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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, December 7, 2016
What readers think:
Will you shop local for the holidays?
Kathy Jett
Guenter Ambron
“Always, unless I need a
special item and can’t be
made or found here.”
Brian Holsclaw
Lance Hearn
“Yes, I always try to shop
“Yes, but not after 6 p.m.
on Christmas Eve and not local. I don’t like to leave
the Valley.”
at all on Christmas be-
cause employees should be
home with their families.”
“Absolutely, I like all our
shops and it keeps getting
better.”
Michelle LeComte
John Gardiner
“Yes I will! There are sev-
eral different church bazaars,
and many different shops
in town. Why would I go
anywhere else and deal with
all those crowds?”
“We ALWAYS buy locally
whenever possible, and
spend most of our money
at Diggin’ Livin’! We wish
everyone would do the
same, to make CJ a better
place for business!”
Letters to the editor
Obituaries
Louis Trujillo, 82 , of Cave
Junction, passed peacefully away on Nov.
28, 2016 at his home with loving family
by his side.
Louis was born Oct. 12, 1934 in
Socorro, N.M. the second oldest of four
children. The family moved to Los
Angeles and then to Alameda, Calif. He
was a member of Teamster Local ‘70’ and
Local ‘315’ Contra Costa, Calif. before
moving to Cave Junction in 1979.
He is survived by his loving wife
of 57 years, Nora E. Trujillo; son, Louis
A. Trujillo (Tamera); granddaughter,
Tribute to Lee Allen
Martinho
Lee Allen Martinho, born Sept. 21, 1956,
disappeared from his home on Dec. 10, 2015.
This memory letter is created by Lee’s
family, one in which we are grateful to those
who encouraged us and prayed after Lee went
missing. As we grieve, we’ll remember fond
events, the moments etched in our souls and
hearts.
***
Lee had a way of saying my name,
“Jeannie!” which made me feel special as
his big sister. After we grew up, we made
our mom’s blackberry cobbler stew on a
campsite fire. I was about to add water to the
Alexandria Trujillo; grandson, Louis
P. “Beau” Trujillo; brother, Mike T.
Montoya (Diana); sister, Ramona
Ortega; and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
mother, Emma and brother, Serito
Montoya.
Hull & Hull Funeral Directors
are in charge of arrangements.
pot, because I wasn’t sure if I had enough
blackberry stew for our large crowd. Lee
reached his hand to stop me. “No, no, don’t
add water you’ll ruin it.” And so I didn’t add
the water and ruin it. ~ Jean Ann Williams
My favorite memories are the gold
mining trips and picking mushrooms together
every season. ~Manuel Martinho
A favorite memory of Lee is the wrestling
match we got into at Eric’s party before Eric
was sent away for the Army. And our camping
trips during the summer. We will always
remember those times! ~Rhonda Martinho
Lee was not just my brother, but my best
friend. He was my protector in high school. I
could always go to him with any problem, and
he would help me if he could. Not being able
to put him to rest properly, this is the hardest
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(Editor’s Note: Views
and commentary,
thing. I pray every day someone will come
forward anonymously and tell where Lee is
at. Leebee, we love you very much. ~Cindy,
Denton, and Rebeka.
My favorite memory of Lee would be
playing poker with him. He was fun. ~A Niece
Uncle Lee called me his angel. He was
usually smiling and always happy to see us!
He was a great dance partner. He was always
available to help out if we needed him . . . so
generous and kind. He will always be deeply
missed, until we see him again! ~A Niece
***
This letter wouldn’t be complete without
mentioning Lee’s gift to take rough-cut burls
of wood and create table tops, canes, and still-
life art.
As our family looks to the future, we
including statements
made as fact are
strictly those of the
letter writers.)
Did
you find a
Community
First envelope
with cash in
it?
Lost between
the bank along
Caves Ave. and
Watkins.
Elderly couple
would be greatly
appreciative.
Handsome
reward to person
that returns
envelope to
Community First
Bank.
Thank you for
your honesty.
have a blessing due in January. A baby will
bear the name Lee in honor of our beloved
brother, daddy, granddaddy, uncle, and friend.
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Add the Guild’s festive open house to your Dec. 10 holiday shopping tour
Sweet treats, 2016’s Grand
Raffle prize, silent auction results,
and creative holiday joy await
visitors to the Southern Oregon
Guild’s Holiday Open House at the
Guild Gallery in the RCC Kerby
Belt Building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Saturday, Dec. 10.
Warm your body and heart with
mulled cider and other traditional
treats as you investigate creative
gift possibilities. Discover elegant
fiber art wear to keep you warm,
unusual glass and ceramic ware and
jewelry to surprise a loved one, and
a wide selection of wall art to delight
the eye and trigger dreams and
memories throughout the year.
Discover books for both
children and adults by local authors,
and find a special hand made
ornament or small painting to give as
a gift or add to your family holiday
heirloom collection. Gift wrapping is
available.
The Guild’s 2016 Grand Raffle
prize is a tall up-cycled chair, perfect
for placing at a bar or against a
narrow wall space for perching and
kibitzing. The chair is embellished
with elegant copper bas relief work
and a rich, red seat cover. Tickets
can be purchased at the Guild
Gallery for $1 (or 6 for $5) until
drawing time on Saturday, Dec. 10.
The drawing will take place at 3 p.m.
The Holiday Silent Auction,
which began Nov. 20 at the Guild’s
opening celebration of their new
holiday show, will also close at 3
p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. A brand
new scrabble game with a revolving
board and teddy bear companions
are just a couple of the items offered.
Bids can be made at the Guild
Gallery from now through 2:59 p.m.,
Dec. 10. The Guild is open Tuesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. or by appointment.
More information available at
541-592-5019, 541-659-3858, or
guild@southernoregonguild.org.
Save the date
Dec. 7
541-649-2333.
3rd annual I.V. Local Author Holiday
Book Reading & Sales.
Authors/artists will have the opportunity
to read their work or explain their process,
while guests enjoy free refreshments (baked
goods, coffee & tea, etc.). Following the read-
ing, visit with authors and pick up a book
signed especially for that certain someone on
your holiday list. Featuring books from Mi-
chael Spring, Sarah Bohker, Desmond Serra-
tore, Alan Laurie, Rachel Goodman, and Ryan
Forsythe at 6 p.m. Free to attend.
Dec. 10
RiverStars Performing Arts presents: The
Heart Of Winter, an original dance and theatre
performance written by Illinois Valley youth
and community artists. Showtimes are Dec.
10 and 11 at 5 p.m. at Lorna Byrne Middle
School in Cave Junction. All performances
are Pay-What-You-Can one half hour before
showtime. The Saturday night show will be
followed by a $5-$15 sliding scale bottom-
less bowl soup dinner. Stay for Dell’Arte’s
Alice in Wonderland. For more information
visit facebook.com/ivriverstars or call Nick at
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Dec. 10
The Dell’Arte Company’s annual holi-
day show tour returns for its 36th year with an
adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, re-imag-
ined for the unique struggles of growing up
in Northern California. A nimble new piece
from the Dell’Arte Company featuring origi-
nal music and athletic acting, this isn’t your
everyday Alice! Lorna Byrne Middle School
Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Dec. 10
Christmas Bazaar Sat., Dec. 10, 10
a.m. till 4 p.m. Hand Crafted Items ~
Great Gift Selection ~ Stocking Stuffers
~ Decorations Complimentary Refresh-
ments Available Location: 319 S. Red-
wood Hwy, Cave Junction (across from
Shop Smart; next to Napa Auto) For In-
formation call 541-592-6058.
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Dec. 25
Traditional Christmas Day Dinner Free
to everyone, Noon - 3 p.m. Christmas
Day (December 25th) Come for the
sing-a-long. Co-hosted by Illinois Valley
Baptist Church & Master Food Preserver
Volunteers at the County Building (102
S. Redwood Hwy). Desserts and volun-
teers still needed. Please call 541-592-
9268.
more volunteers to expand the hours; applica-
tions to become a volunteer can be picked up
at the Substation.
Continuing
*Cave Junction Patrol, LLC is looking
for volunteers. CJ Patrol is a private citizen
volunteer ornaization dedicated to effectively
addressing heretofore-unchecked property
crime in our city and neighborhoods. The pri-
mary mission of CJ Patrol is to prevent, in-
terrupt, report and decrease property crime
in the city of Cave Junction. Call 541-592-
9665, cjpatrol.org. Monthly meetings are first
Thursday at 6 p.m. at Wild River Pizza, 249
Redwood Hwy.
*The I.V. Senior Thrift Store is under
NEW MANAGEMENT and is looking for
new volunteers. Join the crew and make new
friends. You don’t need to be a senior citizen
to join the store. Call us at 541-592-6630.
Open Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*The C.J. Substation hours are changed.
We are now open on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Fridays (closed Wednesdays)
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The phone number at
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