Illinois Valley News Vol. 72 No. 09 Dated: 2009.05.13

Top stories in our weekly issue dated
May 13, 2009

Public acts of art were witnessed by multitudes during Illinois River Valley Arts Council’s Second Friday Art Walk in Downtown Cave Junction on May 8. (Above) Elaine Barker’s I.V. High School art students demonstrated cooperative chalk sidewalk painting. (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News) -click pic for more-

Man shot by deputy files federal lawsuit

A multimillion dollar lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court against the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and other local entities and officials regarding a 2006 shooting incident in O’Brien.
Council OKs drinking ban in city of CJ

An ordinance banning public drinking within city limits -- effective immediately -- was approved 5-0 by the Cave Junction City Council during its 39-minute meeting Monday night, May 11, in city hall.
Privacy upheld for concealed weapons

Legislation is being advanced at the Oregon capitol in Salem to protect the privacy of concealed weapons permit holders.
County airport advisory board seats to be filled

Applications for people interested in being on the Illinois Valley Airport Advisory Board are being accepted by the Josephine County Board of Commissioners.
Goodwill Industries to close Cave Junction outlet

Goodwill Industries Week was Sunday through Saturday, May 3 to 9, just in time for the announcement that the Cave Junction Goodwill store will close Friday, May 15.
Cougar stalking Waldo

A Waldo Road family wants to warn residents of a possible cougar on the prowl in the Indian Hill Ranch area.

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Community News

A free family event -- Alpaca Farm Open Days -- is set for Sunday and Monday, May 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event will include alpaca spring babies in the pasture, and a shearing demonstration Monday starting at 11. And there will be alpaca fiber, yarns, rugs, socks and other fiber products.
For more information, phone 415-2614.

Dog rally at lake May 16

The valley will be going to the dogs this weekend.
Safe & Sober Grad Night a community effort

Since 1990 the Illinois Valley High School Safe & Sober Grad Night Committee’s mission has been to entertain senior students and celebrate their success while providing a safe, sober, and fun grad night celebration.
Auction, dinner to benefit Grad Night

The place to be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, is the silent auction and dinner at Illinois Valley High School sponsored as an annual fundraiser by the IVHS Grad Night Committee.
Lorna Byrne free concert set May 27

Lorna Byrne Middle School Music Dept. will present “Spring Concert,” a free program for the community, on Wednesday, May 27 beginning at 7 p.m.
Cemetery clean-up set May 16

Saturday, May 16 beginning at 9 a.m. a volunteer clean-up event will be held at Laurel Cemetery, on Laurel Road in Cave Junction. Approximately 60 volunteers are needed.
Selma Center gearing up for Farmers Markets, Cycle Oregon

Since becoming chairman of the Selma Community Center’s Board of Directors last November, Jim Tehan has started to lay a foundation for its future.
Events calendar

All the Valley's happenings in the Events Calendar

School Sports

Illinois Valley pitcher Antonio Escalante (Photos by Ali Madjdi for IVN)

I.V. boys lose against Irish & Mustangs

After the first inning it turned into a pitching duel at a neutral site, the All Sports Park, Legion Field in Grants Pass on Saturday, May 9.
Riddle takes 12-1 win over I.V. girls

Riddle’s timely hitting and Cougar miscues led to a 12-1 nonconference loss to the fifth-ranked 2-A Irish in Riddle on Thursday, May 7.
Lady Cougs drop double-header to HV

The Lady Cougars lost both games of a double-header on Saturday, May 9 in Murphy when the importance of the contests was to see who would finish fourth in the Skyline Conference.