A banner stretched beyond both doors of a crew-cab pickup on March 8. Strategically placed, its bold letters resonated to hundreds upon their arrival at Central Point Elementary’s building: “Save Sams Valley School!” Inside the structure, a cordial exchange between Board members and concerned citizens ensued. First on his agenda, lifelong resident, Dalton Straus…
Contract changes proposed by Medford Water concern Eagle Point
November 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/11_16_10/chief{/gallery}There was a definite variety of action items at the Nov. 9 Eagle Point City Council session. The retirement of Police Chief John Meeker, the hiring of Vern Thompson as the new police chief and approving Santa’s Shop are all covered in separate articles. Bids were opened on Nov.9 to construct Centennial Plaza and that…
Gold Ray Dam appears to be near the end after more than a century
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/08_03_10/dam{/gallery}Heavy equipment returned to the banks of the Rogue late last week to continue removal of the 104-106 year-old Gold Ray Dam, near Gold Hill. Work by Slayton Construction had been stopped for nine days while U.S. District Court Judge Owen Panner considered a case initiated by “The Friends of Gold Ray Dam.” Friends contend…
White City fire destroys local family’s business
July 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}07_13_10/fire{/gallery} Fire District 3 firefighters were the first to notice the fire at Davis Finish Products, 1790 Ave. G, about 5 p.m. last Friday. Their building is just across the road from the fire district. Despite the fact that the district was on the scene almost immediately, all the elements that make a fire spread…
Farm Festival at Wood House
April 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Southern Oregon Farm Festival, May 1 and 2, will mark the 140th anniversary of the Historic Wood House. The old structure will host events to bring back memories of those days. Events will run from 9-5 on Saturday and 9-4 on Sunday. There is a $2 admission charge for adults, seniors and children 7-12…
Community building project is but a memory 50 years later
April 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/04_27_10/plaque{/gallery} Demolishing an abandoned cinder block structure isn’t normally very newsworthy and there probably are few that even knew it happened until reading this article. So, why you ask, does anyone care if the building is gone? It was 49 years ago, on April 15, 1962 that some two years of hard volunteer labor was…
Keaton sentenced for Dahack fire
March 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
At a hearing on Feb. 24, Justin William Keaton, 36, was sentenced to six years in prison following his plea on charges of arson. Keaton was arrested on Aug 20 by Eagle Point Police Detective Jim Gray and charged with arson in the 1st degree. It is a Class A felony, which could have meant…
Historic Mon Desir Restaurant is gone but not forgotten
January 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/01_19_10/mondesir{/gallery} One of Oregon’s treasures and an official historical structure was destroyed last week in a fiery blaze being classified as arson. On Monday, Jan. 11 at 4:14 a.m., Jackson County Fire District #3 and the Central Point Police Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at the vacant Mon Desir Restaurant, 4615 Hamrick…
Tall grass and unkept areas, a problem around town
June 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The grass in this unimproved lot near the gof course grows tall right up to the house and fences next door. Tall weeds in and near Eagle Point are a problem; a problem not just for the neighbors, but a problem for the City of Eagle Point. There are regulations on Weeds…
Jackson County is older than Oregon
February 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment
First Eagle Point High School still stands 80 yrs. later as Little Butte School Jackson County was organized in 1852, before Oregon became a state. The county seat was originally in Jacksonville, which was the center of gold-mining activity. It was also only logical that settlers would locate near Butte Creek and its rich river…
