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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Chosen Illinois Valley High School Student of the Month for
October, sponsored by Kerby
Belt Lodge 18 AF&AM,
McKenzie Yeoman is the
daughter of Selma resident Bill
Yeoman.
She is a senior, and has
maintained a 4.0 grade-point
average.
Yeoman is a member of the
IVHS Chapter of National
Honor Society, the school
Mathletes squad, and the cross
country and track teams. She
has been honored with the Most
McKenzie Yeoman
Valuable in cross country and
Most Inspirational and Most
Valuable awards in track. She earned Skyline Conference First
Team and Second Team honors in cross country.
And the outstanding student has received the Skyline Confer-
ence Scholar Athlete Award. She is the current president of the
IVHS Associated Student Body.
During summer 2008, Yeoman was a singer at OK Corral
Restaurant on the Rogue River. She is not sure where she will
attend college beginning in fall 2009 after graduation on June 4,
but she plans to take pre-med classes and then attend medical
school to become an anesthesiologist.
Ford Family Foundation Lists Grant Recipients
Three persons from Illinois Valley have been chosen as new
Ford Scholars, and will receive renewable scholarships covering
90 percent of each student’s unmet financial needs.
Recipients from Kerby are Alyssa Burdick and Daniel Le-
bowitz, both of whom are to attend Southern Oregon University at
Ashland.
Cave Junction resident Michelle LaPierre is to attend Lewis
& Clark College at Portland.
The foundation also announced that Louis Levison, of Cave
Junction, is the recipient of a Ford ReStart scholarship. He is to
attend Oregon Institute of Technology at Klamath Falls.
Spiral Living Center
Two events are among
those on the calendar for No-
vember:
*Learning how to tell your
volva from your ascus will be
examined during a workshop,
Entering the Fungi Kingdom:
Basic Mushroom ID, by Laurel
Pena on Saturday, Nov. 1 from
1 to 4 p.m.
Preregistration is required.
Phone 592-3642 or contact
spiral@frontiernet.net.
*On Saturday, Nov. 8, a
“Local Foods Dinner” will be
held at the Takilma Commu-
nity Bldg., and the event will
include a silent auction, a “Best
Local Foods Contest,” and
“local chef’s delights.”
The event will begin at 6
p.m. Tickets and more infor-
mation are available by phon-
ing Debbie Lukas at 592-3386
or by contacting her at
spiral@frontiernet.net.
“Celebrate the bounty of
the local harvest while support-
ing the educational programs
of Spiral Living Center,” she
said. Proceeds will enable the
center “to continue to offer free
skill-share events around Illi-
nois Valley,” she added.
Zonta Club
Zonta Club of Grants Pass
Foundation is accepting appli-
cations for funds to be distrib-
uted during September 2009.
Zonta International is a
worldwide organization with
its main goal to improve the
legal, political, economic, edu-
cational, and professional
status of women through ser-
vice and advocacy. The Zonta
Club of Grants Pass Founda-
tion makes annual grants to
selected nonprofit organiza-
tions in the community whose
missions are similar to Zonta’s.
Applications must be re-
turned by Dec. 1, 2008, to be
considered. Applications are
available at www.zontagrants
pass.org or phone Francie
Michelon at 476-8676.
Selma Community Center
Beginning in November,
Jeanne Gostnell, a certified
circular strength training coach,
plans to offer a series of six
classes. Said Gostnell, who
lives in Williams:
“The focus will be to teach
people of all ages and athletic
abilities how to regain ranges
of motion, improve balance,
and prevent injury from those
seemingly mundane deviations
from everyday patterns of
movement that wind up hurting
us.” Use sio2@apbb.net to
contact Gostnell.
Rogue Valley Women's
Barbershop Chorus
The chorus is practicing
for its next fund-raising concert
on Dec. 14 at Bethany Presby-
terian Church in Grants Pass.
“Shower-singing women”
who would like to give Barber-
shop a try can attend a weekly
practice held at the Boys &
Girls Club facility in Grants
Pass on Thursdays from 7 to
9:30 p.m. The chorus is a non-
profit organization with a pur-
pose beyond a love of singing.
The proceeds from its perform-
ances allow it to present grants
to the choral programs at all
five area high schools and the
combined elementary/middle
school honor choir. For more
information, phone 476-7006.
Illinois Valley High School
is one of the schools that re-
ceives a grant every year from
the chorus.
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Day Care Also Available
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Senior Adult Foster Home
Need someone to watch your Precious One?
Helping Hands Day Care
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Hours: 7:30 am-5:30 pm, M-F
For more info contact Cindy
541-592-4923
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Frances Low
No service is planned for
Selma resident Frances Low,
86, who died Sunday, Oct. 12,
2008 at Three Rivers Commu-
nity Hospital in Grants Pass.
Mrs. Low was born on
Aug. 14, 1922 in Perry, Okla.
On Aug. 6, 1940 in Los Ange-
les she married Mathew W.
Low. She was known as a lov-
ing wife and mother. She
moved from California to
Selma 28 years ago.
Mrs. Low was a lifetime
member of the Roman Catholic
Church and had attended St.
Anne Catholic Church and St.
Patrick of the Forest Catholic
Church for the past 28 years.
Her hobbies included sew-
ing, knitting, and oil painting.
Besides her husband,
Mathew Low, of Selma; she is
survived by a son, Ron Low, of
Santa Clarita, Calif.; three
grandchildren; a great-
granddaughter; and a niece.
She was preceded in death
by a son, Anthony Low.
Remembrances may be
made to St. Patrick of the For-
est Catholic Church, P.O. Box
1889, Cave Junction OR
97523; or St. Anne Catholic
Church, 1131 N.E. 10 th St.,
Grants Pass OR 97526.
Illinois Valley Funeral
Directors is in charge of ar-
rangements.
Wayne Petsch
Former longtime Illinois
Valley resident, Wayne Cyril
Petsch, 86, died Sept. 3, 2008 at
McCook Community Hospital
in McCook, Neb.
Mr. Petsch was born near
Wauneta, Neb. on Dec. 30,
1921, the son of the late Guy F.
& Jessie Emma (Crosson)
Petsch Crampton. On Feb. 28,
1940, Mr. Petsch joined the
U.S. Navy in which he spent
three years as a Chief Motor
Machinists Mate on the aircraft
carrier USS Bunker Hill during
World War II.
On July 14, 1945, he mar-
ried Mildred “Millie” Elizabeth
Anderson in Bremerton, Wash.
The couple and their three chil-
dren made their home for 20
years in Cave Junction, where
Mr. Petsch was superintendent
at Forest Green Lumber Co.
After his stepfather died in
1968, Wayne and Millie
moved to Nebraska, where
they farmed and ranched.
He enjoyed being with his
family, especially his grand-
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Two sects tried to trap Jesus with words by asking whether it
was lawful for people to pay taxes to Caesar. He looked at a coin
and replied, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to
God the things that are God’s.”
We are to render ourselves to God by giving our will to Him,
and to work to further His work on Earth.
Good Shepherd Singers rehearse Thursdays at 4 p.m.; all-
comers Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m.; Anniversary Sunday will
be observed Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. with worship and Communion.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, October 28, 29, & 30
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, November 4, 5, & 6
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, November 11, 12, & 13
Pneumonia vaccine - $57
Flu vaccine - $30
CJ, 592-4111
GP, 471-3455
children and great-
grandchildren. He loved his
antique cars, watching Husker
football, and hunting. He was a
member of St. Alban’s Episco-
pal Church in McCook, the
Palisade American Legion Post
and VFW, McCook Elks
Lodge 1434 and Kerby Belt
Masonic Lodge 18 AF&AM of
Kerby.
He is survived by his wife,
Millie Petsch, of Palisade,
Nev.; a son, Gregory Petsch, of
Bend, Ore.; two daughters,
Suzanne Byers, of Salem, Ore.,
and Janilue Little, of McCook;
eight grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchildren; a brother, Harry
Petsch; and many other rela-
tives. He also leaves behind
many friends.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; stepfather; and
a brother, Wylie Petsch.
Gladys May Conroy
A private family service
will be held for Selma resident
Gladys May Conroy, 92, who
died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at
her home.
Mrs. Conroy was born on
July 18, 1916 in Bloomfield,
Conn. to Frank & Edna
(Jewell) Hurlburt. She lived in
Connecticut all her life until
moving to Selma a couple of
years ago.
In 1940 she married Har-
old E. Conroy. They were mar-
ried for 35 years and later di-
vorced. She began her employ-
ment career as a sales clerk for
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
Msgr. 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.
* * *
BAHA’I FAITH
Phone 592-5234
* * *
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
113 So. Caves Ave., CJ
Evangelical
Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service - 6 p.m.
Awana - Wednesdays - 6 p.m.
Pastor Dave Gordon
Christian Academy -
PK to 12th
women’s clothing and apparel
in several stores including Lord
& Taylor, and Burlington
Coats. She became a store man-
ager, working in the industry
for 35 years.
Mrs. Conroy was actively
involved in amateur theater in
Hartford, Conn. for approxi-
mately 15 years. She continued
to follow the theater, and en-
joyed music and reading.
She is survived by a son,
Tom Conroy, of Selma; six
grandchildren; and 13 great-
grandchildren. Two sons, Wil-
liam Conroy and Michael Con-
roy, died in 2006 and 1991
respectively.
Memorial donations can
be made to the charity of the
donor’s choice. Chapel of the
Valley-L.B. Hall Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.

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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
* * *
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
* * *
SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
265 S. Old Stage Rd.
Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m.
Sat. Church Service
11 a.m. Saturday
Prayer & Praise
7 p.m. Tuesday
Pastor Verne Hyland
Church 592-3218
Everyone Welcome
Madrone Adventist School
592-3330
Sr. Teacher: Mrs. Amy Whitchurch
592-6604
ILLINOIS VALLEY
BAPTIST CHURCH
2110 Caves Hwy.
Pastor Frank J. Matz, Jr.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Bible Study
Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Men’s Bible Study
Saturday at 9 a.m.
www.illinoisvalleybaptistchurch.org
A Southern Baptist Ministry
Phone: 541-592-6149
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THE CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY
SAINTS
temporary location at
28195 Redwood Hwy., 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
* * *
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.
IMMANUEL UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
200 Watkins St.
Phone 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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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
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ILLINOIS VALLEY
PENTECOSTALS
987-1/2 Caves Hwy.
Bible Study & Fellowship
2:30 p.m. Sunday
592-4716
Individual Bible Studies
available
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