Luke 18:9-14A Pharisee and a Tax Collector went to the temple in Jerusalem to pray, but they went there for very different reasons. The Pharisee was at the temple to show others how good he was. And when he arrived, he walked up to the front and stood before his[Read More…]
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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.) Sunday, Oct. 16*A hawk-eyed citizen caught a fishy-looking character at Osprey Day Use as he looked in[Read More…]
Reused glamour at the Upcycle Contest
On Oct. 14, the Cave Junction Farmers’ Market and Southern Oregon Guild held the seventh annual Upcycle Art and Furniture contest, a competition designed to showcase local artists’ ability to repurpose ordinary objects into extraordinary art pieces. Participants were encouraged to use the full scope of their artistic capabilities, and[Read More…]
Service Directory
Grocery Outlet helping to rid hunger
Acorn Fest highlights cultural diversity
The annual Acorn Festival and scarecrow competition, an event held by the Cultural & Ecological Enhancement Network, was brought to the Kerby Belt Building Oct. 22. Despite the sprinkle of much-needed rain that occurred partway through the festival, attendees seemed to be enjoying the selection of information and artistic wares[Read More…]
Save the date
Oct. 31**Trunk-Or-Treat – Community Bible Church 113 So. Caves Ave. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. In the back parking lot. Nov. 3**Four Way Community Foundation’s 16th annual Celebration of Community Spirit Dinner and the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award to Brenda Patton, Thursday, November 3, 5:30-8 PM at Evergreen Bank’s[Read More…]
Obituaries
Kathleen V. (Wallace) Welch, 67, of Cave Junction, died Oct. 10, 2022 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.Kathleen was born Nov. 22, 1954 in Grants Pass. Her childhood years were spent in the Jerome Prairie area. She attended all local schools. In 1981 she married George Welch. They lived in[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…]
Sales tax ballot measure discussed
Funding law enforcement has long been a hot button issue in Josephine County, and with the current revenue stream drying up, the JoCo Commissioners have made finding a sustainable option a focal point of their agenda this year.The idea of a law enforcement taxing district was put to rest earlier[Read More…]