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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Page 4 Action by the Terminator and Governor Moonbeam for greater good give writer optimistic view By WALLY AIKEN For IVN I’ve received a few com- ments during the past few weeks about what Editor Bob calls my “feel good stories.” I appreciate the comments, but one friend asked if I would be allowed to write editorials. My response was, “Good Lord, no!” (Unless Editor Bob tells me to do so.) If I wrote editorials, it inevitably would upset some of the peo- ple all of the time, and I pre- fer to leave that lifestyle choice to our city council. I already upset plenty of people without resorting to editorials. Besides, the whole point here is to smile about some- thing. In the past I’ve written articles like this about com- puterized telephone answer- ing menus, grocery store membership cards, and being fingerprinted at the bank. I opposed them all, but then, they weren’t what you would call hot button issues of the time. That being said, I am submitting this “feel good” story even though it centers on politics. The situation is so unique to American politics that I just couldn’t let it pass without some acknowledge- ment. A while back, California petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to be al- lowed to set its own vehicle emission standards. The state government feels the federal standards are too lenient. Sev- eral other states have filed similar requests. OK, maybe a little inter- esting, but certainly not earth- shaking until one discovers that Gov. Schwarzenegger got tired of awaiting an EPA response. He has filed suit to force a ruling -- and his part- ner in this legal action is for- mer Gov. Jerry Brown. Only American politics could create a legal alliance between The Terminator and Governor Moonbeam. If Dell Comics doesn’t jump on this premise it is missing an op- portunity. Is this a great coun- try or what? The local equiva- lent would be to discover that John Bowler and Larry Osborn joined together in some class action lawsuit against BLM. Now, you’ve got to ad- mit, whatever your feeling on auto emissions (I personally am opposed), that the situa- tion just makes you smile. Last week another story Audit report shows IVFD handling finances well (Continued from page 1) acres in O’Brien in the area of Arrowhead Drive, owned by Robert & Shirley Short. In other matters the board: *Heard from the chief that he has received a crimi- nal action subpoena in refer- ence to a case “for the hearing on restitution” by a former Robert Gifford Robert Gifford, 73, of Selma, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at a Grants Pass nursing home. A funeral service was held at First Baptist Church of Selma with Pastor Monte Pope officiating. Private interment was at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Arrangements were han- dled by Stephens Family Chapel, of Grants Pass. Mr. Gifford was born on Feb. 15, 1934 in Eureka, Calif. to Ernest & Agnes Gifford. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 until his honorable dis- charge in 1957. He moved to Southwestern Oregon in 1999. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, reading his Bible, and attending church services. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Selma. Mr. Gifford is survived by employee. *Was told by Deputy Chief Jeff Gavlik that he’s hopeful the district will re- ceive a grant under SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response). The goal is to attain personnel for 24-hour staffing. *Got word from Schaeffer that he will be con- tacting the city of Cave Junc- his sisters, Doris Johnson and Phyllis Turek, both of Califor- nia; and three children, David, Laurel, and James. Brinda L. Bowers Brinda Lynne Bowers, 48, of Selma, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 at Three Rivers Com- munity Hospital (TRCH) in Grants Pass. Visitation was held Mon- day, Nov. 19 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors chapel. Illi- nois Valley Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Southern Oregon Spe- cial Olympics, 290 N.E. C St., Grants Pass OR 97526. Mrs. Bowers was born on Dec. 22, 1958 in Trona, Calif. to Elvy Lee & Barbara Ann (Weimer) Robinson. In 1976 in Downey, Calif., she married Richard J. Bowers Sr., who survives. In 1983 she and her tion in connection with some streets that are nonstandard for fire equipment. *Was advised by Rich that Maintenance Battalion Chief Kris Sherman and Vol- unteer Lt. Kamron Ismalli are in Mississippi preparing to drive back with a new tender paid for mostly by a grant. *Listened as Rich ad- vised that he is working on a family moved to Selma from Pasadena, Calif.. From 1996 to 2000 she worked as a Phelo- botimist II at TRCH. As a family, her husband and two children were active with Special Olympics. She traveled with nine Olympians to Eugene to compete in bas- ketball, bowling, track & field and baseball. She also was a gleaner to obtain food for lower-income families. Besides her husband, presentation for January about response criteria. *Received a glowing letter of thanks from Selma residents Randall & Kass Lubin for the IVFD response at their cabin on Sept. 19. The letter included, “We love you guys; brave, fearless, profes- sional, kind. “May God bless and watch over you forever.” Richard Bowers Sr., of Selma; survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Bowers, of Grants Pass; her son, U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Bowers Jr., of Fort Drum, N.Y.; her mother, Bar- bara Carlson, of Cave Junction; two brothers, Michael Kristo- pherson, of Cave Junction; and John Kristopherson, of New Jersey; and two grandchildren. Her brother, Lee Robin- son, died on Sept. 18, 2007. The Family of Grayce Hudron thanks each & every one of you for the calls, cards, & flowers during our loss. Grayce will be greatly missed by all who knew her. came to my attention that involves a similar mismatch. A recent book was written by the grand-niece of Henrich Himmler, the man that most believe to be the architect of the Holocaust. In it, she out- lines her life growing up in an extremely pro-Nazi environ- ment. She is not serving in the book as an apologist for Nazi atrocities. I can be fairly certain of that, even not having read the book because the man to whom she is married is Jew- ish. That’s right, a woman closely related to the creator of “the final solution” has switched her allegiance in a strikingly dramatic way. These unlikely pairings serve to give me hope. These people have overcome their personal feelings to try and establish a better world. One can actually envision a future wherein petty political and personal loyalties might take a back seat to the overall benefit of society in general. If the Terminator and Governor Moonbeam can set aside their obvious political differences to achieve what they perceive to be a greater good, then things can im- prove. If a close relative of Himmler can do away with prejudices with which she was raised, there is hope. Now, if we could just get Pat Robertson to swing his considerable Christian Con- servative support to a pro-life, pro-gay presidential candi- date. ~Inspirational Gifts ~Bibles ~Hoodies ~Framed Art ~Bible Covers ~T-Shirts ~Devotionals ~Music CDs ~Gifts for Teens ~Journals ~Iron Crosses & Children “Why shouldn’t I shop for the best price on funeral services?” Cremation $460.00 Burial $830.00 P replanning funeral services allows you to ensure that you get the best value for your services. When you are seeking the best value and considerate service, we offer the Under new ownership. most affordable Illinois Valley Funeral Directors alternatives in Southern Oregon. 26569 Redwood Highway A graveside memorial service for Damon Walker Slack will be held at Noon, Saturday, November 24, at Laurel Cemetery in Cave Junction. Cave Junction 592-4110 info@ivfuneraldirectors.com Does someone’s drinking bother you? Al-Anon can help. www.OregonAl-Anon.org New Cave Junction meeting: Friends of Lois Wednesdays, 7 p.m., I.V. Senior Center 520 W. River St. Senior Nutrition Menu Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, NOV. 23 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING MONDAY, NOV. 26 VEAL ROULADE W/ GRAVY Peas and onions Marinated vegetable salad Dill wheat bread Chocolate/vanilla pudding WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 SCALLOPED POTATOES AND HAM Steamed carrots Cut green beans Potato wheat bread Banana nut cake Say you saw it in the Illinois Valley News 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 592-3923 “BCC invites you to experience God’s love in music, prayer and His Word!” Non-Denominational Pastor Frank Salerni * Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. * Children’s Church-10:30 a.m. * Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. * Youth Group Wednesday 7 p.m. * Men’s Payer breakfast 1st & 3rd Saturday 8 a.m. * * * ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25904 N. Redwood Hwy. Sunday Services: 1st three Sundays 11 a.m. Fourth Sunday 5 p.m. 592-2006 * * * BAHA’I FAITH Phone 592-5234 * * * FOUNTAIN OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 451 S. Junction Ave. 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 St., CJ 592-3658 Father Gregory Moys, Pastor Mass - Saturday 5:30 p.m. No Sunday Mass Holy Days TBA Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday - 4:30 to 5 p.m. * * * COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH 113 S. Caves Ave., 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 * * * SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 265 S. Old Stage Rd. Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m. Sat. Church Service 11 a.m. Sat. Prayer & Praise 7 p.m. Tues. Pastor Verne 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 Charles Chase Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m. Child-care for small children Web Page: http://UMCImmanuel.org * * * 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 www.goodshepherdlutheraniv.org FIRST LOVE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 139 Caves Ave. 592-4775 Worship Schedule Sunday Adult Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Praise & Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Wed. Service 7 p.m. Fall-Winter Thurs. “First Love Kitchen” 11:30 a.m. Sat. “Free Bread” 2 p.m. Phone for info on “Bible College Classes” Pastors: Bob & Virginia Kurko * * * ILLINOIS VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 2110 Caves Hwy. Sunday School- 9:30 to 10:15 Sunday Worship - 10:30 to 11:30 Bible Study - Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Refreshments after service A Southern Baptist Ministry Phone: 592-3029 * * * ILLINOIS VALLEY PENTECOSTALS Bible Study & Fellowship 987 ½ Caves Hwy. 2:30 p.m. Sunday 592-4716 Individual Bible Studies available Home of the Acts 2:38 Experience Pastor Wendell Owens * * * THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 207 Junction Ave., CJ Sacrament Meet - 9 a.m. Sunday School - 10:20 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Soc. - 11:10 a.m. Bishop John A. “Jack” Brown 1st Counselor Bob Knott 2nd Counselor Dan Fiske * * * 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. * * * 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. evfree@frontiernet.net 592-6160 * * *
