Carole Mercer of Eagle Point grew up on a ranch outside Sheridan, Wyoming, dreaming someday of becoming a cow girl. It was that dream that led her to Oregon, but it wasn’t instant gratification. She spent the next 27 years achieving that goal. And during those 27 years, Carole kept a journal of events in…
Fire districts fight to keep insurance rates down
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association in March of this year expressed growing frustration with the ISO (Insurance Service Office), the group responsible for setting fire insurance rates throughout the state of Oregon. A conversation with Chief Dan Petersen has revealed some interesting facts about the organization and about the relationship ISO has with the fire…
Vintage Faire draws hundreds
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vintage Faire 2013 was everything you could expect—only more. A goodly crowd gathered on the square, or rather by the mill, to celebrate in a number of ways. There was food, entertainment, commercial booths, trinkets, wine tasting and even a melodrama; enough to capture the interest of anyone who ventured out on Saturday afternoon. There…
Vintage Faire draws hundreds
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vintage Faire 2013 was everything you could expect—only more. A goodly crowd gathered on the square, or rather by the mill, to celebrate in a number of ways. There was food, entertainment, commercial booths, trinkets, wine tasting and even a melodrama; enough to capture the interest of anyone who ventured out on Saturday afternoon. There…
Wyden concerned about firefighting resources for 2013
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Most people who have a connection to the woods are predicting a severe fire season this year. The early spring and lack of rain and snow could mean a lot of smoke in the valley this year. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is well aware of the potential danger and has proposed throwing all the resources…
Local youth sets hi goals high, and then he meets them
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Finding a student with a perfect 4.0 GPA is one thing, finding one who is also the state champion heavyweight wrestler and third in the nation in the schoolboy/girl division is another. Then add to that, one who is the world record holder in the deadlift (for his age bracket) who also holds the state…
Local woman ran in Boston Marathon
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Boston marathon is a special event. One has to earn the right to compete, and each year, some 25,000 runners struggle to overcome the demons that plague every step of the more than 26 miles of the race. Runners compete for a variety of reasons; some because they love the sport, others to prove…
Local band going on national tour
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When Brad Richardson began leading worship for a youth group at Trail Christian Fellowship, he didn’t imagine that he would be leading a band on a national tour. Several years ago, Richardson began playing guitar. He was joined by his daughter Emma, and sons Christopher ( ChrisB), Joshua (Kozmo) and Stephen. Stephen plays the drums,…
One man has done more than multiple others
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There seems little question that some people pack more life into their years than others. Jim Estep of Eagle Point is one of those folks. He served in the Navy during two of our country’s wars, flew missions all over the world, lived in the jungles, raised a family, and amassed one of the most…
Vintage Faire set for May 11 at Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The sixth annual Vintage Faire will be held at the Butte Creek Mill on May 11. This is a chance to travel back in time to when life was easier and the pace much slower. Host for the event is the Butte Creek Mill and the Eagle Point Upper Rogue Chamber. Entertainment, crafts, skills and…
