Illinois Valley News Vol. 72 No. 03 Dated: 2009.04.01

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April 1, 2009

Southern Oregon Guild (SOG) has reopened its gallery in the RCC Business & Entrepreneurial Center in the former Masonic Belt Lodge in Kerby. Mike Wilbourn (above) and several other SOG members hung paintings and arranged artwork in the building’s new wing last Thursday and Friday, March 26 & 27. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The public is welcome to visit the new art space (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)

10,000-acre public stewardship project announced

Hope Mountain project of Master Stewardship Agreement to bring 35 jobs to area.
State help offered to workers to access economic stimulus dollars

Scores of people packed an auditorium at the Rogue Community College Redwood Campus in Grants Pass on Thursday, March 26 to learn how to take advantage of state stimulus dollars.
Waddell trial rescheduled

Due to rescheduling, proceedings regarding the accused murderer of former Cave Junction Mayor Tom Green will get under way Thursday, April 2 in Circuit Court in Grants Pass.
Arrest noted in CJ assault

A 29-year-old Cave Junction man found himself in trouble with the law once again following an incident at King’s Golden Gate Restaurant in Cave Junction.
Public safety council eyes budget woes

During recent years, the components of Josephine County’s criminal justice system that rely on state dollars have been less vulnerable to budget cuts than county programs.
Weed in the workplace bill debated

The debate about employees and issues surrounding their use of pot at work under Oregon’s medical marijuana law was played out at the state capitol in Salem recently.

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American Red Cross conducted a blood drive on Thursday, March 26 at the I.V. Senior Center on E. River Street. Phlebotomist Darla Lonning (right), with donor Billie Coakley, was one of the technicians on hand for the event. At the Cave Junction site, Red Cross typically sees between 30 and 45 donors. More volunteers are needed to assist with the collection. Phone 1(800)448-3543 for more information. (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)

Ice Cream give-away to commemorate couple

A sweet treat in commemoration of the life of Ray & June Nidiffer is offered in the form of free vanilla ice cream cones on Friday, April 3 from noon to 5 p.m.
Events calendar

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Varsity loses two; JV split vs. Panthers

The Illinois Valley varsity girls softball team lost both games of the double-header vs. the McKinleyville Panthers in McKinleyville on Saturday, March 28.