Illinois Valley News

• Physician offers alternatives for weathering flu

  

  Three deaths and 44 hospitalizations from H1N1 in Josephine County in four months’ time show that this outbreak is nothing to sneeze at, but those suffering with the flu should not panic because stress reduces immunity.

• Campaign against ‘job killing taxes’ heats up

  

  Despite the fact that Oregonians won’t decide on a pair of tax increases until Jan. 26, 2010, both sides of the debate already are gearing up for a heated and protracted political battle.

• Commissioners consider conceal-carry, fire agency standards

  

  Josephine County Commissioner Sandi Cassanelli’s request to carry a concealed weapon in the county courthouse in Grants Pass has been officially denied, but she still has concerns about building security.

• Miners seek political involvement

  

  The recent conviction of a Gold Hill man on a charge of illegal mining has members of that industry scrambling to become more organized and politically involved.

• Private airstrip use prompts ‘no-fly zone’ request

  

  A private airstrip used for ultralight aircraft in Selma is the subject of a noise complaint from a neighbor and an anticipated visit from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

• State tax expenditure policies questioned

  

  Although tax incentives long have been used by municipalities to encourage businesses to relocate or expand, a recent investigation into Oregon’s Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) program is prompting calls for closer scrutiny of such policies.

• Medical cannabis clinics applaud relaxed federal enforcement stance

  

  The Obama administration announced a new policy on Oct. 19, under which federal drug enforcement agents won’t pursue patients or suppliers in Oregon and the 13 other states that allow the use of medical marijuana.

• RADE raid nets some 200 pounds of marijuana

  

  A recent traffic stop by Oregon State Police troopers in S.W. Oregon started a chain of events following the discovery of 1 pound of marijuana — and grew into an investigation by the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team leading to the seizure of more than 200 pounds of marijuana in Josephine County.

Community News

• Attractions abundant at pre-holiday Art Walk

  Second Friday ArtWalk will usher in the holiday season with Friday the 13th live music, dance and artistic displays all over Cave Junction.

• Valley Girls quilters donate raffle funds to children's programs

  Two Illinois Valley programs that help valley children received checks for $750 each on Thursday, Nov. 5 from the Valley Girls quilters.

• Acorn Festival highlights versatile traditional food source

  More than 100 people feasted from a nutty menu at the Selma Acorn Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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• Opinion: Honoring America’s veterans
• Alzheimer’s & the holidays discussion set at Lovejoy
• Deputies among public safety grads
• ‘Stunning’ LIDAR images of Oregon available
• Program aims to expand skill sets
• ‘Kibble Drive’ on for bears
• Backyard bird watching with Harry

Top stories from last week

• City, county ponder Old Stage Road solutions

• City mulls sprinkler park options for municipal pool location

• Future of mining industry in S.W. Oregon discussed at forum

• Hemp activists await federal attitude adjustment

• Ellis again in middle of bickering colleagues

• Gilbertson seeks reelection

• Violation of burn requirements could cost

• Wildfire preparation plan topic at O’Brien meeting

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