Teacher of the week

Steve Colombo, Eagle Point Middle School art teacher, has been selected for KOOL103.5 -Rogue Federal Credit Union Teacher of the Week. He was nominated for the recognition by a student. Colombo is a 1986 graduate of Southern Oregon University where he received a bachelor of fine arts degree. He earned a master art teacher degree…

Two students wise beyond their age

Elk Trail and Shady Cove Schools each presented an outstanding student for recognition to the District 9 Board of Directors at the Jan. 12 meeting. Selected from Shady Cove School was 8th grader Mike Johnson. This fall as a freshman at EPHS he will already have three math credits, having take Algebra I and II…

Top Pop Warner Scholar in Pee Wee Division

Hunter Morgan, son of Jason and Stacey Morgan, of White City, has earned the Top Scholar Award for 2010 in the Pop Warner PeeWee division. “Your dedication to your studies has earned you this title, as well as a United State Savings Bond for $400. In addition. Your application has been forwarded to the regional…

Governor appoints LBS teacher to TSPC

“It’s quite an honor,” said Little Butte 1st grade teacher Shirley Blanchard on her appointment by Governor Kulongoski to the Teachers Standards &  Practices Commission (TSPC). Her appointment was ratified by the Senate Committee, which included Senator Atkinson, last week. The commission reviews teacher licensure, and deals with discipline issues that come before the commission….

Retirement for “The Bear”

Barry Hoffman, who most recently was Chief of Operations for Fire District 3, will be honored for his 34 years of service on Wednesday, June 30, from 4-7 p.m. at the administration building, 8383 Agate Rd. The formal recognition will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the barbecue. Those planning to attend the BBQ are…

1ST Upper Rogue Community Center Founder's Day dinner

The Upper Rogue Community Center will honor a number of people at their first Founder’s Day dinner Saturday, Oct. 20 from 5:3-8 p.m. The event will be at the center. There will be a charge of $7 per person or $15 for a family.  "Spirit of the Upper Rogue"   Will be given to  the volunteer…