Top stories in our weekly issue dated
October 8, 2008
Flames destroyed a 1954 trailer at 140 Briar Lane in Selma on Thursday, Oct. 2. Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) responded to the 8:01 p.m. alarm; Rural/Metro Fire Dept. responded under mutual aid to cover Selma Station 2. The cause of the blaze that demolished the residence, approximately 24 feet long, is believed to be a wood stove, said IVFD. No injuries were reported; names of the residents were unavailable. (Photos by Dale & Elaine Sandberg, IVFD Media Dept.)
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Josephine County Commission Chairman Dave Toler and other officials throughout S.W. Oregon felt relieved Friday, Oct. 3 after President Bush signed a financial rescue plan extending federal timber payments to counties for another four years.
Toler called the forthcoming monies “a bridge to the future.”
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Planning for when federal funding is no longer provided, Chairman Dave Toler of the Josephine County Board of Commissioners has definite ideas.
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Despite turmoil in the national banking and finance areas, investments by Josephine County are safe, said county Treasurer John Harelson.
These people want your vote
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A review of the investigation of numerous arson cases and arrests that have occurred during September in the city of Grants Pass was presented Thursday, Oct. 2 by Deputy Chief Laura Zeliff of the city Dept. of Public Safety.
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For more than 20 years, Selma residents Orville Camp and his wife, Mary, have been refining their understanding of sustainable forestry practices.
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Second Friday Art Walk will celebrate Halloween this month with a variety of free, family friendly activities from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 10.
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The second in a series of Classics at the Chateau will conclude the 2008 special event season at the historic Chateau at Oregon Caves National Monument.
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Four Oregon state representatives, led by District 9 Rep. Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay), toured Southwestern Oregon last week, talking with school officials and school-based medical clinic staff.
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A time of “tough going,” but tempered with optimism for improvement, is cited by head football coach Ray Yarbrough following a 42-0 loss in the Skyline Conference opener for Illinois Valley.
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All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar
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The second in a series of Classics at the Chateau will close out the 2008 event
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Saturday, Oct. 11 is set for the Applegate Wagon Trail Re-Enactment
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For the many skilled and gifted artists who call this part of Southwestern Oregon home, having access to the right tools and material is crucial.
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Stories from the print edition
- Zoo trainees from Japan hosted at Great Cats
- Animal security increased
- Wild Salmond Center seeks funds to 'save' rivers
- School district event rules will be enforced at games
- Emergency chief urging flood insurance
- Bird is the word
- Wolf Creek Pantry reopens
- Jen Amrose to help LTA
- Iron 44 benifit concert at RCC
- IV News reconized
- Locking forest gates due
- GP fire suspects up to 10
- Health-care debates set in Medford
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Candidates for two seats on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners will participate in a forum Monday, Oct. 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Josephine County Bldg. in Downtown Cave Junction.
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Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD), Rural/Metro Fire Dept., and Oregon Dept. of Forestry responded to a semi-truck fire on Hay’s Hill Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24.
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A Cave Junction mom has formed a crosswalk safety group to obtain traffic control for children crossing the busy intersection of Hwy. 199 and River Street in Cave Junction.
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Awarding a national citation and announcing the addition of a registered nurse were among highlights of a fund-raising banquet held by Pregnancy Center of Illinois Valley.
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A $1.5 million federal grant to prepare a demonstration project in case of a major epidemic of influenza will be received by the Oregon Public Health Division.
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