Island City NewsLocal news for Island City, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Funeral home tries to cut down on customers- December 31, 2007 After a close friend died in a drunk-driving accident, Loveland Funeral Home Director Kevin Loveland decided to do his part to stop people from driving drunk in his community. via KEX-AM Portlandhttp://www.topix.net/city/island-city-or/2007/12/funeral-home-tries-to-cut-down-on-custome... Gift of Life- December 29, 2007 "I've got a list of people who say to call them if I ever need a driver" The Loveland Funeral Chapel answering service gets extraordinarily busy on New Year's Eve. via The La Grande Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/island-city-or/2007/12/gift-of-life?fromrss=1 a New Home for Christmas- December 24, 2007 "The Habitat Family Selection Committee is now looking for a qualified family willing to live in Elgin" The Jesse Collins family of Elgin have a new home for Christmas. The Collinses officially received the keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home at an on-site dedication ceremony Thursday. via The La Grande Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/island-city-or/2007/12/a-new-home-for-christmas?fromrss=1 Library Could Be Open More Hours- December 17, 2007 "For the library as an institution" Management of the Elgin Public Library under a Union County Library Service District would bring a number of beneficial changes to the city's public library operation, according to Library Director Theresa ... via The La Grande Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/island-city-or/2007/12/library-could-be-open-more-hours?fromrss=... Committee Votes to Propose a Rural Library District to Commissioners- December 15, 2007 "It makes it financially feasible to go ahead" This comes on the heels of the La Grande City Council's decision not to place the district proposal on its municipal ballot. via The La Grande Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/island-city-or/2007/12/committee-votes-to-propose-a-rural-librar... Warehouse Workers Quit in Immigration Inquiry- December 13, 2007 "Complying with the requirements of federal law with respect to the I.C.E. audit and ensuring that its employees know the facts and are given the opportunity to participate" Fresh Direct, the online grocery delivery operation that caters to affluent and overworked New Yorkers, lost dozens of employees this week after federal immigration officials notified the company that its ... via New York Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/island-city-or/2007/12/warehouse-workers-quit-in-immigration-inq... Curtain Discovered, History Revealed- December 11, 2007 "The painting style of this curtain with its burnt reds and orange hues is very consistent with paintings from the 1930s." Pleasant Grove Grangers take a close look at the bold and beautiful artwork on a 72-year-old stage curtain discovered during a recent clean-up day at the grange hall. via The La Grande Observerhttp://www.topix.net/city/island-city-or/2007/12/curtain-discovered-history-revealed?fromr... |