kerby Marguerite Rebekah Lodge III; American Legion Auxil- iary of Post 70; and the Illi- nois Valley Garden Club. She loved to dance, and she enjoyed rafting on the Lower Rogue River with her family. Her bottle and ele- phant figureine collection were well known. Surviving are five daugh- ters, Alice Steele, of Grants Pass, Mary Hoskins, of Flor- ida, Sara Jones, Norma Trickel, and Adelaide Porter, all of Cave Junction; and two sons, Doug Hoskins, of Cave J unction, and Richard McCready, of Cottage Grove, Ore. In addition, spanning five generations she had 27 grand- children; 59 great- grandchildren; 15 great-great- grandchildren; and one great- great-great-grandchild. A daughter, Dorothy Berthaud; and two sons, William E. Hoskins and Frank L. Hoskins, died before her. Archie C. Sims Archie Claude Sims, 89, of Cave Junction, died on Monday, Oct. 21, 2002 at a convalescent hospital in Grants Pass. Illinois Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrange- ments. James R. Forrest James (Jim) R. Forrest, 72, of Cave Junction, died at his home on Monday, Oct. 14, 2002 after a short battle with brain cancer. Grants Pass Fu- neral Alternatives and Crema- tory handled arrangements. It’s the family’s wish that memorial contributions be made to Crossroads Veteri- nary Hospital, P.O. Box 309, Cave Junction, OR 97523. Because of his love of animals, before his death he had established a low-cost spay and neuter program at Crossroads, with the wish that friends and acquaintances would continue to support the program by donating to it. Mr. Forrest was born on June 13, 1930 in San Fran- cisco, and moved to Oregon more than 30 years ago. He had worked in real estate developing and wood stove business for many years. He was a vintage motorcycle racer in the Bay Area and Ore- gon, riding his Triumph dirt Page 17 tracker, “Mellow Yellow #72, for many years. Survivors include his daughter, Alana Forrest, of San Jose, Calif.; four brothers, Norman Forrest, of Fremont, Calif., Joseph Forrest, Dennis Forrest and Alan Forrest, of Fremont and Monterey, Calif.; and numerous nieces and- nephews. He also leaves be- hind friends and caretakers. James A. Hembree James Alfred Hembree, 87, of Cave Junction, died on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002 in a Grants Pass nursing home. No services are planned. Southern Oregon Cremation Services is in charge of ar- rangements. Mr. Hembree was born on April 3, 1915 in Shawnee, Okla., where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1933. In El Monte, Calif. on Feb. 22, 1936 he married Pauline Pearl Mock, who died on March 19, 2002. He worked for Sperry Mill Inc. in Los Angeles as a heavy-duty truck mechanic and took care of a fleet. After retiring, the Hembrees trav- eled most the time, enjoying the Pacific Coast and Arizona. They moved to Oregon 24 years ago, living in Cave Junction for 12 years. He enjoyed leather work, fishing, traveling, and work- ing in his yard. Survivors include his daughter, Deanna Lynn Mat- thews, of Visalia, Calif.; a brother, J. E. Hembree, of Grants Pass; a sister, Betty Hembree, of Washington state; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. His wife, Pauline; a son, Dale; a granddaughter, Heidi; three brothers; one sister, and his parents died before him. Senior Nutrition Program Information: (541) 592-2126, 474-5440 Meals are served in the County Building in Cave Junction FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Baked ham with mustard sauce, whipped sweet pota- toes, Oregon bean medley, cornbread and tapioca pudding MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Beef chop suey with rice, Capri blend vegetables, tomato, onion and cucum- ber salad, potato wheat bread and almond cookie WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Orange glazed chicken, whipped potatoes with gravy, Italian blend vegeta- bles, honey wheat bread and birthday cake Elementary Schools Menu Sponsored by ‘Illinois Valley News’ 321 S. Redwood Hwy. 592-2541 THURSDAY, OCT. 24 Crispy beef tacos, cheese- burger, pepperoni pizza or ham and cheese sandwich FRIDAY, OCT. 25 Pretzel with cheese sauce, Hamburger, Hawaiian pizza or turkey and cheese roll MONDAY, OCT. 28 Macaroni and cheese, cheeseburger, pepperoni pizza or peanut butter and jelly sandwich TUESDAY, OCT. 29 Chicken nuggets with roll, cheeseburger, chicken pizza or ham and cheese roll WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 Chicken pot pie, hamburger, cheese pizza, chicken pita and chocolate pudding MUSICAL DUO - Lydia and Ross Welcome were among performers during this month’s Art Walk in Downtown Cave Junction. Another Art Walk is set for Friday, Nov. 8. Complete, professional, caring help in your time of sorrow 592-4110