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

Top stories in our weekly issue dated
December 17, 2008

Several crashes occurred in Illinois Valley during the past several days. They included a rollover on Hwy. 199 at Ghost Town (above). (Photos by Illinois Valley Fire District Media Dept and IVN) Click pic for more info.

JoCo gets oily facts on biofuel

A presentation and grant request from the Eugene-based company N.W. Seed Crushers Inc. was received by the Josephine County Board of Commissioners.
Toler has budgetary fix-it plan

When Toler went to Salem during the 2005 session with the expenditures suggestion, his pleas fell on deaf ears among Republicans and Democrats. But despite his initial cold reception among lawmakers, Toler again is pursuing the expenditures issue, but with a slightly different approach.
Hiring of recount workers OK’d for Brown’s request

In the matter of a recount, called for by Josephine County Board of Commissioners position 3 candidate Jack Brown, the county board voted 2-0 to allow the county clerk’s office to hire 22 election workers to undertake the job.
Firefighters find 2 dead in rural GP

Firefighters discovered two dead men when they entered a burning home in rural Grants Pass following a 3:43 p.m. alarm, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
Police seek driver in death of pedestrian

Grants Pass Police are looking for the driver in a fatal car vs. pedestrian accident involving John David Wheeler, 47, of Grants Pass.

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Suspect held for bomb explosion that killed two officers, injured one

An Oregon State Police bomb technician and Woodburn Police officer were killed, and the Woodburn chief of police was critically injured Friday afternoon when an explosive device detonated at a Woodburn area bank.
OSP, other agencies aim during holidays to thwart drunks

Oregon State Police is joining other Oregon law enforcement agencies through the end of December and into the New Year for increased enforcement to find and remove impaired drivers from highways.
Events calendar

All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar

Lance Tausaga (above) of Illinois Valley High School wrestled to a 4th-place finish in the 215 lb. class at the Coast Classic in North Bend held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13. Sam Winter was 5th at 145, and Jesse Orndorff was second at 103. His score was the highest of any Cougar freshman who has participated in the tournament. I.V., which scored 84 points, highest of any 4-A school in the tournament, finished 15th out of 33 teams of mostly larger schools. (Photo provided by Ward Winter for Illinois Valley News)

Finance class at RCC/Kerby

A three-part Fundamentals of Finance series course is offered in Illinois Valley from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning in January.
Children’s Opening Day at GP Library Saturday

Josephine Community Libraries Inc. (JCLI) volunteers are preparing to open the Children’s Room at the main branch of the library Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community garden sprouting at Safe House site

Progress on the Community Garden Project at the Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance (IVSHA) site in Cave Junction is reported by Iris Chinook, IVSHA development coordinator.
Artwalk Photos

Second Friday Art Walk, sponsored by Illinois River Valley Arts Council (IRVAC), was held in Downtown Cave Junction on Dec. 12. IRVAC is assisted by Evergreen Federal Bank, Cabin Chemistry, Jefferson State Financial Group and R.H. Ziller & Co. (Photos by Illinois Valley News)