George D. Ramirez, Shady Cove, went to be with his Lord and Savior April 9, 2012 at his home. He was born February 11, 1933, in Richmond, Ca. to Juan S. Ramirez and Armida Morales Ramirez. On April 2, 1988 he married Mary in Reno, NV. George served in the National Guard and Army Resserves….
National Grange policy
November 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
More than 50 delegates debated and weighed in on about 160 resolutions from Granges throughout the nation during the 145th Annual National Grange Convention held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Of the initial resolutions submitted ranging from internal definitions for membership to large-scale agriculture and rural access issues, more than 50 became National Grange policy through delegate…
Car wash to spread hope
September 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The National Junior Honor Society at EPMS will hold a car wash at the Eagle Point Ray’s parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9am-3pm. This is a fundraiser for their Paws of Hope service project. All proceeds will purchase supplies to complete chemo comfort care packages for Rogue Valley chemotherapy patients. Items in the…
Refusal to honor Guard contracts needs investigation
July 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Oregon congressional delegation has asked the Inspector General of the National Guard Bureau to investigate the Guard’s refusal to honor bonus contracts signed by members of the Oregon National Guard. Six members of the Oregon National Guard have contacted Oregon’s congressional offices seeking help after the Guard failed to honor the second half of…
Quenton E. Marney
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Quenton E. Marney, 64, of White City, died on May 26, 2011, at home surrounded by his wife and friends. He was born in Medford and attended Phoenix High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, and also served in the National guard from 1978 to 1984. He briefly lived in…
Shady Cove-UR Chamber
January 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The new Shady Cove-Upper Rogue Chamber will meet Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Inn Conference Room. Guest speakers will be John Sloan, Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway and Kerwin Dewberry, High Cascades District Ranger. Membership applications are available at the visitors center, Rogue River RV Park, Monday-Friday, 9-4:30 p.m. For information call…
Chester Cook
July 21, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Chester Cook, 86, of Eagle Point, died July 7, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1922 in Shelly, Idaho. He is survived by his seven children; Lynn Cook, Ruch, Ore., James Booi, Portland, Terry Cook, Mill City, Ore., Michael Cook, Redmond, Ore., Shannon Westfall, Eagle Point, Trina Huff, Phoenix, Ore., and Cherry…
Chester Cook
July 14, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Chester Cook, 86, of Eagle Point, died July 7, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1922 in Shelly, Idaho. He is survived by his seven children; Lynn Cook, Ruch, Ore., James Booi, Portland, Terry Cook, Mill City, Ore., Michael Cook, Redmond, Ore., Shannon Westfall, Eagle Point, Trina Huff, Phoenix, Ore., and Cherry…
Butte Falls speech placings at UofOregon tourney
The Butte Falls Speech and Debate Team attended the University of Oregon Robert Clark Invitational on February 25-27. Over 29 schools participated in the tournament, resulting in over 400 entries. The team had a very successful tournament, coming home with a number of awards. Junior Colette Bray advanced to semi-finals in Junior Radio Commentary. Freshman…