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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Slices of Life by Jill Pertler
I’m all right,
how about you?
By: Jill Pertler
One of the most challenging
aspects of living with
teenagers is confronting their
vast and superior knowledge.
Every parent who’s been
there understands a teen’s life
experiences have brought them
to the point of knowing almost
everything – or maybe there’s
no almost about it.
I’m okay with my kids
thinking they are right
– as long as they keep their
opinions to themselves. When
they share their ideas and try
to exert them on others (most
specifically me), there’s where
the dilemma comes in.
My teens believe they are
right. That’s their right.
Unfortunately their “right”
is often in direct opposition
to my own (wise and learned)
point of view. I also believe I
am right, and we all are aware
two rights do not make a left.
(It takes three rights to do
that; go ahead try this little
“Slices of Life”
by Jill Pertler is
brought to you by:
experiment yourself.)
Which is exactly what my
household experienced the
other night when my husband
and son ganged up on me
– three rights. This was a rare
occurrence, because usually
my husband is as learned and
wise as any old owl. On this
occasion, however, he didn’t
give a hoot about the logic of
my reasonable opinion.
I should have known
better than to engage them in
discourse on the rights and
wrongs of any given topic.
I avoid doing so with the
men in my family. They are
competitive and hate losing.
To compound matters, my son
is left-handed. Never argue
with a lefty about being right.
So the three of us stood at
a standstill. They were right
and I was right. We probably
should have done the three
rights thing, made a turn in the
opposite direction and left the
situation alone. Maybe went
for ice cream and called it a
day.
It’s hard to leave things
alone, though, when you think
you are right. Am I right?
I forget what we were
squabbling about, but their
claim of correctness was okay
with me. “Let them be right”
is one of my lesser-publicized
mottos. My impediment came
when they attempted to find
fault with my own rightness.
They accused me of thinking
I am always right. Like there’s
something wrong with that.
Of course I always think
I’m right. It would be illogical,
unintelligent and inappropriate
not to. I haven’t met anyone
who sets out to find an opinion
they believe to be wrong.
What would it say about my
sense of self-respect and self-
esteem if I didn’t think enough
of myself to choose to believe
I was right?
We all think we are right.
It’s the nature of things.
My husband and son
furrowed their brows at my
admission. Was it an admission
or declaration? I could almost
see their brains churning.
Because they weren’t sure,
they couldn’t be certain
whether they were winning the
argument.
If there’s anything more
Ron VeRsteeg
Attorney at Law
“Over 20 Years Experience”
541-592-4381
435 Junction Ave., Cave Junction
May 28
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Guardianships
Post 70 and Boy Scouts will put American flags
on Veterans graves at Laurel Cemetery.
H ometown E
InteRIoRS
Super submarine
sandwich, hearty
garden salad, grilled
cheese sandwich on
whole wheat, bean &
cheese burrito, beefy
potato bowl
FRIDAY,
May 27
MONDAY,
May 30
COMMUNITY
HEALTH
CENTER
541-592-4111
TUESDAY,
May 31
WEDNESDAY,
June 1
waiting for menu
No School -
Memorial Day
Sponsored by
25647 Redwood Hwy.
Cave Junction
541-592-2413
No School -
School Budget
Reduction Day
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
* * *
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
* * *
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
***
ILLINOIS VALLEY
PENTECOSTALS
987 Caves Hwy., CJ
541-592-4716 or 541-218-2792
Sunday - 2:30 p.m.
Takilma
Community
Building.
Please call
541-592-3911
to identify the wal-
let & how much
money (approx)
was in it.
Thursdays, 4:00pm
Good Shepherd
Singers Rehearse
Sundays, 9:15am
All-Comers Bible Class
Sundays,10:00am
Worship and Communion
Wallet
Found
Aleesia Hennings is the daughter of Stephanie and Chris Hennings. She is a
member of Volleyball and Track & Field Teams. Aleesia has earned a varsity letter
and was awarded Most Improved Player in Volleyball.
After graduation Aleesia will attend Rogue Community College to earn an
Associates Degree in Business. She will then transfer to Central Oregon Community
College to get a degree in Culinary arts.
Taysha Hodge is the daughter of Angela Hodge and John Hodge. She is a member
of the track team. She has received numerous ribbons for her participation in track
meets.
After graduation Taysha is not sure what she would like to do. Maybe join the Air
Force, go to college, travel or join the Peace Corps.
MONDAY, May 30
Memorial Day -
No School
Pasta with marinara/
meat sauce or bean &
cheese burritos, chicken
burger or cheese burger,
cheese, bbq chicken or
supreme pizza, Italian
turkey & cheese spicy
chicken wrap, or chef,
anti pasta or garden
salads
TUESDAY,
TUESDAY,
May 31
31 Rib-B-
Chicken May
fajitas,
Que sandwich, chicken
burger, cheeseburger;
No School
- or
pepperoni,
cheese
School pizza;
Budget
Hawaiian
Italian
Reduction
Day
or turkey
& cheese
sandwich, spicy chicken
wrap; chef, antipasto or
garden salad
FRIDAY,
FRIDAY,
May 27
May
27
Nacho
supreme,
wiener wrap, corn dog,
spicy chicken burger;
No School
-
cheeseburger;
pepperoni,
School
Budget
cheese,
supreme
or taco
Reduction
Day
pizza;
ham & cheese
or turkey & cheese
sandwich, turkey wrap;
chef, garden or Mandarin
chicken salad
WEDNESDAY,
June 1
Taco salad, teriyaki
beef rice bowl, spicy
chicken burger, ham-
burger; pepperoni,
sausage, cheese or
Italian griller pizza;
veggie or turkey &
cheese sandwich,
turkey wrap; chef,
garden or Mandarin
chicken salad
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.
Found on
April 30
at the dance
at the
Principal’s Students of the Month – May
- IVHS School Menu - THURSDAY, May 26
SISKIYOU
No School -
School Budget
Reduction Day
CALENDAR
With money.
Danielle Lavassaur is the daughter of Jenny LaVassaur. She is a member of
Cougar Pals, Art Share, National Honor Society, and the Girl’s Basketball Team.
Danielle has earned a Varsity letter in Basketball. Danielle volunteers at the Boys
and Girls Club for the dinner program.
After graduation Danielle will attend a four year university to major in health
care.
11 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony at
Laurel Cemetery
Noon Memorial Day Ceremony at
Deer Creek Cemetery, Selma
THURSDAY,
May 26
Contracts
“I am the way, and the truth,
and the life. No one comes to
the Father except through me.”
Jesus said these things to his
disciples to let them know that
belief in Him was and is belief
in God the Father. Jesus also
said that no one but the Father
knows the day or the hour
when the world will end. Not
prophets, not preachers ... no
one knows, despite what they
think they may know.
We have only to look at
the latest prediction as to the
end of the world to see that
such speculation is foolhardy.
We are called to be believers
in God, not soothsayers who
attempt to see into the future.
Ours is a big enough task ...
trying to follow God’s word
and believe in his Son. Most of
us haven’t gotten that right yet
... much less having the ability
to tell others when the end of
time will be.
Wallet
Found
Samantha Milner is the daughter of Amy and Michael Milner. She is a member
of the SMILE club, Track and Cross country Teams. Samantha was awarded Most
Improved in Cross Country and earned varsity letters in Cross Country and Track.
After she graduates in 2014 Samantha plans to attend college.
10 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall
Elementary School
Lunch Menu
Sponsored by
Real Estate
Probate
10 a.m. Illinois Valley High School
9 a.m.
important than being right,
it’s winning an argument. Or
maybe not. What did I have
to gain by pursuing this one
any further? My guys weren’t
on the threshold of giving up,
and I had stuff to do – like pet
the cat and watch the weather
channel.
I ended my filibuster by
offering one last tidbit of
logical information regarding
the importance of semantics:
Believing you are right and
being right are two different
things. I always believe I am
right. But I never know for
sure. I could be wrong. We all
could be.
Their jaws dropped at my
disclosure. I grabbed the cat
and the remote, and left it at
that.
Jill
Pertler,
award-
winning syndicated columnist
and author of “The Do-It-
Yourselfer’s Guide to Self-
Syndication.” is collecting
fans on Facebook on her Slices
of Life page. Email her at
pertmn@qwest.net; or visit her
website at http://marketing-by-
design.home.mchsi.com/.
Wills
AMERICAN LEGION
POST 70 and AUXILIARY UNIT 70
Memorial Day Ceremonies
May 26
Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church
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.
* * *
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
* * *
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
* * *
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)