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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Sheriff reduces hours
Records Division open
THE FORESTRY ACTION Committee’s (FAC) 15th an-
nual volunteer tree-planting day had two parts; March
10 and March 17. Community members placed seed-
lings at McCaleb Ranch Scout Camp and at riparian
properties around the valley. (Photos by FAC)
Walter Karniss
Longtime Cave Junction
resident Walter “Walt”
Karniss, 95, a former weather
reporter for “Illinois Valley
News,” died Wednesday, Feb.
28, 2007 at a retirement home
in White City, Ore.
A graveside service was
held Monday, March 5 at Ea-
gle Point National Cemetery. A
memorial rosary was recited,
and a Memorial Mass was
celebrated at St. Patrick of the
Forest Catholic Church in Cave
Junction on Tuesday, March 6.
The graveside service was offi-
ciated by Father Jim Clifford,
OSA; and the memorial service
by Father Harry Holwell.
Mr. Karniss was born on
June 24, 1911, in Doty, Wash.
His 30-year career in the U.S.
Navy included service during
World War II.
In November 1934, he
married Vera Pierson, who
died in 1988. They had moved
to Illinois Valley in 1976 from
Spokane.
Mr. Karniss enjoyed hunt-
ing, fishing, and raising honey
bees. For many years he was
the weather reporter for “I.V.
News.”
He is survived by a daugh-
ter, Larraine Petrone, of
Eugene; a brother, Ted Kar-
niss, of Pe Ell, Wash.; a sister,
Celia Graham, of Piedmont,
Calif.; eight grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Besides his wife he was
preceded in death by a son,
Walter Lee Karniss, in 2003;
and two brothers, Joe Karniss
and Adam Karniss.
Arrangements for Mr.
Karniss were handled by Illi-
nois Valley Funeral Home.
Mary E. Golden
Mary E. Golden, 87, of
Selma, died Monday, March
12, 2007 at Three Rivers Com-
munity Hospital in Grants Pass.
She was born Mary Edna
Wedgwood, on July 7, 1919 in
Liverpool, England to Herbert
Burk and Gladys Lillian
(Jones) Wedgwood. On Dec.
24, 1946 in Denver, Colo. she
married Rodney G. Golden,
who survives.
She was a homemaker
most of her life. In 1982 she
and her husband moved to
Selma from San Quentin House
114 in California, where her
husband was a prison guard.
She enjoyed gardening and
sewing, and most of all, her
family.
Besides her husband, Rod-
ney G. Golden, of Selma; sur-
vivors are her daughter, Maria
Diane Golden, of San Rafael,
Calif.; her son, John Michael
W. Golden, of Merlin; her sis-
ter, Gladys Phillips, of Chico,
Calif.; one grandchild; and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by a brother and a sister.
No service is planned.
Hull & Hull Funeral Directors
handled arrangements.
Remembrances may be
made to St. Anne Catholic
Church, 1131 N.E. 10th St.,
Grants Pass OR 97526.
Robert Woodard
A private service was ar-
ranged for Cave Junction resi-
dent Robert Woodard, 60, who
died at home Wednesday,
March 14, 2007.
Mr. Woodard was born on
Oct. 28, 1946 in Cairo, Ill. He
was a U.S. Army veteran of the
Vietnam War. He enjoyed
hunting, and was a retired
heavy farming equipment me-
chanic.
He moved to Illinois Val-
ley in 2002 from Winters, Calif.
Mr. Woodard is survived
by a son, Michael Woodard, of
Corydon, Ind.; and his
common-law wife, Janet
Gilliam, of Cave Junction.
Arrangements were di-
rected by Illinois Valley Fu-
neral Home.
Tuesdays through Fridays 10 to 6
Saturdays 10 to 7
335 S. Redwood Hwy.
Next to Stevereno’s
592-2212
H.D. PATTON JR
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Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church
When the prodigal son
decided to return home, he was
willing to ask his father’s for-
giveness and be treated as a
hired hand.
But his father clothed him
in his finest robe and sandals,
gave him a ring and called for a
celebration. This message is
important to us because even
though we are sometimes reck-
less, our Heavenly Father will
forgive us our waywardness.
Youth group meets Tues-
days at 6 p.m. Study continues
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the
“Purpose-Driven Life.”
Seventh-day Adventist
Church, Cave Junction
By Patty Hyland
Youthful speaker Darrin
Bartell, of Amazing Facts, is
continuing to excite audiences
each evening during the
Prophecies of Hope meetings
held at the church, 265 S. Old
Stage Road.
For Thursday, March 22
his topic is, “Prophets and
Prophecy, Visions and
Dreams.” Each day begins at 7
p.m., and a lovely children’s
program is offered each eve-
ning. Refreshments are served
at the end of each presentation.
Senior Nutrition Menu
Sponsored by
Meals are served in the
CJ County Bldg.
592-2126, 474-5440
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
BEEF HAMBURGER/
ON A BUN
Over-braised potatoes
Country trio vegetables
Ambrosia mold
MONDAY, MARCH 26
SHAKE N’ BAKE CHICKEN
Lyonnaise potatoes
Broccoli Normandy
Whole wheat bread
Oatmeal Raisin Bar
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
SCALLOPED POTATOES &
HAM
Cut green beans
Marinated carrot salad
Seven grain roll
Peanut butter cookie
Friday, March 23 Bartell
will talk about the
“Unpardonable Sin.” Saturday,
March 24 at 11 a.m. the topic
will be, “Universal Surprise.”
A special class is offered
to help overcome addiction
Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m.
Bartell’s topic March 24 at
7 p.m. will be, “Heaven: Is It
For Real?” It will be a fantas-
tic meeting. Saturday, March
31 the 11 a.m. topic will be,
“Supper With Christ.” There
will be a special Communion
service.
The community can attend
any or all of the meetings.
A diabetes program will
be offered during April. An
informational meeting will be
held at the church Wednesday,
March 21 at 5:30 p.m.
For more information on
coming activities or programs,
phone 592-3218.
A Christian Women’s
Retreat will be held during the
first weekend in June. Register
by May 1 for a good room.
Phone 592-3218 for more in-
formation.
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.
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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
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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
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BAHA’I FAITH
Phone 592-5234
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ST. MATTHIAS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
25904 N. Redwood Hwy.
Sunday Services:
1st three Sundays 11 a.m.
Fourth Sunday 5 p.m.
592-2006
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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.
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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.
Evening Service - 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
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budget.
Gilbertson said that
Records personnel will con-
tinue to provide the best ser-
vice possible within their
limited hours. The reduction
in hours could mean longer
lines at the front counter; and
additional time “on hold” to
report incidents such as
thefts, runaways, criminal
mischief, suspicious inci-
dents, and harassment, the
sheriff said.
Last year, Records staff
answered approximately
50,000 telephone calls.
“We will have a back-
log in processing paper-
work,” said Gilbertson, “but
the main priority for the Re-
cords Division will remain
warrant processing and as-
sisting the Patrol Division.”
Due to a shortage in
personnel the Josephine
County Sheriff’s Office has
reduced the hours the Re-
cords Division is open for
nonemergency calls.
This does not affect 911
Emergency calls, which is
always available 24-hours-
a-day, said Sheriff Gil
Gilbertson.
As of Sunday, March
11, the Records Division is
open Mondays through Fri-
days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The reduction in hours
is a direct result of the pend-
ing loss of O&C funds, said
the sheriff.
He added that some
employees are leaving Jose-
phine County for jobs else-
where because of the com-
ing loss of federal monies
that will affect the county
Prearranged package offer good
through December 31, 2006.
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476-2127
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Outstanding New Subdivision
“Too Far South” Cave Junction
(some restrictions apply - building may vary
from illustration)
Family owned
and operated.
Special attention
to your Cremation and
Burial needs.
476-7900
1629 Williams Hwy.
Grants Pass, Oregon 97527
www.stephensfc.com
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
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R EACH - U p , S TAND - UP , F LY - UP !
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
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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
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Bible College Classes
Pastors:
Bob & Virginia Kurko
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ILLINOIS VALLEY
BAPTIST CHURCH
2110 Caves Hwy.
Stanley W. Smith, Pastor
Sunday Worship - 2:30 p.m.
Bible Study - Thursday 6 p.m.
A Southern Baptist Ministry
Phone: 592-3029
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VALLEY EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH
498 Laurel Road
P.O. Box 1248
Pastor Rudie B. Neumann
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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