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--> --> Posted Tuesday, October 8, 2002 Lawsuit filed over shelter abuse The families of five teens who were sexually abused by former Community Works employees at the Talent Youth Diagnostic Shelter have filed a civil lawsuit. Panel reviews ASD facilities report Mayor Alan DeBoer's long-rage facilities plan presentation topped the agenda as the School Closure Committee continued to debate which of the district's five elementary schools to close. Ashland High peer jury handles first policy case A new drug and alcohol policy that allows students to act as judge and jury got its first case, with five students weighing the evidence against a sophomore girl who was reportedly drunk during a Sept. 20 football game. Talent discusses levy, civic center TALENT - Two meetings this week tackle parks upkeep and the proposal to build a civic center in Talent. College fair set at Medford Armory MEDFORD - Approximately 100 colleges and universities from around the nation will gather at the National Guard Armory in Medford to offer potential students information about college. Public Safety Ashland Police & Fire Oregon State Police Community Notes · ASHLAND HIGH BOOSTER CLUB meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the English Lecture Hall. Funding requests for $500 or more will be voted on. All members and interested residents are encouraged to attend. · All Ashland City Candidates for city council, parks commission and judicial will appear at a public forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ashland City Council Chambers, 1155 E. Main, Ashland. This is an opportunity to get acquainted with the candidates and hear field questions from the audience. This event is co-sponsored by Ashland American Association of University Women and Ashland League of Women Voters. For further information, contact Ruth Walsh at 482-7375. · Reclaim Your Power! hosted by Women's Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon. In this month's program, you will learn: Your unique gifts and talents as a speaker and a leader. The power of authentic leadership. How to use public speaking and leadership positions to promote and grow your business. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Dr., Medford. $18 for non members. Call 858-3323 for further details. · PumPkin ChuCkin' For Dogs for the Deaf: Be among the first in Southern Oregon to hurl a pumpkin. This event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct 5-27 at the Ffoshelyg Parc Farm, 2336 Ross Lane, Medford. Call 1-541-826-9220 for more info. Email your... Technical questions & comments to: WebMaster Daily Tidings editorial comments & questions to: Editor Visit our other Oregon Newspapers... | Albany Democrat-Herald | Ashland Daily Tidings | Corvallis Gazette-Times | | Lebanon Express | Newport News-Times | Springfield News | Cottage Grove Sentinel | Ashland Daily Tidings 1661 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520 Telephone 541-482-3456 © Copyright 2001 Lee Northwest Publishing