It was a solemn board of directors meeting of the Eagle Point Irrigation District at the November meeting on the 14th. Normally, meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, but for November, the meeting was held on a Thursday. Naturally, focus of everyone has been the embezzlement charges against long-time bookkeeper, Rebecca…
County Commissioners forgive $317,305.40 page 13
November 20, 2013 by
The Fair Board approached the Commissioners at the Tuesday, November 12, Commissioner’s work session with a request that the Expo’s negative fund balance of $314,305.40 be forgiven, and the Fair Board’s request was heard. Many involved in the budget process were in attendance, including the budget committee members, the fair board, the expo manager, all…
Summer photo contest winners
September 16, 2013 by
The third of the Independent photo contests has come to conclusion, and the winner is: Carmen York. York caught a hummingbird in just the right pose and with the right background to capture the attention of the judges. Our panel of three judges rated the hummingbird the best out of the entries in the contest….
Year of the Raccoon
September 16, 2013 by
2013 has certainly turned out to be the “year of the raccoon,” at least for me and my neighborhood. While the Chinese may not recognize it as that, they are definitely on the increase in my neighborhood. You may never see these little bandits, but as soon as the grapes ripen, they can be found…
Watershed Festival
September 3, 2013 by
The second annual Watershed Festival takes place on Saturday, September 7 from 10:00a.m.-3p.m. at Harnish Wayside Park in Eagle Point. The festival is part of the city of Eagle Point’s Water Resources Awareness during September. All activities are free.
9/11 Honor Run
September 3, 2013 by
Rob Wilson of Eagle Point will be running 34.97 miles on this 9/11 to honor those who died during the September 11 attacks. He will be running the entire route carrying an American flag. The race will start at his house, proceed to the Eagle Point National Cemetery and into downtown Medford before making his…
A new game in town
September 3, 2013 by
By Ralph McKechnie Of the Independent Charlie’s is coming to Eagle Point, according to owners Autumn Axmaker and Danna Humphreys, within the next couple of weeks. The two ladies who worked together prior to forming the partnership, became friends and decided to enter into business together. Once the decision was made to open a restaurant,…
Back to School
August 26, 2013 by
School starts on September 3 for District 9 students, an event greeted with smiles and groans, trepidation and eagerness. Parents and students can be seen across the valley shopping for new clothes and school supplies. For online supply lists, go to the user-friendly district website http://www.eaglepnt.k12.or.us, then click on the individual school. Most stores also…
Creepy Crawlies With Christy
August 26, 2013 by
This week I have the privilege of introducing you to a little known Upper Rogue insect who is quite adept at avoiding the paparazzi. She is the Noisy Shieldback Katydid (Steiroxys strepens). Just how camera shy is this katydid? There are three photos of live examples (and four of dead ones, ick) on the internet….
Watershed Festival Sept. 7
August 26, 2013 by
The Little Butte Creek Watershed Council, the City of Eagle Point, and the Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District are hosting the 2013 Watershed Festival on Saturday September 7 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Harnish Wayside Park in Eagle Point. There will be events and booths for children and adults, including the big…
