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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Backyard bird watching with Harry: Church News
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve had several calls and
emails asking me about binoculars and for my suggestions about
which one to buy. I hope the following helps you with your de-
cision on which one to buy. Spring is almost here. It’s time to
start planning some bird watching trips. You have to have good
scopes or binoculars if you want to see your birds.
Here are some tips for choosing Binoculars or Spotting
Scopes:
Every bird watcher needs some sort of optical assistance to
maximize your bird watching enjoyment. Whether you choose
binoculars, a spotting scope or both, the most important decision
comes with your purchase. Here are some tips that will help you
make that decision easier.
First tip is spending the money. There’s no more important
purchase for an avid bird watcher than good optics. You’re in-
vesting in your own enjoyment and that’s always a good invest-
ment. While I’m saying spend the money I’m not saying, break
the bank.
Second tip is how does that feel? There are two important
“Feel” aspects to buying new optics. First is how they feel when
you use them. Do they fit your hand right and how does it feel to
your eye when looking through it. Second aspect to consider is
how you feel about buying the model you’ve selected. If you’re
at all squeamish about the brand, the model, the price, the war-
ranty, run while you still can. If it doesn’t feel good now it won’t
feel any better after you buy it.
Third tip is, consider the special features. Match your deci-
sion with your personal preferences and not with some special
feature you’ll never use. When looking around you’ll see some
optics with all the bells and whistles included. Those bells and
whistles don’t come cheap. Think about it before you buy. Ask
yourself, “Do I really need that”, before you buy. One special
feature I got a couple of years ago and I really loved it was the
pair of binoculars with a built in digital camera. I took some re-
ally nice photos with that camera/binocular.
Fourth tip is, set a budget. With optics it’s almost univer-
sally true that the more you spend, the higher the quality of the
product. Don’t base your decision on the price alone. If you’re
just beginning or you want your kids to start watching birds,
don’t go out and buy the best and most expensive out there. You
can get bigger and better later. I went to the Grange on Holland
Loop last year and bought several very nice and inexpensive bin-
oculars. You may want to check that out when the sale comes
back to town.
Last tip is, do your research. The first step in finding the
right binoculars or scope is to get familiar with what’s available.
Check the internet or scan the advertisements for optics in bird
and nature magazines. The more you look and do your research,
the less chance on buying something you won’t use. That would
be a waste of money. If it feels good and is at the right price, then
that’s the one for you.
Happy bird watching to all of my new bird watching friends
in the Illinois Valley and Rogue River.
From: Bird Watchers Digest and Harry Johnson.
Backyard Bird Watching by Harry Johnson is brought to you by
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Many have heard the
term “Doubting Thomas”.
And most people, when they
hear the words, might under-
stand them to mean only that
someone doubts what is being
said. It might be something
that seems too outlandish, too
preposterous to be true. In the
bible, the book of John records
just such an event, an event
that became the basis for the
term “Doubting Thomas”.
The disciples of Jesus
were gathered in a locked room
after Jesus had been crucified,
when suddenly Jesus appeared
among them. He showed them
the nail marks in his hands and
the spear wound in his side. He
spoke to them. And they were
astounded to see him. But one
of the disciples was missing,
Thomas. And when Thomas
was told of the appearance
of Jesus to the disciples,
he refused to believe, until
Jesus again appeared and had
Thomas touch his hands and
side. Only then did Thomas
believe. Thomas who became
known as “Doubting Thomas”.
But the story doesn’t end there.
Thomas did believe after he
had seen Jesus and touched
his wounds. He had to be
convinced, perhaps not much
different from how we need to
be convinced that Jesus’ death
and resurrection were for our
beneft, ALL of us.
Church calendar:
Thursdays, 4:00 PM,
Good Shepherd
Singers rehearse;
Sundays, 9:15 AM,
All-Comers Bible
Class, 10:00, Worship and
Communion.
(Photo’s by Darcy Wallace,
Illinois Valley News)
Mayor Carl Jacobson
(far left) and Jim Lettis
were two of many
volunteers working
hard during the CJ
Clean-up April 30.
Ann Padgett (above)
organized the clean-up.
Downtown CJ gets makeover
New to the Illinois Valley ...
offering Yoga & Capoeira classes 6 days a week!
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541-592-3130
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136 S. Redwood Hwy • Cave Junction, OR
By Darcy Wallace
IVN Staff Writer
In a busy round of spring cleaning, at least 20 Illinois Valley
residents helped pull weeds and remove debris from Highway
199 in downtown Cave Junction from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday,
April 30.
Ann Padgett helped set up a clean-up day after repeated
talks with other residents inspired her it was time to get something
done.
Using shovels, gloves, and occasionally weed-wackers,
residents of all ages could be seen along Highway 199 and River
Street. Little by little, volunteers filled several bags with debris
from the roadway.
Boys and Girls Club members aged elementary
through high school, including the Keystone Club, also got
up early on a Saturday at 10 a.m. to clean up River Street.
“I would love to see it become an effort that the entire
community got behind each spring,” said I.V. club branch
manager Scott Thornhill. “Our Keystone Club teens…were
enthusiastic and showed up ready to go. It was a perfect event to
come to after they attended the State Keystone conference.”
Thornhill said the club is still in its early stages but is already
planning upcoming projects such as painting and decorating the
teen room at Evergreen later this month.
Bake Sale
Nifty & Gifty Thrift
Saturday, May 7
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Immanuel United Methodist Church
200 W. Watkins, Cave Junction
0308
Compassionate Health Care
At A Time When Needed The Most
Q. Does it cost me for Hospice care?
A. No one is refused service because of lack of
financial resources. There is no co-pay or deductible
for Hospice services when covered by Medicare or
Medicaid. Most insurance plans pay for all or a
portion of Hospice care. Other benefits vary.
Discuss your question with your selected hospice
agency if you have limited or no insurance coverage.
541-474-1193
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Beyond Loss Support Group
Mondays ~ 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Mutual support ~ open to adults (over 18)
Places of Worship
BRIDGEVIEW
COMMUNITY CHURCH
5181 Holland Loop, CJ
541-592-3923
“We celebrate God’s Presence
in our lives!”
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
* * *
7th DAY ADVENTIST
265 S. Old Stage Rd., CJ
Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m.
Saturday Worship 11 a.m.
Prayer/Praise 7 p.m. Tuesday
Pastor Marvin Clark
Church (541) 955-4943
Madrone Adventist School
541-592-3330
* * *
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF SELMA
18285 Redwood Hwy., Selma
541-597-4169
Pastor Monty Pope
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Worship - 11 a.m.
** *
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
Pastor Dave Gordon
113 S. Caves Ave., CJ
Office: 541-592-3896
Email: cbccca@cavenet.com
Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Christian Academy
Pre-K to 12th grade
Awana - Wednesdays - 6 p.m.
IMMANUEL UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
200 Watkins St., CJ
Phone 541-592-3876
Pastor Charles Chase
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.
Child-care for small children
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ST. PATRICK OF THE FOREST
CATHOLIC CHURCH
407 W. River St., CJ
541-592-3658
Fr. William Holtzinger, Pastor
Mass - Sunday 11 a.m..
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday - 10:30 a.m.
Holy Days TBA
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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: 541-592-2290
www.goodshepherdlutheraniv.net
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ILLINOIS VALLEY
PENTECOSTALS
987 Caves Hwy., CJ
541-592-4716 or 541-218-2792
Sunday - 2:30 p.m.
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.
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VALLEY EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH
498 Laurel Road, CJ
P.O. Box 1248
Pastor Marvin Porter
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service - 11 a.m.
evfree@frontiernet.net
541-592-6160
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FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
451 S. Junction Ave., CJ
541-592-3956
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. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
25904 Redwood Hwy., CJ
541-592-2006
Rev. James Boston
Worship Service - 5 p.m.
1st Sunday of each month
THE CHURCH OF JESUS
CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY
SAINTS
209 S. Junction Ave., CJ
Sacrament Meet - 10 a.m.
Sunday School - 11:20 a.m.
Priesthood, Relief Soc. -
12:10 p.m.
Bishop G. Frank Sybrant
541-245-3394
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