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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A moment with Mary: by Mary Halvorsen
My hands have become cold around the paper cup, the latte
inside warm. In the dark water of the harbor the reflection of the
morning sun emerges from behind a cloud, rippling small and
white as the moon.
Kneeling in his boat, a friend loads chicken parts into black,
wire, crab traps. On the dock my husband, hands in pockets,
surveys the scene: the water, the collection of boats, their masts
looming like a skyline of antennae towers. The squeal of gulls,
the rumble of a pick-up, and the bark of an unseen seal are all
that break the silence. A dog with short, wavy, brown hair sniffs
along the edge of the parking lot, his tags hanging from his neck.
Beyond the harbor thick, cottony clouds roll between two dark,
gray hills, pushing up the river.
Two hours earlier, leaving Taylor’s with breakfast sand-
wiches and coffee, Cave Junction is wrapped in a cold fog.
Winding down 199, on a section cut through a wall of redwoods,
my husband reports, “We saw a dolphin yesterday, it’s a good
sign. Sea lions and dolphins don’t get along.” This is posi-
tive because it means one less predator for the fish, but picturing
a dolphin’s squinty-eyed grin, I could only think, “How could
anything not get along with a dolphin?” Knowing there’s a pos-
sibility of spotting a dolphin or a whale, I am struck by what a
different world can be accessed within sixty miles of home.
Upon arrival, part of the fishing party is heading to break-
fast, the captain to the store. I retreat to a worn picnic table
above the harbor and note my husband below. Through the win-
dows, I see him sitting in the cabin, studying the panel. A minute
later he’s in the back, legs stretched, elbows resting on the side
of the boat, as if taking in every detail, remembering what it was
like to start a day on the water.
As we roll out I snap a few pictures, then the water, the
clouds, and the whine of the boat take over. I put the camera in
my pocket and feel each hair on my head being swept up and
back. A string of vessels dot the horizon, and looking back, the
sun lays out a rolling carpet of shimmering diamonds.
The four men work, one at the wheel, one reading instru-
ments, one throwing out crab traps, as another untangles the rope
before the round cages are flung.
I go to the cabin a little queasy and curl up on a high-backed
stool, nestling the side of my head against my arms. I look past
the backs of the men, and focus on the rhythmic movement of
the ocean. White water breaks hard on the distant beach while
around the boat, its rise and fall is continuous.
The twenty-something son of one of the men glances over,
nods towards a counter, “There’s Dramamine right over there.”
I tell him, “I almost fell asleep, it’s so relaxing” and he nods,
smiling, “Every time I went on the boat when I was little I fell
asleep” and I go on, “I used to have a horse. It’s almost the same
Obituaries
Celebration of life
Gloria Gale Gaspari,
age 75, of Grants Pass, died
Sunday, March 10, 2013 at
Spring Village.
No services are planned.
Hull & Hull Funeral Directors
are in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be
made to any Native American
organization.
Please
sign
the
family guest book at www.
since1928hull.com.
Gloria was born October
13, 1937 in Oakland, California
to Almond & Lillymay
Joyce N. Heald
Our
mom -Joyce
Heald- closed
her eyes for
the final time
at Royal Gar-
dens Health
and Rehab
Center on
March 15,
2013. She
had resided
there for
eight years.
She was born
Joyce Nadyne
Payne to James W.
and Lena Tycer Payne
on February 20, 1925. Her grandparents both pater-
nal and maternal were descendants of pioneer fami-
lies that came to Oregon in 1850s by covered wagon
and settled in the Illinois Valley in 1860s. Joyce grew
up on the Payne family farm located at the intersec-
tion of White School, Hays Cut Off and Smith-Saw-
yer roads. A special place in the hearts of not only
Joyce and her family, but many friends as well.
She graduated from Kerby Union High
School in May of 1943 with 14 classmates some of
whom remained lifelong friends. Joyce looked for-
ward to class reunions and volunteered for the Kerby
Union Alumni Association.
On May 29, 1943 she married Montee
Dean Heald whose parents had moved from Arizona
to a farm on Holland Loop –a union which lasted
52 years. They lived in Cave Junction most of their
lives and left the Valley only once when Montee en-
listed in the U.S. Army during World War II. Joyce
returned home to live on the farm with her parents
until his return from India during which time their
daughter Sonnie was born. That short sojourn to Salt
Lake and military boot camp was oft mentioned and
cemented Joyce and Montee’s determination to al-
ways live in the Illinois Valley.
Upon returning from the service, their
first home was a tiny cabin at Linhome which was
located just below Greyback campground. After a
year, they purchased a farm from Montee’s grandfa-
ther located five miles further down Caves Highway.
Joyce made good use of the orchard, a huge garden,
berry patches, plentiful “year round” deer and fish
from Sucker Creek. During this time she also had
two more children, Brad and Jenny. She worked hard
as there was no electricity, indoor plumbing or cen-
tral heat. Water was pumped by a hand pump from
the well, and baths in summer were in the irrigation
ditch and in winter with water heated on the wood
stove and poured into tin tubs. Food was stored in
a fruit room with ice or home canned. It was a long
trek to the “outhouse” even in the best weather con-
ditions. Although life was sometimes difficult, there
were many wonderful times and she was blessed to
have had a large extended family and many friends
who enjoyed each other’s company by the light of
kerosene lamps.
Although improvements were made to the farm
with the addition of electricity and a real bathroom,
they decided to sell the farm and became proprietors
of a small grocery store called Way Side Market. It
was situated about six miles up the Cave Hwy. It be-
came a favorite spot for local folks –farmers, log-
ging crews, friends and family who stopped by to
warm their hearts and hands by the wood stove
Illinois
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(Shelley) Cadwallader. She
owned and operated “J &
J Janitorial” in Livermore,
California. She moved to Cave
Junction seven years ago.
She especially loved her
dog, Jeffery White Cloud. She
loved Native American culture
and history and made Indian
crafts and dream catchers
to benefit Native American
reservations.
Survivors include a
daughter, Linna Coatney of
Livermore, California and
three grandchildren.
in the back of the store, and perhaps have a
friendly chat with Joyce or a friendly political
discussion with Montee. They also added two more
children to the family, twins –Dean and Deana-
Montee wanted to name them “Montee and Joyce”
but Mom refused. And lest we forget – there were
those silver dollars she saved from the Wayside till
for their annual trip to Reno, where in one lucky trip
she came home with 2,000 dollars worth of quarters
in little bags.
As the older children left home and started
families of their own, they decided to sell the market
and move to Montee’s parents’ farm. She continued
to be an excellent cook and provide delicious “farm
food” for her ever growing family. She enjoyed
decorating the old farm house and loved the holi-
days. You would not be able to find a more beautiful
Christmas tree that graced her living room or flower
arrangement any time of year on the dining room
table.
Joyce began anew to once again work outside
the home using her retail experience, farm honed
work ethic, bright sense of humor and her beautiful
smile to successfully work in the drug store aisles,
fountains, clothing racks and window displays of
many Cave Junction businesses. She especially
liked working for Valley Drug and Ed Adkins who
became her friend for a lifetime.
After Montee passed away in 1995, Joyce
left the farm and moved to Valley Village in Cave
Junction. She enjoyed her time there with her many
friends, relaxing, visiting and enjoying life. In her
spare time, she volunteered at the Senior Thrift
Store and the Kerbyville Museum. She was a life-
time member of the Marguerite Rebecca Lodge and
the Illinois Valley Alumni Association.
`Due to health issues she then moved to Red-
wood Terrace assisted living in Grants Pass to be
near family – with her health continuing to decline,
she later became a resident of Royal Gardens. She
seldom complained, and though she lost her abil-
ity to walk and speak – she never lost her ability to
smile, to appreciate music, the beauty of a flower or
the sweetness of a small child. And once in a great
while, out would pop a “salty phrase” – sign of that
old spunk she was well known for.
She is survived by her brother, Richard (Dick)
Payne and his wife Phyllis – her five children, Son-
nie Stone (Greg), Brad Heald (Lori), Jenny Coyle
(Milton), Dean Heald (Kathy), Deana Lahti (Jeff)
– 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 4 great-
great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, neph-
ews and cousins. Her sister Yvonne Dipple preceded
her in death.
Our family would like to thank all of those who
cared for Mom at Royal Gardens. We understand the
difficult and arduous tasks that are before you daily
and appreciate your kindness and hard work.
A special thanks to Mom’s dear friend Dolo-
res Nolan who also passed away before her. Dolores
visited Mom every day for several years, making her
life fun and being her friend through thick and thin.
We all learned what it means to be “a true friend”
from her example.
To those at Valley Village who befriended
Mom and helped her stay in C.J. “just a little bit lon-
ger” we are grateful.
Dr. Kathy Mechling – Bless your heart!!!
We would like you to remember Mom
dancing with Dad to the Tennessee Waltz – left hand
on his shoulder, right hand on his chest –cheek to
cheek – both smiling – happily engaged in the great-
est, slow dance ever!
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Please come join us as we celebrate
the life of Blaze Broberg on April
20th at Hogues meadow(at the end of
page creek rd in Takilma). The service
motion of being on one as it breaks into a canter.” He gives a
brief nod, before refocusing on his pole.
I had thought ocean fishing with guys would be about
cracking beers, of jawing with each other, of some degree of
competition, a toned down mix of “The Deadliest Catch” and
“Man Caves.” But it’s quiet, except when a fish is on the line. I
lock eyes with a Ling Cod as it lands in the middle of the white
floor, bracing myself for the onslaught of empathy I will feel.
But any suffering is ended quickly and it’s put out of sight as the
line goes back in for the next.
The opportunity to make eye contact with a prehistoric-
looking fish doesn’t come around very often, nor does being on
a small craft surrounded by the Pacific. To the west of Cave
Junction, beyond the coast range, it is a possibility. Being there
can make one feel as if they have entered another world. With
the sand, sea and the cyclical advance and retreat of the surf, it is
a different place. Maybe for their residents skiing, sledding, or
the option of long, hot days at the river seem exotic.
Our communities are a world apart, but not in distance;
more in the varied outdoor activities each has to offer. I have
never been much for fishing, but if I go again, I might take a
pole, and see what happens.
will begin at 2:00 p.m. Please bring your
own meadow seating. The family is plan-
ning to have a BBQ/potluck after the ser-
vice for those who are available to stay.
Please bring a dish to share or a grill and
something to cook.
Please call Sarah if you have ques-
tions 541-787-7471
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To: Editor,
Kerbyville Museum needs your help
- More Volunteers, Members, etc.
The Kerbyville Museum and
History Center, the oldest (established in
1959)history museum in all of Josephine
County, needs your active involvement!
Since 1998, a small but dedicated
group of community volunteers has
soldiered on keeping the Museum staffed
and open to both local residents and
visitors alike.
Sadly, during the past few years,
a number of Museum Volunteers have
passed away, including the recent loss of
William (Bill) Woodbury whose Great
Grandmother, Louisa Hart came to the
Illinois Valley in the 1850’s and liked it
so much she went back to Michigan and
brought her two sisters and their families
back here.
During the past four years, the
Save April
the 19 date
The Chamber has a planned Mixer
at the IV Library, 209 Lister St. on Friday,
April 19th from 5-7 p.m.
April 20
Precious Dirt welcomes Deep
Green Resistance Special guests DGR
Organizers Dillon Thomson and Samantha
Krop will be presenting ~~ Strategy to
Save the Planet~. Josephine County Bldg,
in Cave Junction (corner of Lister and
199 Hwy). Social begins at 6:00 p.m.,
presentation begins at 6:30 p.m., followed
by Questions & Answers. Coffee and tea
will be provided, “Goodies’ are welcome.
Deep Green Resistance is a plan of action
for anyone determined to fight for this
planet—and win.
April 26-27
Join the fun at the Illinois Valley
Rivers and Forests Festival, April 26-
27, 2013 in Cave Junction, Oregon.
The Illinois Valley Rivers and
Forests Festival in Cave Junction is a
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One year in Jackson and
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One year in all other
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Remainder of subscription will be donated to the
charity of your choice.
community in partnership with the
Museum Board of Directors and its
small group of Volunteers, helped obtain
grants and donations that completed the
outside restoration of the Historic 1880
Naucke Family House at the Museum. A
big “Thank You” for helping make this
possible!
Now that this effort is completed,
there still remains a lot to do.
How you can help!
(1). Become A Museum Volunteer!
The Museum needs a number of people
(volunteers) to work one day each week
(same day each week) from 10 am to 3
p.m., from now until late October. Museum
volunteers greet visitors, take admissions
and provide basic local history - training is
provided. Museum admissions are critical
and serve as the Museum’s primary
income to pay its monthly operating bills
(heat, phone, electric, computer, etc).
The Museum does not receive any local,
County, State or Federal Government
funding to operate! Call the Museum at
(541) 592-525 and leave your name and a
phone number.
(2). Become a Museum Member.
A Museum Membership costs $15.00
for a one year Individual Membership
(good from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) or a Family/
Business Membership that costs $25.00
for one year.
Membership benefits include 1-2
Semi-Annual Museum Newsletters, a
15% discount on all Museum Sales items
(mostly history books), free Museum
admission for the card holder, and a
Members Only Special Museum Opening
that is now planned for mid June.
(3). Come visit the Museum! -
The Museum is open Monday through
Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays
12 Noon to 3 p.m. Give yourself at least
one hour, or more, to see it all! Again,
your visit and admission will literally help
keep the lights on!
hands-on, interactive environmental
educational event designed for students in
grades K-8 (adults are welcome too!) that
celebrates our region’s interconnected
natural resources and inspires each of us
to care for our environment.
Saturday, May 4th 10:00 am - 1:00 p.m.
Jubilee Park PET PARADE Registration
10:00- 11:15 Parade 11:30- 12:30 Don’t
forget your leash and to dress up your pet!
SMALL PETS ONLY PLEASE
Mommy’s Day Bingo with the
Cave Junction Lions Club. Josephine
County building in CJ doors open at 5
first game at 6. For more information call
Cory at 541-592-4301.
Aprl 11
Meditation 101: an introduction to
meditation skills with Lindsey Gillette.
Never meditated before? Here’s your
chance to try. May 1st, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at
Illinois Valley Counseling and Support:
535 E. River St. Cave Junction. FREE!
Everyone welcome. Questions? Call:
541-592-4888
Dennis Strayer,
Museum Board President
No horse story
I enjoyed the story about Mr. McNeil
who is riding a horse coast to coast to
bring attention to land issues in the April
10, issue of IV News.
As horse owners and trail riders
we know there is no better way to see
the country than from the back of a good
horse.
I do take exception to his opinion
about lands devastated by the Biscuit Fire
in 2002. I agree that it is a wasteland but
it didn’t have to be that way. Had logging
been allowed he would have been riding
through beautiful green plantations filled
with birds and other wildlife. The roots of
these young trees would be holding soils
in place.
Oregon has very strict laws about
replanting after logging. The sale of
timber would have paid for replanting
as well as bring much needed jobs and
industry to Josephine County. A win win
situation in my opinion.
There might even have been a
little money left to maintain the existing
historical equestrian and hiking trails in
this area. Bushwhacking is no fun.
Sincerely,
Barbara Ashinhurst
Cave Junction
May 5
FREE BIRDHOUSE BUILDING
Materials and guidance provided by
Audubon. All are welcome! Methodist
Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave
Junction, 1 p.m., Sunday, May 5th.
April 20
IVHS Baseball will be at St.
Mary’sgames at 12 & 2 p.m.
IVHS Track will be at Crater. Bus
leaves at 8:15 a.m.
May 4
2013 ILLINOIS VALLEY KID’S
CARE FAIR AND PET PARADE
Continual
Free - Strength and balance
exercise for seniors. M., W. & F. 9 - 10
a.m. at 113 Caves Ave. 541-592-2614.
IVHS Alumni needs members.
Any 70, 80 or 90’s alums interested please
call Ryan Nolan at 541-592-2156.
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