Illinois Valley News: The Voice of the Illinois Valley, Cave Junction, Oregon

Top stories in our weekly issue dated
November 26, 2008

(From left) Guenter Ambron, Jim Frick, Jack Swift and Peggy Goodwin. Below, Roger Brandt makes his point with visual aids. (Photos by Michelle Binker, I.V. News)

Opposing views, but WOPR dialog unveils ‘common ground’

Economic recovery of Josephine County and its links to timber harvests and tourism was a major topic during a town hall meeting on forest practices on public land held Wednesday night, Nov. 19 at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.
Lomakatsi, SREP join USFS for restoration

A 10-year, 10,000-acre Master Stewardship Agreement with Takilma-based Siskiyou Regional Education Project (SREP), and Lomakatsi Restoration Project, of Ashland, was announced by the U.S. Forest Service’s Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Friday, Nov. 21.
Masked rapist/robber suspect sought

Deputies are seeking a stocking-masked suspect in a Cave Junction case involving reported burglary and attempted rape, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
CJ 76 armed robbery reported

A masked gunman made off with a bag containing some $80 cash and a fuel card from Cave Junction 76 Minimart late Friday night, Nov. 14, according to Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
Schools locked down in ‘gun threat’

All three public schools in Cave Junction went into emergency “lock-down” mode with students confined to their rooms with lights out following a report that someone with what could be a gun was seen at Illinois Valley High School.

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The LBMS crew. (Photo by Linda Corey-Woodward for Illinois Valley News)

Thanksgiving a time of gratitude for one’s blessings

In years past, many would take Thanksgiving week to travel; to visit relatives or take vacations to warm, sunny places. This year, the challenge is to do something differently due to the poor economy and high travel costs.
Holiday art sale at Firehouse Gallery in GP

Art ranging from stained glass to wood-turnings will be for sale through Dec. 12 when the Rogue Community College Firehouse Gallery hosts its annual Holiday Art Gift Sale.
Heart Gallery in GP shows Oregon adoptable children

The Heart Gallery of Oregon, a traveling exhibit featuring professional photographs of Oregon children waiting for families, is open in Grants Pass until Dec. 12.
CJ Lions Club has new members

Cave Junction Lions Club recently admitted five new members to the club during a meeting at Michelle’s Family Restaurant.
Lorna Byrne home project:
LBMS students, others spruce up site

Phase 2 of a grass-roots clean-up project was held Nov. 18 at the former home of 103-year-old retired teacher Lorna Byrne in rural Cave Junction by 22 Lorna Byrne Middle School (LBMS) students.
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