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Page 4 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Good government found by paying attention Making a stand for peace, members of the Social Justice Alliance and others meet monthly on the front steps of the Josephine County Courthouse in Grants Pass. Some Illinois Valley residents were among the participants calling for an end to the war in Iraq Thursday, Jan. 24. (Photo by Wally Aiken, for Illinois Valley News) By WALLY AIKEN For IVN As a community, we are facing some challenging situations, and somehow it doesn’t seem right to try and make light of the situations. I have been tracking our on-line edition (yes, we do read and appreciate all the comments) and I’ve noticed a trend of sorts. There is a theme of “What will it take?” It’s not a big secret. Ask yourself if you voted in the last election and you will get an answer. When’s the last time you attended a Cave Junction City Council meeting? I met a man at the court- house in Grants Pass. I had noticed him at previous meet- ings, and after one particular session he asked me if I knew anything about the grant Josephine County’s December unemployment rate 7.8 % Josephine County total payroll employment declined by 30 jobs during December, with 32,656 persons working, for a jobless rate of 7.8 per- cent, reported Oregon Em- ployment Dept. (OED). The rate was 7.1 percent during December 2006, and it was 7.3 percent during No- vember 2007. During the past 12 months, the county gained 290 jobs, for a growth rate of 1.1 Tom Green A graveside service for former Cave Junction Mayor Tom Green, who died Dec. 10, 2007, will be held Friday, Feb. 1 beginning at 11 a.m. The service will be con- ducted at Laurel Cemetery in Cave Junction, said Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. George A. Mason Jr. Rural Cave Junction resi- dent George Amos Mason Jr., 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 doing what he loved best, farming, at his Dick George Road address. A graveside service was held Saturday, Jan. 26 at Laurel Cemetery in Cave Junction. Arrangements were handled by Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Mr. Mason was born on June 15, 1933 in Salisburg, Pa. to George and Anna May Ma- son. He was a U.S. Navy vet- eran of the Korean War, serv- ing from 1950-1954. Mr. Mason met Dorothy Conn in 1954, and they were married a short time later. They began their new life together in Buena Park, Calif., where he was a foreman at the General Motors Corp. plant. Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, FEB. 1 SHAKE ‘N BAKE CHICKEN Parslied potatoes, winter blend vegetables, honey wheat roll, lemon square MONDAY, FEB. 4 BEEF HUNGARIAN GOULASH Scandinavian blend vegetables, steamed spinach, seven grain bread, spiced peaches WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 LIMA BEANS & HAM Glazed carrots, spinach romaine salad, cornbread, butterscotch bar percent. The December unem- ployment rate was estimated at 7.8 percent, up from the 7.3 percent November rate. For December, Josephine County had the seventh- highest unemployment rate of all Oregon counties, accord- ing to OED. The agency continued: “Throughout December, there was little change in job counts for most published industry sectors. Natural re- In 1962 Mr. Mason, his wife and their four daughters moved to Cave Junction. Sub- sequently, four more children were added to the family. Mr. Mason worked at Desaulnier’s Egg Ranch on Dick George Road, and at Kerby Union High School as a custodian. In the mid-1960s he began working in the woods as a logger and continued until his retirement. Mr. Mason was raised on a farm and continued his farm- ing until his death. He enjoyed raising cattle, fishing with fam- ily members, and hunting. Mr. Mason was known as a loving husband and father. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Dorothy, and six children; Vickie Marvin, Ronnie Seibold, Debbie Wyatt, Shellie McDowell, Larry Ma- son, Thelma Stephenson; 18 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. Mr. Mason was preceded in death by his sons, George Amos Mason III (who died prior to the move to Cave Junc- tion), Raymond Thomas, and Daymond John Mason. 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 Prayer 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 sources-and-mining shed 20 jobs during the month, but stands at 30 jobs above the year-before total. Construc- tion employment fell for the fifth consecutive month, dropping 40 jobs and leaving the loss since December 2006 at 190 jobs. “Professional-and- business services employment rose by 20 during December. Leisure-and-hospitality con- tinued its retreat from the summer peak, losing 20 jobs during the month. “Since December 2006, other industries gaining jobs include manufacturing, up by 40 despite a loss of 30 in wood product manufacturing. Wholesale-and-retail trade employment increased by 60 and 20 jobs, respectively.” OED also said that other notable gains occurred in transportation, warehousing- and-utilities (+50), health care-and-social assistance (+120), leisure-and- hospitality (+110), and local govern ment education (+110). Other than construc- tion-and-wood products manufacturing, other sectors shedding jobs during the past 12 months included informa- tion (-20), financial activities (-20), and professional-and- business services (-40). The Jackson County job- less rate during December was 5.9 percent. The Oregon seasonally adjusted rate was 5.6 percent, and nationally it was 5 percent, OED said. A Health Store & More! Introduction to Aromatherapy Wednesday, January 30, 6:30-9 Sign up at 27893 Redwood Hwy. or call 592-2009 situation in Illinois Valley. I explained what I could, and we introduced ourselves. We began conversing, or at least what passes for conversation, when two political junkies meet in the halls of justice. When I asked about his atten- dance he explained that he was exercising “due dili- gence.” Due diligence. It is perhaps the most critical re- sponsibility we have as citi- zens. We’re supposed to be paying attention to what those people are doing in city hall. The planning commis- sion meeting held in Cave Junction regarding the Cope- land Sand & Gravel request was a fantastic example of how the system is supposed to work. I was a bit apprehen- sive. The room was full. I know this because I had help- ers providing a running tally as folks entered the room. Our community stepped up and played the game with the best. Nearly all the witnesses were on-point with their argu- ments, and all were respect- fully presented. It was sheer poetry, and whatever the final outcome of the situation, a reasoned discussion resulted in a well thought-out decision that evening. I know that a few people went into that meeting certain that the planning commission had already made up its mind. They fooled many, and showed that there is responsi- ble government if you pay attention. New Location With music in the treatment rooms! Opening Friday, February 1st 139A S. Redwood Hwy. Next to Caves Pharmacy We thank you for your support. Illinois River Acupuncture Clinic Jo Anne Stone > 592-5041 Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist Illinois Valley News is an equal opportunity advertising medium. Phone 592-2541. “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. 592-4110 info@ivfuneraldirectors.com Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. - Bernard M. Baruch 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
