Top stories in our weekly issue dated
December 10, 2008

Pearl Harbor Day, commemorated Sunday, Dec. 7 by Glenn Morrison American Legion Post 70 and Auxiliary at Cave Junction City Hall, was attended by some 30 veterans and others. On the 67th anniversary of the attack, Cave Junction resident Bob Perkins (above), who was present during the bombing in 1941, showed a Honolulu newspaper from the day after. The Illinois Valley High School band played patriotic music. (Photos by I.V. News)

  • Copeland disputes CJ denial of $31K

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    In the face of dogged insistence that the city of Cave Junction owes Copeland Paving, Sand & Gravel more than $31,000 for a driveway at the new Siskiyou Community Health Center (SCHC), the city is referring the matter to City Attorney Patrick Kelly.

  • City accused of polluting fish habitat streams

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    Serious violations by the city of Cave Junction exist in connection with pollution of streams and the effect on aquatic wildlife, the city council was told Monday night ...

  • I.V. golf course escrow pending

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    Illinois Valley Golf Course Association Inc. informed members in a letter late last week that it has accepted an offer to purchase the nine-hole course and related property ...

  • JCLI gains library keys; board chastises Corriea

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    Josephine County has been without library services since May 17, 2007 -- but that is about to change.



A Memory Tree, sponsored by Lovejoy Hospice for its annual Light Up A life celebration, is available at Home Valley Bank in Downtown Cave Junction. Bankers Dar Sams and Dawn LeGaux view memory ribbons that can be placed on the tree until Dec. 30 in memory of loved ones who have passed on. Additional information about the Light Up A Life observance is available by phoning Lovejoy Hospice at 474-1193. (Photo by I.V. News)

  • Caves, chateau events planned

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    Illinois Valley Community Development Organization (IVCDO) is in a flurry of planning various events to celebrate the anniversaries of the Oregon Caves National Monument and The Chateau at the Caves during 2009.

  • Art Walk Friday

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    The music of O’Brien residents George & Anwyn Leverett music often is featured on the National Public Radio show Thistle & Shamrock, which is syndicated worldwide.

  • Holiday fun with Dell’Arte set Saturday

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    The hilarious Dell’Arte Troupe will present The Glasnost Family Holiday, a free Yule show at Lorna Byrne Middle School in Cave Junction on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.

  • Yule musical event at RCC slated Dec. 10

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    A free Winter Concert will be presented by the Rogue Community College Orchestra on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Rogue Bldg. on RCC’s Redwood Campus in Grants Pass.

  • Events calendar

    Events Calendar

    All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar





Photo: I V Wrestling

Wrestlers took to the mat in Cave Junction Thursday, Dec. 4 (Photo by Michelle Binker, I.V. News)

  • Cougar matmen strong competitors

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    Illinois Valley emerged the winner 51-15 from a dual wrestling meet against Brookings-Harbor

  • IVHS junior Kaberline gets ‘Miss Congeniality’ award

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    Representing Josephine County, Rebeckah Kaberline, a junior student at Illinois Valley High School, earned the title, “Miss Congeniality,” in the semifinals of the recent Miss Teen Oregon Pageant.


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  • Governor wants BLM to hold its WOPR on logging
  • CJ Municipal Court fines showing increase
  • Yule musical event at RCC slated Dec. 10
  • RCC among programs aiding businesses
  • Kings to reopen
  • Huntin’, fishin’ licenses online
  • Wash your hands, already! It can prevent sicknesses

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  • Letters to the editor, your community forum.

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    • Editor big Grinch
    • ‘David & Goliath’
    • WOPR needs rewriting
    • Wonders about sheriff
    • ‘Time for Cha-Cha-change’
    • Hayes Hill et al.
    • Children’s gifts needed
    • Concealed weapons view

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