Illinois Valley News

• Forecast indicates revenue decrease

  

  Reactions to the state government’s most recent revenue forecast, showing a not-too-bright picture, were mixed among Oregon politicians, and split largely along party lines when the estimate was released Thursday, Aug. 27, by Tom Potiowsky, Oregon state economist.

• PowerUp Academy aids underemployed

  

  Lowell Gibson, president of Grants Pass-based Recognition Specialties, has a problem: It can be quite difficult to find qualified employees.

• Trailblazing teens among those creating new recreation routes

  

  A trio of Illinois Valley teen-agers left their mark this summer, trailblazing throughout Illinois Valley.

Community News

• Early school start smooth for students

  Hallways of all the area schools have been largely empty during the summer break, but that changed on the morning of Monday, Aug. 31, as students returned to the classrooms.

• Lorna Byrne open house set Sept. 9

  The staff of Lorna Byrne Middle School invites parents to its annual open house on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. to meet faculty and tour the school facilities.

• Events calendar

  

  All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar

  
  
  

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Featured Businesses

• Sponsored Feature:
  Brandy’s Boutique: a small store with extensive variety and value

  

  The recent closure of the Goodwill Industries store in Cave Junction made it difficult for many to purchase clothing without having to drive to Grants Pass.

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Other News

• Labor Day:

  • Teague honored as I.V. Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal

    

    I.V. Lions Club said that it is proud to present the grand marshal for the 37th annual parade: Harold Teague

  • Fiesta America 4-H dancers to perform at Labor Day fest

    

    Immediately after the Labor Day parade, Fiesta America 4-H Dance Club will perform in Jubilee Park.

  • ‘Ditch Digger’ to give away school supplies

    

    David Anderson Excavating again will have a booth at the Illinois Valley Lions Club Labor Day Festival, dispensing school supplies to valley students.

  • Little League to sell drinks to Tuff Trucks crowds

    

    As 2009 draws to a close, the I.V. Little League (IVLL) board members have been gearing up for the group’s major fund-raiser during the Illinois Valley Lions Labor Day Festival at Jubilee Park.

  • Schedule of events (PDF)

    
    
    

• Chateau guitar series continues with Latin rhythms

  

  Beautiful acoustic guitar music again will resonate in the spacious lobby of the Oregon Caves Chateau on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12.

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• RCC gains $37,345 grant to fund recycling program
• Child safety seat check planned Sept. 12 at SOFCU
• Humanities grants now available
• Marzi sculpture at FireHouse

Top stories from last week

• Three alarm blaze burned 48 acres, threatened homes

• Closed for two years, Illinois Valley Library reopening Saturday, Sept. 5

• Reps Hanna, Richardson, Maurer town hall Monday

• CJ city councilors discuss AFD methodology

• Grants Pass DMV office might move
  CJ facility may get busy

• School Bus Schedule

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