Illinois Valley News

• Action ‘right now’ urged for funding

  

  New taxes, fees among proposals

• Toler promises law enforcement for ‘unruly mob’

  

  Chairman says ‘It’s only fair’ to allow citizens to speak uninterruptedly during public meets.

• CJ mayor triggers thoughts about armed population

  

  To improve “the safety and security of the citizens,” city of Cave Junction Mayor Tony Paulson is viewing the possibility of requiring heads of households and businesses to arm themselves.

• Kerby annexation upheld

  

  An appeal challenging annexation of 6.5 acres in Kerby by the city of Cave Junction for Manor Communities Development of California is invalid, based on action by the city council Monday night, April 28 in city hall.

• Suspect in Grants Pass kidnapping jailed on seven charges

  

  A man believed to be armed and dangerous, and wanted since an April 15 kidnapping of a Grants Pass-area woman, followed by another alleged kidnapping Tuesday, April 22 of the same woman, was arrested on the 22nd.

• Safety vital due to high wildfire danger

  

  This is the fourth consecutive year that Gov. Kulongoski has declared Sunday, May 4 through Saturday, May 10 as Wildfire Awareness Week, set aside each spring to remind everyone that we live in a beautiful, but high-wildfire risk state.

• Alcohol figures in increased fatal crashes with graduates

  

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released data from its Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) showing that alcohol-related fatalities increase between the middle of April and the middle of June.

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• Tropical Island offers beauty oasis

  

  Care to win a four-day Mexico cruise?

• Welcome back for Kristy Lee at Ray’s Sat.

  

  Selma native Kristy Lee Cook, among top finishers on American Idol, will be the guest of honor during a special welcoming party at Ray’s Food Place in Selma.

• I.V. Grange celebrates; honors several

  

  Thirteen volunteers and Cave Junction Mayor Tony Paulson were among honorees during an open house sponsored by Illinois Valley Grange on Friday evening, April 25.

• Jazz with pizzazz set for LBMS

  

  Lorna Byrne Middle School students in Cave Junction will be treated to a Jazz workshop on Friday, May 2 at 10:20 a.m., according to musician Tim Wallace, of Selma.

• Steelheaders garner national award

  A Southwestern Oregon volunteer group, Middle Rogue Steelhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited, received the 2006 National Rise to the Future Award.

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A First-Responder course is under way at Illinois Valley High School through the 21st Century Learning program. RCC instructor Jeremy Petronella is being funded through a grant from the Area Health and Education Center of Roseburg. Successful completion of the 50-hour course will result in First-Responder certificates. Illinois Valley Fire District also has assisted the after-school program. (Photos provided)

• Illinois Valley Youth Soccer Association

  Spring/summer kicks are in full force for Illinois Valley Youth Soccer Association teams.

• The Cougar softball team lost to Hidden Valley

  

  Illinois Valley High School softball team was defeated 14-1, 16-0 by Hidden Valley in Cave Junction on Saturday, April 26. The Cougar baseball team also lost to Hidden Valley on the Mustang field. The scores were 20-1, and 7-6.

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  • IVHS raffle will aid two programs
  • Selma home invasion reported
  • USPS will hike first-class to 42 cents on May 12
  • Oregon rule for donors revised
  • Parks unit has pair openings
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• Top stories from last week

  • Patrol deputy cuts seen in budgeting

  • County commission candidates present platforms

  • I.V. significant aggregate site hearing continued

  • Span fixed at McCaleb

  • Berry farmers stinging from bee losses

  • Suicides, homicides top violent death cause lists

  • TRSD hires new chief

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