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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Cougar girls basketball team looks
like contender in Skyline contests
RICCI COULTAS
Coultas gets
Belt Lodge
top honor
Illinois Valley High
School senior Ricci Coultas
has been honored as No-
vember Student of the
Month by Kerby Belt Ma-
sonic Lodge.
She is the daughter of
Bill and Chris Coultas, of
Cave Junction.
Coultas is a member of
Cougar Pals, and played on
the volleyball and softball
teams. She was captain of
the volleyball team this year.
She was twice voted
Most Inspirational and Most
Improved at softball, and
selected as Skyline Confer-
ence Second Team catcher.
Coultas has earned her
CIM Certificate and has
maintained a 3.47 grade-
point average.
After graduation she
will attend Queens Univer-
sity in Charlotte, N.C., ma-
joring in business manage-
ment. She also will play on
the school’s softball team.
Conscience and reputa-
tion are two things.
Conscience is due to
yourself, reputation to
your neighbor.
With four returning sen-
iors and last year’s second-
place finish, the Illinois Val-
ley High School girls bas-
ketball team looks like one
of the favorites this season
in the Skyline Conference.
Featuring a pressure
defense and motion offense,
the Lady Cougars went 18-7
overall last year; 10-4 in the
Skyline.
Although the Cougars
lost first-team conference
star Kim Hamilton to
graduation, they are return-
ing with three players who
finished in the top 10 in
league scoring last year.
Hamilton now attends Kent
State University in Kent,
Ohio.
Entering his fifth season
as head coach, Steven Mor-
ton is optimistic about the
team’s chances this year.
“I expect this team to do
well,” he said. “We’ve set
our sights high for this sea-
son, to not only make it to
the state playoffs, but to win
the Skyline Conference. If
we can stay healthy, these
are goals I think we are ca-
pable of reaching.”
The Cougars began
their quest toward those
goals with a 58-53 win
against the Brookings Bru-
ins in the first game of the
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Sponsored by
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Meals are served in the
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FRIDAY, DEC. 10
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MONDAY, DEC. 13
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15
*Swedish meatballs w/
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year, but it’s anticipated that
she will recover soon.
Newcomer Ashley
Ellis, a 5-4 junior, will add
depth at guard, with 5-11
Jaime Wylie expected to do
the same at post.
The sophomore class is
well-represented by one of
the Skyline’s surprise play-
ers of last year, Sheena
Cole. The 5-9 Cole, who as
a freshman last year earned
third team all-conference
honors, averaged 9.1 points
per game.
Another top newcomer
is sophomore Leilani Tau-
saga, a 5-6 guard. And 5-6
freshman prospect Raesha
Yeoman should help round
out this year’s varsity squad.
“I’m real happy about
the way girls basketball has
grown in my five years
here,” said Morton. “We’ve
come from the league cellar
to having championship
expectations, and it’s great
to have an assistant coach
who teaches at IVHS and
who knows the game.”
He was referring to JV
head coach Mark Hughes.
“On top of this,” said
Morton, “for the first time in
20 years we have enough
girls coming out for basket-
ball to field a second JV
team.”
Before ‘going over the
hill,’ check Illinois Valley
businesses for the gift,
other product, groceries
or services that you are
looking for.
Celebrating Our Savior’s Birth
Shop Illinois Valley.
at the
- St. Augustine -
St. Patrick of the Forest
Catholic Church
On the third Sunday in
Advent, the pink candle on
the Advent Wreath will be
lighted. It represents joy,
and readings will tell of “the
wondrous things that will
happen when the Lord
comes,” including the prom-
ise that, “… sorrow and
mourning will flee.”
Another positive mes-
sage will include a reading
from Matthew, in which
Jesus speaks about John the
Baptist.
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Is living in peace and
harmony a dream? It’s not,
according to the Bible.
The lion can lie down
season.
Like last year, under-
class players dominate the
team. However, it doesn’t
lack in senior class leader-
ship, provided by 5-9 return-
ing starter Serena Barry; 5-3
guard Kristen Wood; and 5-
10 Sarah Houston.
Barry, who averaged
9.3 points per game last sea-
son, is a major threat from
behind the 3-point arc. And
Wood, who lettered last sea-
son, brings a senior presence
to the team that will need a
determined offense to dis-
rupt opponents.
Houston, who also let-
tered, gives inside height
and defense to I.V., which
more often than not is the
smaller team to take the
floor.
A strong junior class is
led by first-team Skyline
point guard Emily Dudley.
She averaged 9.9 points per
game in conference last sea-
son, and is considered one
of the best ball handlers in
the conference. She stepped
up in a big way in last year’s
playoff game vs. Lakeview.
Also returning is junior
Erika Riley, a 5-7 guard
who started last year and
was a conference honorable
mention. Riley has been
slowed by injuries early this
IVHS hoop tourney Dec. 10-11
Two days of basketball action with four prep teams will
be featured during the annual tournament sponsored by Illi-
nois Valley High School.
The event is set for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10 and 11.
Out-of-town high schools scheduled to participate are
Glide, Gold Beach and Cascade Christian.
The IVHS girls will face Glide at 6 p.m. Friday. The Cou-
gar boys will compete against Glide the same day at 7:30 p.m.
“There will be some exciting basketball, and we hope to
see many of the community members there,” said IVHS.
There is an admission fee. For more information phone
592-2116.
Selmac water now drinkable
The “Don’t Drink the
Water” warning signs at
Lake Selmac have been
removed.
Drinking water at the
lake is now safe, said Jose-
phine County Parks Dept.
The lake and camp-
grounds closed Aug. 19
because of a toxic algae,
then reopened Aug. 5. But
until the latest water tests
returned, the county was
unsure if it was safe.
Basket Case
Specializing in Gift Baskets
& Hawaiian Clothing
Open Tuesdays - Saturdays
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
204 N. Redwood Hwy.
(across from I.V. Video)
592-8547
Courage is the price that Life exacts
for granting peace.
- Amelia Earhart -
You are invited to join us in
All Church Community Christmas Program
with the lamb, but our study
shows that it takes faith and
a will to make it happen.
Activities include a pot-
luck Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 6
p.m.; Bible study Sunday,
Dec. 12 at 9 a.m., including
a children's Christmas pro-
gram; and Sunday school at
10:15 a.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF SELMA
18285 Redwood Hwy.
P.O. Box 279, Selma, OR
97538 - 597-4169
Pastor Monty Pope
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Worship - 11 a.m.
Sunday evening: 7 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study
7:30 p.m.
***
BRIDGEVIEW
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Pastor Charles Bridges
P.O. Box 645
5181 Holland Loop
Non-Denominational
Children’s Church-10:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship
6 p.m.
Thursday Bible Study- 7 p.m.
Women’s Prayer/Thursday
9:30 a.m.
Men’s Prayer Meeting
1st & 3rd Saturday - 8 a.m.
Youth Group Sunday - 6 p.m.
KBCC-LP at 107.9 FM
Corner Dick George/
Holland Loop
***
GOOD SHEPHERD
LUTHERAN CHURCH
East River Street
& Lewis Court
Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Church Phone: 592-2290
***
BAHA’I FAITH
Phone 592-5234
***
ST. MATTHIAS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
25904 N. Redwood Hwy.
Sunday Services:
9:30 a.m.
Vicar: Jan Meikle
592-2006
Everyone is welcome!
There will be music, songs, skits, etc.
Take a few moments out of your schedule
and help us celebrate this Holy Season.
Sunday, December 12 at 6 p.m.
Community Bible Church
113 S. Cave s Ave.
592-3896
Mark Your Calendars!
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
451 S. Junction Avenue
592-3956
Pastor Mark McLean
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Morning Worship - 11 a.m.
Evening Worship - 6 p.m.
Wednesday - 7 p.m.
Adult Bible Study
***
ST. PATRICK OF THE FOREST
CATHOLIC CHURCH
407 W. River Street, CJ
592-3658
Father Harry Holwell
Parochial Vicar
Masses - Sunday
Daylight Saving - 9 a.m.
Standard Time - 10 a.m.
Daily Mass Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m.
First Saturday - 10 a.m.
Holy Days - 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday - 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
***
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
113 S. Caves Avenue, CJ
Evangelical &
Non-Denominational
Sunday School 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Jr. Church, Infant & Toddler
Nursery Provided
Youth Awana - Wednesday
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Crossquest - Thursday
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Dr. Don Blackburn, Pastor
Community Christian Academy
***
ILLINOIS VALLEY
BAPTIST CHURCH
2110 Caves Hwy.
Stanley W. Smith, Pastor
Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.
& 6:30 p.m.
Bible Study - Thursday - 6 p.m.
Youth Meeting -
Thursday - 6 p.m.
A Southern Baptist Ministry
Phone: 592-3029
Cell: 659-8934
SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
265 S. Old Stage Road
Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m.
Sat. Church Service
11 a.m. Sat.
Prayer & Praise
7 p.m. Tues.
Pastor Vern Hyland
Church 592-3218
Everyone Welcome
Madrone Adventist School
592-3330
Sr. Teacher: Mrs. Amy
Whitchurch
592-6604
***
IMMANUEL UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
200 Watkins Ph. 592-3876
Pastor David Goodrich
Sunday School - 8 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.
Child-care for small children
Potluck/Bible Study
Thursday 7 p.m.
WEB Page:
http://UMCImmanuel.org
***
VALLEY EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH
498 Laurel Road
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service - 11 a.m.
Wednesday - 7 p.m.
Bible Study, Youth Group
Thursday - 7 p.m. - Adult
Bible Study
592-6160
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
207 Junction Avenue, CJ
Priesthood, Relief Soc.
9 a.m.
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Sacrament Meet - 10:50 a.m.
Bishop Gary Dobie
1st Counselor Chuck Rigby
2nd Counselor Var Rigby
***
ILLINOIS VALLEY
PRAISE CENTER
28569 Redwood Hwy.
Cave Junction
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Prayer Meeting - 6 p.m.
Thursday evening - 7 p.m.
Home Bible Study/Youth
Group
Non-Denominational
Bible Teaching Church
Pastor Doug Wilson
592-4872
***
TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH
10300 Takilma Road
Pastor Dan Robinson
Bible Study/Prayer Time
9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
11 a.m.
Thursday Bible Study
7 p.m.
***
LIVING WORD FELLOWSHIP
“Walking as Jesus Walked”
Full Gospel
Non-Denominational
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.
Sunday Evening - 7 p.m.
Thursday Bible Study Prayer
7 p.m.
139 S. Caves Ave. Suite G
(Next to Junction Avenue)
Pastor Kathy Rice
Home phone: 596-2421
Healing Rooms Open:
Tuesday 7-8 p.m. or
by appointment
BEIT EMMANUEL
(Formerly Illinois Valley
Home Ministry Fellowship)
A Messianic Congregation
P.O. Box 1949, CJ 97523
Sabbath Services
Hebrew classes, worship in
dance classes and
celebrations of the Lord’s
Feasts - 592-4649
***
FIRST LOVE
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
139 Caves Ave. Front door
Pastors Drs. Bob &
Virginia Kurko
592-4775
The Church that Love has
built in the Heart of
Cave Junction
Worship Schedule
Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday School & Nursery
10:30 a.m.
Tues. & Wed. Bible college
classes - 7 p.m.
Thurs. ‘First Love Kitchen’
Free meal
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fri. Genesis 12 Step - 7 p.m.
Sat. ‘Free Bread’
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
“A Full Restoration,
NT Church”
Phone for classes being
offered this semester.
***
ILLINOIS VALLEY
PENTECOSTALS
Meeting 2 p.m. Sundays
American Legion Hall
2110 Caves Hwy.
‘Road through the RV Park’
Contact 592-4716 for Bible
Study in your home or the
pastor’s - P.O. Box 2180
Cave Junction, OR 97523
Pastor Wendell Owens
592-4716
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