Illinois Valley News

• CJ has ‘no authority’ to ban public boozin’

  

  A proposed ordinance to ban consumption of alcohol in public spaces within Cave Junction may have to be changed in order to comply with state law.

• Toler seeks energy solutions for JoCo economy

  

  Renewable energy was the topic on Friday, Jan. 30, when Josephine County Commissioner Dave Toler met with state and regional officials at the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) campus in Klamath Falls.

• Space available at county jail

  

  Recent approval of additional staffing positions for the county sheriff’s office means that more criminals could soon become familiar with every nook and cranny at the jail.

• Is it the end of free lunch?

  

  “Harvest Kitchen, a free lunch program, might close unless a new coordinator is found,” says Linda Butler, who is retiring after eight years as coordinator.

• Greenwood’s human-powered Imagine PS a design revolution

  

  Takilma resident Charles Greenwood has come a long way since a routine California traffic jam in 1968 changed his life forever.

• Capturing tourism dollars, increasing public input, Deer Creek meeting topics

  

  Increasing tourism and bolstering public participation in county commission meetings were among topics when the Deer Creek Association held its annual community meeting.

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• Sponsored Feature
  YMCA at crossroads of fun & fitness

  “It’s Fun to Play at the YMCA” is an apt slogan for the Grants Pass Family YMCA that serves all of Josephine County.

• Events calendar

  

  All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar

  
  
  

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  Wrestlers from Lorna Byrne (LBMS), Fleming, Lincoln Savage, Grants Pass North and South middle schools, and one youngster from Phoenix, participated in the first Caleb Renno Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7 in Ken Mann Memorial Gym at Illinois Valley High School. The Lorna Byrne program, which hosted the event, is in its first year. North Middle School took top honors, South came in second, and LBMS third. Renno, a wildland firefighter who died in an August 2008 aviation accident, was a wrestler in his youth. His family was presented a commemorative plaque from friends and teammates. Funds raised during the event from entry fees and concessions go to the I.V. Wrestling Club, which supports Illinois Valley High School, Lorna Byrne and I.V. Youth wrestling programs. (Photos by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News) -click pic to see more-

  I.V. grapplers making strong show at tournaments

  

  The past two weeks have been something special for the 4-A #3-ranked (tied with Sweet Home) Cougar wrestling team.

• Softball program gains new coaches

  

  Even though he’s been around it his whole life, new Illinois Valley High School girls varsity softball coach Kenny Hix just can’t get enough of the sport.

• Knights’ pressure stymies I.V. girls

  

  The Knights’ full-court and man-to-man defense forced several turnovers, and clutch shooting chained the Cougars during their meeting on Friday, Feb. 6 in Illinois Valley’s Ken Mann Memorial Gym in Cave Junction.

• Lady Cougars improved vs. Mustangs

  

  The Illinois Valley High School girls basketball team’s defense held third-ranked Hidden Valley to 33 points Tuesday night, Feb. 3, in Ken Mann Memorial Gym in Cave Junction.

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• Board OKs grant; eyes charter review, fire service standards; appoints budget committeeR&R in ‘cost-cutting’ mode
• Toler seeks energy solutions for JoCo economy
• DeFazio pushes to prosecute, punish white-collar crime
• DEQ seeking permit fee increase
• Farm Bureau meet to examine canola set Thursday, Feb. 19
• Maler cited by Smith-Barney
• JoCo Farm Board seeking volunteer
• Scholarship deadline looms

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Top stories from last week

• Deputy, K-9 involved in Redwood Hwy. roll-over

• Mayor seeks city’s share of services

• Future of the Josephine County Bldg. considered

• Deer Creek EA team to meet Feb. 12

• Gold venture seeks funds, partnership

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  Local history available with the latest technology.
  Our archive of local history stories.

  Also - Josephine County sesquicentennial celebration on horizon;

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• Man On The Street
  Sheriff's Office performance

  I V News asked several Valleyites: What do you think about the job the sheriff’s office is doing?

• Letters to the editor, your community forum.

  
  • Bumper crop
  • What, me worry?
  • Homeless folks issue
  • ‘All creatures …’
  • Forestry Action action

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