By Jacob English-Dalbec, Senior, EPHS As a student caught among the struggle of the strike, I can attest to the dismal state that the schools sit in, an uneasy air roaming through the halls followed by hired-hand security guards and picket sign-carrying union members. All throughout School District 9, students are forced between the opposing…
Trenton Scott Douglas, Sr.
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Col. Trenton Scott Douglas, 69, of Eagle Point, died Mar, 17, 2012, at Oregon Health Science University as a result of his battle with leukemia. He was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Harold and Mary Douglas. He graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1960, and attended Sacramento City College and …
Eagles had a taste of state competition last weekend
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In Bryan Wood’s first year as head coach at EPHS, the Fighting Eagles basketball team went to the state playoffs for the first time in over three decades. But, coach Wood did not claim responsibility for his team’s success this season. “Our kids deserve a lot of credit. We came a long ways in six…
Local and state candidates for May 15 primary
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The deadline for candidates to file for the May 15 primary ended at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 6. According to an article in The Oregonian, Jason Atkinson, Republican 2nd District Senator from Central Point, has decided not to seek another term. Atkinson ran for governor in 2006. He was badly injured in 2008 in an…
Sue Kupillas honored as woman of achievement
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
March of Dimes announced this year’s honorees for the White Rose Award; which includes Sue Kupillas of Medford. These women of achievement will receive the award during a luncheon in their honor on May 21. A special addition to the five honorees is a remarkable young woman contributing to her community. The 2012 White Rose…
Eagles place four at state tourney
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
At 285 lb. Eagle Point’s heavyweight Manny Valdovinos battled his way to the championship round at the state wrestling tournament only to lose in a last minute hard fought match, 2-1, to Will Dawson of Churchill. The Eagles came home with 3rd, 4th and 6th placers in addition to Valdovinos’ 2nd place. Out of 34…
Hailicka introduces “Top Secret” to Education Investment Board
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Butte Falls resident Joyce Hailicka was among those at last week’s Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) meeting. She has been developing a package for use by high school students to not only assist them in getting their high school diploma, but in learning the numerous ins and outs of getting a college education or a…
Hailicka introduces “Top Secret” to Education Investment Board
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Butte Falls resident Joyce Hailicka was among those at last week’s Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) meeting. She has been developing a package for use by high school students to not only assist them in getting their high school diploma, but in learning the numerous ins and outs of getting a college education or a…
