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Page 4 Brenton W. Monsma Cave Junction resident Brenton W. Monsma, a volun- teer with Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) and a retired newspaper and radio station employee and entrepreneur, died at home Dec. 2, 2006. A memorial service is set for Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. at Takilma Bible Church. Remembrances can be made to MDA-ALS Division, 4800 S.W. Macadam Ave. #205, Portland OR 97329; or Takilma Bible Church, 10343 Takilma Road, Cave Junction OR 97523. Mr. Monsma was born May 4, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he graduated high school and attended Grand Valley State College. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1959 and served aboard the USS “Canberra,” a guided missile cruiser, in the Mediter- ranean. After his honorable discharge in 1963, he worked as circulation manager of the “Virginia Pilot” newspaper in Newport until 1970. He then returned to Grand Rapids in 1971 and married his wife, Trudy. He also began working that year as circulation manager for the “Detroit Free Seventh-day Adventist Church, Cave Junction Pastor Verne and Patty Hyland are praising the Lord as they return to their caring congregation in Cave Junction. Pastor Hyland had sur- gery at Loma Linda Univer- sity Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif., but came through in a miraculous way due to the prayers of the faithful congregation in Cave Junction. He and his wife are thankful for such dedicated Prayer Warriors. The choir is busy prac- ticing for the Christmas Pro- gram that will be held in the church sanctuary Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. The com- munity can attend and stay for the special Christmas dinner. Choir practice will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Teen Room. Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. will mark the Madrone Adventist School musical Christmas Program in the church sanctuary, 265 S. Old Stage Road, Cave Junction. Anyone wishing to attend this lovely, traditional Christmas program will be welcome. There will be re- freshments afterward. Several parties are scheduled; phone the church at 592-3218, if interested in attending any. Pastor David Schmidt from Portland gave an in- spiring message Saturday, Dec. 2, for the worship ser- vice. He appreciated the active church member par- Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, DEC. 15 BEEF POT PIE Oven buttermilk biscuit Winter mix vegetables Harvard beets Mixed fruit cup MONDAY, DEC. 18 KING RANCH CHICKEN BAKE Cut green beans Creamy coleslaw Oat bran roll Lemon pudding WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 CHICKEN CHOP SUEY w/ RICE Green peas Sunshine salad mold Potato wheat roll Blushing pears Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, December 13, 2006 Press.” After 20 years there, he moved to Fond du Lac, Wis., where he worked in radio ad- vertising shortly before starting two successful businesses, “Flyway Advertising” and “Flyway Coffee Classics.” He retired in May 2004 and moved to Cave Junction. Mr. Monsma enjoyed Barbership singing, having sung with “Hometown Har- mony Tradition” in Wisconsin for 11 years, and “Rogue Val- ley Harmonizers” in Medford for two years. He was an active member of Takilma Bible Church. He also was a volun- teer with IVFD, where he was able to fulfill his desire to be of service to the community. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and outdoor walks. He began to enjoy fly- tying and woodworking before the onset of ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease) made it too difficult for him to pursue his favorite pastimes. ALS progressed un- usually rapidly, and his passing peacefully is seen by his family as a blessing. Mr. Monsma is survived by his wife, Trudy Monsma, of Cave Junction; six children, Linda VancieZande, of Fond du Lac, John Scholte, of San Diego, Ron Scholte, of Gobles, Mich., Deborah Whitehurst, of Virginia Beach, Va., LeAnn Bunting, of Chesapeake, Va., and Davie Monsma, of Cave Junction; five sisters, Lorain Krenecki, of Santa Rosa, Calif., Mary Daling, of Jenison, Mich., Kathy VanVliet, of Newaygo, Mich., Paticia Hoogesheide, of Pierson, Mich., and Crystal Harris, of Pierson; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, William L. Mon- sma, on Nov. 26, 2006; and his mother, Margaret Monsma, in 2001; and a brother, Norman Monsma, in 1972. Southern Oregon Crema- tion Services is in charge of arrangements. ticipation. Pastor Hyland will lead the congregation in Bible study Saturday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. His message on “Doom and Gloom, What is Next?” will stimulate thinking and bring all closer to the Saving Lord. Prayer and Praise Ser- vice will be held Tuesday at 7p.m. in the Teen Room. Those who wish to join a women’s or men’s Bible study group should phone the church at 592-3218. St. Patrick of the Forest Catholic Church On Dec. 17, the third Sunday of Advent, the Gos- pel reading will be from Luke, Chapter 3, (in part): Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John [the Baptist] might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” St. Patrick, Legion of Mary, Patrician Discussion Group The group will meet Monday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Father Elliott Center at the church to discuss “Liturgical Abuses.” “Just listen, or add to the conversation. Great re- freshments.” For more in- formation phone 597-4366. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church John the Baptist had a mission to “straighten the way” for the coming of Jesus, as in Biblical times, if an important person was coming to town, a crew lit- erally straightened and smoothed the road for them. John told people of a savior who would be their salvation; he was straighten- ing the way for Jesus. 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. * * * 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 * * * 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 * * * BAHA’I FAITH Phone 592-5234 * * * ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25904 N. Redwood Hwy. Sunday Services: 1st three Sundays 11 a.m. Fourth Sunday 5 p.m. 592-2006 * * * ‘Marion’ Clarke Well-known Illinois Val- ley resident Edith Marion Clarke, 87, of O’Brien, died at her home on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. Southern Ore- gon Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Remembrances can be made to Josephine County Sheriff’s Office volunteer 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. Prayer & Praise - 6 p.m. Jr. Church, Infant & Toddler Nursery Provided Youth Awana - K to 6th grade Wednesday - 6:15 to 8 p.m. Pastor Dave Gordon Community Christian Academy Preschool to 12th grade * * * Search And Rescue unit. She was born Edith Marion Levy on Dec. 2, 1919 in the Borough of Bronx in New York City. She moved to Oakland, Calif. in 1940, and worked at the Oakland Army Base from 1941 to 1956. She married Jim Clarke in 1946. Mrs. Clarke worked in a school lunch program until she and her husband moved to O’Brien in 1970. She was employed as a teller and escrow clerk at the former Western Bank in Cave Junction from 1970 to 1975. From 1975 to 1979 she served the city of Cave Junction as treasurer, city clerk, recorder and Municipal Court judge, and then semiretired. In April 1983 she was hired as Senior Meal Site coor- dinator in Cave Junction, work- ing for Josephine County Com- munity Services. Most re- cently, until suffering a broken hip, she worked in the Jose- phine County Bldg. in Cave Junction for the county Com- munity Justice Office. “Marion” was president of Illinois Valley Senior Center for three years, and was known for her sense of humor. Noted her family, “She was an inspi- ration to many and will be missed by her family, friends and others whose lives she touched.” She is survived by a daughter, Judy Engstrom, of Grants Pass; two sons, Stephen Clarke, of Dayton, Ohio, and Ken Clarke, of O’Brien; seven grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, who was ex- tremely active in county Search And Rescue, in July 1988. Jim & Kathy Chapman; a son, Ryan Rager; a brother, Jim Chapman; and a sister, Tracy Chapman, all of Canal Win- chester, Ohio; and a daughter, Kirstin Rager. Grants Pass Funeral Alter- natives is in charge of arrange- ments. “Forever in Love, Eternally Together,” From Soulmate Dave Hansen. George W. Lenz George William Lenz, 82, of Cave Junction, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006 at his church on Caves Avenue. Ar- rangements are pending at Illi- nois Valley Funeral Home. We love you, George. We will miss all the hugs, jokes, candy -- and especially the joy and love -- that you shared with us daily. Love, Kathryn & Heather Abiding in The Vine Bridgeview Community Church 2nd Annual Christmas Dinner Monday, December 25th 1 to 5 p.m. Sherri Lynn Rager-Hansen Kerby resident Sherri Lynn Rager-Hansen, 42, died Nov. 12, 2006 at Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Details are available from Dave Han- sen at 592-3355. She was born on Feb. 19, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio. She worked there for Principal In- surance Co. for 10 years, and was a homemaker. With her fiancé, Dave Hansen, she enjoyed viewing Nascar racing and football, and dancing and cooking. She is survived by her fiancé, of Kerby; her parents, 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 * * * Rides will be available from the Junction Inn hourly from 1 to 4 p.m. Join us for GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH East River Street & Lewis Court Pastor Don Torala Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Sunday School - 10 a.m. Tuesday Youth group - 6 p.m. Church Phone: 592-2290 * * * For more information or to have food delivered call Sandra Gomez at 415-1101 or leave a message at 592-3923. FREE Food Fellowship & Fun FIRST LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP New Horizons in God’s Kingdom 139 Caves Ave. Front door 592-4775 Worship Schedule Sunday Adult Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday School & Nursery 10:45 a.m. Wed. Service 7 p.m. Thurs. “First Love Kitchen” Free Hot Meal 11:30 a.m. Sat. “Free Bread” 11 a.m. Phone for IMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 Watkins Ph. 592-3876 Pastor Charles Chase Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m. Child-care for small children Web Page: http://UMCImmanuel.org * * * James H. Fillyaw James Henry Fillyaw, 81, of Cave Junction, died Thurs- day, Nov. 30, 2006 at his home. Mr. Fillyaw was born June 12, 1925 in Cedar Creek, N. Carolina. On June 6, 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. He was honorably dis- charged on Jan. 22, 1964. On Sept. 26, 1986 in Es- condido, Calif. he married Mary “Betty” Wilfong. They lived in Poway, Calif. until moving to Cave Junction on Nov. 25, 1989. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Fillyaw especially enjoyed woodworking. He built miniature wagons, for which he won awards while in California; and one wagon, which went to the Josephine County Historical Society. He also built grandfather clocks and mantle clocks, which have found homes around the world. Besides his wife, Mary “Betty” Fillyaw, of Cave Junc- tion; survivors include a daugh- ter, Gayle Werden, of Selma; a sister, Rosa Johnson, of North Dartmouth, Mass.; one grand- child; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death (Continued on page 5) Bible College Classes Pastors: Bob & Virginia Kurko * * * 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 * * * 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 * * *
