Nearly a decade ago, a public land decision to log Hope Mountain in Takilma hit a snag. Led by community-minded folk, namely the late John Meengs, neighbors went into action. They wanted to preserve the clean, clear and cool waters of nearby Page Creek which meanders through their forested properties[Read More…]
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Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School needs surveys
The community is invited to complete a short survey about Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School. The goal is to collect 150 responses. Please complete the survey on our website, kcahs.org, and let us know what you think of KCA. The survey should take two to four minutes to complete (or[Read More…]
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Nifty Tidbits by Chuck Rigby
Originally printed in the Aug. 7, 2002 edition of the Illinois Valley news. One of the factors which contributed to the Allies victory in World War II was the mass production and use of penicillin in military hospitals. Today its use as an antibiotic has been surpassed by a host[Read More…]
Oregon FBI tech segment: Protecting your Medicare number and info to prevent identity theft
Welcome to this week’s FBI Portland Tech segment, I’m Dixon Land with the FBI. Today’s Topic: Protecting your Medicare number and info to prevent identity theft..Most Americans have received an impersonation scam call where the caller says they are a member of law enforcement or a fake family member –[Read More…]
Tales from the Rural Patrol
(Editor’s note: Factual information for ‘Tales’ is provided by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) Saturday, July 9*Brothers defended their little sister when she was harassed near Illinois River Road and NF-4105[Read More…]
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Tee Tattler
Greetings from the Illinois Valley Country Club golf course.Men’s Club twilight this week had a few teams missing as some of the guys were finishing up their summer gardening planting. Top 10 standingsKerby ElectricTaylor’s Sausage1/Taylor’s2-Valley FabricationSelma SecondhandRobbins BrothersJerry’s TowingJohn L Scott Real EstateBud BrosKALA SeafoodFLAWednesday night skins had a dozen[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Missing the Real Point – Luke 10:38-42 Most of us know the story of Martha and Mary. Jesus arrives at their home unannounced with the twelve disciples in tow. Martha, who seems like the Jewish version of Betty Crocker and Martha Stewart rolled into one, immediately jumps into action cooking[Read More…]
New 988 hotline is the 911 for mental health emergencies
Lindsey Tanner – AP medical writer Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies will soon be as easy as 9-8-8.The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline went live Saturday. It’s designed to be as easy to remember and use as 911, but instead of[Read More…]