Continued dry weather has prompted the Oregon Department of Forestry to shut down all use of power-driven equipment in Jackson and Josephine counties starting at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Logging and other industrial activities on ODF-protected lands will also see increased fire prevention restrictions taking effect tomorrow. The public-use fire danger level will remain…
Tree City USA
April 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/04_12_11/arbor{/gallery} Little Butte School 5th graders in Mr. McCaffey’s class participated in Eagle Point’s Arbor Day celebration at Centennial Plaza on April 7. Students answered questions regarding the use of trees from ODF District Protection Planner Matthew Krunglevich, who presented the city a Trees USA for the 19th consecutive year. Gary Shipley, of the public…
Don’t swallow Benadryl itch gel
May 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Swallowing an over-the-counter medication meant to be rubbed on the skin can have harmful effects, warns the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA has received reports of serious side effects—such as unconsciousness, hallucinations, and confusion—in people who mistakenly swallowed Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel. Although there are other over-the-counter liquid Benadryl products intended to…
Trail couple victims of “Mystery Shopper” scam
January 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A Trail couple is out $3,820 after participating in a “mystery shopper” job, only to find out it was a scam. The couple learned about the opportunity online. They received a series of money orders from the company and were directed to deposit them into their own bank account, use that money to purchase certain…
Boyer to head Ore Convservation District
November 16, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Charlie Boyer of Eagle Point has been elected as chair of the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) at their annual meeting in Pendleton on Nov. 4-7. Boyer was one of four members of the Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District (JSWCD) attending the four day meeting. Boyer immediately replaced current president John McDonald due…
Wine event upcoming
November 2, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The five area wineries are each planning a free event on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11-5 p.m. Events and wineries are: Agate Ridge Vineyard-1098 Nick Young. Find out how and why wines are blended to create individual styles. Crater Lake Cellars- 21882 Hwy. 62, Shady Cove- Learn about the use of oak in winemaking and…
Boise sawmill closes in White City, ending 59 year run
March 16, 2009 by Leave a Comment
When the mill was first brought down from Prospect all the buidling had this original siding on them. Boise replaced most of it with blocks or other types fo wood siding after they purchased the buildings. After 59 years of service the Boise Mill in White City closed on March 13, 2009. The…
Shady Cove crowd concerned over annexation proposal
November 17, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Shady Cove should be proud of themselves. The planning commission meeting on Nov. 13 had the makings of one that could have been quite volatile. The police did a head count just as the meeting was about to start and announced 66 people were crowded into the city council chamber designed to normally hold about…
Keith O.Hubbell
April 7, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Keith O. Hubbell, 76, of Butte Falls, died March 31, 2008 at his home. Mr. Hubbell was born on May 8, 1931 in Hermiston, Oregon, to Aaron Doyle and Rosetta Irene (Agee) Hubbell. He attended schools in both Boardman and Stanfield, Oregon. Mr. Hubbell served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the…
