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Page 14 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 21, 2005 Family memories will ever and always bedeck the prettiest tree ever By OLIVIA TAYLOR- YOUNG IVN Correspondent A strange persona over- takes me the day after every Thanksgiving. Filled with a compulsive need to decorate everything in sight, I also become hopelessly, “Christmassly” innovative. Even tree ornaments whose hook ends have broken off are recycled into colorful centerpieces. My husband swears that during my holiday trimming frenzy anything not moving gets decorated. That could stem from the time he woke up from a catnap on the couch to find himself wrapped in garlands. My son has even vowed to find a 12-step program for me. Something like Deco- rators Anonymous, where I’d fess up by saying, “Hi. My name is Livvie, and I’ve never met a Christmas orna- ment I didn’t like.” It’s really not all me. I’m surrounded by en- ablers. My husband pokes fun and claims coercion, but gets into the spirit as much as I do. He happily freezes his fingers putting up out- side lights, and dutifully climbs ladders to decorate places out of my reach. And the son who wants to get me into a 12-step program good-naturedly stays on for the entire Thanksgiving weekend. even though he knows that after Thursday means un- packing boxes, hang- ing garlands and put- ting together miniature Dickens vil- lages. Family friends and their kids have also been known to drive many miles for turkey leftovers and decorating duty. It’s tradition. I have to admit that there are moments during the annual frenzy when I ask my- self, “Why are we do- ing this?” When the house is at its upside- down messiest, I also wonder why I’ve amassed so many decorations during the years and do we really have to put up every single one? But then, when the tree is fully bedecked and lit -- along with every nook and cranny in the house -- and every bone in our collective bodies aches, we sit back and delight in the wonderland we’ve cre- ated, and always solemnly agree, “It’s the prettiest tree we ever had.” That, too, is tradition. St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church Next weekend we will celebrate one of the greatest holy days, Christmas -- the birth of Jesus. Two Masses will be celebrated; one at 7 p.m. Saturday, and one at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Christmas Eve reading will be from Luke, and the Christmas Day reading from John, where they tell of the events surrounding the birth. So are many holiday rituals. I know that for some families, going shopping the day after Thanksgiving is one of them. I’m too busy pulling Christmas stuff out of our storage closet to think about shopping that day, but I never miss the after- Christmas sales. In fact, that’s how I’ve accumulated many of my baubles, ban- gles and miniature villages, mostly at 75 percent off. I also gravitated to Christmas shops whenever we trav- eled. From Dis- neyland to Monte Carlo, from Singa- pore to Paris, we added colorful keepsakes and wonderful memo- ries to our Christ- mas celebrations. There are nut- crackers and a wooden shepherd boy from Ger- many, stuffed min- isheep from Scot- land and Ireland; and speaking of the Emerald Isle, a porcelain sham- rock tree ornament from the Royal Tara China fac- tory. Our tree also hosts a little Big Ben, a double- decker bus and some ample- bellied Palace Guards, all bought in Harrods’ Christmas de- partment on a rainy London afternoon. Putting it all together is like Christmas come early. What a gift to unwrap priceless mementos from when our children were lit- tle. Or to become reac- quainted with sentimental replicas of favorite items. Characters from the “Nutcracker,” for example, as we go to see it every year. And a miniScarlett, Rhett and Tara, because “Gone With The Wind” is my all-time, most-loved movie. Our annual Christmas movies are represented as well. There’s a watch fob complete with Bob Cratchit holding Tiny Tim. There are the buildings of Bedford Falls from “It’s A Wonder- ful Life.” And a replica of George Bailey’s family when his daughter says, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” Ten years ago, that phrase sadly became our family’s watch- word too; you’ll find many, many bells around in mem- ory of our beloved youngest son. Traditions mix loving remembrance with joy in the present. Hence this family’s decoramania will likely con- tinue ‘til our bones are too brittle to risk contact with our keepsakes. But just between you and me. this year’s tree really is the prettiest one we’ve ever had! Joyous Tidings Kathaleen, Robin, & Jerene Evergreen Federal 592-2191 130 N. Redwood Hwy. Merry Christmas from Family Tree Garden Center Winter rates only $15 Pharmacy Express 308 S. Redwood Hwy. C.J. (Next to Shop Smart Food Warehouse) Phone: 541-592-4555 FAX 541-592-6776 John, Sheri, Betty, Lisa, Jackie & Linda Have a safe & prosperous holiday season! 25320 Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, Oregon 592-3151 Giant Burger wishes everyone a Merry Christmas KBCC - LP 107.9 FM Illinois Valley’s only Christian radio station Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by M eals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, DEC. 23 MEATLOAF W/ GRAVY Whipped Potatoes w/ Gravy Mixed Veggies Squash Bread Birthday Cake MONDAY, DEC. 26 *CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY* WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28 BEEF BAKED RIGATONI Green Beans Marinated Vegetable Salad Garlic Bread Chocolate Chip Bar 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 P.O. Box 645 5181 Holland Loop Non-Denominational Pastor Frank Salerni 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 Group Leaders 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: 10 a.m. 592-2006 *** 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 & Crossquest Wednesday - 6:15 to 8 p.m. Dr. Don Blackburn, Pastor Community Christian Academy Preschool to 12th grade *** 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 *** 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 P.O. Box 1248 Pastor Les Knapp Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Mon. 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Studies Thursday 6 p.m. evfree@frontiernet.net 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
