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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Backyard bird watching with Harry: by Harry Johnson
Winter Hummingbird feeding:
With winter coming to the Il-
linois Valley some of you may have
seen some very small friends flying
in and out of your yard. Most Hum-
mingbirds in the United States depart
for Mexico where they will spend the
winter. However, it is not uncommon
to see hummingbirds during the win-
ter in some parts of the United States.
Anna’s Hummingbirds are non-mi-
gratory and can usually be found on
the West Coast of the U.S. Some
Anna’s have been known to stray into
very frigid locations – one wintered
in Ellensburg, WA a few years ago as
the temperatures dropped to near zero
degrees Fahrenheit. Rufous Hum-
mingbirds are also showing up more
commonly in the Southeast United
States during the winter.
If you want to increase the odds
that you might see a wintering hum-
mingbird, be sure to keep out some
fresh hummingbird nectar. You don’t
have to worry about keeping nectar
out and it stopping the hummingbird
from migrating.
As temperatures get cooler, you
will want to ensure that your nectar
does not freeze, especially, if you have
a hummingbird visiting you. Here are
some tips to reduce the chances of
your nectar from freezing:
• When temperatures are con-
sistently near freezing, you might
want to use a stronger nectar solution
of 3 to 1 (as opposed to 4 to 1). This
stronger solution may keep your nec-
tar from freezing down to about 27
degrees. The stronger nectar solution
should only be used during periods of
cold temperatures.
• Consider swapping feed-
ers throughout a cold day. You could
have a spare in the refrigerator, ready
to swap, if your outside feeder starts
to freeze. With the night time comes
the colder temperatures, you might
also bring your feeder in at night and
store it in the refrigerator.
• Another simple way to keep
hummingbird feeders from freez-
ing in the winter is to place a clip-on
shop light equipped with a 150-watt
bulb close to the feeder. When there
is a chance that the temperature will
dip below freezing, turn the light on.
The heat generated by the light bulb
should keep the feeder from freezing.
You will want to determine how close
you can place the bulb next to the
feeder without melting plastic feeder
parts. Mount the light at varying dis-
tances from your feeder and see what
works best with your feeder. Be sure
to test this prior to leaving your light
on for extended periods of time.
I hope you enjoy feeding and
watching these beautiful creatures.
Please remember, I have breakfast
each and every Saturday morning
around 8:30am at My Place Café in
Cave Junction. Come on by and join
me and other bird lovers for a cup of
coffee and some good food.
The above is from The Bird
Watchers Digest and Harry Johnson.
Backyard Bird Watching by Harry Johnson is brought to you by
My Place Cafe
“Where Good Times, Good Folks and Good Food Come Together”
Healthy U News: by Jody Conrad, M.S.
Humor
Did you know that an
estimated 90 percent of visits
to the doctor can be linked to
stress? Poor sleep, headaches,
gastro-intestinal distress, neck
and back pain, compromised
immune systems, and skin
related issues are among the
physical problems associated
with stress.
Research has shown
that women experience more
stress than men due to differ-
ences in the brain. Women’s
brains tend to be more inte-
grated, while men’s brains
are more compartmentalized.
This suggests that when a man
comes home from work, he is
able to leave the problems from
work at work, while a woman
may carry these burdens home
more readily.
Now to throw a ran-
dom question out: when was
the last time that you really
laughed, I mean a belly laugh
that made your eyes water and
took your breath away? It may
seem frivolous in our busy and
demanding schedule, but with-
out joy and laughter in our day,
life can become dreary and
tiresome. Young children ages
3-5 years old laugh a lot. They
know how to have fun. They
play, they romp, do silly things
with their bodies.
Laughter has physi-
cal benefits: it provides oxy-
gen, enhances endorphins in
the brain, provides an enzyme
in saliva that protects against
upper respiratory infections as
well as an enzyme in the stom-
ach that coats and protects,
and also promotes healthy
heart and lung function. Other
benefits include enhanced cre-
ativity, productivity, and emo-
tional release.
Theories on humor
suggest that it serves several
purposes. One is “arousal re-
lief,” meaning that in an anxi-
ety based situation, humor can
release difficult emotions. For
example, during events such
as memorials, often there are
funny stories shared as well
that help lighten the mood and
provide relief. Humor also
promotes social bonding. We
tend to like people who make
us laugh. Much of the humor
in our lives is about “seeing the
funny that is already there.”
The stress we feel is often ego
related, that is, tied to our view
of ourselves and how we think
we are being perceived by oth-
ers. Can you recall a time that
you were mortified or embar-
rassed about something that
happened to you, but later
were able to laugh and see the
humor in it?
Comic Leigh Anne
suggests that when we change
our perspective of the embar-
rassing moment, we can light-
en up, thus shortening the time
between the event and when
we can laugh about it. Even if
you don’t consider yourself a
funny person, you can still find
humor in everyday life and
share it with others. When you
make a mistake or do some-
thing silly, instead of being
embarrassed, laugh at your-
self. Life is full of surprises.
The staff and volunteers
of Healthy U present this col-
umn as part of their mission to
promote health in the Illinois
Valley.
Church News
Community Bible Church
Identity
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a
new creation; old things have passed away; be-
hold all things have become new.” 2 Corinthi-
ans 5:17
Identity is an odd concept. I’m not talking
about the documents we keep in our wallets and
purses that state our names and addresses, but
that which gives our lives meaningful existence.
I am this… or I do this… Some people’s identi-
ty is completely wrapped up in their work: what
they do or make or how they accomplish the
tasks before them. But no job lasts forever, and
when retirement comes (thankfully for some) a
sense of loss inevitably arises. Some people are
caught up in sports of one kind or another. It
doesn’t matter what starts your conversation, it
always ends up focused on their team, favorite
athlete, or sporting activity. Some people are
deeply involved in some hobby, and are thrilled
to talk about their latest project in the garden, in
the shop, or in the garage. I am always blessed
when I see people excited about their families
– what their children are doing, their devotion
to their wives, or what they are going to do to-
gether as a family. When I hear a young person
speak with delight about a parent, a brother, or a
sister it cheers and encourages my heart. Some
even find their identity in their church. There
is nothing wrong with any of these things; in
fact they are all good and healthy to a point.
But jobs end, sports and hobbies can lose their
appeal over time, children leave home, and
churches change and even close. The one who
finds their hope and identity in Jesus has this
promise: “I will never leave you nor forsake
you.” Hebrews 13:5b. That is a promise now
and forever.
In Christ,
Pastor Dave
Ministry at CBC
Sunday
Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Praise and Prayer 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
A.W.A.N.A.
6:15-8:00
Age 3 to Grade 6
Community Christian Academy
Preschool – 12th grade
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Preached As A Witness
The church family was happy to welcome our new as-
sociate pastor, Tony Rodriquez and his wife, who join us from
San Jose, California. When they got the call to come to Oregon
they felt God’s leading in their lives. Soon all obstacles to their
move were smoothed out and here they are. Pastor Tony says,
“this is the right place and the right time for them to be in south-
ern Oregon. The sermon was based on Matthew 24, the signs of
the times and the end of the age. Special emphasis was on the
promise of Matthew 24:14, “And this gospel of the kingdom will
be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and then
the end will come”.
Which brings up the question, what is a witness? The dic-
tionary defines witness as one who can give a firsthand account
of something seen, heard, or experienced. As a Christian wit-
nessing should be an ongoing event. Have you seen Jesus? Do
you see him everyday? Can you be his witness? We are prom-
ised in Acts 1:8 “you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit
has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me”. In order
to receive this power we must; 1) look to Jesus everyday, 2) pray,
3) wait and expect, by faith the Holy Spirit, and 4) be willing to
be changed in His likeness to serve God.
Maybe you are not the type of person who feels comfort-
able giving a Bible study, but there are many other ways to wit-
ness. Christians should be the happiest people you know. Some
of us forget to tell our faces that. The way we speak, dress and
live our lives in every detail are all witnesses of our relationship
with Jesus. So put a smile on your face and remember the com-
forting promise found in Matthew 28:20, “And lo, I am with you
always, even to the end of the age”.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Saturday
Bible study 9:30 a.m.
Worship hour 11 a.m.
Tuesday
Community Services’
Clothing 9-11 a.m.
Food boxes 1-3 p.m.
Madrone Adventist School
Grades1-8
madrone22.adventistschoolconnect.org
Places of Worship
BRIDGEVIEW
COMMUNITY CHURCH
5181 Holland Loop Rd., CJ
541-592-3923
“Come Join the Worship!”
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Sonny Moore
www.kbcc.us
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH
Pastor Dave Gordon
113 S. Caves Ave., CJ
Office: 541-592-3896
Email: cbccca@gmail.com
Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Christian Academy
Pre-K to 12th grade
Awana - Wednesdays - 6 p.m.
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7th DAY ADVENTIST
265 S. Old Stage Rd., CJ
Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m.
Saturday Worship 11 a.m.
Pastor Christian Martin
Church (541) 592-3218
Madrone Adventist School
541-592-3330
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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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
GOOD SHEPHERD
LUTHERAN CHURCH
East River Street
& Lewis Court, CJ
Annemarie Richardson
Lay Pastor.
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.
Church Phone: 541-592-2290
www.goodshepherdlutheraniv.net
ST. MATTHIAS EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
25904 Redwood Hwy., CJ
541-592-2006
Rev. James Boston
Worship Service - 5 p.m.
1st Sunday of each month
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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
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.
Evening Service 6 p.m.
evfree@frontiernet.net
541-592-6160
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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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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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FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
451 S. Junction Ave., CJ
541-592-3956
Pastor Mark McLean
Morning Worship
9:30 & 11 a.m.
Wednesday - 7 p.m.
Adult Bible Study
Curves Cave Junction
Jett Sett Beauty Salon Cave Junction
Madd Moose Cafe Selma
The Kerbyville Museum Kerby
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