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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, December 21, 2022
S E N I O R S P OT L I g H T
S P O N S O R E D B Y I . V. We l l n e s s Re s o u r c e s
MANAGING THE HOLIDAY
BLuES: by Laura Mancuso
Food & Friends
FRIDAY – DECEMBER 23
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
MONDAY – DECEMBER 26
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 28
CHICKEN PASTINA
There are many things that can contribute to the
holiday blues. Whether it’s something as simple as
over scheduling yourself, missing a loved one or a
deeper emotional need, it’s possible to work through
your feelings and start anew.
Here are nine ways to deal with the holiday
blues:
1.Limit alcohol – Limit your alcohol intake,
and try not to keep it readily available around your
house. If you’re attending a party and you know
alcohol will be accessible, limit yourself to one or
two drinks. Drinking to excess can affect your mood
and amplify any negative feelings that you may
have.
2. Get plenty of sleep – Try to go to bed at a
specific time each night. Being well-rested can
improve your mood and help you feel ready to take
on the day.
3. Learn to say “no” – Over scheduling and
not making time for yourself can lead to emotional
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When to see your doctor
You should call your doctor
if you or your child is having
trouble breathing, has poor appetite
or decreased activity levels, cold
symptoms that become severe,
a shallow cough that continues
throughout the day and night.
How rSV is treated
Mild RSV infections will go
away in a week or two without
treatment. You can use over-
the-counter fever reducers and
pain relievers to manage your
symptoms. Check with your doctor
if you are not sure if an over-the-
counter product is safe to give
to your child. Your doctor may
also suggest nasal saline drops or
suctioning to clear a stuffy nose.
Supportive care such as staying
hydrated and comfortable is also
helpful.
In severe cases, most
breakdowns. Learn how to say “no,” and stay firm
on your decision.
4. Be open to new traditions – You may have an
image of what you think the holiday should consist
of, and this may not be what’s actually happening.
Instead of holding on to what the holiday should
have been, allow new traditions to unfold.
5. Get support when mourning a loved one
– If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, the
holidays can be especially tough. Although it can
be tempting to isolate yourself and grieve, it can
be beneficial to spend time with your friends and
family. They can support you through this difficult
time.
6. Spend time with your loved ones – Instead
of spending the holidays alone at home, get your
friends or family together for a dinner party at your
place. The more the merrier! You can spruce things
up with lively decorations and add welcoming floral
arrangements to your living spaces.
7. Exercise regularly – Plug in your headphones
and pop out for a walk around the block a couple
of times a day. A quick 10-minute walk will get
your heart rate up and release mood-boosting
endorphins.
8. Do something fun to get over a recent
breakup – It can be difficult to be alone when
you’re nursing an aching heart. Instead of sitting
at home, fill up your calendar with activities.
9. Avoid overeating – Before heading out to
social events, fill up on veggies. You can even
fill up a small sandwich bag and snack in the car.
Holiday outings can often lead to overeating,
which can affect your mood and overall well-
being.
The holidays can be an especially difficult
time for older adults. If you’re unable to be with
friends or family this holiday, look for volunteer
opportunities that allow you to be around others.
Some nonprofits will even come pick you up if
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commonly for infants younger than
6 months of age and older adults,
hospitalization may be needed. The
hospital will use intravenous (IV)
fluids to aid in hydration, and a
breathing machine or humidified
oxygen to help your body receive
the oxygen it needs. In most cases,
hospitalization will only last a few
days.
rSV prevention
RSV is highly contagious.
Each year, an estimated 2.1
million outpatient visits occur in
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children younger than 5, due to
RSV infection. There are some
steps you should take to prevent its
spread. The most effective means
of protection are some of the
simplest, such as:
Avoiding close contact with
infected people
Avoiding sharing cups,
bottles or toys that may have been
contaminated with the virus since
the virus can live on surfaces for
several hours
Thoroughly washing hands
with soap and water after coming
into contact with an infected
person
Researchers are working to
develop a vaccine, but currently,
there is nothing available for
public use. In some situations,
high-risk infants may be prescribed
monthly injections of palivizumab
to help prevent severe RSV.
American Lung Association
(lung.org)
relationship with you and that
plan began with a baby in a
manger.
It’s amazing to think that
many of the specific predictions
about Jesus’s birth and death
were recorded hundreds, or even
thousands, of years before He was
born. Through the wisdom of the
Holy Spirit, the prophets knew
we needed a Savior, and they
predicted His coming. But we
aren’t just talking about an event
that happened 2,000 years ago.
We’re talking about something
that’s happening right now, and
we need to decide how we’re
going to respond to it.
Your response is a gift more
precious to God than gold, or
frankincense, or myrrh. You can
bring a wonderful gift to God just
by allowing Him even more space
in your heart. So, exchange gifts
with your amazing Creator this
Christmas. Give Him your heart
and He’ll give you the Son who
brings eternal life. What a gift!
Join us at Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church, 150 Lewis Ct.,
C. J., at 7 pm on Christmas Eve
for our Candlelight Christmas
Eve Service. Have a blessed
Christmas!
Good Shepherd Lutheran
What a Gift!
Christmas is when we
remember that God came close.
We were in trouble and even
though we were created to be with
Him, our hearts had moved far
away. There was a barrier between
us and our Creator, and that
night He took a huge step toward
breaking it down.
If a couple thousand years
of Jewish history teaches us
anything, it’s that the answer
wasn’t going to be found in our
own efforts to be better. God took
a big step toward us by coming to
live with us, show us the way, and
remove that barrier through his
death on the cross. It’s not about
being good; it’s about being near
to God through Jesus!
I know that some of us go to
Christmas Eve Service because
it’s expected or required. You
know what I mean. Your Grandma
said everyone has to go to church
if they want to be able to open
presents, so you came. If that’s
where you find yourself and you’d
rather we’d just get done with all
the religious stuff, I get it.
And I know there might
be a reason. I know that in the
past some Christians or churches
may have given you a reason to
consider shutting out the story
of Christmas. But this story isn’t
about any one church. It’s about a
relationship with God. It’s about
love, life, and freedom. If you’ve
already made up your mind to
shut out the story, please give
it a chance. Please take another
look and reconsider. Try to look
beyond everything you’ve heard
about Jesus and everything you’ve
seen people do in the name of
Jesus, and just try to find out for
yourself who Jesus is.
God sent His Son because
you’re important to Him. If God
had a wallet, He’d be carrying
your picture around in it. So,
He made a plan to restore His
P la c e s o f W o r s h i p
BRIDgEVIEW
COMMUNITY CHURCH
5181 Holland Loop Rd., CJ
541-592-3923
“Come join the community in
fellowship!”
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Sonny Moore
www.bridgeviewcc.org
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7th DAY ADVENTIST
265 S. Old Stage Rd., CJ
Saturday Worship - 9:15 a.m.
Sabbath School - 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study 11:15
Pastor Ed Nelson
Assc. Pastor Daniel Threthewey
Church (541) 592-3218
Madrone Adventist School
541-592-3330
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IMMANUEL UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
200 Watkins St., CJ
Phone 541-592-3876
Pastor Charles Chase
Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m.
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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.
ST. PATRICK OF THE FOREST
CATHOLIC CHURCH
407 W. River St., CJ
541-592-3658
Fr. Robert Wolf , pastor
Parochial Vicar is now Fr. Joseph
Mujaeropiro
Mass - Sunday 11 a.m..
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sunday - 10:30 a.m.
Holy Days TBA
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TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH
10343 Takilma Road, Takilma
Pastor Dan Robinson
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Main service 11 a.m.
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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
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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.
VALLEY EVANgELICAL
FREE CHURCH
Come join a warn and loving
congregation
498 Laurel Road, CJ
P.O. Box 1248
Pastor Kevin Wood
Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.
Worship Service - 11 a.m.
Saturdays - Spanish speaking
service - 6 p.m.
evfree@frontiernet.net
www.ivefc.org
(541)415-4189
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FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
ASSEMBLY OF gOD
451 S. Junction Ave., CJ
541-592-3956
Pastor Mark McLean
Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday - 7 p.m.
Adult Bible Study
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ILLINOIS VALLEY BAPTIST
CHURCH
541-592-6149
329 Caves Hwy.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m
(for all ages)
Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
Wednesday Bible Study, 7 PM
Come be with us!
NEW LIFE PENTECOSTALS
Pastor Tristan White
Sundays
Call for place and time
541-244-8912
newlifepentecostal.net
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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 /
Priesthood / Relief Soc. -
11:10 a.m.
Bishop Terry Vance Sr.
707-954-1273
541-592-4418
Family History Center Hours
Free Research - open and
welcome to the public
New Hours:
Sundays 11 – 1 p.m.
Third Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays 1 - 3 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - noon
Call 541-415-6129
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WONDER BIBLE CHAPEL
11911 Redwood Hwy.
Wonder, Ore.
Sunday worship 10 a.m.
Non-denominational Bible
believing Church
Sunday School Nursery
Youth group meets
Sunday 6:30 p.m.