Page 9 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Lorna Byrne Middle School held an open house Wednes- day evening, Sept. 10. Par- ents and students were able to visit classrooms and teachers to learn about pro- grams and activities. A book fair was held in the library. Shop Smart Food Warehouse provided a $50 door prize. Open houses will be held at Illinois Valley High School Wednesday, Sept. 17; and at Evergreen Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 18. (Photos by Illinois Valley News ) Illinois Valley’s varsity volleyball team was gored by the Bonanza Antlers 3-0 in Ken Mann Memorial Gym on Thursday night, Sept. 11. In the nonconference contest, the Cougars lost 25-11 in all three games. I.V.’s Alex Miller and Amanda Hults were among the top players for the Cougs. Coach Cathy Pope is optimistic about the team, as its talents and teamwork will jell. (Photo by Illinois Valley News ) Free talk slated on investments A free event in Medford “that will help investors make good decisions when saving for retirement, and teach them where and how to check the credentials of finan- cial professionals as well as how to spot scams” will be co-hosted by Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Ser- vices and AARP Oregon. The event, Wise and Safe Investing, is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Rogue Regency Inn, 2300 Biddle Road. It will start at 9:30 a.m. and will include free lunch and a packet with a free DVD and other helpful materials. A number of speakers and resources will be avail- able, including a representa- tive from the Federal Trade Commission. While the event is free of charge, prior registration is required. Interested attendees should phone (877) 926-8300 toll-free to reserve their space. Auto Body & Paint 26 years experience High-tech Paint Booth 415-1501 Nik Baker Water Wells Pump Sales Installation Service 592-6777 1470 Caves Highway Licensed • Bonded • Insured Locally owned and operated in the valley for over 25 years. Member Oregon Ground Water Assoc. 30 years experience in water, sewer & pipeline construction, brush clearing, septic installation & utility line trenching Spe c ia lizing in a lt e rna t ive se pt ic syst e m s Elementary Schools Lunch Menu Sponsored by H OMETOWN E WWC #1504 • CCB #152266 • CPl #7-113 READY TO DIG & AIMING TO PLEASE 24 HOURS A DAY INTERIORS (5 4 1 ) 5 9 7 -4 4 8 6 CCB#159580 592-2413 The Illinois Valley High School boys soccer team faced the Eagles of Eagle Point on Thursday, Sept. 11 in Cave Junction. The Cougars lost 8-0 to the well-coordinated Eagle Point team. (Photo by Mi- chelle Binker, Illinois Valley News ) The Vikings of Lorna Byrne Middle School met the Grace Christian Academy Vikings Thursday, Sept. 11 on the Illinois Valley High School field. LBMS fought hard but was overwhelmed by the Medford team, which handily won, but the score was unavailable. (Photo by Michelle Binker, I.V. News ) Look for us Friday, September 26 Art on the Lawn THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 Cheesy quesadilla, popcorn chicken, pepperoni or veggie pizza, ham & cheese sand- wich, chicken salad wrap, chef or garden salad. FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 Super sloppy-joe, hamburger, Italian griller, totally turkey sandwich, classic wrap, Cobb or garden salad. MONDAY, SEPT. 22 Crunchy corn dog, hamburger, rib-b-que sandwich, totally turkey sandwich, clever club wrap, garden salad. TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 Big beef taco Tuesday, chicken nuggets, Hawaiian or cheese pizza, super duper sub, crispy chicken wrap, chef or garden salad. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24 Cheesy macaroni, hamburger, chicken burger, tuna torpedo sandwich, it’s Italian wrap, pop- corn chicken garden salad. • Payments as low as 1% • Established Credit not required, rent receipts, etc. OK • New Construction • Josephine County / Cave Junction These Government Loans are not always available. This is a great Opportunity for those who would not normally qualify to Buy a Home. Hi, I’m Jack Brown. Some of you know me as Auto Doc. I’m running for County Commissioner, position #3. I’d appreciate your vote. I am committed to putting law enforcement funding first. I am opposed to an appointed county manager. I oppose the creation of new taxing districts. I support local property owners’ rights against Salem’s bureaucracy. I will respect the will of the people expressed in the charter amendments they have adopted, especially the limitation on com- missioner compensation to $30,000. I have a number of simple ideas that will contribute more financial resources to county government – none of them involve additional taxes. If you agree that it is time to tune up county government, remember to vote for me and Sandi Cassanelli. ♦ character ♦ common sense ♦ courage At Kerbyville Farm during the Fall Evening of Art & Wine in Kerby llamuz@forestedgefarm.com 592-6078 Support the merchants who advertise in the Illinois Valley News for Commissioner paid for by Jack Brown PAC - 745 NE 12th St., Grants Pass OR 97526