Top Stories of February 14, 2007

  • Cougar Wrestlers take Skyline again

    Cougar wrestlers take Skyline again; sending 11 to state Qualifying for state competition (from left) Quayde Fisher, Matt Duran, Lance Tausaga, Dusty Culver, Adam Miller, Jacob Miller, Timothy Pope, Jesse Swift, Chris Culver, Jerrad Miller and Tony Miller. Story here. (Photo by Scott Jorgensen, ‘IVN’ staff reporter)

    Increased valley patrols, jail capacity: Gil getting it done

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    Six weeks after taking office, Josephine County Sheriff Gil Gilbertson is already making big changes.


  • CJ City Council

    • Cave Junction seeks permit for wastewater discharging

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      An application for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater discharge permit for its wastewater treatment facility is sought by the city of Cave Junction from Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

    • Liquor store operator seeks parking solution

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      A continuing parking issue between tenants of a downtown commercial building was brought before the Cave Junction City Council during its Monday night, Feb. 12 meeting in city hall.

  • Public safety levy scheduled May 15

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    Rotating library staff viewed as way to keep sites open on limited basis

    Josephine County officials plan to spend the next week with legislators to bring more attention to bear on the county’s pending funding crisis.

  • Day off set on Monday, February 19


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    From the print edition:

    • IVFD aims at upgrading its emergency response units
    • Dome School, Foresty Action combine in riparian efforts
    • Five men cited in Medford prostitution ring
    • ATV rulings big concern for riders
    • 'Critical projects' funding via lottery include $35.4 million commuter line

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  • Illinois Valley Boys Basketball

    ILLINOIS VALLEY BOYS varsity basketball team was dunned for 33 fouls during its game against Phoenix in Ken Mann Memorial Gym Friday night, Feb. 9. The Cougars were defeated 61-47. The Pirates’ Mike Shepherd led scorers with 21 points, and the visitors made 27 of 40 free throws. I.V. scoring was led by Kevin Snook, who tallied 9 points, 12 rebounds and six blocked shots. The loss took the Cougars to 0-12 in the Skyline Conference. I.V. was to play Rogue River Tuesday, Feb. 13 in an away game. The Cougar varsity girls have a 6-6 record in the Skyline and were to play Rogue River Feb. 13 in Cave Junction. (Photo by Dale & Elaine Sandberg for ‘Illinois Valley News’)

    Cougars wrestlers heading for state with 11, following third straight district win

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  • Likes Canadian drugs; 'Us' vs. 'them'; Should be proud of our unusual folks.

    Letters to the editor, your community forum.

  • Dog owners 'live healthier lives'

    If you want to live a healthier life get a dog, research suggests. BBC News

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