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• Ruling, initiative light way for medical marijuana users

  Recent developments in Oregon have proven positive for medical marijuana advocates throughout the state.

• Mining, park ordinances in county could change

  Changes could be coming soon to Josephine County“s ordinances covering mining and parks.

• SOREDI committee looks at boosting area businesses

  Many ideas to promote economic development in Josephine County were discussed during a Wednesday, June 30 Steering Committee meeting at the Job Council building in Grants Pass.

• Citizen-sponsored measures submitted

  Six citizen initiatives proposed for the Nov. 2 general election ballot submitted final signatures for verification to the Oregon Elections Divisions before the deadline of 5 p.m. Friday, July 2.

• Perimeter fence proposal at I.V. Airport continues to cause consternation

  Concerns regarding proposed perimeter and interior fences at Illinois Valley Airport were aired during a 70-minute Thursday, July 1 meeting at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.

• Fugitive Mason caught
  Jailed on numerous warrants, charges

  Deputies with the Josephine County Sheriff“s Office (JCSO) have apprehended a man wanted last week for allegedly shooting at a police K-9.

Community

• I.V. Grange tops in Oregon

  In the 23 years since Ken & Tammie Phillips joined the Illinois Valley Grange, the organization has gone from nearly shutting its doors to achieving statewide recognition for its community involvement.

• Musician seeks to patent hurdy gurdy design

  An O“Brien resident is in the process of obtaining a patent for a component for an obscure musical instrument that has been around for a thousand years.

• Float Fly set July 10, 11 at Lake Selmac

  The Rogue Valley Flyers (RVF) and the Rogue Eagles, the radio control flight clubs of Josephine and Jackson counties, are teaming up to present the always popular Lake Selmac Float Fly.

• Valley Girls getting “crazy“ with raffle quilt

  Crazy things can be seen around Cave Junction this summer.

• “River Rush“ event showcases possibilities at Illinois Valley“s Rusk Ranch Nature Center

  A serval wild cat and “Tree Creatures“ were featured Saturday, July 3 at the River Rush, a benefit for the Josephine County Food Bank and the Butterfly Pavilion of the Rusk Ranch Nature Center in Cave Junction.

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Sports

• Disc golf advocates push for new parks as maintenance lacking

  Visitors to Wolf Creek Park are greeted these days by a closed gate and knee-high weeds, much to the dismay of Doreen Ferguson, supervisor of Josephine County Parks.

• Athletes shine in Southern Oregon Special Olympics

  Josephine County Special Olympics hosted the Southern Oregon Regional Track & Field Games at Grants Pass High School on Saturday, June 26.
  The event highlighted the hard work of nearly 200 athletes from nine counties.

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Top stories from last week: Jun 30, 2010

• Man sought after he shoots at police dog
• Congressional candidate faces challenging run
• Jobless rate up despite federal hires
• Cave Junction city council considers recreational immunity issue
• I.V. Airport Board members slam Grossi for fence project problems
• Cassanelli questions I.V. Airport bid process
• SOREDI“s economic development steering committee assembled
• Settlement reached between AFSCME, Josephine County

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