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Some Illinois Valley veterans discussed their views on the upcoming holiday, Nov. 11. Picture includes (from left) Ben Malik, Mike Haines,
Mike Palmer, Mark Brockman, Joe Evans, Ron Hiler and Stan Strange. (Photo by Darcy Wallace, I.V. News)
One of the most discussed stories from last week’s election may be challenger Simon Hare’s defeat of Dave Toler for the County Commissioner slot.
In a special Airport Advisory Board meeting Monday, Nov. 1, community members discussed concerns and suggestions regarding a plan to build a fence around the Illinois Valley Airport.
Veterans Day is an attempt to recognize and remember the contributions of all those who have served, no matter what their generation, from the frontlines and behind the scenes.
Illinois Valley High School music teacher Sean McKee received the “Teacher of the Year” award from the Cave Junction American Legion for her efforts to increase student involvement.
Community

Sophomores Collin Margason and Sarah Luna took the throne Friday, Nov. 5 as Homecoming King and Queen of Illinois Valley High School.
During halftime of the Homecoming football game vs. Lakeview, Luna and Margason received the title after receiving the highest number of votes from their fellow students. (Photo by Dan Mancuso, I.V. News)
Illinois Valley art enthusiasts, you’re in for a treat.
This Friday, Nov. 12, the Second Friday ArtWalk returns to Cave Junction, where local community members and businesses work together to bring art of all kinds to one location from 5 to 8 p.m.
What do hedge-hogs, anise, shrimp, lion’s manes, coral and pigs ears have in common“ All are edible mushrooms found in the Illinois Valley.
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IVHS Sports

Junior Tyler Robbins, number 20, eyes the ball he caught to set up a first quarter touchdown. He had five receptions totaling 115 yards; his longest was 38 yards.
Additionally on the defensive side, Robbins had two interceptions in the game. (Photo by Dan Mancuso, I.V. News)
Students and fans erupted with glee after the Illinois Valley Cougar football team defeated Lakeview 27-22 on Homecoming night, Nov. 5, giving them a playoff berth for the first time since 2007.
During Illinois Valley High School“s Spirit Week, the Powderpuff football seniors and freshman defeated the juniors and sophomores 20-8 on Wednesday, Nov. 3.
When the Illinois Valley Cougars“ football squad needs that little bit of extra motivation, or the student body could use a dose of school spirit, who gets the job done“ The Lady Cougar cheerleaders.
Just a hint of the stories from our print edition.
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- Homecoming king and queen
- Play area on the move
- Caves Hwy. to receive improvements, historic touch
- In response to last week’s letter, “Follow the Money.”
- Crosswalk Concerns
- Mandatory Reporting