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Page 5 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Verma Smith A memorial service for longtime Cave Junction resi- dent Verma Smith, 82, who died in Canyonville July 20, 2005, will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Cave Junction Seventh-day Adventist Church, 265 Old Stage Road. Pastor Verne Hyland will give the sermonette. Dinner will be served at the church at 1 p.m. Mrs. Smith was a faith- ful member of the SDA Church, who enjoyed work- ing with the flowers and shrubs in the church court- (Continued from page 4) roadless areas, have largely been ignored. I wonder when we, as a society, will realize that we need to look forward and invest in our children’s future instead of being so concerned with short-term personal profit, and see that we need to carefully manage the resources on our planet if we are to survive. City of CJ issues From Ann Centonze Cave Junction In the July 27 issue, we citizens of Cave Junction were informed that the water and sewer rates would be increas- ing. While a $9 per month per household increase does not seem like a lot, it reflects a whopping $72,000 per year increase, of which I alone would pay $432 per year. When I asked our city recorder to justify this tremen- dous increase, I was informed that it was for increased ex- penses for treatment chemicals (you can sure buy a lot of chlo- rine for that price), salary in- creases, and rising medical insurance costs for the few employees who work at both the water treatment and sewer plants. Now let’s think about this. The city of CJ recently cut water supply to “Forks” Park, where I and my family used to like to go on hot summer days; and cut water supply to Dil- lon’s Nursery. In addition, the city re- cently signed a water delivery charter with Kerby, and the city council has been approving building permits for new homes for the past two years in city limits. Eighteen months ago, when I approached the council about approving new building KBCC - LP 107.9 FM Illinois Valley’s only Christian radio station Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by 592-2126, 474-5440 Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 MEATLOAF W / GRAVY Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy Brussels Sprouts Cracked Wheat Bread Pineapple Upside Down Cake w/Topping MONDAY, AUGUST 15 SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN W/ RICE Broccoli Cuts Oriental Pea Salad Honey Bran Roll Molasses Cookie WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 CALIFORNIA THREE - CHEESE BAKE Oregon Bean Medley Cuke/Tom/Onion Salad Whole Wheat Roll Birthday Cake yard. She moved to a senior residence in Canyonville after the death of her hus- band, William Smith. She was known by many as “the sweetest Christian lady” anyone could meet. Mrs. Smith is survived by a sister, Nadine Phillips, of Alaska; three brothers, Alvin Bellingham, Erin Bel- lingham and Krake Belling- ham, all of Cave Junction; and a niece. A private graveside ser- vice was held at Laurel Cemetery in Cave Junction for Max Lee Jackson, who died Saturday, July 20, 2005 at Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass. Officiating at the ser- vice was Carroll Bierbower. Arrangements were made through Illinois Valley Fu- neral Home. Mr. Jackson was known as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Jackson, of Cave Junction; a daughter, Dawn Hay, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two grandchil- dren. permits and how it was going to affect our costs, I was as- sured that new builds would have no effect on existing wa- ter and sewer costs. Now 18 months later, there’s a new mayor and a few new council people taking their lead from the city recorder, and we’ve been hit with a $72,000 increase in overall service costs. I don’t begrudge anyone an income, but I recently was laid off because my company moved, and I have no medical insurance, but I’m paying for someone else’s. When I bought my four- plex and helped to clean up my neighborhood, my neighbors and the city were pleased. It makes me happy that I can make a little contri- bution to the city. But I can walk to the cor- ner of my property and look up the street and see many color- ful, illegal goings-on behind the U-Haul building. This leads to my second and third issues. We have no city police force. We used to have one. But what we have instead is a city council and recorder who keep making new rules and ordinances without any city law enforcement to enforce them. But the city recorder can write a citation, give a citizen 10 days to comply, and then, if need be, turn that citation over to the county court. Further down the line, that citation could cause a citizen to lose his property, and the city could benefit financially. The city recorder can issue a noise ordinance violation and shut down an innocent, relax- ing, enjoyable recreation, like listening to a live band on a warm summer night. But he cannot control night-roaming vandals causing costly damage and loss of property to the citi- zens of Cave Junction. This same council and recorder keep approving cost hikes to city residents for higher operating costs. By the way, the cost to collect our garbage also is coming up for contract renewal and approval. We already pay the highest prices in Josephine County. The council and recorder have difficult jobs. But we shouldn’t have business as usual. I think it’s time to start redirecting funds into needed areas. The funds are there. We voted for no new taxes, but received a tax in- crease on our properties just the same. I believe we have a right to insist that our city lead- ers reconsider where and how they are spending our hard- earned dollars. If 69 percent of our city tax dollars are going to law enforcement, who don’t we have a city police force? With the new county law enforce- ment contract having just been signed, we now have three years to put into place a city law enforcement agency. 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. *** 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 *** Max Lee Jackson BRIDGEVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH P.O. Box 645 5181 Holland Loop Non-Denominational Children’s Church-10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. Youth GroupLeaders Lance & Judy Baker Women’s Prayer Thursday 9:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer Meeting 1st & 3rd Saturday - 8 a.m. 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 *** ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25904 N. Redwood Hwy. Sunday Services: 11 a.m. 592-2006 *** 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 *** BEIT EMMANUEL A Messianic Congregation P.O. Box 1949, CJ 97523 Sabbath Services Hebrew classes, worship in dance classes and celebrations of the Lord’s Feasts - 592-3843 *** St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church On the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Matthew’s Gospel describes a daughter tormented by demons. The mother asked Jesus to help her. Because of an exchange about food showing the mother’s faith, the daughter was healed. More about food at the church: A barbecue will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Vacation Bible School completed a week with more than 40 children and 25 staff members at the Cave Junction church. The final week will con- clude with a public closing program Friday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. Attendees will be able to see the program’s “crafts” and have light refreshments. This year’s theme is, “Our Forever Friend, Jesus.” Each student has learned 10 memory verses, and com- pleted nine crafts. Leader Kathy Morris said that God should be praised for “all the precious children attending Vacation Bible School.” Good Shepherd Lutheran Sunday’s Gospel involved the story of Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee toward a boat containing his disciples, and how he called the stormy sea and their fear. Our storms can be calmed when we reach out to him. When it’s your child’s health breast milk is best Babies were born to be breastfed —studies show that babies who aren’t breastfed exclusively for the fi rst six months are more likely to develop asthma, allergies, and obesity in childhood. They are also more likely to suff er more colds, fl u, ear infections, and other respiratory illnesses, and make more visits to the doctor. Breastfeeding Awareness Walk Thursday, August 4, 10 a.m.—Walk begins at Alba Park in Medford Friday, August 12, 10 a.m.— Walk begins at the Riverside Park gazebo in Grants Pass To learn more about the health benefi ts of breastfeeding, call: (541) 789-5984 (541) 472-7223 05CHDT009 Before God we are all equally wise -- and equally foolish. - Albert Einstein - 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 Charles Rigby 1st Counselor Dennis Swift 2nd Counselor Sam Williams *** 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. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. *** ILLINOIS VALLEY PENTECOSTALS Bible Study & Fellowship 987 ½ Caves Hwy. 2 p.m. Sunday 7:30 p.m. Thursday 592-4716 Individual Bible Studies available Pastor Wendell Owens * * * 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 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 * * * BAHA’I FAITH Phone 592-5234 * * * Attend the church of your choice
