Illinois Valley News

ILLINOIS VALLEY GARDEN CLUB celebrated its 80th anniversary Friday afternoon, Feb. 16 at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Cave Junction with a luncheon and garden-themed cake. Among displays was a collection of past minutes. Notes taken at the inaugural meeting of the “Friday Afternoon Garden Club,” held Feb. 12, 1927 indicate eight members were in attendance. (Photo by Michelle Binker /‘IVN’)

Wyden forum Friday, February 23

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) will host a Josephine County Town Hall meeting on Friday, Feb. 23 at noon at Grants Pass City Hall, 101 N.W. “A” St.

County residents can attend the open forum to voice their questions and concerns.

During Wyden’s first Senate campaign in 1996, he promised to hold a Town Hall meeting in every Oregon county each year. Since being elected he has held 430-plus such gatherings.

Locked up federal land tied to reduced tax base, county income

Situation for Josephine County without federal O&C income is stressed by leaders.

'Desperate times' looming, sheriff tells state body, for law enforcement, services

State legislators joined with Raffenburg and Gilbertson in conveying concern regarding O&C funding.

Two options posted for rural fire help

Members of Josephine County’s Rural Fire Protection Committee present an initial report on their recommendations.

Siskiyou Health Center nearly ready for opening

After eight years of planning and months of construction, the new Siskiyou Community Health Center (SCHC) is nearly ready to open its doors.

Oregon gains population more rapidly than its five southwestern counties

The 2006 Oregon Population Survey.

• Figures show Josephine County's population up

There will be a 26th annual berry festival

Organizers dispel rumors that Junction function defunct

There have been whispers that the annual festival would not be returning.

Pool group diving into solutions

Supporters trying to get this season off the ground

Just a hint of the stories from our print edition.

Stories available on newsstands now:

• Northwest to benefit from benzene reduction
• Child-care tax credits info outlined
• OSU seeks LIFE recruits
• Toxic mess from meth sites addressed
• LBMS lists Honor Society membership
• Three Rivers Schools Foundation gives grants

Three flee cops; jump in river, one jailed

Other tales of criminal mishaps

Tales from the Police Blotter

Top stories from last week

• Increased valley patrols, jail capacity: Gil getting it done

• Liquor store operator seeks parking solution

• Public safety levy scheduled May 15

• April on tap for Art Walk

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  Cabin for rent: $10 per month - I.V. 1937

  Another in a series celebrating Josephine County's sesquicentennial, by Roger Brandt.

  
  
  

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• More thoughts about the warm weather; Leaving children behind in I.V.; Nightmare on display; Sheep drinking Kool-Aid

  Letters to the editor, your community forum.

• CNN talking about legalizing marijuana?

  You Tube posting of CNN news story. From CNN

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