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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Discounts available for early Jo Co property tax payments
By JOHN HARRELSON
Josephine County
Treasurer
Taxable assessed value
rose in Josephine County,
while the market value de-
clined from the previous fis-
cal year.
Additionally, the 2009-
10 property tax statements
were to be mailed to Jose-
phine County property own-
ers last week.
If the property tax bills
are paid in full by the due
date, there is a 3 percent dis-
count. To receive a discount,
payments must be post-
marked on or before Monday,
Nov. 16, 2009. Taxes also
can be paid in three install-
ments due Nov. 16, 2009; and
Feb. 16 and May 17, 2010.
Generally the assessed
value of a property only can
increase 3 percent from one
Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church
In Mark, we learn that
James and John ask Jesus to be
treated as special, wanting to
sit on either side of him in
Heaven. Jesus advises that it is
not his to grant, but, more im-
portantly, “For the Son of Man
came not to be served but to
serve, and to give his life as a
ransom for many.”
If Jesus came to this world
to serve mankind, how much
more important is it for us to
realize our responsibility to
serve those around us; the less-
fortunate, poor, sick, hungry,
and others?
Calendar: Tuesdays, 3:59
p.m., Confirmation studies;
Thursdays, 4 p.m., Good Shep-
herd Singers rehearsal; Sun-
days, 9:15 a.m., all-comers
Sunday School followed by
worship and Communion.
Illinois Valley Pentecostals
The Rev. & Mrs. Wendell
Owens just returned from at-
tending the United Pentecostal
General Conference at St.
Louis, Mo., where more than
12,000 attended.
A crusade was held where
approximately 550 received the
Holy Spirit, and more than 155
took on the name of Jesus in
Baptism.
One highlight was the
Foreign Missions service
where more than $2 million
was pledged to send 10 foreign
missionaries immediately back
to the fields of their labors.
UPC now has missionaries in
more than 191 countries.
A new UPC superinten-
year to the next. The required
3 percent increase is the result
of Measure 50, a Constitu-
tional amendment approved
by Oregon voters in 1997.
The measure required a roll-
back of the 1997-98 assessed
value to the 1995-96 level
minus 10 percent.
Each subsequent year,
Measure 50 requires the
maximum assessed value to
increase by 3 percent unless it
exceeds the real market value
of the property. Thus, the
assessed value of most prop-
erties increases by 3 percent
more than the prior year.
There are exceptions, as
if there is new construction, a
new parcel, a new subdivision
or removal of a special assess-
ment, the assessed value may
increase more than 3 percent.
Properties are not reval-
ued due to sales or transfers
dent was selected after the Rev.
Kenneth Haney served eight
years. He will return to Stock-
ton, Calif. to pastor with his
son, Nathan Haney. The Rev.
David Bernard will take the
reins in January 2010. He has
pastored in Austin, Texas and
written many books.
Seventh-day Adventist
Church, Cave Junction
The Madrone Adventist
Elementary School will have
its annual Holiday Pie Bake on
Nov. 8.
Hundreds of large sugar-
free apple, apple/blackberry,
and pumpkin pies will be
made. The holiday pies can be
ordered frozen or ready-to-
bake by phoning 592-3330.
Pies can be delivered free.
The Social Committee had
a lovely Saturday evening
campfire on the Crescent City
Beach with music and the spo-
ken word. The delicious roast-
ing food over the flames gave
off a tantalizing odor. Every-
one had an enjoyable evening.
The Social Committee
held a Harvest Party on Sunday
afternoon, Oct. 15, with an old-
fashioned hay ride, and a chili
cook-off in which the men
showed off their tasty chili
recipes. The women baked pies
that were auctioned, and the
children made tea cookies.
David & Brittany Sandvik,
graduates of Walla Walla Uni-
versity in College Place,
Wash., gave their testimonies
during the special Thursday
evening prayer service at the
church at 265 S. Old Stage
Road. They are being spon-
to a new owner.
Measure 5, a constitu-
tional amendment approved
by Oregon voters in 1990, is
still in effect. This amend-
ment created a permanent
limitation on property tax
rates of $10 per $1,000 of real
market value for general gov-
ernment services, and $5 per
$1,000 of real market value
for education services, ex-
cluding bonds.
The total assessed value
of taxable property has in-
creased from $5,655,223,569
in 2008 to $5,908,491,176 as
of Jan. 1, 2009, which repre-
sents an increase of 4.48 per-
cent. The city of Grants Pass
taxable assessed value is up
3.93 percent.
Cave Junction’s taxable
assessed value is up 3.68 per-
cent. Assessed values in
Three Rivers School District
sored by Adventist Frontier
Missions, which sends young,
dedicated couples to unreached
people in distant lands.
The Sandviks will leave
for Northern India to work
among the Hindu population.
They are learning the language
and preparing for the 10-year
commitment. Prayers and fi-
nancial support from Cave
Junction will go with them.
On Monday evenings, the
Health and Cooking Class is
held in the CJ Fellowship Hall
of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church. The Walk For Life
group will start at 5:30 p.m.
Appetizing vegan food will be
served at 6 p.m.
Food demonstrations will
be given, and many interesting
free hand-outs offered. Come
and bring a friend. For more
information on the classes,
phone 597-4289.
grew at a rate of 4.86 percent,
while values in Grants Pass
School District 7 grew at 3.99
percent.
The market value (as
defined by Measure 5) of
taxable property decreased
throughout Josephine County.
The total market value for the
tax year has decreased from
$10,271,803,111 in 2008 to
$9,182,833,828 in 2009, an
11.86 percent decrease.
Although real market
values have decreased gener-
ally across the county, indi-
vidual tax bills may not de-
crease due to limitations im-
posed in Measure 50 which
separated the taxable value of
a property from its real mar-
ket value.
Total tax levies, assess-
ments and fees imposed
countywide this year total
$59,370,425.06, a 5.04 per-
cent increase from last year.
The per-acre charge for
state fire patrol imposed by
the state forester decreased to
$1.2842 this year. This com-
pares with $1.4010 per acre
in 2008 and $1.1755 per acre
for 2007. The surcharge for
improvements on forestland
protected by the forest protec-
tion district decreased from
$71.47 to $47.50.
More information re-
garding this special assess-
ment from the Oregon Dept.
of Forestry can be obtained at
www. oregon.gov/odf.
There are no new levies
this year, although two local
options were renewed. Voters
in the city of Grants Pass ap-
proved a two-year local op-
tion levy of $1.79 and the
Wolf Creek Fire Protection
District passed a four-year
local option at a reduced rate
of 69-cents per $1,000 in as-
sessed value.
The property tax bill also
serves as a “notice of change
of assessed value” from the
assessor. Property owners
who disagree with the values
shown have several rights of
appeal.
Property owners who
desire more information are
encouraged to contact the
Office of County Assessor at
474-5260 or the Tax Collec-
tor’s Office at 474-5175.
Both offices are in the base-
ment of the courthouse in
Grants Pass. Assessor Office
hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Mondays through Fridays.
RCC building leads to “green” donation
Rogue Community Col-
lege received a $10,000 dona-
tion on Friday, Oct. 2, from
Mark Knouff of Mark Knouff
Homes, and Jorge Sotelo of
Evergreen Federal Bank.
The donation derives
from the sale proceeds of an
“EcoCational House,” an en-
vironmentally friendly house
that meets Earth Advantage
requirements. Students
learned about green building
construction techniques while
erecting the house.
RCC students and Mark
Knouff Homes constructed
the house in Eagle Point, with
sponsorship by the Home
Builders Association of Jack-
son County. The funds will
support a scholarship for con-
struction technology students.
“This project has been an
incredible experience for our
students,” said Ralph Hender-
son, RCC Construction Tech-
nology Dept. head. “They
have gained valuable hands-
on experience.
“These funds will help
students who are struggling to
complete their construction
education.”
CAVES CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
Pastor Jeremy Nehf
PO Box 293
Cave Junction, OR 97523
541-287-7862
Email: nehfilim@gmail.com
Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m.
Lorna Byrne Middle School
Gym, 101 S. Junction Ave., CJ
* * *
GOOD SHEPHERD
LUTHERAN CHURCH
East River Street
& Lewis Court, CJ
Pastor Don Torala
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.
Tuesday Youth group - 6 p.m.
Church Phone: 592-2290
VALLEY EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH
498 Laurel Road, CJ
P.O. Box 1248
Pastor Les Knapp
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service - 11 a.m.
evfree@frontiernet.net
592-6160
* * *
TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH
10300 Takilma Road, Takilma
Pastor Dan Robinson
Bible Study / Prayer Time
9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study
7 p.m.
* * *
BRIDGEVIEW
COMMUNITY CHURCH
5181 Holland Loop, CJ
592-3923
Pastor Frank Salerni
“We celebrate God’s Presence
in our lives!”
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
* * *
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
451 S. Junction Ave., CJ
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
CALVARY FELLOWSHIP
OF CAVE JUNCTION
meeting at
Evergreen Elementary School
520 W. River St., CJ
Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study
6:30 p.m.
Pastor Pat Henderson
592-3092
* * *
SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
265 S. Old Stage Rd., CJ
Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m.
Saturday 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
Senior Nutrition Menu
Sponsored by
Meals are served in the
Cave Junction County Bldg.
592-2126, 955-8839
FRIDAY, OCT. 23
CHICKEN POMODORO
Fresh zucchini, mixed
vegetables, onion bread,
tapioca pudding
MONDAY, OCT. 26
MACARONI & CHEESE
Escalloped tomatoes, Oregon
bean medley, rye bread,
pineapple crisp
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28
MEATLOAF WITH GRAVY
Sour cream & chive potatoes,
steamed spinach, herb bread,
Joy’s applesauce cookie
ILLINOIS VALLEY
PENTECOSTALS
987 Caves Hwy., CJ
541-592-4716 or 218-2792
Sunday - 2:30 p.m.
* * *
IMMANUEL UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
200 Watkins St., CJ
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
* * *
ST. PATRICK OF THE FOREST
CATHOLIC CHURCH
407 W. River St., CJ
592-3658
Fr. William Holtzinger, Pastor
Mass - Saturday 5:30 p.m.
No Sunday Mass
Holy Days TBA
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday - 4:30 to 5 p.m.
* * *
THE CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY
SAINTS
209 S. 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
www.goodshepherdlutheraniv.org
* * *
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
Evangelical
Pastor Dave Gordon
113 S. Caves Ave., CJ
Office: 592-3896
Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Christian Academy
Pre-K to 12th grade
Awana - Wednesdays - 6 p.m.
* * *
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF SELMA
18285 Redwood Hwy., Selma
597-4169
Pastor Monty Pope
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Worship - 11 a.m.
Sr. Teacher: Mrs. Amy Whitchurch
592-6604
* * *
ILLINOIS VALLEY
BAPTIST CHURCH
102 S. Redwood Hwy., CJ
Pastor Frank J. Matz, Jr.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship - 6 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study
Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
www.illinoisvalleybaptistchurch.org
Phone: 541-592-6149