Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, June 14, 2006
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Valley Obituaries
John O’Brocto
Cave Junction resident
John O’Brocto, 79 -- a deco-
rated veteran of three wars, and
former owner of the state liq-
uor store in CJ -- died Tuesday,
June 6, 2006 at Three Rivers
Community Hospital in Grants
Pass.
JOHN O’BROCTO
A memorial service was
held Sunday, June 11 at Com-
munity Bible Church in Cave
Junction with Pastor Mark
McLean officiating. Private
interment followed at Eagle
Point National Cemetery.
Remembrances can be
made to Disabled American
Veterans, DAV Chapter 11,
120 Tenney Drive, Rogue
River OR 97537.
Mr. O’Brocto was born
March 12, 1927, in Chicago,
Ill. He served in the U.S. Army
for 12 years, and the U.S. Air
Force for 13 years during
World War II, the Korean War
and the Vietnam War. In 1946
he served as a military police-
man in Germany, and attended
the Nuremburg Trials.
He received 17 medals,
awards and commendations
from his military service.
In 1977 he moved from
California to Cave Junction.
On June 5, 1979 in Reno, Nev.
he married his wife, Betty. He
owned the Oregon State Liquor
Store in CJ for 21 years.
Mr. O’Brocto was a mem-
ber of the Masonic Lodge since
1962 and was a 32nd degree
Mason and a Legion of Honor
Shriner. In November 2002 he
was given the Hiram Award,
Freemasonry’s highest honor.
He was also a life member
of Disabled American Veter-
ans, and attended Community
Bible Church for 25 years.
“John” was known as a
loving and generous man, al-
ways putting his family and
friends first. His hobbies in-
cluded radio-controlled air-
planes, computers, reading,
collecting artifacts from the
three wars in which he served,
and Josephine County histori-
cal research.
Surviving are his former
wife, Betty O’Brocto, of Cave
Junction; a daughter, Kimberlie
Goman, of Vermont; a son,
Gary O’Brocto, of Missouri;
four stepchildren, Randy
Benard and Kevin Benard,
both of California, Paula
Schurdivan, of British Colum-
bia, and Roger Benard, of Min-
nesota; two sisters, Gloria Or-
lando, of Michigan, and Bar-
bara Woods, of Illinois; a
brother, Bob O’Brocto, of Flor-
ida; and many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Those who knew “John”
were familiar with his smiling
face and friendliness towards
all, his family said.
Hull & Hull Funeral Di-
rectors handled arrangements.
Robert Lee Boess
Cave Junction resident
Robert Lee “Bob Boxess”
Boess, 72, died at home on
Saturday June 3, 2006.
He was born in Massachu-
setts, and lived his life in the
West, coming to Cave Junction
in 1984.
He apprenticed in the
1950s as a cabinet maker, also
building church pews, boats,
bird nesting boxes, windmills,
campers, and airplanes, and
more. Locally he was known
as “Bob Boxess” for his amaz-
ing rustic and finished wooden
boxes, which won several
awards at fairs and craft shows.
Seventeen years ago he
started his tractor business
and, as he said, was “always on
time.”
His favorite hobby was
building and flying model air-
planes, some with wing spans
as large as 90 inches. Mr.
Boess was president of several
model airplane clubs in Santa
Cruz and Salinas, Calif., and
taught many youth and adults
to fly with his “crashless
method.” He also loved to take
digital photographs of land-
scapes and animals.
He helped many people
with his expertise in wood-
working, his “magical boxes,
model airplanes, and his excel-
lent tractor work.” He had
many friends in the valley and
is very much missed, his fam-
ily said.
“Bob” has a Web page:
www.boxess.com/bob.htm.
Besides his wife, Susan,
he is survived by four children;
and four grandchildren. Dona-
tions may be made in his honor
to the American Humane Soci-
ety, Katrina Fund.
Arrangements were made
with Illinois Valley Funeral
Home.
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Senior Nutrition Menu
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Meals are served in the
CJ County Bldg.
592-2126, 474-5440
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
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Parslied Potatoes
Winter Blend Veggies
Multigrain Bread
Spiced Peaches
MONDAY, JUNE 19
BAKED HAM W/
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Scalloped Potatoes
Mixed Veggies
Rye Onion Bread
Pistachio Pudding
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
TERIYAKI MEATBALLS W/
RICE
Steamed Carrots
Oriental Pea Salad
Seven Grain Roll
Fresh Orange Wedges
the Rules of Evidence.”
There will be “good re-
freshments.” For more infor-
mation phone 597-4366.
Immanuel United
Methodist Church
A reception for retiring
Pastor David Goodrich, of
Kirchner, of LaPine, Ore., and
Robert L. Jackson, of Grants
Pass; 29 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Southern Oregon Crema-
tion Services is in charge of
arrangements.
‘Hank’ Krauss
Henry Robert “Hank”
Krauss, 70, of Grants Pass,
died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at
his home.
A memorial service was
held Saturday, June 10, at Hull
& Hull Funeral Directors
Chapel with Pastor Monty
Pope of First Baptist Church of
Selma officiating. The family
held a reception at R-Haus
Restaurant immediately fol-
lowing.
Remembrances may be
made to Lovejoy Hospice, 939
S.E. Eighth St., Grants Pass
OR 97526.
Mr. Krauss was born on
Jan. 14, 1936 in Grants Pass to
Henry and Roberta Krauss of
Selma, Ore. In 1954 he gradu-
ated from Illinois Valley High
School. For nine years he
served in the National Guard.
He worked at Rough & Ready
Lumber Co. for 48 years, and
in 2001 retired as shop and
truck manager.
He enjoyed his family and
friends, plus fishing, camping,
restoring old furniture and lis-
tening to Country music.
He is survived by his wife,
Barbara; two sons, David
Krauss, of Grants Pass, and
Robert Krauss, of Canby; a
daughter, Deborah Hascall, of
Banks; a brother, Dennis
Krauss, of Klamath Falls; a
sister, Willi Krauss, of Cuper-
tino, Calif.; and six grandchil-
dren.
Cliff L. Murray
Cliff Lowden Murray, 82,
of Selma, died Sunday, June 11
at his home. Arrangements are
pending at Illinois Valley Fu-
neral Home.
COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE
ILLINOIS VALLEY FAMILY COALITION
The Illinois Valley Family Coalition is sponsoring a series of computer classes for beginners. Sign up right
away to reserve your seat. You must enroll for either the 3:00 PM or 5:30 PM starting times. These classes
are not interchangeable as seating is limited at each session. Class size is limited to 11 students.
Session one – Introduction to Computers – 3 classes
Bonnie L. Jackson
Former Illinois Valley
resident Bonnie Lee Jackson,
69, of Grants Pass, died Friday,
June 2, 2006 at Three Rivers
Community Hospital.
A family service will be
conducted at a later date.
Mrs. Jackson was born on
April 23, 1937 in Phoenix,
Ariz. She married Iver LeRoy
“Roy” Jackson on Oct. 5, 1956,
and they were together until his
death in 2003. She raised seven
children and several grandchil-
dren.
She moved to Grants Pass
from Arizona in 1978. Mrs.
Jackson worked as an ambu-
lance driver for the former AC
Valley Ambulance that served
Illinois Valley.
Church News
St. Patrick of the Forest
Catholic Church
On Sunday, June 18, we
will celebrate the Most Holy
Body and Blood of Christ.
Mark’s Gospel will remind us
of how Christ instituted the
Eucharist during the Passover
celebration. The same Eucha-
ristic celebration continues in
Catholicism worldwide.
St. Patrick of the Forest,
Legion of Mary,
Patrician Discussion Group
The topic Monday, June
19, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will
be “The Gospels Examined by
Mrs. Jackson was known
as “a wonderful wife, mother
and the best grandmother in the
world, who enjoyed spending
time with her 29 grandchil-
dren.” Additionally, she was “a
very helpful and giving person
who always had more space in
her heart for people in need.
“Her seven children,” said
the family, “will always re-
member her as a mother with
unconditional love. She had a
wealth of knowledge available
only by living a full life with
many experiences.
“She lived in everything
from a tent to a mansion, and
was always happy with what
she had.” She enjoyed painting,
family, bird-watching and gar-
dening.
Surviving are her seven
children, Leonard Jackson,
Kathleen Hall-Jackson, and
Ronda S. Jackson, all of Cave
Junction, John R. Jackson, of
Payson, Ariz., Mary Pierce, of
Snowflake, Ariz., Julia
Immanuel United Methodist
Church in Cave Junction, will
be held Sunday, June 18.
The public retirement
reception will begin at 3 p.m.
The church is at 200 W. Wat-
kins St., across from Shop
Smart Food Warehouse.
This session introduces the very basics for those who have little to no prior experience.
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Class A
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
June 20
June 22
June 27
Class B
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
Session two – File Management – 2 classes
Where is my file? It just disappeared!! You will learn where to put your files so you will always be able to find
them. Before you sign up for this class, you should have either taken Session one (above) or you must have
beginning knowledge of computer use.
This class is a prerequisite for Sessions 3 & 4.
Tuesday
Thursday
Class C
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
July 11
July 13
Class D
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
Session three – Word – 5 classes
How to create personal and business letters, reports and other documents.
File Management is a prerequisite for this class.
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Class E
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
July 18
July 20
July 25
July 27
August 1
Class F
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
Session four – Excel/Spreadsheet – 5 classes
How to format spreadsheets, sort data, and create formulas to automate calculations. File Management is a
prerequisite for this class.
No classes August 3 and the week of August 7.
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
August 15
August 17
August 22
August 24
August 29
Class G
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
3 – 4:30 PM
Class H
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
5:30 – 7 PM
Illinois Valley Family Coalition
535 E. River Street, Cave Junction
Phone 592-6139 to reserve your space.
Sliding scale fees based on income.
Places of Worship
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 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:
1st three Sundays 11 a.m.
Fourth Sunday 5 p.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.
Pastor Dave Gordon
Community Christian Academy
Preschool to 12th grade
***
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 Walt Farmer
***
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
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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.
& 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study - Thursday 6 p.m.
Family Night
- Thursday 6 to 7:30 p.m. -
A Southern Baptist Ministry
Phone: 592-3029
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BAHA’I FAITH
Phone 592-5234
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Attend the church
of your choice