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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Backyard Bird Watching with Harry:
It’s springtime and the wild
flowers are coming out all over
the valley. If you’re like me,
you’ve noticed an increase in
birds coming to your feeders.
Please take the time to go out
and clean your feeders.
One of the reasons I’m
doing this article is promote
bird watching in the valley. The
other is to get kids interested
in birds and appreciate birds as
something other than an object
to throw rocks at. It can be a
fun and inexpensive hobby for
kids and families.
Bird Watching for kids:
There isn’t a better nature-
oriented activity for kids than
bird watching. What child
hasn’t been delighted to see
his first bird up close? Birds
are a natural delight for kids,
and they can be seen anywhere
in the world. Even in your own
backyard.
It’s more than observing the
birds. It’s taking an interest in
the actual birds they are seeing.
It’s learning their names,
identifying their markings,
and observing their activities.
It’s listening to and learning
their songs. It’s learning their
behavior and habitats. It’s
learning and appreciating
nature and the world around
them that doesn’t include the
T.V. or video games.
Where can you go to
watch birds?
Bird watching can be as
simple as setting up a bird
feeder or bird bath in your
backyard which invites wild
birds to come to you. Walking
in your neighborhood or hiking
are great ways for children
to get exercise that turns into
a fun fulfilled adventure.
Start with your backyard or
neighborhood and learn the
birds there. As you become
familiar with the local birds,
it’s time to expand out. You
may think about taking trips to
areas that will feature different
species than you have locally.
What do you need?
Bird watching is an
inexpensive hobby, especially
compared to other activities
for children. You’ll need a
pair of binoculars. It is more
fun if everyone has their own
pair, so nobody misses out on
a sighting. If you check the
internet you can find binoculars
just for kids. You don’t need
an expensive pair for starters.
They will need a field guide to
help them identify what they
are seeing. Check the local used
book stores before you go out
and buy a book. I would try the
Petersons Field Guide as your
first book. If your children are
older you may want to think
about getting them a camera.
Have them start a bird list of
the birds they’ve seen and
dates and where they’ve seen
them. In the Petersons Field
Guide you will find the bird
list in the back of the book.
Just check off the birds you
see and mark the date. It’s very
easy.
Backyard Bird
Feeding:
Don’t miss out on one
of the best bird watching
activities for people of all ages,
especially for children, feeding
birds in your own backyard. It
can be as easy as putting out
a feeder or spreading the seed
out on the ground. But if you
really want to attract birds add
a bird bath. You may want
to think about adding a bird
house and sit back and watch
the new family move in. Just
watch the smiles come when
it’s time for the new family
have babies. The whole family
can watch the feeding of the
young. What a delight for the
kids of all ages.
Bird watching and backyard
feeding are wonderful hobbies
for the whole family to enjoy.
Try it one afternoon and see
for yourself how your family
bonds while enjoying the fresh
air, local scenery and most of
all, the natural world around
you.
Remember I’m always at
My Place for breakfast each
Saturday morning. Come on by
and say hi. For questions, you
can email me at birdwatching@
frontiernet.net .
Thank you,
Harry Johnson
O’Brien, Oregon
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Grad Committee
helps send off
seniors in style
Many Illinois Valley High School seniors are choosing to
celebrate the end of their high school careers in a positive way,
but raising funds for a good send-off celebration can prove dif-
ficult.
Since 1990, the I.V. Grad Committee has helped students
do just that.
On Saturday, May 14, the IVHS Class of 2011 and their
family and friends held the All Night Safe and Sober Grad Nite
fundraiser at Bridgeview Winery near Cave Junction.
The event was packed with activities, including talent show
performances by seniors, music by the East Fork bluegrass band,
silent and live auctions, and a gourmet dinner with a “Chicken
and Chardonnay” theme (where the chardonnay was for those
over 21).
The Safe and Sober party was the second annual of its kind,
but the I.V. Grad Committee has been around for over two de-
cades, helping plan responsible and fun parties for seniors.
According to educational ERC assistant Sara Parker, par-
ents run the organization on a nonprofit status, who want to stay
involved with students.
“Five of my children will have graduated from IVHS by
2013 and many of my relatives as well,” Parker said. “The key
for success is parental and community involvement which can
sometimes be a challenge.”
Some of the many businesses and individuals donating in-
cluded Taylor’s Country Store, Shop Smart, Pietro’s Restaurant,
Phil Aria, Coffee Heaven, Cabin Chemistry and many friends
and family.
“[The Grad Nite Committee] is a nonprofit, parent orga-
nization that raises money to ensure a safe and sober gradua-
tion night party after graduation, and entice them with money
and gifts,” Parker said. “With the funds raised, we purchase gifts
such as laptops, TV’s, iPods, camping gear… anything young
adults need to begin a new phase in life, college bound or oth-
erwise.”
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
“If you love me, you will keep
my commandments”. Jesus said these
words to his disciples, but they apply
to us as well. To love one another as
ourselves, do unto others as we would
have them do unto us ... in other words,
to do what is right.
And to spread Gods’ word through
any number of ways. We might spread
God’s word by setting an example of
how we live our lives. Or by helping
those less fortunate than ourselves. Or
by praying for others. Or by taking the
opportunity to witness to others in our
daily interactions. Or, or, or ...
There are no constraints put on
us in terms of the settings we should
use to witness, or the day of the week
or time of day. We are simply told,
as were the disciples, to keep Jesus’
commandments. It’s up to us how we
do it.
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All-Comers Bible Class
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Team members will speak and
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Also Thanks to
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Saturday, Oct.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kerby Electric
Immanuel United Methodist Church
200 W. Watkins, Cave Junction
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for installation of the pump.
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
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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.
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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.
Compassionate
care
at a time
when it’s needed
the most
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
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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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