Jim R. West, 71, of Shady Cove, died Nov. 3, 2011. He was born on Mar. 18, 1940, in Parma, MO. to Alvz and Evelyn (Ross) West. On Dec. 10, 1960, he married Lollie Engelman. He was retired after 40 years working as a spreaderman. His hobbies included cutting wood, going to garage sales, enjoying…
Wood House Halloween
October 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Woodhouse Preservation Group invites one and all to the old house, 12988 Hwy. 62 to a free event Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29 and 30, from 5-10 p.m. It could be haunted, it certainly will be spooky. Free candy for the kids and free cookies baked on the wood stove at the Wood House….
Ten Shady Cove flags are vandalized
September 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/09_28_10/banners{/gallery}Vandals struck in the heart of Shady Cove, stealing ten of the seasonal flags displayed throughout the business district and destroying the hardware, including flagpoles and brackets. A tradition for over six years and a project of the Greater Shady Cove Boosters, the flags added a festive note that was enjoyed by both residents and…
EP Fire District 3 firemen follow Chief Iverson’s philosophy on service first
August 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The following human interest article was sent to the Independent by Wendy VonHolle, who owns Happy Feet by Wendy. She has a dear friend who is 94-years old and lives in Eagle Point. For the past year, she has had a problem with swollen ankles. Wendy had tried to get those who came in contact…
James (Jim) David Dorr
July 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
James D. Dorr, 59 of Trail, died July 2, 2010, at Providence Medford Medical Center. Mr. Dorr was born in Van Nuys, California on February 2, 1951 to Jack Elbert Dorr and Elsie Mae Dorr. Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts and his hobbies were wood working, fishing, camping, spending time with his grandsons and…
William A. Geyer Sr
February 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
William A. Geyer Sr. , 69, died Feb. 17, 2010 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 11, 1940, to Samuel and Ethel Geyer, and was the youngest of eight siblings. He attended Central Point Elementary and Crater High School. Mr. Geyer joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii…
Mallards get new home at Denman
February 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/02_09_10/ducks{/gallery} Delta Waterfowl, although only in the area for a year, is wasting no time in an effort to attract and protect mallards. The local chapter installed a dozen hen houses and eight wood duck nesting boxes at Denman Refuge last Saturday. By placing them in the water and on a metal pole, it will…
Tax credit for wood heating purchases
September 8, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The 2009 economic stimulus legislation includes a tax credit for biomass heating appliances. Homeowners who purchase a 75 percent efficient biomass wood or pellet stove, fireplace or fireplace insert can receive a 30-percent tax credit for costs incurred, up to $1,500. The unit must be fully installed by Dec. 31 to receive the credit for…
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…
