Top stories in our weekly issue dated
April 22, 2009
Some 1,000 people turned out on Wednesday, April 15 for a Tax Day Tea Party in front of the Josephine County Courthouse in Grants Pass. The event was one of hundreds which took place nationally. Protestors invoked the spirit of America’s Founding Fathers while displaying signs critical of federal spending policies. (All photos by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
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A couple of housing developers are unhappy with the methodology used by the city of Cave Junction to establish an Advanced Financing District (AFD) to pay for infrastructure improvements.
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Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) Chief Harry Rich announced that candidates have been fielded for the district’s three four-year open board positions.
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More than 1,000 people surrounded the Josephine County Courthouse in Grants Pass on Wednesday, April 15 to conduct a peaceful Tea Party protest about federal spending.
The tax day rally was one of hundreds held nationwide in protest of federal government policies, including bailouts for failing companies and soaring budget deficits.
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Several ballot races and measures will be put before Josephine County voters in the Tuesday, May 19 vote-by-mail special election.
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The Cave Junction City Council will not be holding a regular board meeting meeting on the evening of Monday, April 27.
Community News
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Visitors can enjoy the wide variety of artwork now on exhibit at the Guild Gallery in the bright, airy addition to the RCC building across from Kerby Mart (formerly Joe’s Market).
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Soup and bread warmed many a soul on Saturday, April 11 when the Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance held its annual fund-raiser.
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A new bus service, the Southwest POINT, soon will begin operating daily between Klamath Falls and Brookings, giving travelers across Southwestern Oregon a new way to connect with family, friends and services.
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Rear, from left Denise Brown, Patty Floate, Kris Ismaili, front Crystal Cruz. (Photo by Zina Booth, Illinois Valley News)
School News
The Cougar boys baseball team contributed to the completion of a new batting cage by digging a trench for utility lines on Friday, April 17. The boys were supposed to play Gold Beach on Thursday, April 16, but no umpires were scheduled, and the game was called off at the last minute. The Cougars will play at North Valley High School on Saturday, April 25. (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
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Tuesday, April 14 was a special day in Cougar sports history, due to the retirement of standout Kim Hamilton’s jersey #22.
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The three-way Skyline track meet held in Phoenix on April 15 included many Cougar successes.
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Illinois Valley Grad Night Committee will host a fund-raiser for Illinois Valley High School seniors in Cave Junction on Friday, April 24, beginning at 6 p.m. at IVHS.
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The Illinois Valley High School (IVHS) and Lorna Byrne Middle School (LBMS) bands are combining again this year to compete in the Boatnik Parade.
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In Grants Pass, the Rogue Community College Redwood Campus soon will become a construction zone.
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- JoCo public works plans projects
- RADE raid nets meth, weed, guns and cash
- Josephine Community Libraries seeks I.V. branch supporters
- RCC book sale set May 4, 5
- Pacific Power foundation awards grants for classes
- Historic J-ville tour set May 2 & 3
- RCC: Term in Italy offered
- Federal funds to help Oregonians keep insurance
- Safe drinking water, jobs goal of EPA grant
- FTC warns of ‘phishing’ text scam
- Postal rates to increase May 11
- Oregon arts to benefit from NEA grant funds
- SFI announces courses
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