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Page 4 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Josephine County workers OK pact On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Josephine County received “formal notice that AF- SCME Local 3694 members passed the tentatively agreed-to contract by a strong margin.” Said the county board of commissioners: “The county, its employees and union leaders in the AF- SCME bargaining unit worked together to obtain a new labor agreement. “The agreement is not only fair to both sides, but contains significant com- pensation cost controls and reduces the county’s future financial liability.” The county compensa- tion cost controls now in place include: *Elimination of the 6 percent deferred compensa- tion match; *A 2 percent reduction in wage step increases, and a four-year time extension to achieve a job’s top pay rate. *Elimination of the va- cation sell-back benefit, and reduction in the vacation accrual rate; *Reduction of 700 hours (from 900 hours to 200 hours) to the maximum number of vacation hours an employee can accumulate. *Implementation of a vacation/sick leave paid time- off benefit with unused sick leave having no cash value. In exchange for these compensation cost controls, the contract includes: *A wage increase of 1.2 percent on July 1, 2005. *A wage increase of 1.2 percent as of Jan. 1, 2006. *A cost-of-living allow- ance (COLA) increase of between 2 and percent on Jan. 1, 2007. *A vacation accrual rate that mirrors the Josephine County Sheriff’s Associa- tion union contract. *A maximum number of sick leave hours an em- ployee can accumulate in- creased to 800 hours. Employees and union leaders in the SEIU bargain- ing unit of Public Works ratified a labor contract Wednesday, Jan. 18, that is similar to the agreed-upon AFSCME contract DMV extols its e-registration program Oregon DMV’s Elec- tronic Vehicle Registration Program has made buying a car a bit more convenient for more than 80,000 cus- tomers during the past three years, said DMV. The program allows participating vehicle dealers to process customer registra- tions through DMV elec- tronically and even issue new license plates and stick- ers at the dealership when a customer buys a vehicle. Customers save time and the task of installing a plate and registration stick- ers, and removing a tempo- rary permit from their win- dow, said DMV. Dealers eliminate their use of tempo- rary permits and gain an additional convenient ser- vice to offer customers, the agency added. “I find that using EVR saves me time, errors, head- aches, and improves cus- tomer satisfaction as our customers get their plates right away,” said a title clerk at one participating dealer. “The software is easy to use, and guides me through the process,” he said. “The system has revolutionized the DMV process here.” Said DMV Administra- tor Lorna Youngs, “Additionally, the program reduces the workload at DMV, freeing employees for other tasks. Essentially, the program reduces red tape for car dealers and buyers through an effective partnership be- tween DMV and a private integration company, CVR. Dealers work though CVR to provide the service. “This is a successful ex- ample of not only public- private partnership,” said Youngs, “but also govern- ment streamlining, making services more convenient for customers while making their government more efficient.” A total of 80,771 trans- actions have been completed through Electronic Vehicle Registration, or EVR, in the three years since the pro- gram graduated from a pilot project in October 2002, DMV reported. As of October 2005, dealers performed an aver- age of 3,200 transactions per month via EVR. Nearly 124 Oregon ve- hicle dealers are participat- ing. Most are new-car deal- ers, but a few RV and mo- torcycle dealers also offer the service. George H. Nolte An Illinois Valley memo- rial service will be announced for George Henry Nolte, 92, of Cave Junction, who died Jan. 17, 2006 in a Grants Pass care facility. He will be interred at El Camino Cemetery in San Diego. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Each of us experiences change in our lives. Remem- bering the call of the Lord and His blessings will get us through easy or tough changes. As King George VI said in his Christmas address shortly after the outbreak of World War II: “And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the un- known.’ He replied, ‘Go into the darkness and put your hand in the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way’.” Potlucks and youth group gatherings are held Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; Bible study at 6:45.The Worship topic Sunday at 9 a.m. will be, “Grace Matters.” Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by M eals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, JAN. 27 BAKED BEEF RIGATONI Broccoli Cuts Orange Pear Mold Garlic Roll Chocolate Chip Cookie MONDAY, JAN.30 SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN W/ RICE Oriental Blend Veggies Whole Kernel Corn Seven Grain Bread Chocolate Pudding TUESDAY, JAN. 31 BEEF PARISIENNE Whipped Potatoes Peas & Onions Bran Wheat Bread Banana Nut Cake Love is energy of life. - Robert Browning - Illinois Valley’s only Christian radio station 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 *** He is survived by his wife, Leona, of Cave Junction; a son, Thomas Nolte, of Quincy, Calif.; a daughter, Jacqueline Freeman, of San Diego; two grandsons, two granddaugh- ters, and a great-granddaughter. Donald Stevens Donald L. Stevens, 71, of Cave Junction, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at Three Rivers Community Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Illinois Valley Funeral Home. Rachel Goodman, L.M.T. GEORGE NOLTE Mr. Nolte was born on Nov. 25, 1913 in Hudson, Kan. When he was 8, his parents moved with him to Los Ange- les, where he grew up. He graduated from Manual Arts Senior High School, and while in school participated in the ROTC program. Mr. Nolte was interested in flying, and when World War II began he wanted to join the U.S. Air Force, but found that he was 6 months too old. Un- deterred, he found that he could join the Royal Canadian Air Force, and went through flight training. As a flight lieutenant, he served as an instructor for 2 1/2 years. He then transferred to the U.S. Air Force, and flew cargo planes over the “Hump,” as the Himalayan Mountains were called by flight crews. After the war ended he returned to the Pain - Stress - Injuries - Deep Massage Gentle CranioSacral Therapy Mon. - Fri. by appt. - Senior Discounts I.V. Medical Center 315A Caves Hwy., right on the highway. 592-6947 E-mail Basics OBJECTIVE: Learn to use e-mail. Classes include basic use of Microsoft’s Outlook Express and setting up & using a free account with Microsoft’s Hotmail. WHEN:Three 1.5 hour classes will be held on Feb.27, March 1 & March 3. Classes will be 3-4:30 PM or 6-7:30 PM. WHERE: Illinois Valley Family Coalition 535 E. River St. CJ, OR 97523 HOW: Call to reserve a space. 541-592-6139 Fee based on ability to pay. $ Dollar Days $ Ladies apparel, sweaters, purses, hats, scarves, coats, satchels, belts, gloves, etc. All items are gently used and available for a suggested donation of $1 each. Funds will be used by our La Casa Missions Team to build a home in Mexico in October. Do you want to trace your family tree? Run for office. - Patricia H. Vance - KBCC - LP 107.9 FM United States. He met his wife, Leona, while in military service, and they wed in May 1943. They lived in the San Diego area for 30 years, and moved to Cave Junction in 1979, settling on 5 acres. Mr. Nolte was a member of Crossroads Masonic Lodge in San Diego for 40 years. He enjoyed square dancing, and was a member Illinois Valley’s Shamrock Squares. His hob- bies were lapidarian and stained glass work. Saturday, Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Bible Church 113 S. Caves Ave. (enter on Lister St.) Linda Sallman 128 S. Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction OR 97523 541-592-4541 Across from Select Market on Redwood Hwy. Open Mondays - Fridays, 9 to 5 Take away love and our earth is a tomb. Auto - Home - Life - Commercial 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 *** - Robert Browning - 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
