The Butte Falls School District Board of Directors agenda included some 15 items. All issues were handled in a one hour meeting. A 45 minute executive session regarding labor negotiations followed the open meeting. As of Jan. 31 enrollment stands at 145 students in the district. Highlights of activities at each school were presented and…
Constitution presented to EPHS students
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Sen. Doug Whitsett (Distr. 28)for the IndependentThe Jackson County Republican women have an ongoing project to place a copy of the United States Constitution in the hands of all Jackson County public and private school students. This year they invited Senator Alan Bates and me to participate in more than two hours of conversation…
Constitution presented to EPHS students
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Sen. Doug Whitsett (Distr. 28)for the IndependentThe Jackson County Republican women have an ongoing project to place a copy of the United States Constitution in the hands of all Jackson County public and private school students. This year they invited Senator Alan Bates and me to participate in more than two hours of conversation…
District 9 continues financial review
January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
District 9 held their meeting at Eagle Point High School on Jan. 18. The date was one week later than normal because mediation had been scheduled on Jan. 11 and was cancelled by the mediator due to a conflict. The session included the workshop, a community meeting to update patrons on the budgeting process followed…
Pumpkin carving contest begins Oct. 8
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It is time to get those creative juices working to create “the great pumpkin.” Butte Creek Mill will once again have a pumpkin carving contest. Pumpkins are expected to be available at the Mill on Oct. 8. There will be three age groups: to age 8, 9-17 and 18 and over. Divisions include: People’s choice,…
Election results and comparisons
November 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Majority of EP council will be newThis year’s election was a prime example of the saying, every vote counts. The separation in the governor’s race was about one percentage point. The balance of power in the Oregon Senate is still too close to call three days after the election officially ended. The Bates-Dotterer race in…
Action by Mannenbach tires D9 board, majority vote to censor him
May 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
School District 9 board members voted to censor one of their own members at the end of a nearly three hour board of directors meeting last week. Ted Dole made a motion to officially censor Jim Mannenbach for violating the policy regarding standard of conduct for a board member. This is the second time in…
ERE needs your vote at U.S. Cellular
November 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment
As the economy’s slow recovery continues to take a heavy toll on our schools, the need for additional funding has never been greater. That is why U.S. Cellular is continuing its commitment to education with a $1 million donation to schools. Once again, the Calling All Communities campaign will award $100,000 to 10 schools across…
SC council vote tied on McBee annexation
August 10, 2009 by Leave a Comment
SEQ CHAPTER h r 1 At Aug. 6 City of Shady Cove Council meeting the topic of discussion – and the topic not to discuss – was the McBee annexation. In both the afternoon study session and the evening meeting the public was advised that this topic was not to be addressed during the public…
Secure school timber money part of bailout
October 6, 2008 by Leave a Comment
“Great news- great news,” said Jackson County Commissioner C.W. Smith in a phone call last Friday afternoon saying the commissioners had watched the House of Representatives vote on the bailout bill. The bill included the Secure Rural Schools & Community Self Determination Act funding for some $1.684 billion for four years. Often referred to as…
