Top stories in our weekly issue dated
June 17, 2009
No injuries were reported in connection with a full-size pickup truck crashing through a Holiday Motel sign and Frontier utility box in Kerby on Sunday, June 14. The driver in the accident, reported at 1:35 p.m., was identified by Oregon State Police as Floyd Walden, 72, of Rogue River, who fell asleep, OSP said. Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) and American Medical Response also answered the alarm. (Photo by Dale & Elaine Sandberg, IVFD Media Dept.)
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Several key bills recently passed through the Legislature at the state capitol in Salem, as lawmakers race toward adjournment of the 2009 session.
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On Wednesday, June 24, Josephine County residents will have the opportunity to sound off on what kind of an economy they would like to see here on a long-term basis.
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A dispute regarding asphalt paving work near Siskiyou Community Health Center (SCHC) in Cave Junction ultimately may be decided in court.
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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) will hold two public meetings to present information regarding possible critical habitat proposals for the two plant species in areas including Illinois Valley and how that may affect land owners.
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Early summer is a good time to remove dead vegetation and “limb up” trees around backyards.
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A series of resolutions were passed 4-0 by the Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) Board of Directors during its 35-minute meeting on Thursday, June 11.
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A $65.3 million budget with some staff reductions for the 2009-10 fiscal year was adopted 4-0 by the Three Rivers School District Board of Education during its Monday, June 15 meeting at the district office in Murphy.
Community News
The ‘First Ever’ Art Jam was held Friday night, June 12 in Downtown Cave Junction. (Photos by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News) --Click pic for more--
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On Saturday, June 20, USFS is hosting an open house at Grayback Campground and is offering the public a free night of camping.
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Preservation work on the nation’s oldest smokejumper parachute loft, at Illinois Valley Airport, will take place during a week-long effort in late June.
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Feb. 14 marked Oregon’s sesquicentennial (150th) birthday: Events statewide are being held in honor of this milestone.
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- Airport tenant, county reach new lease accord
- Guv pushes his jobs bill
- State housing funds seen as stimulus
- Ethanol bill now in Senate
- IRS offering tax credit for electric cars
- IRS advantage for pensioners revealed
- Law helps ID 2nd-hand smoke rentals
- Marine Board urges boater caution this summer
- DEQ lists fines for violations
- RCC lists finance, counseling, Web classes
- Farm zone, water rights class topics
- Tips listed for pet safety during Independence Day
- Submissions sought for new directory of artists
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