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Bob Sullivan reported a great turnout at the Fairview Community Church on Sunday, February 1st in celebration of their 100th Soldier Care Package. The church was at full capacity. Channel 16 KMTR Television from Eugene was there along with the local VFW and families of some of the soldiers that received “care” packages. Sheriff Andy Jackson also said a few words to the crowd.

Mary Loss, was also there in support of Adam Loss, a local serviceman and recipient of the 100th Care Package. Donations of items for the care packages can be dropped off at the Coquille Valley Sentinel. The Soldier Care Package Project is also raffling off two large knives donated by Raleigh Parker and a remote control Volkswagon Bug donated by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Tickets can be purchased at Four Corners Grocery, the Homestead Tavern and the Coquille Valley Sentinel. Tickets are $1 apiece or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held on Memorial Day.]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/748/1/Fairview-Community-Church-celebrates-100th-Soldier-Care-Package/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/747/1/Red-Devils-in-Action/Page1.html
Heston Altenbach takes the jumpshot


Jones brings the ball down court


Muntifering takes a jumpshot against Cascade Christian

]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Editor) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/747/1/Red-Devils-in-Action/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/742/1/Dorothy-Margaret-McCullough/Page1.html
77, of Coquille died January 31, 2009 in Coos Bay.
Arrangements are under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service, 396-3158.]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/742/1/Dorothy-Margaret-McCullough/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/741/1/Rolph-Henry-Johanson/Page1.html July 5, 1919 – January 26, 2009

A Memorial Service was held for Rolph H. Johanson, 89, of Coquille, on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 4 p.m.. at the Coquille Seventh – Day Adventist Church with Pastor Jose Agosto officiating. A private family inurnment with military honors provided by the American Legion Bay Area Post #34 took place at Sunset Memorial Park Columbarium in Coos Bay.

Rolph Henry Johanson was born on July 5, 1919 in Eureka, California to Aron Johanson and Margarete (Dahlsrud ) Johanson. He passed away on January 26, 2009 in Myrtle Point at the age of 89. Rolph and his wife Inez were married for 61 years. Rolph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Coquille Seventh – Day Adventist Church. Rolph will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

Rolph is survived by his wife Inez Johanson of Coquille, OR; Daughter Faye Johanson of Moss Landing, CA; Daughter Chris Compton and her husband Nyren of Auburn, WA; and Grandchildren Ashley, Myles and Tanner Compton, all of Auburn, WA. Arrangements were under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 267-3131.]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/741/1/Rolph-Henry-Johanson/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/740/1/Robert-Bob-Eugene-Schuler/Page1.html Robert “Bob” Eugene Schuler
January 21, 1958 - January 30, 2009

A memorial service for Bob Schuler, 51, of Gillette, Wyoming will be held on Tuesday, February 3 at 2 p.m. at Gillette Memorial Chapel with the Pastor Judith England officiating of the Church of the Nazarene. Bob passed away at home amongst family and friends on January 30, 2009 following a courageous battle against cancer. Robert Eugene Schuler was born January 21, 1958 to Bob and Betty (Huff) Schuler in Coos Bay, Oregon.

He attended 11 years of school in Coquille Oregon. He spent his senior year in Brookings, Oregon, graduating in 1977. He worked on fishing boats and at a fish processing plant before moving to Wyoming in 1979. He was employed in different jobs including with OSHA before being hired by Thunder Basin Coal Company at Black Thunder Mine where he worked as a dragline operator until he was stricken with cancer in the fall of 2008. Bob married Robin Baker on August12, 1983 and was blessed with two children, Teresa Ann and Brett Anthony. They divorced in 1992.

In 1994 Bob began a new family life with Karen Huggans and her three children, Jeremiah, Devanie, and Brandon. From that time on he was the proud father to all five of the children, loving them equally and raising them all as his own. Bob’s passion was for hot-rods and Harleys. He built streetrods from the ground up and traveled to several states, with his kids, to both show his hot-rods and to enjoy the artistry and craftsmanship of the other builders. He spent most of his time off in the shop and was well known for turning wrenches on other people’s cars as well as his own. He also loved to ride his Harley and go on road tours and poker runs with Karen and his friends.

Everyone knew Bob as a patient teacher, a person who always helped a friend in need, and as a loving father. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Bob is survived by his wife, Karen of Gillette, Wyoming; daughters: Tereasa Schuler of Wright, Wyoming, and Devanie Huggans of Gillette, Wyoming; sons: Brett Schuler of Wright, Wyoming, Jeremiah Johnson of Kodiak, Alaska, and Brandon Huggans of Gillette, Wyoming; his mother, Betty Harris of Myrtle Point, Oregon; brother, Ron Schuler of Myrtle Point, Oregon; and sisters: Marilyn Kay Moody of Yamhill, Oregon and Ellen McKay of Coquille, Oregon He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Schuler Sr.; his grandparents: Anthony H. and Tressa M. Schuler, Bernice Hiley, Bud Huff; and nephew, Nick Lucas. Condolences and memorials can be sent to Gillette Memorial Chapel at 210 W. 5th St. Gillette, WY 82716 or via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.
]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/740/1/Robert-Bob-Eugene-Schuler/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/739/1/Dorothy-Mae-Harris/Page1.html Dorothy Mae Harris
March 23, 1917 – January 24, 2009

A celebration of life has been held for Dorothy Mae Harris, 91, of Coquille. Dorothy was born March 23, 1917 in Dallas, Texas. She died January 24, 2009 in Coquille. Dorothy was married to Robert Harris, who preceded her in death, and resided in Coquille sense 1937. She worked as a sales clerk and was an active volunteer for Coquille Valley Hospital Aux., the blood bank, food bank and election board. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Master Tau Chapter and a faithful member of Pioneer United Methodist Church for 70 years.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Bobbey Blume of Honolulu, HI; Marion Johnson of San Marcos, TX; Patricia Steward of Scottsdale, AZ; six grand children and eight great grandchildren. The family suggests memorial contributions to South Coast Hospice, Coquille Valley Hospital Auxiliary or Pioneer Methodist Church, Coquille. Arrangements were under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service, 396- 3158.]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Editor) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/739/1/Dorothy-Mae-Harris/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/738/1/Norma-Jeanne-Eckholm-/Page1.html Norma “Jeanne” Eckholm
November 18, 1925 - January 28, 2009

A celebration of Life was held for Norma “Jeanne” Eckholm, 83, of Coquille, on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Coquille Christian Community Church in Coquille. Pastor Kenyon Smith officiated. Interment was held at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens in Coquille. Jeanne was born and raised in Enid, OK and attended college at Oklahoma A&M from 1945 to 1947 majoring in Home Economics.

In 1947, Jeanne and her mother moved to Oregon where she attended Oregon State College, now known as Oregon State University. Jeanne belonged to the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority during her college years. Jeanne’s senior year of college was short as she met and married the love of her life, George, on May 21, 1949. During her working years, she was employed by North Bend Electric, Oregon Nevada California Fast Freight, U.S. National Bank, Coos County Assessor’s Office, and Don Smith Insurance Agency. In 1976, George & Jeanne purchased North Bend Auto Parts which they owned and operated for 16 years. Jeanne participated in several organizations and community services which included: Coos County Home Extension, Coquille Christian Community Church, Southwestern Oregon Rental Owners Association, and Coos County Gideons Auxiliary. She also supported George during 30 years of service to the Coquille Fire Department. Jeanne also spent time organizing the annual Coaledo School Picnic Reunion.

George & Jeanne were blessed with daughter, Barbara, and son, David. Jeanne is survived by her husband, George Eckholm of Coquille; daughter Barbara Foord and husband, Ralph of Coquille; son, David Eckholm of Coquille; brother, Wally Cole and wife, LaVelle of Parker, Colorado; Granddaughter Koren Evans of Junction City; grandson, Kyle Evans and wife, Julie of Junction City; grandson, Rick Foord and wife, Danette of Coquille; great grandchildren, McKenzie, Colby, Kendra Evans of Junction City; great grandson, Geoffry Felker of Coquille; special grandchildren Shon Cook and wife, Sundara of Ellensburg, WA and greatgrandchildren: Kaitlyn & Schyler; Tobi VanDolah of Eugene and great grandchildren: Taylor & Courtney; sister in law, LaReine Eckholm of Tumwater, WA and daughter, Charlene Eckholm of Lake Havasu, AZ; niece, Sigrid Huston and husband, Pat of Portland; niece, Kris Bolkan and husband, Ken,; niece, Karen Gough and numerous other nieces, nephews and many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her nephews, David Scott Cole and Eric Eckholm. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gideons, C/O Myrtle Grove Funeral Service, PO Box 37, Coquille, OR 97423 or Coquille Christian Community Church, 625 E 10th St., Coquille, OR 97423. Arrangements are under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service, 396- 3158.]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Valley Sentinel Staff) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/738/1/Norma-Jeanne-Eckholm-/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/736/1/A-Meditation-On-Proverbs-2329-31/Page1.html hath sorrow? who hath
contentions? who hath babbling?
who hath wounds
without cause? who hath
redness of eyes? They that
tarry long at the wine; they
that go to seek mixed wine.
Look not thou upon the
wine when it is red, when it
giveth his colour in the cup,
when it moveth itself
aright”

It is amazing how many problems that our world faces and many of those problems are contributed to by drinking. Alcohol is the number one drug problem in America. I went the computer and searched alcohol statistics and found out, 50% of driving fatalities involve alcohol, one death every 30 minutes in the United States. 40% of industrial fatalities and 47% of industrial injuries are linked to alcohol.

Nearly one in 4 Americans admitted to general hospitals have alcohol problems, four in ten criminal offenders report alcohol as a factor, three out of four spouse violence victims report alcohol was involved, and I am not even, for sake of space, going to list the percentages of rapes, suicide, drownings, health, child abuse, etc. Yet we have Christians that try and justify their drinking in saying that the Bible does not teach abstinence. Here, God says, Don’t even look on it. Proverbs 20:1, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.” Christians are supposed to be wise.

I can give you several, Biblical reasons not to drink. Romans 14:13, “Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.” I Thessalonians 5:22, “Abstain from all appearance of Evil.” Philippians 2:15, “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;” If you do not know Christ and are struggling from the effects of alcohol, either as the abuser or the victim, I John 5:4&5,

“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God.?” I would like to encourage you to come to Christ. He loves you and wants to give you victory over sin, the flesh, the devil, and this world, that is why He took our sins and nailed them to the cross. Please join us this Sunday as we meet together to worship Jesus.

Pastor Bruce Perkins, Bible Baptist Church N. Dean St., Coquille 396-5613]]> no@spam.com (Pastor Bruce Perkins) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/736/1/A-Meditation-On-Proverbs-2329-31/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/735/1/Damascus-Road/Page1.html
Such places and events provoke near-instant recognition in those who hear or read them; so too, do the words “Damascus Road”. “The Damascus Road Experience” refers to a dramatic encounter with a “moment of truth,” more often to an encounter with God! That was the experience of Saul, a young man from Tarsus who was a rising star in Jewish legal circles following the establishment of Christ’s church) and the rapid spread of the Gospel of Christ after the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7). It was outside of Damascus, Syria, the world’s oldest city, that the risen Lord, Jesus Christ, confronted Saul (see Acts 9:1-9). Saul was carrying arrest warrants for those, both men and women, who belonged to “the Way.” (note: the vague reference to early Christians - “the way.”) Heaven’s light beamed brightly and Saul was blinded by it. He did, of course, hear a voice that he did not recognize (Acts 9:2- 6).

Christ identified himself and instructed Saul, who was temporarily blinded by his experience there in the road, to go into Damascus and wait for further directions. Sauls’ fellow travelers were confused, as he was. So also were the disciples of Christ inside Damascus (Acts 9:7-19). In fact, the particular disciple (Ananias, v.10 who was told to find Saul in the city and help him further his obedience to Christ, actually argued with the Lord, referring to Saul’s reputation as a persecutor of Christians. Ananias lost the argument, of course (see Acts 9:13-16). The result of all these encounters and conversations was that Saul would himself become a disciple of Jesus Christ. Acts 9:18 tells us Saul was baptized into Christ and he received his sight.

And the world would never be the same as it had been before Saul’s conversion. God had in mind a great plan that would include Saul of Tarsus. In time, Saul would be known as Paul–The Apostle Paul! No disciple of Jesus Christ had the impact on history Paul did, and continues to have. It’s just an amazing story. Through the evangelistic ministry of Paul, God advanced the borders of His reign all the way to Europe. Paul preached to Jews and non-Jews alike, and would eventually be known as the apostle to the Gentiles (non- Jews). (One might also read Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-41.) Paul would eventually write 13 of the 27 books of our New Testament, and his tireless efforts (like the tireless efforts by Saul to persecute Christians), would bring unknown numbers of people to Jesus Christ.

Isn’t it amazing to see God work to convert a foe like Saul into an Apostle Extraordinaire? What power! What resolve! We in churches of Christ, teach regularly on these matters. When God speaks to us through Paul, or any of those He inspired to write scripture, we want to be very attentive. Don’t you? We work hard to help folks have their very own encounter with God through his Word, their very own Damascus Road experience. Have you had yours? We can help. We’ve been your neighbors in Coquille for more than fifty years.

Coquille Church of Christ 2nd & Gould (541) 396-2508]]> no@spam.com (Coquille Church of Christ) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/735/1/Damascus-Road/Page1.html http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/734/1/Reflective-Living-in-Everyday-Life/Page1.html By Ken Duke
So often we get use to attending church, singing songs of praise and hearing the preacher preach his message and go about our daily lives the remainder of the week and not see God at work in our everyday lives. He is at work; at work in every situation and in every life that we encounter. His voice can be heard by those who desire to listen if we would us just take a moment and listen.

However, many of us are so busy with what is before us; we don’t take that time, that small little moment and pause to hear the voice of the Lord speaking into our hearts and souls providing His wisdom and guidance. This is why “Reflective Living” is so key to successful Christian living. “Be Still and Know that I Am God.”, the Scriptures tell us. The Lord desires for us to slow down and even pause to hear His perspective; His wisdom; His truth in our circumstances. Reflective living is seeing the Lord at work in our day to day affairs; our day to day relationships. When we slow down we have the joy of enjoying life and all that it brings to us. So may we all become reflective unto the voice of the Lord and follow His leading for our lives.

First Assembly of God 457 E. 2nd St., Coquille 396-4205]]> no@spam.com (Ken Duke) http://www.oregonbeacon.com/CoquilleSentinel/articles/734/1/Reflective-Living-in-Everyday-Life/Page1.html