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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 7, 2003 Page 16 March wind blew ill for jobs scene Five of Oregon’s 31 local labor market areas lost jobs in March and 24 gained jobs, a result better than in March 2001 but not as positive as in March 2002. The biggest losses were in Josephine County (-150) and Hood River County (-130). Oregon’s non-farm pay- roll employment was up by 1,600 jobs in March, about 4,900 less than normal for the month. Big gainers included Jackson County (+650 jobs), the Salem metro area (+500), Benton County (+490), and the Portland metro area (+300). Josephine County’s em- ployment dropped by 150 jobs overall, while wood product manufacturing lost 200 jobs. Jackson County added 650 jobs in March, mostly in retail trade and leisure and accom- modations; this gain was close to normal for the month. Curry County added 30 jobs last month in leisure and hospitality. Coos County had no change in total jobs in March, while shedding 60 food manufacturing jobs and gaining 70 retail trade jobs. Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by 592-3562 592-2126,(541) 474-5440 Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. FRIDAY, MAY 9 *Braised beef tips, whipped potatoes, Scandinavian blend vegetables, honey bran bread, strawberry shortcake with topping MONDAY, MAY 12 *Italian herb chicken, broccoli & cauliflower, pickled beets, honey wheat bread, apricot oatmeal bar WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 *Ham and lima beans, mixed vegetables, cucumber & tomato salad, cornbread, chilled peaches PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Josephine County Com- missioners will conduct informal meetings with public officials, county department heads and employees, and other citizens, every legal day, Monday through Friday, with the exception of Wednesday, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., in Room 154 of the Josephine County Courthouse. On Wednesdays, the office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. A daily schedule of all prearranged meetings will be posted each morning beginning at 8:00 A.M. from the Executive Secretary of the Board of Com- missioners. The purpose of these meetings will be to gather infor- mation, discuss issues, and delib- erate toward decisions concern- ing matters of public policy and concern. All interested persons may attend said meetings except those designated as “Executive Sessions.” In addition, notice of advisory board and commission meetings are also posted in the Commissioners Office. DONE and DATED this 22nd day of Jan. 1997. JOSEPHINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim Brock, Chair Harold Haugen, Vice Chair Jim Riddle, Commissioner Approved: Steven Rich Josephine County Legal Counsel PUBLISH ONCE A MONTH