By Sen. Doug Whitsett (Distr. 28)for the IndependentLast week Washington Congressman “Doc” Hastings introduced a bill in Congress that, if enacted, will make enormous strides toward restoring economic vitality and stability to Oregon’s rural communities. This federal bill would create a County, Schools and Revenue Trust Fund that would provide a perpetual dependable source of…
Raymond L. Naredo
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Raymond (Ray) L. Naredo, died Sept. 13, 2011, in Eagle Point. He was born Nov. 14, 1966, in Medford, to Raymond and Judy Naredo. He attended Eagle Point Elementary School. He then moved to Butte Falls where he attended Butte Falls High School. In 1990, he married Gina Macedo. Together they had two wonderful children,…
Cheryle J. York
February 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cheryle Jannet Brown was born on Mar. 10, 1940 in Ojai, California to Lyall & Virginia Brown. She died Jan. 26, 2011. When Cheryle became a young women, she married John Guy York and devoted almost 50 years to his care, raising two daughters, and being a great caretaker to her family. For almost 20…
60th Annual Prospect Jamboree and Timber Carnival Winners
September 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Jack & Jill1st George Harrison Sr and Tina Harrison2nd Eyler Harrison and Astounda Collins3rd Wayne Gallagher and Cassie Johnson Jill & Jill1st Tina Harrison & Astounda Collins2nd Liz Steward & Robin Patterson3rd Jennifer Dooley & Beth McGuire Double Buck1st George Harrison Sr & Eyler Harrison 2nd Tim Acrey and Wayne Gallagher 3rd Don & Tony…
60th Prospect Jamboree &Timber Carnival Schedule, Aug. 21
July 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
7-9:30 a.m. Breakfast-Lions Park9 a.m. Parade lineup, across from Prospect Store10 a.m. Parade11 a.m Booths at Lions Park Tug of War Bingo in Wigwam Music w/Grand Illusion DJRegister for Timber Carnival11:30 a.m. Hay scramble & horsehoes12 n Timber CarnivalAdm adults $5/$2 kidsSpecial guest-Arnold the Clown & Multi Gold Medal Speed Climber Brian Bartow12:30 Greased Pig…
Republican candidate for Governor comes to Butte Creek Mill
May 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/05_25_10/dudley{/gallery}The day after winning the Republican race for Governor of Oregon, Chris Dudley was back in Eagle Point where he signed the guest register and toured Butte Creek Mill. Prior to that he talked about the future of the timber industry at Boise Cascade.
Walden questions Obama’s forest plan
May 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) wants to know how the Obama Administration plans to manage Oregon’s west side forests, including the BLM forests in Josephine, Jackson, and Klamath counties. In a bipartisan letter also signed by U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) and Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Walden…
Michael Fisher Starr
September 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Michael Fisher Starr, 49, of White City, died Aug. 19, 2009. He was born July 14, 1960 in Redmond, Ore., to David and Betty Starr. He graduated from Crater High School in 1978. He had the record for the largest afro. He married Louise Schultz on June 14, 1985. He married Cindi Beavers on Dec….
Michael Fisher Starr
September 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Michael Fisher Starr, 49, of White City, died Aug. 19, 2009. He was born July 14, 1960 in Redmond, Ore., to David and Betty Starr. He graduated from Crater High School in 1978. He had the record for the largest afro. He married Louise Schultz on June 14, 1985. He married Cindi Beavers on Dec….
