Dan and I received a nice surprise when Jessica LaBerge, the central and south-central regional coordinator for Governor Tina Kotek came to Cave Junction and the Illinois Valley News Office Oct. 4.for a visit. Councilor Jean Ann and John Miles took her on a tour of the town. She visited[Read More…]
Author: Laura Mancuso
Wine in the Vines fundraiser for HOPE
By Laura MancusoIVN Editor Bridgeview Vineyards is the place to be Friday, Oct. 13 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the fundraiser for I.V. HOPE Village.This fundraiser will have wine tastings compliments of Bridgeview Winery, paired with samples of food from Chef Kat and Twisted Cork, Trillium Bakery and Pappy[Read More…]
City breaks ground on spray project
The city of Cave Junction held a groundbreaking ceremony at Jubilee Park next to the playground during the Labor Day Festival Saturday, Sept. 2 for the future spray pad. Parks & Rec Commission Chair John Miles led the ceremony with Mayor Meadow Martell, Councilors Tina Casey Jones and Jean Ann[Read More…]
The countdown has started for KCA’s opening day
Opening day at Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School is Aug. 28 (or 453 hours away, according to the school website’s countdown clock). KCA is the Illinois Valley’s new high school, located in the Hanby Lane neighborhood in Cave Junction. KCA has 26 enrolled students in grades 9, 10 and 11,[Read More…]
Wholesome Foods: by Laura Mancuso, health educator
Using lavender in your kitchen July may be hot outside, but not so hot that you can’t enjoy the beautiful lavender blooms around this region. Hurry up and harvest your lavender because it may be gone by August. I have many lavender plants in my garden and I love to[Read More…]
Who made Roger speechless?
Was volunteer Roger Brandt really surprised at the unveiling of the “Roger Brandt Field” plaque at the I.V. Little League Closing Ceremony at the newly remodeled Jubilee Park baseball field June 10? “Absolutely!” exclaimed Brandt.“I’m still not quite sure about what to say about it,” said Brandt. Those that know[Read More…]
2nd annual Soapbox Derby was a smash!
It was Illinois Valley High School Alumni Weekend and the city of Cave Junction was buzzing with activity Saturday, July 1, especially on top of the hill at Schumacher St. The second annual Cave Junction Soapbox Derby, a fundraiser for the nonprofit Main Street Cave Junction, entertained a good-sized crowd,[Read More…]
Hathkapasuta at the Forks State Park
It was a beautiful summer day to honor the river, condors, art, nature and salmon at Forks State Park June 24.The Hathkapasuta River Celebration had a good turnout from local families with children having fun in, on, and next to the Illinois River at the free event sponsored by Cultural[Read More…]
Her life in the Valley of Riches
This week’s edition may look a little different from years past right before an Illinois Valley High School Alumni weekend. I was told by IVHS Alumni and Friends Association President Donna Tellyer that there would not be a 2023 IVHS Alumni newsletter this year due to the high cost, therefore[Read More…]
Cave Junction Birthday Bash was one to remember
There was a celebration to remember at Jubilee Park for the city of Cave Junction’s 75th birthday June 10. Local performer Rosie Wittman led the crowd in singing the “Happy Birthday” song after a giant cake was brought out near the stage. Then after a slight pause, the crowd of[Read More…]