Top left clockwise – Jacquie Bauwens; Travis Garnier and Debbie Lukas; and Donna Smith were festive at the annual Dome School Bazaar Dec. 2 and 3, which helps supports youth empowerment.
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Wrestlers off to a fast start
Dusty FiskeIVN contributing writer The Illinois Valley wrestlers went to the Dan Vidlak tournament last weekend and dominated a field of upper-class opponents. They carried home five first places, four second places, one each for a third, fourth and fifth. They shut down the event with three locals in the[Read More…]
Crawlies with Cri: Avocado leaf roller moth
Avocado leaf roller moth (Amorbia cuneanum) This week’s crawly has a pretty cute name. Don’t worry, they aren’t going to destroy your favorite guac ingredient! Meet the avocado leaf roller moth (Amorbia cuneanum). We’ll call them “ALR” for short.While I found the pictured ALR in Trail, odds are you won’t[Read More…]
Life in the Valley of Riches
After I wrote my column last week, I sat wondering why illegal cannabis growers think I have an issue with them.For starters, I have no issue with legal growers or those that have been growing marijuana way before legalization of cannabis, many since the ‘60s. I also have met many[Read More…]
Obituaries
Janis Kay Herman, of Cave Junction, died surrounded by her loved ones Nov. 13, 2023. She is survived by her seven children, Kimberly Fujita, Lotus Mattison, Ami Moydell, Cindi Snelson, Lila Holm, Jacob Herman and Tita Martin; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and her brother Jim Frazee.She was born Janis Kay[Read More…]
Classifieds – Dec. 2, 2023
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Save the Date – Dec. 2, 2023
Dec. 9 & 10** Artisans’ Holiday Faire: 11th Annual Celebration! Lorna Byrne Middle School Gym, 102 S. Junction Ave, Cave Junction. Saturday: 10 – 5 p.m., Sunday: 10 – 3 p.m. Enjoy the biggest holiday fair in the valley featuring hand-crafted ornaments, knitted hats & scarves, blown glass, herbal healthcare,[Read More…]
Public Notices – Nov. 29, 2023
INVITATION TO BIDJosephine County Fairgrounds Host HouseExterior and Window Replacement Josephine County Fairgrounds is accepting bids for the Fairgrounds Host House Exterior and Window Replacement project. Sealed bids will be accepted at Josephine Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at[Read More…]
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Citizens sound off on new tax
While the Josephine County Commissioners canceled their weekly business session for the week of Thanksgiving, all three commissioners assembled in Grants Pass’ Anne G. Basker Auditorium Wednesday, Nov. 15 to hear requests and comments from the citizenry.“This is almost the shortest agenda I’ve seen since I’ve been a commissioner, so[Read More…]