Author: Laura Mancuso
Old Stage Park on city radar
The gated entrance to Old Stage Park (above) and a view of the East Fork of the Illinois River next to the 40-acre park. (Courtesy photo for the Illinois Valley News) The planning and funding of Old Stage Park was on the Cave Junction City Council agenda March 13 during[Read More…]
Wholesome Foods: by Laura Mancuso
Getting Past the PlateausIf you started a New Year’s resolution to get to a healthier weight and have reached a plateau, I have done some research to find a few tips that might help you get back on track. I’ve always felt that when you hit a plateau, it’s time[Read More…]
Seeds and scions spiraled away at Jubilee
The sun popped out from the clouds and lots and lots of seeds were planted at Jubilee Park Pavilion March 11 thanks to the Spiral Living Center’s free Seed Swap and Scion Exchange.The event was deemed a huge success by the nonprofit organization in collaboration with Agrarian Sharing Network with[Read More…]
Birds and fire safety discussed over coffee
The Coffee & Quail community event had an audience of 50 people at the Illinois Valley Senior Center March 11, ready to learn about quail while sipping on coffee donated by Coffee Heaven.This event, in partnership with the Illinois Valley Fire Resiliency Oversight Group, was put on by engagement coordinator[Read More…]
Wholesome Foods:
The flexitarian approachFebruary in the Valley means it’s time to start planting seeds in containers to grow in your green house and trimming your grapes vines and fruit trees.Why do the work of growing your own food?• It helps you eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.• You decide what kinds[Read More…]
Youngest author published and featured at the I.V. Library
The amazing Kennedy Murray, 8, from Cave Junction is the youngest author to have a book published in the Josephine County Community Library system. She read her short story, “The Beach Day,” that includes her own watercolor art at the Illinois Valley Library’s storytime Saturday, Feb. 4.Her mom Ida Teasdale[Read More…]
Healthy Highlights:
Staying Healthy While You TravelThere’s one thing that you definitely should not bring home for the holidays – and that’s a fever. Doctors across the country have warned people to protect themselves from the “tripledemic,” which refers to the combined threat of respiratory syncytial virus or RSV, the flu and[Read More…]
Wholesome foods:
What are antioxidants?If you’re like me and you are always looking for the Fountain of Youth, you should know about antioxidants.Your body naturally produces antioxidants through metabolism, or in response to exposure to toxins like radiation or tobacco smoke. You also need to obtain antioxidants in foods, particularly plant foods[Read More…]
Her life in the Valley of Riches
Autumn is here and I am enjoying this year’s harvest. Dan made his family’s sauce recipe with the tomatoes, basil and onions from our garden and it was delicious. I have also been enjoying the changing leaves. The Valley is such a beautiful place to live!Halloween is almost here and[Read More…]