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Nicole Burns of the Illinois Valley anxiously awaits her turn at the Cave Junction Cares Thnaksgiving dinner held Thursday Nov. 25th at Jubilee Park in Cave Junction. (Photo by Stacy Byrne, Illinois Valley News)
At the start of the month, Airport Advisory Board members made strides on the airport fence plan after taking a tour of the grounds.
For decades, Southern Oregon counties have counted on timber sales to fund schools and other community programs. But a combination of factors, including a struggling economy, have resulted in severe budget cuts to programs.
As November comes to a close and families give thanks, about 1,800 Oregon children are still in foster care searching for a permanent, loving home.
On Thursday, Nov. 26, a Thanksgiving Day smorgasbord of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and all the fixings lined the tables at the Cave Junction Jubilee Park pavilion.
Community
The Valley Girls Quilt Show Saturday, Oct. 16, looks to be a big success. Friday Nov. 19, at Sterling Savings Bank, Valley quilters donated $1000.00 to the Illinois Valley High School Booster club for the school track project. A $1000 donation also went to the Boys and Girls Club of the Illinois Valley.
After years of planning, a new equine therapy center, Healing Hearts & Hooves (HHH), recently opened near Cave Junction.
Many volunteers help the Kerbyville Museum run smoothly but, one Illinois Valley resident in particular, was recently recognized for her contributions in the last year.
The Illinois Valley attracts many visitors for its parks, forests, hunting and other outdoor pursuits. Yet, an increasing number of studies are showing that today“s youth spend less time outside than ever before.
This winter, Illinois Valley residents can pick up extra skills in Microsoft Office programs at the Rogue Community College branch in Kerby.
Overall, newer cars have many more safety features than vehicles of yesteryear. But the rules for winter driving and keeping your car maintained haven“t really changed.
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