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Page 4 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Ruling might open federal purse strings By CURRY COASTAL PILOT, BROOKINGS A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling could result in the 18 Oregon O&C counties receiving adequate funding, according to Marlyn Schafer, chairman of the Curry County Board of Commissioners. The court ruling came in the case of the National Asso- ciation of Homebuilders vs. Defenders of Wildlife. “It says endangered spe- cies legislation does not supersede any existing legisla- tion,” said Schafer. “It came down in September, but it was the end of November” before it became generally known. “For the O&C counties, this is huge,” said Schafer. “It means (that environmental- ists) can’t file lawsuits against BLM. It will probably allow BLM to go ahead with plan- ning. That’s a huge thing.” Schafer, recently elected to the Association of O&C Counties Board of Directors, said that the board soon will discuss court ruling. “I think that’s absolutely the one thing that might save us,” she said. “It says the En- dangered Species Act (ESA) does not trump previous leg- islation. This is our real hope. “It could force the en- forcement of the O&C laws.” She said that since 1937, it has been the law that BLM would manage the O&C land to benefit counties. “We would get 75 percent of the revenue,” she said, adding: “When the ESA hit, the courts were allowing lawsuits that said everything had to comply with the ESA. Basi- cally, it stopped all logging. “BLM was told to man- age for species instead of logging.” Schafer said that the new Supreme Court ruling means that even though the ESA has been approved, the O&C counties legislation was there first and takes precedence. She said that it probably would be four years before the counties would begin re- ceiving money from renewed logging. Meanwhile, she said, the counties need the Secure Rural School Safety Net funding from Congress that failed during December. *** The O&C land consists of the remaining parcels originally granted to the O&C Railroad Co. in 1868 to build a line from Portland to the Oregon-California border. Because the railroad did not meet the grant require- ments, the federal govern- ment took the remaining land back in 1916. These lands are managed by BLM. In 1937, Congress passed the O&C Sustained Yield Act. When land is in federal ownership, there can be no property taxes applied nor can it be developed commer- cially or for industrial pur- poses. The O&C Act was passed so that counties would receive shared revenue when timber on these lands was sold. Timber production on these lands has been reduced by considerably more than 90 percent since the listing of the spotted owl in 1990. To protect the O&C counties from insolvency, the federal government has passed a series of Safety Net payments to replace the tim- ber revenue. ENGAGED -- Gordon & Pamela ‘PJ’ Kennedy are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcom- ing wedding of their daugh- ter, Tabitha Jackson, to Joshua Patton, son of Dave & Billie Patton. The prospective bride and bridegroom are graduates of Illinois Valley High School. They plan to be married on July 19, 2008. (Photo provided) Planning group has 2 openings Pregnant and Feeling Overwhelmed? One voting position and one nonvoting alternate seat are available on the Josephine County Rural Area Planning Commission. Applications will be ac- cepted until Feb. 1 or until the places are filled. Applications are available at the county courthouse in Grants Pass or visit www.co.josephine.or.us. Free, confidential help is available. Pregnancy Center ~ 319 Caves Hwy. ~ 592-6058 ~ www.pregnancycenteriv.org Serving the Illinois Valley since 1979 Erin Vineyard Erin Kay Vineyard, 28, of Cave Junction, lost her short battle with cancer on Jan. 2, 2008. A private family service will be held. She enjoyed an extra- special Christmas with her husband and children, thanks to the generosity of many Illinois Valley residents and Provi- dence Hospice of Medford. “Erin” was born Erin Kay Lunt on Aug. 13, 1979 in Long Beach, Calif. In 1983 she moved with her family to Selma. On June 1, 1997 she married Kevin Vineyard, who survives. She worked at Select Market, and Wild River Brew- ing & Pizza Co.; and most recently at Speedy Mart. She had many friends. Her family said that “Erin” was known as a special person who will be greatly missed. “Erin” is survived by her husband, Kevin; their two sons, Zak and Jon, all of Cave Junction; her mother, Kathy Smith, of England; her father, John Lunt, and his wife, Jenni- fer, of Selma; two sisters, Kasey Lunt, of Cave Junction, and Trina Cook, of Grants Pass; a brother, Josh Lunt, of Moscow, Idaho; a stepsister, Jill, of Selma; paternal grandfa- ther, Phillip Lunt, of Cave Junction; and relatives includ- ing nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts. Hull & Hull Funeral Di- rectors handled arrangements. Cremation was scheduled. Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, JAN. 11 MEATLOAF WITH CREOLE SAUCE Scalloped potatoes, Scandinavian blend vegetables, dill bread, gingerbread with whipped topping MONDAY, JAN. 14 BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH ON A BUN Oven braised potatoes, Oregon bean medley, spiced applesauce WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 BAKED HAM WITH MUSTARD SAUCE Scalloped potatoes, green beans, wheat oat bread, pineapple nut cookie Wendy Brown Wendy Brown, 61, of O’Brien, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at Rogue Valley Medi- cal Center in Medford. A gathering will be held at a later date. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Brown was born Feb. 12, 1946 in Brisbane, Austra- lia. She worked in Australia as a telephone operator for several years. Later while working as a motel receptionist she met and married Harold Brown in Durbin, South Africa. Following his work, to- gether they traveled the world and lived in many places in- cluding Mozambique, Africa, Singapore, Borneo, Perth, Aus- tralia, and The Philippines. They moved from California to O’Brien where they made their home 27 years ago. She was known as an ex- cellent cook and a good friend to her neighbors. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. She is survived by her husband, Harold Brown; and a stepson, Eddie Brown, both of O’Brien; three sisters, Patricia, Margaret, and Annette; and a brother, Fred, all of Australia; and several nieces and neph- ews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tasman. ‘Bob’ Cherry Robert D. (Bob) Cherry, 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 in a foster-care home in Med- 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 ford. Honoring his request, his family will not hold a service. Mr. Cherry was born in Gray County, Texas July 8, 1917. He moved to Medford with his family in 1925. They had a ranch on Griffin Creek. He attended schools in Rogue Valley, and graduated from what is now South Medford High, where he met his future wife, Virginia Huber. They were married June 20, 1938 in Los Angeles. The couple made their home in Medford for many years, and in 1953 he moved the family to Illinois Valley to continue his long career in the lumber industry. In 1995, after several years of retirement, they moved back to Medford. Mr. Cherry is survived by a son, Ronald Cherry; daugh- ter, Pamela Cherry; seven grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. His wife, Gin- ger, died on Nov. 10, 2007. Arrangements were by Perl Funeral Home, of Med- ford. Cremation was planned. Auto Home Business Life Health Motorcycles Bonds Boats 592-2176 Representing: S a fe co Met-Life Pr ogr e ssive AIG Viking Dairyland or 800-500-5635 “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 most affordable Illinois Valley Funeral Directors alternatives in 26569 Redwood Highway Cave Junction Southern Oregon. First office at I.V. Medical Center Monday - Friday by appointment Pain - Stress - Injuries Deep massage CranioSacral Therapy Gift Certificates 592-4110 info@ivfuneraldirectors.com 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 * * * 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 * * * GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH East River Street & Lewis Court Pastor Don Torala Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 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: 592-6149 * * * 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 * * * 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 * * * 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
