Welcome to
Southwestern Oregon
Visitors to the picturesque Illinois Valley of Jose-
phine County in Southwestern Oregon will be de-
lighted by the array of attractions, which include
several fine wineries of note and unique arts - and -
crafts locations, plus scenic sites galore.
Additionally...
Valley Visitor
Published each May
by Illinois Valley News
www.illinois-valley-news.com
An Independent Weekly Newspaper
Co-owned and published by
Robert R. (AKA Bob or El Jefe), Editor,
and Jan Rodriguez, co-publisher
321 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523
Telephone (541) 592-2541, FAX (541) 592-4330
Email: newsroom1@frontiernet.net or
newsdesk@illinois-valley-news.com
Managing Editor: Michelle Binker
Contributing Writers: Linda Corey-Woodward,
Roger Brandt
Administration: Zina Booth
Design and Production: Josiah Dean, Abundance
Marketing and Design
Photography: Dale & Elaine Sandberg
and I.V. News staff
Advertising Sales and Production Assistance:
Brenda Encinas
10,000 copies distributed FREE
throughout Southwestern Oregon
Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
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Southwestern Oregon’s Illinois Valley
Bucolic settings of farmland and rugged
mountains are part of the appeal of the
area (Photo Michelle Binker)