Many honored Barry (Bear) Hoffman for 34 years of fire service

{gallery}/07_06_10/barry{/gallery}“When one celebrates, we all celebrate,” said Interim District 3 (and former) Fire Chief Randy Iverson as he opened an evening that honored Barry “The Bear” Hoffman  for the only career he has ever known–that of fire service. The celebration was attended by some 150 representing not only family, friends, past and current firefighters, but…

Family has hope for exam in Phoenix

Funds are being collected to help the family of eight-year-old Matthew Poll, of Eagle Point. He is the son of Lesley and Rob Poll. Lesley, her sister, Lisa, and brother, David, grew up in Eagle Point. Young Matthew is the grandson of Dennis and Lori Jordan, well known Eagle Point residents. Dennis spent many years…

Guest editorial

By Barry HoffmanI want to send a special thank you to everyone that has helped me along my 36 years in the fire service. When I started my long life journey in the fire service, it was in Eagle Point. When I turned 16, January 4, 1973, I become a Volunteer Firefighter for the Eagle…