May 15 County Commissioners meeting
May 21, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment
Several citizens were on hand to address the Commissioners regarding the proposed budget cuts impacting the OSU Extension Office. The Commissioners will be deliberating the recommended budget on May 29. The agenda items for this week were relatively minor with minimal financial impact to the County. Scott Bradley Backflow Assembly Testing, Inc was reported as low bidder and was awarded a contract for $10,000 to provide the testing and inspecting backflow devices for the County at the … [Read More...]
Eagle Point to see water rate change
May 21, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment
When Mayor Russell opened last Tuesday’s Eagle Point City Council meeting, he recognized four Boy Scouts and a scoutmaster in the audience, saying he always likes to see Scouts at events. Another audience member, Jerry Zieman, thanked the Council … [Read More...]
Fallen Tree Causes Hazard Along Rogue River
May 16, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office wants to encourage boaters and river users to use extreme caution along the Rogue River. Currently, about 100 yards below Sardine Creek near Gold Hill, a large tree has fallen over and is now blocking two-thirds … [Read More...]
Compliments and criticism at D9 meeting
May 13, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment
The D9 school board returned to the District building for its May 8 meeting. After three budget forums and meetings in school gymnasiums, the usual room seemed small, especially with the crowd who showed up for a night of contrasts. The evening … [Read More...]
Wyden concerned about firefighting resources for 2013
May 13, 2013 By Ralph McKechnie for the Independent 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 … [Read More...]
Shady Cove City Council, May 16, meeting
May 21, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment
The two issues to be discussed in possible future Executive Sessions are; a Settlement Agreement between the City Administrator, representing the City of Shady Cove, and a former Employee and large portions of legal invoices being marked … [Read More...]
Vintage Faire draws hundreds
May 13, 2013 By Ralph McKechnie for the Independent 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 … [Read More...]
SC Council questions Brakeman
May 13, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment
The May 2 Shady Cove City Council meeting focused largely on three issues brought forth during the April 18 meeting. During that meeting executive sessions were requested to discuss: a possible settlement with a former employee, a review of legal … [Read More...]
County Commissioners discuss planning procedures
May 13, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment
The Commissioners announced that their regular public meeting next Wednesday, May 15, 2013 will be at 8:30 a.m. The 2013-2014 budget will be discussed for approval at the May 29th regular board meeting. First on the agenda was the discussion of … [Read More...]
