Top Stories in our weekly issue dated
March 10, 2010

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Commissioner Sandi Cassanelli (left) decried the lack of financial disclosure contained in JSWCD“s grant report as Commissioner Dave Toler looks on. (IVN photos)

  • Community supports IVHS music director before school board teacher

    More than 100 students, parents and other community members turned out for the two-hour long Monday, March 8 meeting of the Three Rivers School District Board of Education to show support for three teachers facing non-renewal of their contracts at Illinois Valley schools.

  • Council hears concerns about satellite dishes

    Citing risk to life and limb for children, and frustrated by the “eyesore“ presented by an array of abandoned satellite dishes at 310 Caves Hwy., Cave Junction resident Harry Rich has admonished the city council.

  • Biofuels grant at center of legal controversy
    Presentation turns political as commissioner election looms

    An $85,000 economic development grant allocated by the Josephine County Board of Commissioners last year continues to be mired in controversy and consternation.

  • Board briefed on land-use changes

    During a Thursday, March 4 meeting, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners was advised of recent changes to the state“s land-use laws.

  • Arrest made in meth case

    Cave Junction resident Teresa Marie Hicks, 51, was arrested by a squad of deputies on charges of manufacture, distribution and possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, said Josephine County Sheriff“s Office (JCSO).

  • County commissioner field fills with final filings

    At least one more candidate has filed for the Tuesday, May 18 election to run for the Josephine County commissioner position held by Illinois Valley resident Dave Toler.

  • Seligman among commissioner hopefuls

    Selma resident Mark Seligman brought his candidacy for Josephine County commissioner to the Thursday, March 4 meeting of Americans for Prosperity at a restaurant in Grants Pass.

  • Allaire seeks to unseat JoCo Sheriff Gilbertson

    It looks like Josephine County Sheriff Gil Gilbertson will not run unopposed as he seeks a second four-year term.

  • Maurer stumps at GOP confab

    Rep. Ron Maurer (R-Grants Pass) delivered the Founder“s Speech during the 46th annual Dorchester Conference in Seaside on Oregon“s northern coast.

  • Candidates line up to challenge U.S. Sen. Wyden

    A few weeks ago, it appeared that no one was willing to challenge U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) for his seat in the Nov. 2 election.

    However, candidates from several parties have begun coming out of the woodwork to face up to the popular incumbent.




Community

  • Tips offered for beginning gardeners

    If you“re completely new to vegetable gardening and want to enjoy your own homegrown tomatoes and summer squash this year, the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service can provide the information you need to get started.

  • Women“s Café “delight-full“

    There was standing room only at Dome School on Saturday, March 6 for the 18th annual Women“s Café fundraiser for the school.

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Craig Elliott and Rich Miller at work. (Photo by Zina Booth, IVN)

  • R&C Automotive spins Tuff Truck talent into business venture

    The building in the former industrial park founded by the late Don Gibbs on Old Stage Road had been vacant for more than a decade.

    That all changed in February, to make room for the newest business in Cave Junction: R&C Automotive and Fabrication is now officially open at 272 Old Stage Road.




IVHS Sports

  • I.V. athletes gear up for spring sports season

    As winter draws to a close, Illinois Valley High School athletes are gearing up for the spring sports season.




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  • Marine Patrol to offer free boat exams Saturday
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  • Musical variety on tap at RCC
  • Lovejoy plans teleconference
  • Social workers get own month
  • RCC offers self-study courses
  • “Food Forests“ course offered
  • Fruit tree grafting class set


Top stories from last week: Mar 03, 2010






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    • Golf Course a winner
    • Wave “good-bye“ to jobs
    • Impressed by Simon Hare
    • Toler a “doer“
    • Brown the better candidate
    • Toler good for valley
    • He“s voting for Toler
    • The “Great Centralizer“