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Page 4 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, February 6, 2008 NFIB: state members against mandated bankroll of leave Oregon small-business owners are against a proposed law that would establish a new payroll deduction to fund a mandated paid family leave program, according to a poll released by their leading rep- resentative group. Each year, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)/Oregon polls its small business mem- bers on the issues vital to their survival as entrepreneurs. The organization has more than 7,000 members in Oregon, and releases the results of its survey after a 5 percent or greater initial return. Asked if they supported a legislative effort to assess them a penny per-employee, per-hour payroll tax to fund a paid family leave program, 87 percent of NFIB-small busi- ness owners said “No,” 6 percent were in favor, and 7 percent were undecided or did not respond. “Small business owners understand that this program is not sustainable at a penny per hour,” said Harlan Levy NFIB/Oregon state director. Other results from the poll showed an 88 percent support for a new require- ment that all new local taxes be approved by local voters. Eight percent opposed the idea, and the remaining were undecided or did not respond. Transportation issues did not fare so well. Only 20 per- cent of NFIB small business owners favored raising Ore- gon’s gasoline tax to pay for transportation infrastructure improvements; 74 were op- posed, and 6 percent were undecided or did not respond. Asked if Oregon’s title and registration fees should be boosted to pay for trans- portation infrastructure im- provements, 72 percent of small-business owners said “No,” 21 percent were in fa- vor, and the balance unde- cided or not responding. Asked if LLCs and S Corps should be included with C Corps and required to pay a minimum corporate tax, 72 percent of respondents said “No,” 16 percent were fine by it, and 12 percent un- decided. Rounding out the poll was a query on the No. 1 is- sue for small businesses for more than two decades: health care. Should all em- ployers should be required to provide health insurance for their employees or pay into a fund that would provide health insurance: Some 84 percent of NFIB/Oregon small business owners said, “No,” 9 percent said “Yes,” and 7 percent were undecided. ‘Gene’ Bennett O’Brien resident Eugene John “Gene” Bennett, 72, died at home Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. No service is planned. Chapel of the Valley - L.B. Hall Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mr. Bennett was born March 15, 1935 in River Falls, Wis. to Howard & Violet (Fasbender) Bennett. He served in the U.S. Navy during 1953, and in 1955 moved to Brook- ings, Ore., where he worked in various jobs and raised his fam- ily. In 1980, he moved to Illinois Valley and worked for West- brook Logging. He also owned and operated the former O’Brien Tavern for approximately 10 years, retiring in 1991. On Feb. 20, 2004, he mar- ried Mary (Newman) Wright, who survives. They were to- gether for 21 years. Bennett was a member of Illinois Val- ley Senior Center in Cave Junction. He enjoyed fixing old cars and being with friends. Besides his wife, survivors are one son, Eugene John George Howard Bennett, of Myrtle Point, Ore.; three daughters, Pamela Imhoff, of Renton, Wash., Joni Bennett and Robin Scruggs, both of Medford; two stepsons, Ronald Quinn, of Battle Ground, Wash., Dennis Newman, of Texas; a brother, Patrick Ben- nett, of Wisconsin; eight grand- children; and six great- grandchildren. McTimmonds. As a child, he moved with his family to Port- land, Ore. On Feb. 23, 1941 in Albany he married Florence Roth. In 1955 he moved to Grants Pass, and with Max Yoder began M&Y Lumber in Selma, which he owned and operated until 2004. Also in 1955 Mr. McTim- mons furnished the lumber, and his father built the Grants Pass Mennonite Church, of which he was a charter mem- ber. He continued his member- ship his entire life. For the church he served as a Sunday school teacher and sang in a men’s quartet. In 1999 he moved to Al- bany, where he lived for two years until the death of his wife, at which time he returned to Grants Pass. His hobbies in- cluded fishing at Rainie Falls on the Rogue River, and reading. Surviving are a daughter, Marsha Lovejoy, of Cave Junc- tion; a son, Terry McTim- monds, of Snohomish, Wash.; two sisters, Iris Berkey, of Sa- lem, and Sara Chupp, of McMinnville; four grandchil- dren; and a great-granddaughter. Shirley W. Jonas Grants Pass resident Shirley Wilson Jonas, 82, died at home Jan. 28, 2008 after a long illness. A memorial ser- vice and interment of ashes will be conducted in July in Williamston, Mich. Mrs. Jonas was born Jan. 28, 1926 in Lansing, Mich. She married William Watts in 1946 and they divorced the next year. She wed Raphael Snowden in 1956; he died in 1965. She married Bernard von Plessen Jonas in 1966; he died in 1994. She founded Barrie Para- psychological Associates in Barrie, Ontario; and Michigan Society of Psychical Research in Lansing. She also estab- lished The Winnower, a book- ing agency for psychic fairs and speakers, in Michigan and California. Mrs. Jonas authored two published nonfiction books, Ghosts of the Klondike, and Now Is The Hour. Her studies of archeology, genealogy and American Indian culture brought lifelong international friends into her life. She moved to Grants Pass in 2002. Surviving are her brother, Tom Wilson, of Ava, Mo.; a sister, Frances Turney, of Grants Pass; two sons, Harry Snowden, of Selma, and An- thony Watts, of Coarsegold, Calif.; a daughter, Winifred Green, of Coalhurst, Alberta, Canada; three stepchildren, Yvonne Roth, Bruce Jonas and Max Jonas, all of Ohio; nine grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. A daughter, Leslie Wyman, of Grants Pass, died in September 2007. Grants Pass Funeral Alter- natives is in charge of arrange- ments. Memorial donations can be made to Lovejoy Hospice, or Josephine County Humane Society. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Cave Junction By Patty Hyland Services are conducted Saturdays with Bible study at 9:30 a.m.; worship service at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at 2 p.m. there is a “Baptism of the Holy Spirit Seminar” led by Wayne & Kathy Morris. This group con- tinues to grow and enjoy the studies each Saturday follow- ing the fellowship dinner. Community Services is open Tuesdays at 9 a.m. with a clothing give-away. Food boxes are given at 1 p.m. Teri Har- wood, director, states that each documented family can come once a month. In emergency situations, phone 592-3218. The Madrone Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School has full enrollment, but the kindergarten class could accept a few more students, said teacher Kim Bowlby. For more information phone 592-3330. The entire church is ex- cited about the coming meet- ings, “Cracking the Prophetic Code,” with evangelist Emanuel Baek from Loma Linda, Calif. The meetings will begin Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Josephine County Bldg. Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. 592-2126, 474-5440 FRIDAY, FEB. 8 MEATLOAF WITH GRAVY Whipped potatoes, capri blend vegetables, herb bread, rhubarb applesauce MONDAY, FEB. 11 CHICKEN DIVAN BAKE Herbed carrots, green beans, honey bran bread, pineapple pistachio fluff WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 WAIKIKI CHICKEN Green peas and mushrooms, perfection salad mold, cracked wheat bread, spiced applesauce ‘Berle’ McTimmonds Leland “Berle” McTim- monds, 89, of Grants Pass, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 at an assisted-living residence in Grants Pass. Visitation and a funeral were held Saturday, Feb. 2 at Fairview Mennonite Church in Albany. Interment followed at Fairview Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service in Grants Pass will be held at a later date. Remembrances may be made to Parkinson Resources of Ore- gon, 3975 Mercantile Drive- Suite 154, Lake Oswego OR 97035. Condolences may be made to the family at www.since1928hull.com. Mr. McTimmons was born on Jan. 18, 1919 in Hub- bard, Ore. to Elmer & Clysta in Cave Junction. Meetings will be held Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednes- days, Fridays, and Saturdays nights at 7 through March. There will be special music with talented musicians includ- ing Dahnn & Jonie Haning, recording artists. Look for advertisements on KBLN Television and in Illinois Valley News. The emphasis during January worship hours was on “Religious Liberty.” Pastor Verne Hyland and Wayne Morris provided interesting information on world events concerning religious freedoms, which are being taken away in many areas. We praise God that we still have religious freedom in our country. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Vivid experiences, often described as extraordinary or as mountain-top experiences, help us in everyday life. It was true for Christ in his transfiguration. It is also true for those who follow him; and for that influ- ence we are truly thankful. Confirmation Studies Group meets Tuesdays at 3:45 p.m. An Ash Wednesday Ser- vice of Reflection is set for 7 p.m., both at the church. 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 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 To Friends and Family of George Mason Thank you for your support in our time of sorrow. It was greatly appreciated. From the Mason Family Serving the Illinois Valley since 1979 Auto Home Business Life Health Motorcycles Bonds Boats 592-2176 Representing: S a fe co Met-Life Progressive 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. 592-4110 info@ivfuneraldirectors.com Boy Scout Troop 79 thanks the following for helping make its spaghetti fund-raiser a success: Shop Smart Food Warehouse, Taylor’s Country Store, and Ray’s Food Place. 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
