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On Monday, Dec. 13, members of the Cave Junction City Council voted 5-0 to approve a conditional use permit for the Southern Oregon Outreach Foundation (SOOF) to place a food storage warehouse at 139 S. Junction Avenue.
The Illinois Valley has no shortage of creative bazaars in the winter months, whether for Christmas or other holiday gifts.
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Evergreen Elementary Principal David Valenzuela ponders a question from one of the Math Masters during the lunch to honor the students December 10 in the school’s library. Pictured from left are 4th grader Bryce Brunner and 3rd grader Allan Chau.
Some folks say that kids these days don“t take the time to learn basic math skills anymore. But that may not be so true at Evergreen Elementary.
With the coming of the Christ child; most of us no doubt look forward to the season of Christmas with joy and anticipation. What could possibly strike fear in our hearts as we think about the baby Jesus“
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IVHS Football coach gets a trim.
Starting the season with a win and a loss, the Cougars are now 5-1 with a win over South Umpqua High School and three consecutive victories at the Mt. Shasta Holiday Basketball Tournament held Dec. 9 through Dec. 11.
Ever tried to get a thinking, feeling, opinionated horse to do your bidding“ Trot, jump, and gallop on command“ It’s all in a day’s work for Cougar equestrians.
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