March 19, 2013 Inside Whitsett pg. 3 EP Council pg. 7 Sports pg. 9 Police pg. 10 D 9 meeting pg. 16 Photo by Ralph McKechnie June 25, 2013 June 25, 2013 Inside Soap Box derby pg. 2 D9 Board pg. 6 SC Council pg. 7 URCC crash pg. 16 Police report pg. 22 By Ralph McKechnie Fire erupted near the end of Worthington Road in rural Eagle Point at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. A huge column of smoke rose from the ire which began in the grass at the base of a hill near the upper stretches of the road. From the grass, the ire raged uphill through Manzanita, oak and near the top, into the ponderosa pines. Fortunately, the fire burned through the understory without reaching the canopy. According to Brian Ballou of Oregon Department of Forestry the blaze covered approximately 120 acres before the 60-man crew was able to subdue the lames and gain control. Several support vehicles and tanker trucks were on the scene as were dozers who cut ire lines. One helicopter assisted ground crews by dumping water and spotting as the crews set up lines around the perimeter of the ire. The ire was burning to the north east and could have caused more problems because it was burning toward more rugged and remote land. Ballou was unsure at the time what was the cause of the blaze, but suspected shooters were target practicing near the origin of the ire. He said a neighbor had heard shooting prior to the time the ire started. Ballou said that many ires are caused by shooters who use tracer ammunition and some by the exploding targets that others use. Ignited by the burning powder, the pyrotechnic composition in the base of the bullet burns very brightly, making the projectile visible to the naked eye. This enables the shooter to follow the projectile trajectory to make aiming corrections. The Oregon countryside is very dry. Hot temperatures make the situation much more volatile. This ire and those of a week ago should serve as warning that we are in for a summer of smoke and ire. The blaze occurred in an area that is covered with taller grasses that have dried in the wind and sun, making for an incident waiting to happen. Fortunately, no one was injured. The area is used for grazing animals and cattle, sheep and goats are grazed nearby. Wildfire east of Eagle Point under control By Ralph McKechnie Of the Independent Perhaps one of the moments most cherished moments by se- lected residents of Eagle Point is to be chosen as Grand Marshals of the July 4 parade. This year the honor belongs to Stan and Terry Target on tree surrounded by yellow tape is near the origin of the fire on Worthington Road. Shooters must be careful not to be using tracer ammunition when the conditions are so volatile that a fire could erupt from a bullet ending up in an unwanted place. Deupree’s named as grand marshals in EP Deupree. They were chosen for their untiring work for the com- munity and the many causes they champion for a variety of different organizations. The Eagle Point Community Association makes the selection, normally in early June preceding Stan and Terry Deupree. the July 4 holiday. Former Mayor Leon Sherman was tasked to break the news and he conided in the Independent that he chose to be really sneaky in the pro- cess. Leon went to Stan’s ofice and asked Stan to help him ind a method of breaking the news to the honoree without giving the person the chance to back out of the deal. Stan told Leon to just tell them they were it, so Leon broke the news that the Deuprees were Grand Marshals. Leon conided that it was the irst time in years that Stan was speechless. In making the selection, the Association considered many people who have made large con- tributions to the community. They settled on the Deuprees because of all they do in a large number of areas. Most know that Stan and Leon share the microphone during the annual July 4 parade, generally trying to outdo each other and also doing their best to embarrass everyone, including each other. Stan is also auctioneer for the Junior Livestock auctions in Jackson County, there sharing the mike with Ron Anderson. He has done this for many years and it is one of those events where he donates his time and talent. But the Jackson County Fair is not the only beneit auction he does during the course of the year. He will be behind the mike for as many as 30 beneit auctions, ranging from the many organizations that depend on the public for their primary funding to speciic auctions like the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. You’ll ind Terry close by during the auctions, keeping tabs on bidders and bid prices. Terry is active in a number of areas outside the auction ring, splitting her time volunteering as a beef leader for Brownsboro 4-H Beef club. She is also involved in Hope Equestrian Center, a facility designed around placing youth and adults with horses as a means of therapy. Neither can understand why the community would choose them, but at the same time feel greatly honored by the selec- tion.
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March 19, 2013
InsideWhitsett pg. 3 EP Council pg. 7Sports pg. 9 Police pg. 10D 9 meeting pg. 16
smoke rose from the ire which began in the grass at the base of
a hill near the upper stretches of
the road. From the grass, the ire raged uphill through Manzanita,
oak and near the top, into the
ponderosa pines. Fortunately,
the fire burned through the
understory without reaching the canopy.
According to Brian Ballou of
Oregon Department of Forestry
the blaze covered approximately
120 acres before the 60-man
crew was able to subdue the lames and gain control. Several support vehicles and tanker
trucks were on the scene as were dozers who cut ire lines. One helicopter assisted ground
crews by dumping water and spotting as the crews set up lines around the perimeter of the ire. The ire was burning to the north east and could have caused more
problems because it was burning toward more rugged and remote land.
Ballou was unsure at the time what was the cause of the blaze, but suspected shooters were target practicing near the origin
of the ire. He said a neighbor had heard shooting prior to the
time the ire started. Ballou said that many ires are caused by shooters who use tracer ammunition and some by the
exploding targets that others use.
Ignited by the burning powder, the pyrotechnic composition in
the base of the bullet burns very
brightly, making the projectile
visible to the naked eye. This
enables the shooter to follow the projectile trajectory to make
aiming corrections.
The Oregon countryside is
very dry. Hot temperatures make the situation much more volatile.
This ire and those of a week ago should serve as warning that we are in for a summer of smoke
and ire. The blaze occurred in an area that is covered with taller grasses that have dried in
the wind and sun, making for an incident waiting to happen. Fortunately, no one was injured. The area is used for
grazing animals and cattle, sheep
and goats are grazed nearby.
Wildfire east of Eagle Point under control
By Ralph McKechnie
Of the Independent
Perhaps one of the moments
most cherished moments by se-
lected residents of Eagle Point is
to be chosen as Grand Marshals
of the July 4 parade. This year the
honor belongs to Stan and Terry
Target on tree surrounded by yellow tape is near the origin of the fire on Worthington
Road. Shooters must be careful not to be using tracer ammunition when the conditions
are so volatile that a fire could erupt from a bullet ending up in an unwanted place.
Deupree’s named as grand marshals in EPDeupree. They were chosen for their untiring work for the com-
munity and the many causes they
champion for a variety of different
organizations.
The Eagle Point Community
Association makes the selection,
normally in early June preceding
Stan and Terry Deupree.
the July 4 holiday. Former Mayor
Leon Sherman was tasked to break the news and he conided in the Independent that he chose
to be really sneaky in the pro-
cess. Leon went to Stan’s ofice and asked Stan to help him ind a method of breaking the news to the honoree without giving the person the chance to back out of
the deal. Stan told Leon to just tell
them they were it, so Leon broke the news that the Deuprees were Grand Marshals. Leon conided that it was the irst time in years that Stan was speechless. In making the selection, the
Association considered many
people who have made large con-
tributions to the community. They
settled on the Deuprees because
of all they do in a large number
of areas. Most know that Stan and Leon share the microphone
during the annual July 4 parade,
generally trying to outdo each
other and also doing their best to
embarrass everyone, including
each other. Stan is also auctioneer
for the Junior Livestock auctions
in Jackson County, there sharing
the mike with Ron Anderson. He has done this for many years and
it is one of those events where he donates his time and talent.
But the Jackson County Fair
is not the only beneit auction he does during the course of
the year. He will be behind the mike for as many as 30 beneit auctions, ranging from the many
organizations that depend on the
public for their primary funding to
speciic auctions like the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. You’ll ind Terry close by during the auctions, keeping tabs on bidders
and bid prices.
Terry is active in a number
of areas outside the auction ring,
splitting her time volunteering as
a beef leader for Brownsboro 4-H Beef club. She is also involved
in Hope Equestrian Center, a facility designed around placing
youth and adults with horses as a means of therapy.
Neither can understand why the community would choose them, but at the same time feel
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Left to right: Barbara Hedrick, Harry Hedrick (Eagle Rock Elem Principal), Lynn Scott
(Hillside Elem Principal), nick Parsons, Tim Rupp (EPHS Principal), joni Parsons
(Eagle Point Middle School Principal), Lynn Cataldo, Paul Cataldo (White Mountain
Middle School Principal), and Tiffanie Lambert (Shady Cove School Principal). Tiffany
o'Donnell, EPHS Assistant Principal also volunteered but is not pictured.
on Sunday june 9, Six District 9 administrators and spouses traveled to Grants Pass
and volunteered at the 2013 Special olympics oregon Summer Regional Games. The
athletes, coaches, families, fans and volunteers had a great time at the Athletics meet.
The athletes competed hard, showed great sportsmanship and had a lot of fun. EPHS
Principal, Tim Rupp was the Track Announcer and Finish Line Coordinator while the
others helped line up competitors, cheered them on and helped them from the finish
line to the results recorder.
one of the soap box derby cars represented the “Red Bull”
patrol, a part of Troop 48. Each patrol built their own car
which they then raced down to the finish line.
By Ralph McKechnie
Of the Independent
Reaching speeds in excess of twenty seven miles per hour, Boy Scout troop 48’s Soap Box Derby cars thrilled fans as they raced down the hill between Eagle Point Middle school and Eagle Rock Elementary. The cars were the creation of several teams of scouts who used every bit of creativity they possess to build their cars. Each
team had a name, such as Red Bull and they
followed through on that theme—in the case of Red Bull, they painted a cattle skull with red paint. Each of the cars was equipped with the latest equipment. Some had unique steering devices, one a chain with links welded in a circle and then attached to the center column to give at least
some degree of maneuverability. One had a lever
attached to the steering linkage and that seemed
to serve just as well as the ones formed into a steering wheel. There may have been a horn or two in there too, but no seat belts were visible. All were made from different materials too. One appeared to be made of sheet metal stretched over
a framework of plywood. Another was a smaller bath tub complete with a shower head, bubble gun and carpet. The steering mechanism on
this one worked through the drain hole in the tub. Another was a plastic barrel with a stadium seat for the driver and another was completely made of plywood. Another was made to resemble a tank complete with a turret mounted machine gun or cannon that was heavy enough to stall out about
ive yards short of the inish line. The cars were so tiny that even the smaller sized scouts had some dificulty squeezing in behind the wheel. As the race progressed, one driver was seen with his knees practically into his chest with his arms stretched around and then under his knees. He used one hand for driving and the other was holding a smart phone. He was either texting or making a video as he drove down the course. Talk about your multitasking.
Another young man had a tiny camera, possibly
a Go Pro, attached to the top of his helmet, recording
the race for posterity. It should be noted that all
were wearing helmets for safety. Team Hooters (for the hoot owls) had the most aerodynamic looking vehicle; Red Bull had a tilt-
seat model. One entry had the proper rear view mirrors, a very neat looking lame job and clever exhaust ports made from plumbing ixtures. The bath tub entry had dual exhaust pipes of PVC
pipes, and was the only entry with a shower head. Another entry sported dual American lags lapping in the breeze and the A-team entry was built like a tank to resemble the truck used by the original
A-team from the hit TV show of the same name some years ago.
Some spectators remarked that it is refreshing
to see the ingenuity involved in making the cars. At
the end of the day everyone had fun and that was the goal of scout leaders. Scouts is a wonderful program for young people to gain skills that will last them throughout their lifetimes.
Eagle Point Troop 48 brings Soap Box derby races to town
8th Grade 4.0
Gabriella Andersen, Jason Brunelle, Stormy Garibay, MacKenzie
Harkema, Tanner Jostad, Nicholas Nelson, Logan Robinson, Robert Shaffer, Shasta Summers
Saidi Haines, Morgan Kennedy, Zebulyn Kitchen, Jacob Leeper, Eliana Miller, Kelsi Monroe, Alex Mora, Allie Nordstrom, Kayla Owen, Kendra Pinnell, Brittney Shopp, Nathan Stillwell, Sadie Stone, Travys Weller, Trigger Weyers
Eagle Point Middle School Honor Roll
UPPER RoGUE inDEPEnDEnT-TUESDAy, jUnE 25, 2013 - PAGE 3
By Senator Doug Whitsett
The Oregon Constitution re-
quires that all bills that raise revenue must originate in the
House of Representatives. Arti-cle 4, section 25 (2) of the Ore-
gon Constitution further states:
“Three ifths of all members elected to each House shall be necessary to pass bills for rais-
ing revenue”.
This Constitutional amend-
ment, proposed by the Legisla-
tive Assembly through House Joint Resolution 14 in 1995,
was adopted by the voters of Oregon in May of 1996 as Bal-
lot Measure 25. The Legislative
Argument in support of Ballot
Measure 25 stated in part: “Bal-
lot Measure 25 would thus en-
sure that higher tax rates could
be passed by the Legislature
only if there was a broad con-
sensus throughout the state on
the need for such measures”.
A bill for raising revenue can
be either a bill that increases
taxes or a bill that reduces or
repeals tax expenditures. Tax
expenditures are tax breaks,
such as speciic tax deductions or tax credits, that reduce the
amount of taxes owed. One example of commonly
used tax expenditures is the
home mortgage interest de-
duction used by virtually all
home owners with a current mortgage. Another example
would be the Earned Income Tax Credit that is accessed by
virtually all low income Oregon families to receive a refund on
their Oregon income tax.
A three ifths majority vote usually requires bipartisan support because it is unusual
for one political party to hold
three ifths of the seats in both chambers. For instance, even
if all members of the Demo-
cratic Party voted for a bill to
increase taxes, the current
makeup of this Legislative As-
sembly would require a mini-mum of two Republican votes in the Senate and four Republi-
can votes in the House in order to enact the law.
It is very troubling to me that
the current Democrat leader-
ship of the House of Represen-
tatives appears to be attempting
to circumvent the clear mean-
ing of the constitutional amend-
ment adopted by the people of
Oregon that requires that three ifths majority vote. They ap-
pear to be reading the consti-
tutional amendment to mean
that any bill that is “revenue
neutral” would not require the constitutionally required three ifths majority vote.
They appear to believe
that by drafting a two part bill, that is revenue neutral, they
can avoid the constitutional
requirement for a three ifths majority vote. The apparent
plan is to draft legislation that
increases revenue by enact-
ing new taxes and that simul-taneously and equally reduces revenue by enacting new tax expenditures.
Legislative Counsel is em-
ployed by the Legislative As-
sembly and is charged with the responsibility to profession-
ally draft all Oregon legislation
and to advise members on the
meaning and the constitution-
ality of Oregon law. It is even more troubling to me that our
own professional legal coun-
sel appears to be complicit in
this blatant attempt to scam
the people of Oregon by cir-
cumventing the clear meaning
of the Oregon Constitution.
All sorts of untenable and
disingenuous legislative
games may occur if this “brave
new world” interpretation of the Constitution is allowed to prevail.
For instance, a real estate
transfer tax might be enacted
that is offset by increasing the
earned income tax credit. This
would extract taxes from home owners when they sell their property and redistribute the
new revenue to low income Or-egon families. This new inter-pretation of Oregon law would mean that the tax increase
paid by the homeowner who sold their property would not be considered a tax because
the money raised was redis-
tributed to low income families in the form of tax credit expen-
ditures.
Another scenario might be to
reduce, or eliminate the home
mortgage interest deduction
and offset that tax increase
with an equal tax reduction by raising the Earned Income Tax
Credit. The possibilities to re-
distribute wealth are endless using this new found formula.
Whether our state needs to
raise more revenue, through
new or increased taxation or by reducing or eliminating
certain tax expenditures, is a
legitimate conversation. In my
opinion, the more than thirteen
percent increase in revenue al-
ready projected for this budget
period should be more than
enough to meet our spending
needs.
But the apparent House Democrat plan to redistribute
income by circumventing the
clear meaning of the Oregon
Constitution would make a mockery of both the Consti-
tution and fair tax policy. We
have not yet seen the contents
of the contemplated bill, but it
is common knowledge in the Capitol that such a bill is being
worked. All Oregonians should vig-
orously oppose such blatant
manipulation of Oregon con-
stitutional law. A second equally onerous
bill was voted out of the Or-egon Senate today.
SJR I-A proposes and
amendment to the Oregon
Constitution to issue General
Obligation bonds to inance the Oregon Student Opportunity
Fund. The Resolution asks the
people to decide whether the state should borrow money to create an endowment fund for the State Treasurer to invest in
inancial markets. The plan would be to use
any return on investment from
the corpus of the endowment fund to give to students to help
pay for the cost of higher edu-
cation. The principle and inter-
est on the borrowed money would be paid by the taxpay-
ers of Oregon through General
Fund appropriations.
The Resolution also pro-
vides that, if the Governor de-
clares an emergency, the Leg-
islative Assembly may use the
money in the fund for any other
lawful purpose if they approve of that use by a four ifths ma-
jority of the members present
in each chamber. Please note
that this resolution does not
require an eighty percent ma-
jority vote of all members, but
only an eighty percent majority
of the members actually pres-
ent in the chamber at the time
of the vote.
One Senator observed in
her comments on the Resolu-
tion that “this is a good busi-
ness proposition”:
Although I had not planned
to speak on this bad bill I did
respond in part:
“So the plan is to borrow money to invest in the markets,
give away any investment re-
turns, and allow someone else, the taxpayer, to pay off the
debt. Take that proposition to
your local business banker… if
you have the nerve!”
Please remember, if we do
not stand up for rural Oregon
no one will.
Know your constitutional rights, what can change them
By Colleen Roberts
For the independent
Several citizens directed the Commissioners attention to
the disregarded topic of genetically engineered crops and seeds
grown in Jackson County. GMO-free Jackson County petitioners iled more than 6,700 signatures with the County Clerk’s Ofice in January to place the initiative on the ballot for the people’s vote. The commissioners have not opened up the conversation with the citizens in a public hearing, nor has the measure been placed for
a vote of the people. The youngest citizen, who spoke today, only 10-years old, urged the Commissioners to declare a moritorium
of GMO crops in Jackson County for “our safety and the health of
our environment”.
In other business of the county:
A ive-year contract for an updated software system will allow the Development Services Department to provide electronic
capabilities for citizens and inspectors alike to access and utilize
digital plans. The State of Oregon is supplying the majority of the
system’s set-up: the building model, installation, and ongoing maintenance. The county is only paying for code enforcement and
planning modules, which is a quoted expense of $311,447. Monies were also allocated to improve and modernize an elevator at the Courthouse for $165,100. After 12 years of service to Jackson County, The Bank of
New York Mellon replaced Union Bank as a third party investment service. Oregon statutes require this custodial service for investments (ORS 295), and will cost the county an estimated $5,300. Two Intergovernmental Agreements were approved. The City of Central Point will be utilizing the County’s Justice Court for the city’s non-criminal cases producing revenue of $50,000. Jackson County will be combining Medical Reserve Corp Units with Josephine County into a regional service for the emergency needs
of both counties, an estimated annual expense of $1,000. The County continued two long-term agreements with Valley Immediate Care, LLC for emergency medical needs of the County,
and Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for storage of
closed workers compensation claims.
Jackson Co. Board of
Commissioner Meeting
Exploding ireworks are illegal in Oregon, and current dry conditions present an additional ire hazard. Under Oregon law, only novelty-type ireworks are legal for consumer usage, and anything that lies in the air or explodes is illegal. Under city ordinance #88 Amendment 1, NO ILLEGAL FIREWORK USAGE WILL BE PERMITTED AT ANY TIME. Using illegal ireworks is a irst-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a ine. ORS 480.110 to 480.165; the Oregon Fireworks Law. 480-165; Civil Penalty for Fireworks Law Violations. Any person who violates any provision of ORS 480.110 to 480.165 or any rule adopted by the
State Fire Marshal is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the State
Fire Marshal in an amount not to exceed $500.00 per violation. By order of the Butte Falls Town Council and enforced by the Butte Falls Police Department, on irst offense, all illegal ireworks will be coniscated and the person in possession will be issued a warning citation. Second offense, the illegal ireworks will be coniscated and the person in possession will be ined (see ORS above). If you need any clariication you may go to Oregon.gov or call Oregon State Fire Marshal, 541-776-6114 X237, or for local assistance
you can call Butte Falls City Hall between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. 541-865-3262.
Butte Falls says “NO” to illegal fireworks
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The lunatics are running the asylum
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They have recently passed laws that get thrown out by the Supreme Court, when it is clear that the laws passed actually state what the law of the country state.
This time, they passed a law that only citizens of the country could actually vote in elections.
No doubt this stemmed from the lood of illegal immigrants that have crossed the border within recent years. The Supremes have ruled that
the law is—well, against the law. So now, what we have is a state in which virtually anyone can register to vote in our elections. Why not just
throw it open to the Chinese or Russians or all the countries of the Middle East to register and
vote for our leaders and the issues that are so
important to us?
Actually, under current law, the law passed in Arizona may be illegal, but the premise on
which it is based is correct. Every child in public school learned the one man, one vote lesson
that encouraged us to take part in our electoral
process. We learned that it is a right and duty
to elect those who we feel will best fulill the obligations of the ofice. Do we still teach that when it appears that as many as want can vote in our elections?
Arizonanans sought to do the right thing only
to get slammed to the mat again. Earlier they
sought to enforce existing immigration laws only to have that too, blow up in their faces. They
must be getting some type of complex when everything they do right becomes instantly wrong. This is a strange world in which we live. Every time you attempt to do the right thing, someone
steps in and rules against you. Almost makes
you want to do—nothing. I read the other day that the world is at a “tipping point.” It would seem so, with people crossing the border at will when the American people must have a passport to cross the same
border.
Any housewife charged with balancing the family budget can tell you that government debt
has reached the point where it is not possible to pay down the debt, even if the entire resources of the gross domestic product were channeled toward repayment. The central bank, however, thinks this “healthy” with a huge portion of the debt going to them as interest on loans. I think
wise old Ben Franklin said “neither a borrower nor a lender be.” He would be appalled by what he would be seeing now. The possible outcomes of this scenario are
not pretty, and most scratch their heads trying
to igure out what the goal is here. On the one hand, it seems inconceivable. On the other hand,
when the end result of this is intended to be global government and control, it makes perfect sense.
The lunatics took a vote and declared themselves
the winner before counting the votes, and they are deinitely in charge. RM
Correction: We inadvertently left the phone number out of the
article on the Rogue Jet Boat Adventures. They can be reached
at 541-414-4182 or online at www.roguejetadventures.com
Many thanks
To the Editor:
Many thanks to the volunteers
of Eagle Point. If it were not for you it would be a very dull city. Volunteers put up the
Veteran’s flags on patriotic holidays, they organize the 4th
of July parade, ireworks, and all that happens in between. Volunteers plant lowers around town. This year the Horticulture class at EPHS donated their leftover lowers to be planted at the museum and other places by
volunteers.
A special thank you to
the Eagle Point/Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce for
supporting the “Avenue of Flags”
dedication of the Vietnam plaque at Harnish Wayside, also to the Notable Singers, Jeremy Durst,
for the saxophone and Zach Styer
for the trumpet. Speakers Darryl
Ferrell and C.W. Smith, Jerry
Zieman and Mayor Bob Russell,
you all made the dedication a
success. Thanks go to Heaven Scent Flowers for the lowers that adorned the plaque at the event. The lowers were then taken to Eagle Cove to be enjoyed by the
veterans who live there. I am very grateful for all the
volunteers and help they provide
to our community. There are too
many to mention them all by name
but you know who you are.Thank you
Helen Wolgamott,
Eagle Point
Material Girls did it again
To the Editor:
On behalf of Fire
District 4 Support Group I would like to think the Material Girls of
the Upper Rogue for donating a beautiful quilt to be rafled off. All proceeds from ticket
sales will be used for our 8th Annual Children’s Christmas party to be held in Shady Cove
in December. Tickets can be
purchased at the Fire Station
in Shady Cove, Members of
the Support Group or by calling
Sharon Littleield at 541-878-860. The Material Girls not only
donated the quilt but also help at the party. Thank you again
for all of your ongoing support.
Sharon Littleield forjCFD#4 Support Group
Thank you for your article
Once again the community
has come together to support
Jackson County Fire District 4 at
the Shady Cove/ Trail Wildlower Association’s annual show. We had over 200 examples of local
flowers this year, wonderful baskets and great rafle prizes all donated by members of
our Upper Rogue area, a nice selection of lower and vegetable plants, and hidden treasures at
our boutique. All the members of the group wish to thank all who participated in making this a fun and successful event. I
would like to thank the volunteers who magically make this come together so easily. We were able to make a nice donation
to the ire department for their equipment needs which we will formally present at our October
luncheon. We live in a special
place! Sincerely,
Sara Hammond,
President
Cruel and Heartless
To the Editor:
The annual Jordan Valley Big
Loop Rodeo was eventful this year with threats both physical and political.
Horse roping has been part of ranching in the I. O. N.
country since it’s introduction by California Vaqueros in the 1800s. They must make a head catch,
then rope the horses front feet.
Once caught slack is taken up
to prove that the catch is made
then the feet are released.
The big loop is a timed event.
On the average 10 percent of
the 90 teams make qualifying runs. This year only ive teams qualiied and was won by Michael Eiguren and Ryan Bruce.
Rough handling of stock,
by contestants, is not tolerated
and results in disqualiication. Depending upon the degree
of infraction, contestants are
banned from competition for
three or more years.
Anti-rodeo and animal
rightists have targeted the event.
They have proposed legislation
in the Oregon legislature to ban
horse roping and have initiated
a campaign based on half-truths
and hysteria. It’s obvious their goal isn’t only the banning of rodeo, but of other livestock
activities, including grazing on
federal and state lands. They
object to hunting, off road
vehicles and others who don’t agree with them. I had a call from a lady
who said she was given my name as being involved with the Rodeo Parade. She said
“you and other Jordan Valley
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Robert john McLendon jr.
Robert John McLendon Jr.,
54, of Shady Cove, died June 9,
2013. He was born November 5, 1958, to Robert John McLendon
and Marilyn Beartrice Calkins.
Robert served our country
in the U.S. Army. He was a tree climber and arborist. Some of his
many interest included reading,
ishing, BBQs, swimming and bicycling.
Robert is survived by his
children, richy, Jenny, Elizabeth,
Cassie, Sabrina, Robert, Carlie,
Dakota, and Tessa of southern
Oregon; mother, Mari lyne
Seifert ; father and step-mother,
Robert and Linda McLendon,
TX; mother of his children,
Teresa McLendon; brother,
Doug McLendon; sister Loretta
Tshiedel, aunt, Linda Jackson
and three granddaughter, two grandsons, and numerous other
family that loved his dearly.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Albert Jones;
and step-father, Max Seifert.
Theresa (Teri) Leslie Schaufler, age 55 of Eagle Point, OR passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 peacefully in her home
surrounded by her family. She
was born in San Francisco, CA to Huguette Gabriele Pratoussy and Royal Paul Smith on February 17,
1958, the middle child of three
daughters.
Teri married Jacob Craig
Schaufler on March 11, 1978. They had four children, Jacob,
Travis, Lucas, and Carissa.
She stayed at home when her children were young and then began working for the Eagle Point School District, where
she remained for 21 years.
Her passion in life was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed camping,
painting, crocheting, crafting,
and shopping.
She is survived by her loving
husband of 35 years, Craig
Schaufler; along with their four children and spouses, Jacob and
Natoshua, Travis and Michelle,
Lucas and Sarah, and Carissa
and Victor, all of Eagle Point,
OR; 10 grandchildren, Ashley,
Makayla, Avery, Lauren, Austin,
Makynlee, Alyssa, Blakely, Mia
and Ainsley Schauffler; her
mother Huguette Pratoussy of the San Francisco Bay Area;
her sisters, Diane Green-Marci
and Judy (Mickey) Schaufler; her mother and father-in-law Jacob and Jimmye Schaufler, and many other loving nieces,
nephews, and relatives. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 29th,
11:00am, at the Eagle Point
Middle School gymnasium.
Reception to follow at the Schaufler Family home.
Theresa (Teri) Leslie Schauffler
Summer Day Camp
URRCC will be holding Summer Day Camp for K-5th
July 1-12 and July 22-Aug. 9.
Weekly sessions will run Mon-Fri 9:30 – 2:00. $20 per wk with preregistration and $25 at the door. Registration began June
3. URCC 541-878-2702. Adventures with Tricia- Sum-
mer Day Camp for grades 5th
– 12th will be July 15- 19. Cost $25. Lego Robotics will be Aug. 5-9. Cost $30. Register started on June 3. URCC 541-878-2702.
Golf Tournament
Golfing enthusiasts will ind some friendly competition, sun and challenging golf at the
Stone Ridge Golf Course on July
13. The annual tournament will beneit the Lake Creek Historical Society and the Pioneer Hall in Lake Creek. The event begins
with check in at 8 a.m. and the shotgun start commences pre-
cisely at 9 a.m. The format will be a two-person scramble. Call Julie for questions 541-826-1513.
Cheerleading Clinic
Junior Eagles will be hold-
ing a Cheerleading Clinic on
Tuesday, July 2, from 3:45 to 6
p.m. at the EPHS Upper Gym. Registration will be 3:45 – 4 p.m., the cost is $25 which includes shirt and Red Bow for the 4th of July parade. ($20 if you already have a blue clinic shirt).
All ages from K-5th are wel-come. Contact: Jordan Gieg
Avamere Health & Fitness Club, 760 Spring Street, Medford,
is offering the irst 6 week ses-
sion of any of our new Arthritis Exercise classes free of charge.
We have 4 new classes, two aquatic, two land exercise. Con-
tact Avamere at 541-773-7718 or
www.avamerehealthanditness.com. As healthcare providers and
educators we are proud to offer our exclusive Arthritis Foundation
exercise programs to our com-
munity.
Cpt. Mark Tobin is currently assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 1st Corps, Joint Base Lewis McChord were he is working as the Assistant Operations Oficer.
Cpt. Tobin is a 1987 graduate of Eagle Point High School. Cpt. Tobin is the husband of Janine Tobin. He is the son of Richard and Hildegarde Tobin.
Going to school every day demonstrates a good work ethic. Like those in the work force, students who attend school (their job) every day don’t miss instruction, are more productive and have good grades. EPMS is proud to announce 12 students who attended school EVERY DAY this year!
7th Graders: Sarah Arroyo, Morgan Devenport, Kiefer Edwards and Ethan Vlaskamp; and 8th Graders: MacKenzie Harkema, Cora Higgison (two years of Perfect Attendance while at EPMS), Shasta Summers and Victor Wardle. The Rogue Valley Family Fun Center
partnered with EPMS to provide gift certiicates to the students so they could enjoy a fun reward for their perfect attendance at school! Thank you Rogue Valley Family Fun Center!
EPMS perfect attendance
By Lynn Leissler
For the Independent
In its pre-meeting work session, Lydia Tolley and Jeff Ashmun of Sodexo (the district’s food service supplier) reviewed their annual report to the D9 board. They sponsored the 4th annual Farm to
Market and A-Z Salad Bar event at Shady Cove
School this year, choosing quinoa for the letter “q” in the apple-zucchini selections. Sodexo provides
cafeteria meals as well as monitoring students with special dietary needs.
Student representatives Micaela Saling and
Hunter Hoeptner gave their inal report, announcing that school is out and graduation went well. Superintendent Cynda Rickert asked them to stand
for recognition and a certiicate of appreciation. Eagle Point Middle School principal Joni Parsons
then recognized irst year PE teacher Brittany Reynolds, saying she was a “hyped and ready to go” woman who challenges students to try new things and does so herself. She organized a staff
Zumba club, procured grants for new equipment. Parsons next honored 8th grader Wynn Nevin, a
great student “even in math,” she said, a young
man with a sense of humor who works hard at sports and is a natural born leader. Reynolds
recognized Gabrielle Anderson, an 8th grade
member of National Honor Society, and a young woman with an “amazing positive attitude, a can-do attitude.”
During Public Forum time Sara Pitner addressed
staff levels, class size and administration beneits. Ralph Meeker questioned the way administration used student-raised funds (something raised earlier by students) and noted the number of teachers leaving EPHS. Monty Pitner congratulated the board on a balanced budget, but questioned whether this was the best time to give raises. Nita Lundberg praised the school district and the
administration, and felt that after a pay freeze the
latter was entitled to compensation. Lundberg said the district needs a “marketing plan” to let people
know about the good going on in the district.In her report, Rickert said, “I believe that
this board has done an amazing job of moving
forward in a positive way, despite the challenges.” She introduced the Rotary Four Way Test as a
measuring stick for the new board and cabinet. 1) Is it the truth? 2) Is it fair to all concerned? 3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4) Will it be beneicial to all concerned. Among other things, in May she participated in Spring Boards at
EPHS, Thursday site visitations, Budget Committee meetings, administrative focus walks, FFA banquet, EPHS plant sale and meeting with Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. She thanked everyone for another great school year and for the “hard working professionals who worked hard every day to make it happen for the students.”
Throughout the evening the subject of more
teachers in the classroom came up. Scott Whitman
said that if there were more funding, there would be more staff. The board, though not unanimously,
agreed to modify Superintendent Rickert’s contract (approved in March) to include a salary increase, and outgoing board member Jim Mannenbach
questioned whether such a policy embraced the Rotary Four Way Test.
The board voted to adopt the 2013-2014 budget
of $51,179,304. They also adopted the core standards (student
performance targets) that have been discussed over the past few months and worked on throughout the year. Adoption is not a matter of choice, but
of each district determining how it will implement standards mandated by law. The goal of 100% high school graduation will be achieved by evaluating where the district is now and targeted improvement over the next decade.
Board Chairman Scott Grissom proposed a
resolution to arm some teachers or individuals in
a school to protect students in case of an armed
attack. He said, “The District recognizes that protecting students in the irst three minutes of an
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armed attack requires an armed defense.” He said it would save lives and that people wouldn’t even consider attacking our schools when they heard about D9’s preparedness, which would make students “the safest kids in Oregon and probably on the West Coast.”
The resolution, modiied to take things slower and with deliberate consideration, directs “the superintendent form a committee to
establish processes and procedures to grant authorization of
speciic school employees to possess certain irearms on school property.” The room grew dead quiet during the discussion, other than one citizen’s clear vocal disapproval. Jim Mannenbach said he preferred using Safety Resource Oficers, people highly trained for such situations. He also said he favored seeking grants to fund such positions and believed that funds for such were available.
Director of Human Resources Allen Barber introduced a safety issue that garnered positive acceptance. Shady Cove Middle School
has been chosen as the irst school in the country for installation of NEXAR, a system that can remotely assess any type of incident in
real-time, be the situation of a safety or medical nature. Students
have expressed the comfort of knowing they’re safe, and they like the lights above doors that code current status. One student said
that when the doors shut and locked in a practice drill it was like a security blanket.
Doug McKenzie, Director of Special Services is retiring. Again.
Rickert said he couldn’t fully retire until she does, so folks may see and hear from him on occasion. He received high praise from his peers, and offered it as well. He acknowledged his teary-eyed secretary, Leah Dean, and Cynda Rickert, as well as the rest of the administration. He challenged them all to work cooperatively and hard for the good of students.
The evening ended with the usual buzz of thoughts and opinions illing the room.
D9 BoardContinued from page 6
By Christy Pitto
For The Independent
Shady Cove Mayor Ron Holthusen was on vacation on June 20 and missed quite an agreeable council meeting. The meeting began with the announcement of a July 4 retirement party for FD4
Fire Chief Bob Miller. The party will be held from 1 – 3 pm at the Fire Station.
Public comment followed with Ray Johnson reading into record a guest editorial he’d written for the June 18 edition of the Upper Rogue Independent. The editorial compared Shady Cove
and White City, and concluded with a supposition that Shady Cove should consider dissolution. The
councilors all felt if this is something the citizens
are truly interested in, it’s an idea worth exploring. Councilor Jim Ulrich summing it up with “We do this to serve the best interest, and if the best interest
is to not be here, then so be it.” However council also felt it was a complex issue, which should be researched by a separate committee if citizens
ind they are interested in the idea. Vacation rentals, another issue which has
garnered much public interest, was also discussed during the meeting. Previously the city council felt
the city should consider amending the ordinance to
allow for vacation rentals in R1 zoning. However, most on the council have since received citizen
feedback indicating residents are against this idea.
By consensus the ordinance change will no longer
be looked into and enforcement of the no vacation
rentals law will be handled on a complaint-driven basis. During inal Public Comment, both Judy Burgess and Heather Johnson spoke in favor of the vacation rental idea. Both felt it would be a beneit to the city. Johnson stating folks who rented homes would stay in the city longer, shop at the market, eat at the restaurants and take advantage of rafting
and ishing opportunities. Though there are no set plans to reconsider the idea; some councilors feel
it may be “one of those” issues which comes back before council in the future.
As for New Business, the majority of motions were for Intergovernmental Agreements, all with Jackson County. One was a housekeeping issue, one was to split the cost of maintaining the City Hall parking lot and one was to move the Court to Jackson County. Each passed 4/0.
New Planning Commissioners were to be appointed, however two of the applicants; Richard McGregor and Joyce Todd, were not in attendance. Possibly there was an error in sending them notice. Council opted to appoint (re-appoint) Commissioner Steve Mitchell, who did attend, so there is a quorum. McGregor and Todd will be asked to the July 18 meeting for interviews and possible appointment.
There will be no council meeting on July 4 due to the holiday. The next council meeting will be on July 18.
Should SC consider dissolution
The Eagle Point Women’s Club held its Installation Luncheon June 19th at the Rogue Valley Country Club. The following members were installed and will serve for the next two years. President, Maxine Williams; Vice President/Membership, Maureen Callaway; Secretary, Viki Brown; Treasurer, Renate Gyuro; Activities Coordinators, Betsy Hase & Linda O’Neal; Program Coordinator, Carolyn Stieber; Luncheon Coordinator, Annette Godfrey.
The outgoing Board included President, Gayle Schanck; Vice
President/Membership, Ida Tolmie; Secretary, Gerene Lefingwell; Treasurer, Carol Ferros; Activities Coordinator, Joan Devlin; Program
Williams; Web Master, Carolyn Hein.The program included the activities of the Women’s Club along
with a special presentation led by Tisha Oehmen of Paradux Media Group. She gave a preview of the newly updated website.
The EPWC membership year is June 1, 2013 through May 31,
2014. Membership is only $20.00. Any woman with an Eagle Point residence may join. You may become a member by sending
your check to EPWC, P.O. Box 1013, zip 97524 or by calling VP/
Membership Maureen Callaway 541-973-5663. For more information about our club, you can check online at epwomensclub.org. Our next Luncheon and business meeting will be held Wednesday August 21 at the Rogue Valley Country Club in Medford and the deadline
for reservations is August 12th. The August lunch program will be a Virtual Tour of Upper Rogue Wineries. Cost for the luncheon is $21.
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LettersContinued from page 4
people are heartless and abuse
horses which are noble animals deserving better. It’s a good thing people live in Portland, Eugene
and Salem who are caring unlike you cruel and heartless people in
Eastern Oregon.” She slammed
down the telephone. I went out to the corral, somewhat dejected, to see how my parade team was doing. Instead of being greeted by
ridicule, they gathered around
me for a chin, neck and back
scratch.
Michael Hanley iV
jordan Valley, oregon
Firearm safety is an
oxymoron
To the Editor:
After reading the front page
of the Mail Tribune Friday June
14, 2013 about arming school
staff, I feel I must write my concern. I am against negative
reinforcement for safety sake.
We are Eagle Point, a bedroom
community, not a big city.
We should be adults that
focus on raising our children with a positive attitude about going to
school and about living in Eagle
Point. After all our motto is
“POSITIVELY EAGLE POINT.”
There is too much focus on
the next attacks on a school.
It seems like just yesterday
we went through all the “what if’s” about drugs in school too. Remember “Just Say NO” How is that working for us? As adults in this fearful world we know that drugs kill pain, that’s why people take them. In the same vain,
guns kill people, let’s not increase those chances. When students
go back to school in the fall our
teachers main focus should only
be to TEACH. Let your School Board know you are against guns in school.
janet Siedlecki
Eagle Point
By Beverly Mckechnie,
Certiied Health Coachfor the Independent
Not everyone likes to drink water. Many people turn to other liquid alternatives to quench their thirst, some of which dehydrate rather than hydrate. But water plays a key role in supporting good health. It removes toxins and other unhealthy substances from
our cells. Water also helps our organs and systems to function
properly.
The list of the beneits of water consumption is long. This is, by no means, an exhaustive list.
Water helps:
Maintain proper muscle tone
Prevent sagging skin
Relieve constipation
Improve hormone function
Improve liver function
Decrease luid retention Increase natural thirst
And for weight loss: Increase metabolic function
Decrease appetite
Increase fat use for energy
Some signs of dehydration may be fatigue, headache, dry
mouth, muscle weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness and little or no urination. Have you ever thought some of these were signs of hunger?
Some suggestions for getting more water: Start your day drinking two big glasses of water before consuming any coffee or tea. It may be dificult at irst but your body does get used to it and you may start to be thirstier irst thing in the morning Pick three or four times a day to drink another big glass of water, perhaps before a meal. You may ind yourself eating less, too. Fruits and vegetables are wonder water-based foods to help increase luid and vitamin intake. You should consume the number of ounces per day that is
represented by half of your weight in pounds. If you drink soda pop, coffee or alcoholic beverages, you should probably increase
the water.Don’t let yourself get thirsty before you drink. If you feel
thirsty, you are already becoming dehydrated.
And, for obvious reasons, you may want to stop liquids a few hours before bedtime.
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By F.C. Blake
For the Independent.
The promoters have
done their jobs well. Americans now place so much faith in name brands.
We’ve bought into the myth that well-known companies will deliver quality products and services, but we must distrust inferior Brand X.
One factor we don’t consider is the lower dependability of certain
franchise owners. In the U.S., for instance, the big three car
rental companies found at
most airports usually include
Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise. I personally can vouch for the
excellent service I got from
Hertz on a recent trip to the New York City Area where I went for my HS Class reunion.
My daughter, however, encountered just the opposite
on a tour she took through
Scotland and Ireland the same
week. Her group felt conident in the familiar yellow Hertz logo, and rented a vehicle from
them at a large Scottish City
airport. At the end of their trip,
they returned the car, and went to the Hertz franchise’s ofice counter to settle the bill. To their
dismay, they found that the
desk clerk had added a charge
of 250 Euros, (equivalent to about $300 in U.S. dollars) for “slashed tire damage.”
“We didn’t have a slashed tire,” the customers
claimed. “If we did, how could we have driven the car all the way back here without a blowout? Besides, we checked the vehicle thoroughly, inside
and out, and saw absolutely no damage.”
The clerk shrugged.
“We saw a slashed tire; we are charging it to you as damage.”
“At times like these,” as
my Editor noted in retrospect,
“Your camera is your best
friend.” The wisest defense would have been to photograph every inch of the car prior to and
upon returning it. (Nowadays airlines don’t make that too easy to do, because they encourage
packing light.) But, even so, tourists have little recourse.
Whose law prevails, whose word will stick and who’ll defend them in a foreign land?
In Denver, (USA,) my son Al made an all-too-common
mistake last week at a car rental counter. The price he’d been quoted was $54. At the counter, a clerk asked if he wanted to purchase extra insurance. I
clearly heard my son decline
it. The clerk then handed him
page after page of paperwork explaining what each meant, and bearing X’s on the bottom indicating where he should sign. Al signed them trusting
the franchisee’s word, without irst reading all of the ine print. Upon returning the sedan, he discovered the charges totaled
$102, because the company had included the insurance Al
had verbally declined. Ancient
lesson re-learned: Desk clerks
lie; sometimes you’re in a shell game. No matter how long it takes, read everything
completely before you sign
your name. You’re highly likely to lose if you didn’t.
Caution needed with car rental franchises
By Lynn Leissler
For the Independent
When Laura (not her real name) was about ive years old, she witnessed a devastating train wreck. Her mother had told her not to go near the tracks,
but she hadn’t obeyed. To avoid getting in trouble, she told no one
about what she saw. The scene replayed in her young mind and
soon she developed many fears.
As an adult and later as a young
mother, the fears increased. Lau-
ra was suffering from Post Trau-
matic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She eventually sought help and
today functions as a happy and
healthy woman. Emotional stress, however,
isn’t always the result of involve-
ment in or witness to natural disasters or human distresses
such as experiencing abuse.
The human mind is tricky and
processes things based on a
person’s experiences, beliefs, perceptions and suppositions,
not always seeing events for what they are.
Counseling (or its interchange-
able term, therapy) offers support and insight relating to stress,
communication skills, anxiety,
PTSD, grief and loss, and long-
suppressed neglect or abuse.
The practice helps people work through the blocks that keep
them from going forward with clarity and energy. Those blocks
can lead to feelings of low or no self-worth, to addictions, to failed relationships. Many people
think it a weakness to seek help when it comes to emotions, or that others will brand them as crazy. Yet they wouldn’t hesitate to head to the doctor for a broken
leg or cancer. Counselors have
a deep understanding of human
behavior, thoughts and beliefs.
They help realign misguided
belief systems and provide the
necessary tools to do so. Part of
counseling is relecting people’s strengths back to them.
RuthAnne Alexander, owner and primary therapist at Alexan-
der Counseling in White City, en-
dured childhood trauma and the
resulting negative side effects.
Eventually she sought training
and now devotes her life to help-
ing others remove barriers and to
implement healthy changes and
wise choices, which results in improved quality of life. She has worked with veterans and teen-
agers, among others. Her desire is to raise awareness and help alleviate the stigma that is often
attached to seeking counseling.
Case after case has shown her the debilitating results of unre-
solved issues, as well as the other side of that coin—success and wholesome relationships after a person receives help.
RuthAnne has lived in Eagle
Point for the past seven years,
and opened Alexander Counsel-
ing Center in 2011. The center
provides services to adults and
children (age 11+). She offers individual, couples, family and
group counseling, as well as psychoeducational classes that
focus on speciic psychological issues.
An individual is in charge of how often he or she goes. A primary
care physician can recommend
someone or an individual can
check online at www.Psycholo-
gyToday.com for a list of Oregon
State Board approved counsel-
ors and therapists. If the it isn’t right between an individual and a counselor, there are others out
there to help. Most practitioners
work with clients on costs, and insurance often kicks in.
Alexander says, “Many people
who initially feel uneasy about going to counseling leave feeling
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By Ralph McKechnie
Of the Independent
It was a toss up which were older, the cars or the veterans and others at Laurel Pines in White City. The Rogue Valley A’s club, like other clubs, were happy to visit the facility and display their cars. About 10 club members gathered at Laurel Pines where residents ogled and dreamed about days gone by. One resident told the
Independent that these classic cars were everywhere when he returned to the United States following the Korean War. Another said that club members had to love putting the cars back together
and added that they had to have deep pockets or their children had
to go without any shoes. The sentiments expressed by residents were evident in the cars, built between 1927 and 1931, that were the work of enthusiasts having an extreme amount of patience. Most of the cars are original
in most ways, except some have changed from a generator system to an alternator and there were a couple that have wider tires, also an aftermarket product. The wider tires make driving vintage cars much easier.
Having an old car is one thing, being able to drive it is another. They don’t drive like modern vehicles and many do not want to take them out on the street to often for fear of a dent or a ding in the
glass. So it was a wonderful gesture that so many could come to Laurel Pines.
This June 21 event was originally scheduled for Father’s Day, but the club Laurel Pines had lined up had to back out at the last
minute. Rogue Valley As was happy to substitute for the other club and they spent a few wonderful hours at the Resident care facility.
Old cars make good conversation
Photo by Ralph McKechnie
Model A’s lined the parking lot at the Laurel Pines retirement home Saturday.
Over the course of two nights in early June, an unknown person or group of people did signiicant dam-
age to two plots of land used to grow genetically engineered sugar beets
in Jackson County, Oregon. The
plots are on private farmland leased
and managed by Syngenta.
Sometime during the night of
June 8, the person/people de-
stroyed about 1,000 sugar beet
plants on one property. During the
night of June 11, the person/people
destroyed about 5,500 plants on
another property. The inancial losses are signiicant, but the actual estimates will not be released at this time due to the needs of the
investigation. The FBI considers
this crime to be economic sabo-
tage and a violation of federal law involving damage to commercial
agricultural enterprises.
The group Oregonians for Food
and Shelter (http://ofsonline.org) is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the iden-
tiication, arrest, and conviction of the person and people involved.
OFS will evaluate any reward claims and will make the inal deci-sion on dispersal of funds.
Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at (541)
773-2942 during normal business
hours or the FBI in Portland at
(503) 224-4181 twenty-four hours a day. Tips may also be emailed
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Photo by Ralph McKechnie
Goling enthusiasts will ind some friendly competition, sun and challenging golf at the Stone Ridge Golf Course on July 13. The annual tournament will beneit the Lake Creek Historical Society and the Pioneer Hall in Lake Creek. Besides contributing to a worthy cause, golfers will get a round of golf, prizes and lunch for only $75. The day of fun begins with a check in at 8 a.m. and the shotgun start commences precisely at 9 a.m. Carts will be provided as part of the $75 fee. The format will be a two-person scramble. Golfers will enter either of the three categories, the men regular division (ages 18-57) the senior men’s division, (58+) and the women’s division. Naturally, there will be contests for long drive, both men and women’s, and KP. Additionally, there will be a putting contest. Mulligans are available and there will be rafle tickets for additional prizes. Questions call Julie Thompson 541-826-1513.
Golf tournament
Windermere Real Estate agents and employees joined together to help Eagle Point
look it’s best for the 4th of july. Each year this group does a service project in their
community and this year they chose to help with the cleanup along Little Butte Crk.
By Ralph McKechnie
Of the Independent
They’re here. Destination 2013 is in the office at the
Independent. The ink is dry and
they are ready to begin walking out of the ofice. This year there are some
new features that make this issue special. Included inside are city
maps of Eagle Point, Shady Cove
and White City. They should
be handy when looking for a particular street or an attraction
within those cities. We didn’t feel that maps of Butte Falls and
Prospect were necessary, for obvious reasons.
Another feature you will ind in the pages is a feature on the wines and wineries of the Upper Rogue area. This feature covers the area from Del Rio
near Gold Hill to La Brasseur at the upper end near Butte Falls.
The Upper Rogue and the Rogue Valley are home to a number
of new vineyards and wineries and some are very exciting.
The architecture of Kriselle is
outstanding. Some of them are
built in historic buildings and
those are very interesting too.
At a time when the pear industry seems to be waning, we are lucky to have another crop taking it’s place.
You will also ind photos and stories about the waterfalls trails in the Upper Rogue and over the mountains to the North
Umpqua. Serveral of the falls are illustrated, limited space made it
impossible to get them all in. We
are fortunate to have so many in
the area.
You will ind some of the same items as in past issues,
including the schools, cities,
hiking trails, parks and museums.
the 72-page magazine is free
and will be distributed this week through all the usual outlets. If
you fail to see one anywhere, come to the ofice and get your copy.
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Photo by Ralph McKechnie
it’s the time of the year for fireworks. Have fun with them but remember to buy only
legal ones and still use caution when you light them. Be sure no other flamables are
in the area such as dry grass, trash or other items.
By Ralph McKechnieOf the Independent Rarely do I boast about the Independent or the people who write and work here. But I feel justiied this time in saying a few words about the quality of writing and writers who you get to read regularly. But I take this time to break with tradition to tell you about staff and stringers. What small town newspaper can brag that they have not just one, but three authors writing on a regular basis for the paper? Well, the Independent does and you read their work every week. Granted that reporting for a newspaper and writing a novel is something entirely different, but that should show just how versatile they are. Flo Blake wrote a true story documenting her life for the purpose of dispelling the myth that all Sicilians are cold blooded killers or gang members. For those that have had the pleasure of reading it, it is a story of survival and of faith. Flo spent a couple of years pitching the book to publishers before inally being published. The book was well received and her publisher,(Winepress Publishers) even promoted the book on over 950 radio stations throughout the country. The Sicilian Nobleman’s Daughter is still available on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Ralph McKechnie self published his book, Fistfull of Biscuits in 2007 and promptly sold out. Since then it has gone through a revision and is waiting to be reprinted now. During the meantime, his irst iction work, The Elk River Lode (a working title) (based in part on Rogue Valley history) is nearly complete and should be ready sometime this winter. This book is an action adventure novel which makes the protagonist, Dan Parker, doubt his senses while he is dealing with some unsavory characters and a mystery from the distant past. Lynn Leissler, has written two books, the Dream Patchers and The Fix-It Sisters. Both are works of iction. The Dream Patchers is about romance and mystery. In her own words, Tori Franklin opens Needles & Patches, a small town quilt shop, all the while dealing with ghosts from the past, guilt and fear, and the two men who pursue her. She says of her book The Fix-It Sisters: in this cozy mystery, two middle-aged widowed sisters return to their small Southern Oregon hometown and buy an old house. As the renovation commences, they discover a decades-old skeleton in the cellar. Not to be outdone is Christi Pitto, while not a published author, is published in National Geopgraphic and then again, not for a book, but for one of her photos. Many have commented on her photos and they are spectacular. She has a new camera and promises to be sending many more exciting and artistic photos. And to top it all off, we have a future author in Mike Stephens. Mike is currently enrolled at Southern Oregon University in a creative writing course. Mike writes sports during the school year and is doing racing this summer, though he writes about other topics as well.
URI writers do more than just write news
By Brandon MitchellFire district #3
While many wildires are caused by dry lightning in the western state, a number of ires are human-caused, making these ires preventable. The public is urged to take a few precautions during the ire season. Be sure you’re aware of the restrictions and closures in your area or whenever you are in other jurisdictional and recreational areas. Understand what you can do to make our communities and forested areas safe for everyone!
Here are some safety tips to follow when visiting public lands or other areas where wildland ires can ignite.
What is the safest way to build, maintain, and extinguish a campire?
Clear campire sight down to bare soil
Circle the pit with rocks. Build campires away from
overhanging branches, steep slopes, dry grass, and leaves.
Keep a bucket of water and a shovel nearby.
Never leave a campire unattended.
Wildfire Prevention Tips
Brandon Mitchell
When putting out a campire, drown the ire, stir it, and drown it again.
Always have an adult around to supervise outdoor cooking.
Be careful with gas lanterns, barbeques, gas stoves, and anything that can be a source of ignition for a wildire.
How do I safely operate a on or off-road vehicle on public lands when ire potential is high?
Never park your vehicle on dry grass.
Never throw a lighted cigarette out the window of a vehicle.
Grease trailer wheels, check
tires, and ensure safety chains are not touching the ground.
Avoid driving through tall grass.
Internal combustion engines on off-road vehicles require a spark arrester.
Check and clean the spark arrester.
Carry a shovel and ire extinguisher in your vehicle or OHV/ATV.
What are the dangers of using motorized equipment on Federal
UPPER RoGUE inDEPEnDEnT-TUESDAy, jUnE 25, 2013 - PAGE 13
By Ralph McKechnie
Of the Independent
I lost another friend this past
week. Seems that as you gain in age, you lose in friends. And
this gentleman was a friend. Perhaps you knew him too, not by name, but by the product of
his labors.
When I say the name of Art
Dubs, many will not have heard of him, or some may know him or have heard his name. He was a movie producer who kept his ofices in Medford, although he has had ofices around the world. His company is Paciic International Enterprises, maker
of family rated movies that have
been syndicated on TV around
the world. At one time, he had grossed over $1.5 billion on those movies, a tidy sum for a small
town boy who began his career as a carpenter building custom
homes.
I attended his memorial
service in Medford last Monday
as did perhaps 400 others. His life entwined with so many others, it would be nearly impossible to count the lives he has affected.
Our relationship began more
than 25 years ago as he needed
someone to load his hunting
ammunition. He was a big game hunter, having traveled around
the world in search of trophy animals.
Recent ly, Safar i Club
International honored Dubs for
a lifetime achievement award. Very few actually receive this and spent his last hunting trips
to places like Afghanistan and
Romania in search of the trophies
that would put him over the top. On our last trip to the rile range, he looked over his rile and said “you realize this is the last time
we will ever do this.” He was right, even though we maintained contact, we never returned to the range to sight his hunting rile. Over the years I loaded
many rounds of ammunition for
his hunting trips. At the time
I was a licensed ammunition manufacturer. We spent many
enjoyable hours at the range and
I learned through the sightings
that he was a perfectionist. Once, when we were on the way to the range, he stopped to adjust an irrigation line that was spraying water onto a street.
After what must have been an hour of adjusting, he inally had it just right and we left for the range only to get in perhaps a
couple of shots before running
out of light. It was not the only time he would do such a thing. We spent another two hours at a ranch outside of town—and for the very same reason.
At irst I didn’t understand what he was doing. But we once built a display for his grand
slam at the Ashland museum of
natural history and he was very concerned about the lumber left
over. We returned it to the lumber
yard, because he didn’t believe in wasting any resource. That was just the way he was. I was guest in his home on several occasions, and once
watched with amusement when he tried to get a word in edgewise when his lady friend and my wife were so dominating the conversation. Finally, he came
out with a treatise on sharpening handsaws, something that neither interested the women nor impressed them. He was just so darn polite that he didn’t want to interrupt.
He was a very generous man who championed many causes. He built orphanages, contributed to the cancer center at the Rogue
Valley Medical Center, and many
others. I once happened to be
driving by his church in Medford
and found him down on his hands and knees edging the beautiful
lawn. Yes, someone else could have done it with a power mower, but he wanted to do it. Why would you know of him? Perhaps you’ve never heard the name, but you might have
heard the names of his movies:
Windwalker, Across the Great Divide, the Mountain Family
Robinson, Blue Fin, Challenge
to be Free, and many other, all
G-rated movies. I once asked
him how he was able to get the Hollywood types to curb their foul months and he told me over
lunch that he actually went in and edited out every bad word they uttered.
Perhaps you have never
heard his name but you have
surely seen his movies, perhaps
without knowing where they came from. When he died he
had raw footage of many of his hunting trips, only a couple had
actually been made into videos.
Only two were complete, one a hunting trip to Arizona for
bighorn sheep and another to
Africa where he hunted several species. I have raw footage of one elk hunting trip to New Mexico where he took a huge bull elk. He invited me to go with him on a trip to Russia to hunt rams.
On that trip, he was left out all night to fend against the huge
Russian wolves. He was not at all happy about that adventure
but he did get the trophy he was after.
His adventures would ill the pages of many volumes and
any one of them would be an adventure of a lifetime for most.
He shot a leopard, only to have it jump up and charge. He shot it at the end of his hunting rile to inish it off, but it was that close to inishing him off. He lived a full life and surely has no regrets.
Grieving is for us who remain, but the world lost a real man in this fellow and his legacy will continue in his absence.
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By Christy Pitto
For The Independent
Whether you refer to this week’s creepy crawly - Pteronarcys Californica - as a Stonely or a Salmonly, as a resident of the Upper Rogue it’s a near guarantee you do refer to them! Odds are you also ish with them, their nymphs or artiicial lies tied in their likeness. Salmonlies are local celebrities (albeit far more popular when they aren’t in…your…hair!) But did you know: Salmonly nymphs live under water in our rivers and creeks for up to three years before they crawl out to hatch? The nymphs breathe through gills which look more like hair than any gills you’ve seen on a ish. They are also big, sometimes they are the largest non-ish biomass in the river. Trout and salmon will snack on the nymphs, but they go crazy for the hatched adults.
Though the bulk of this year’s hatch has passed on, you may still see the occasional ish displaying a feat of acrobatics by leaping out of the water to catch one of these large lies. Adult salmonlies can reach up to two inches in length and with their bright orange bodies they are an easily identiiable ish snack. They can be a bit, well, creepy to look at and a distraction when driving, but salmonlies are a key part of our Upper Rogue ecosystem. They help the economy too! The annual hatch draws isher folk from all over to our little corner of the world!
Creepy Crawlieswith Christy
Pteronarcys Californica - as a Stonefly or a Salmonfly.
Photo by Christy Pitto
UPPER RoGUE inDEPEnDEnT-TUESDAy, jUnE 25, 2013 - PAGE 15
Photo by Michael Stephens
By Michael Stephens
For the Independent
The 28th Annual
Medford Cruise Stoplight Drags
event was a popular success with racers and race fans alike on the weekend of June 14th and 15th. Almost 800 spectators
illed the parking lot to watch 76 cars, all from the year 1972 or
older, compete in stoplight-style
racing.
Friday night was the most exciting of the two. Local sponsors John Deere, and
Allaboard Trolley Tours, were both on the scene with displays. Allaboard had one of their
trollies parked by the tech lane,
to show everyone how they can ride in style for personalized
parties, weddings, or wine tours. John Deere was showing four of their Gator™ Utility Vehicles to advertise their current sales
special: through the month of
June, purchasers of a John
Deere Gator™ Utility Vehicle can save $500 by mentioning Champion Raceway! Chris Plankenhorn
had the best weekend of all. Not only did Plankenhorn win the Fastest Competition car
award, but he also took home the People’s Choice Award. The whole audience decided by applause that Plankenhorn’s Chevy Malibu was the most impressive of the evening, for
its ability to hold a wheel-stand for nearly 100 feet off the start
line. Plankenhorn went on to win $90 in the Cash Bash on
Saturday night.
A third plaque for the Fastest Street Legal car was awarded to Joe Bloomberg and his ’65 Mustang with the chameleon paint. There was some dispute over this award, however. A couple of cars on Friday night made some
incredible passes in the nine-
second range.
The car count was a bit smaller on Saturday, but there
was still lots of fun to be had. Track Manager Kirk Hobson, and all the other Champion
Raceway employees, found out together that the ambulance
is capable of completing the
quarter mile in just over twenty-two seconds. There were some more good passes throughout
the night, and Jacob Roberts
got a .007 second reaction light
on the pro-tree.
Track Manager, Kirk
Hobson appeared somewhat worn out when all was over, but was still pleased at the growing number of fans in the bleachers at every race. “That’s what we want,” he said. “We’re trying, and word is getting out that we’re trying, and things are looking good.”
The big ticket event
of the season is scheduled
for June 22nd and 23rd, when the NHRA National Open comes to Champion Raceway. Approximately 200 cars are
expected to come from as far
away as Arizona. Tickets are $20 per day, or $35 for a two day
Medford Cruise Stoplight Drags
ticket. More Friday night street
legal ET racing is scheduled for
the weekend of June 28th and 29th.
On July 5, the dragster
and funny cars will be on display at the Texas Roadhouse
restaurant on Delta Waters
Road, before they head over
to Champion Raceway for the Night of Fire event on July 6.
Also, on the evening of Friday
the 5th, Champion Raceway will host another Midnight Mayhem race from 10pm -
2am, including another burnout
competition. Prize money for
longest burnout starts at $100, and increases by another $100 for every ive entries.
Ron Barden lays some rubber down at the 28th Annual Medford Cruise.
Tuesday, june 25- Meatloaf w/Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Italian Blend Veggies, Oat Rye Bread, Fresh Cantaloupe.
Wednesday, june 26- Stuffed Bell Pepper, Scandinavian
Blend Veggies, Whole Kernel Corn, French Bread, Banana
Bar.
Thursday, june 27- Tuna Salad Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread, Vegetable Pasta Salad, Four Bean Salad, Baked
Custard.
Friday, june 28-Vegetable Lasagna, Broccoli Cuts,
Steamed Carrots, Foaccia Bread, Frosted Cake.
Monday, july 1- Beef Tomato Macaroni, Capri Blend
Veggies, Green Peas, Garlic Roll, Apple Cobbler.
Tuesday, july 2- Ham w/ Mustard SC, Scalloped Potatoes, Italian Blend Veggies, Mulitgrain Bread, Chocolate Chip Bar.
UPPER RoGUE inDEPEnDEnT-TUESDAy, jUnE 25, 2013 - PAGE 17
and State public lands?Sparks from chainsaws, welding torches, and other equipment
can cause wild ires. Please check local restrictions before using such equipment. How can I prevent a wildire if I smoke?Never throw a lighted cigarette from the window of a vehicle. Never walk off and leave a burning cigarette. Be aware of smoking restrictions when recreating on Federal and
State public lands. Use ash trays. Follow all local restrictions and guidelines about smoking. What can kids do to help prevent wildires?Never play with matches, lighters, lammable liquids, or any ire. Tell your friends about ire prevention. Stay calm during an emergency, and listen to instructions from
your parents or another person who is in charge. As a homeowner in the wildland/urban interface, how can I protect
my property from wildires?Use noncombustible or ire resistant building materials, especially
on the roof. Install a chimney screen or spark arrestor. Clean your chimney at
least once a year. Have it inspected for an accumulation of soot or creosote building up.
Clean your roof surfaces and gutters regularly to avoid accumulation of leaves, twigs, pine needles, and other lammable materials.
Store irewood and all other combustibles away from your home. Keep your yard well-trimmed and free from debris. Have a 30-foot
noncombustible ire break surrounding your home. Be sure you have your driveway accessible and well-marked for
emergency vehicles.
Prevention Continued from page 12
High algae levels found at Lost Creek Lake in Jackson County
A health advisory was issued June 20, due to high levels of
blue-green algae in Lost Creek
Lake, located 30 miles northeast
of Medford on the Rogue River
in Jackson County.
Water monitoring has conirmed the presence of blue-green
algae that can produce toxins.
These algae levels are likely to
be associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in
the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water.
Drinking water directly from Lost Creek Lake is especially
dangerous. Oregon Public
Health oficials advise campers and other recreational visitors
that toxins cannot be removed
by boiling, iltering or treating the water with camping-style ilters.
People who draw in-home water directly from Lost Creek Lake are advised to use an
alternative water source because private treatment systems are
not proven effective in removing
algae toxins. However, public drinking water systems can reduce algae toxins through
proper iltration and disinfection. If people on public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact
their water supplier.Oregon heal th off ic ia ls
recommend that people who
choose to eat ish from waters where algae blooms are present should remove all fat, skin and
organs before cooking, because
toxins are more likely to collect
in these tissues. Public health
oficials also advise that people should not eat freshwater clams or mussels from Lost Creek Lake.
Crayish muscle can be eaten, but internal organs and liquid fat should be discarded.
Exposure to toxins can produce
symptoms of numbness, tingling
and dizziness that can lead
to dificulty breathing or heart problems and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms
of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and
fainting should also receive
medical attention if they persist
or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible.
The public will be advised when the concern no longer exists.
With proper precautions to
avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit Lost Creek
Lake and enjoy activities such
as camping, hiking, biking,
picnicking, fishing and bird
watching. Boating is safe as long as speeds do not create
excessive water spray, which could lead to inhalation risk.
For local information contact
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 541-878-2255.
For health information, contact
the Harmful Algae Bloom
Surveillance (HABS) program at 971-673-0400. Also contact the
Oregon Public Health Division toll-free information line at
1-877-290-6767 or Jackson
County Health Department at 541-774-8206.
The HABS program maintains a current list of all health advisories
on its website. To ind out if an advisory has been issued or
lifted for a speciic water body, visit www.healthoregon.org/hab and select “Check current
water conditions.” You can also contact the Oregon Public Health Division toll-free information line
at 1-877-290-6767.
The Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance program is funded
through September 2013 by
a grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
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EAGLE POINT CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers
17 Buchanan Ave. South, Eagle Point, Oregon
June 25, 2013
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
2. FLAG SALUTE AND INVOCATION
3. AUDIENCE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
CONCERNING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
4. PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 A Public Hearing in the matter of adopting a
Tentative Subdivision Plat Amendment for the
Greenhills Village project located on Dianne Way,
east of Merlee Circle (Map #35SR1W34DC, lots 1400 &
1429 – 1450).
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.1 Presentation of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 11,
2013.
7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT CALENDAR
8. PRESENTATION OF BILLS TO BE PAID
9. OLD BUSINESS
9.1 Resolution No. 2013-36. A Resolution authorizing
agreements for disbursement of all funds from the
City of Eagle Point’s Jackson County Housing Authority
Fund (78) and to sub-grant remaining home repair
loans to Jackson County Housing Authority.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Resolution No. 2013-37. A Resolution adopting a
Tentative Subdivision Plat Amendment for the Greenhills
Village project located on Dianne Way, east of
Merlee Circle (Map #35SR1W34DC, lots 1400 & 1429 –
1450). Planning Action No. 13-03: PD/
Plat Amend.
10.2 Resolution No. 2013-38. A Resolution authorizing
adjustments to revenue and expenses within various
funds for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year.
10.3 Resolution No. 2013-39. A Resolution adopting
the 2013/2014 Budget, declaring tax levied,
making appropriations for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year, and
categorizing the tax levy.
10.4 Resolution No. 2013-40. A Resolution authorizing a City
of Eagle Point Personal/ Professional Services Contract
with Galbraith and Associates, Inc. for Lucas Park – Task
II Construction Documents.
10.5 Resolution No. 2013-41. A Resolution authorizing a
Job Description and Compensation Wage Scale for a
Planning Director position.
10.6 Discussion regarding the Linn Road Grant.
11. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND CITY
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
12. STAFF REPORTS
13. INFORMATION
14. ADJOURN
AGENDA AND COUNCIL PACKETS ALSO AVAILABLE
ON WEBSITE
Risks Associated with Herbicide and Pesticide
Exposure
By jeffrey Tornabene DC
For the Independent
While volunteering in the Peace Corps for
three years in a rural Guatemalan village in the
sustainable agriculture program, I witnessed many farming practices that were downright alarming. I often observed young children working on the farm without protective gear spraying potent herbicides and pesticides into the wind and groups of farmers sitting down to eat lunch with their unwashed chemical laced hands. I worked hard to educate the public about the dangers and risks associated with these practices. Over the years I was there, several farmers and farmer’s children died of suspected pesticide poisoning from ingestion and inhalation.
I considered this to be mainly a third world country problem. I realize now that it is not. The fact is that here in the United States many pesticides and herbicides have been linked to
serious conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, many forms of cancer, infertility, and death. The
negative health implications of these chemicals have
had an increased impact on farmers and gardening
enthusiasts because of their close contact. Farm
workers are especially vulnerable to health effects of herbicides and pesticides, with the Environmental Protection Agency conservatively reporting 10,000
to 20,000 related incidents each year.
Oral exposure may result in serious illness,
severe injury, or even death, if a pesticide or
herbicide is swallowed. These chemicals can be ingested by accident, through carelessness, or
intentionally. The most common accidental oral
exposures occur when pesticides have been removed from their original containers and placed
into an unlabeled bottle, jar or food container.
Children under 10 are victims of at least 1/2 of the
accidental pesticide deaths in the United States. If pesticides were managed properly, children would never touch them.
Respiratory exposure is particularly hazardous
because pesticide particles can be rapidly absorbed
by the lungs into the bloodstream. Pesticides can
cause serious damage to nose, throat, and lung
tissue if inhaled in suficient amounts. Vapors and very small particles pose the most serious risks.
Lungs can be exposed to pesticides by inhalation
of powders, airborne droplets or vapors. Handling concentrated wettable powders can pose a hazard if inhaled during mixing. The hazard from inhaling
pesticide spray droplets is fairly low when dilute sprays are applied with low pressure application equipment. This is because most droplets are too large to remain airborne long enough to be
inhaled. However, when high pressure, ultra low volume (ULV), or fogging equipment is used, the potential for respiratory exposure is increased. The
droplets produced during these operations are in
the mist- or fog-size range and can be carried on
air currents for a considerable distance.
Do you and your loved ones follow proper protocols, such as utilizing a breathing mask or
gloves, when utilizing or handling herbicides and pesticides?
Follow these guidelines: Always store pesticides in their original labeled containers.
Never use the mouth to clear a spray hose or
nozzle, or to begin siphoning a pesticide.
Never eat, drink or use tobacco until after leaving
the work area and washing your hands and thoroughly.
References
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension EC97-2505-A headlice.org
Dr. Tornabene has Bachelor of Science
degrees in both Biology and Human Biology with his Doctorate from University of Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon. While
graduating top of his class, Dr. Tornabene brings
his experience as the newest addition to Complete Care Chiropractic and Massage located at 1296 S.
Shasta Ave. in Eagle Point. For more information
call 541-830-4325.
Can Gardening Make You Sick?
Earlier this month, two Jackson County farms were the victims of terrorist acts which destroyed nearly 7,000 plants,
according to an FBI press release
issued June 20. This crime is
an intolerable attack on family
agriculture in Oregon.
Crime on family farms and
ranches is a substantial problem.
That’s why Farm Bureau has worked to pass legislation over the last decade to toughen penalties
on a range of property crimes
committed against farms. Any
loss hurts a farmer, whether it’s stolen or vandalized equipment, vehicles, wire, pipe, livestock, or agricultural produce. Those kinds
of crime present an economic
loss that can be very hard for a
farm family to overcome.
Agri-terrorism like the attacks
on these farms is much worse. Jackson County Farm Bureau
President Ron Bjork said, “These
perpetrators have sought out
individual families, and have
targeted them with the speciic intent of causing harm to their
farm and to their products.
Because most farm and ranch
families live on the land where they grow and raise food, this is also an attack on people’s homes.”
Bjork continued, “Simple
theft is bad enough. This is a
planned, deliberate effort to
destroy a family’s livelihood and to strike fear into farm and ranch
families. All of us are going to be
rightfully concerned about who is lurking out there plotting to do us
harm. Will the harm stop at our
crops? What about our homes?
What about our families? We
don’t know. What we do know is that we need a full-court press between law enforcement and the members of this community
to ind those who did this and to prosecute them to the full extent
of the law.” Oregon Farm Bureau offers a
reward of up to $1,000 for arrest and conviction for theft, arson, or
vandalism on a member’s posted property. OFB thanks local law enforcement and the FBI for
their diligent work to bring these criminals to justice.
Farm Bureau Decries Agri-Terrorism in Jackson County
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Auction Sale of unpaid storage
units will be held at R Place Mini Storage, 2080 Antelope Road,
White City, OR 97503-1611, on
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 @
10:00 a.m. This is a cash only
sale.
For the following units:9911, Outside Storage of 1- Over
cab camper, Owner- Daniel Kellogg
C-7 10x15 Unit, Owner- Leanna Blakley
I-5 10x20 Unit, Owner- Dennis HollibaughA-18 10x10 Unit, Owner- Mary J. Robinson-Kane
D-22 5x5 Unit, Owner- Aubrey Lary
A-17 10x10 Unit, Owner- Jamie Gartin
D12 5x8 Unit, Owner- Jerry Grindstaff
in THE CiRCUiT CoURT oF
OREGON FOR JACKSON
COUNTY In the Matter o f the Estate of Shanning Keith
Craig, Deceased. Case No.
13PB00325
Notice to interested persons
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned
has been appointed personal
representative. All persons
having claims against the
estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal
representative at 8585 Hwy 140 Eagle Point, OR 97524 within four months after the date of irst publication of this notice, or the
claims may be barred.
All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings
may obtain additional information
from the records of the court,
the personal representative,
or the lawyers for the personal representative, Michael W.
Franell.
Dated and irst published on June 18, 2013
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HISTORIC LEANING TREE FISHING HOLE1.58-Acre Rogue riverfront lot, great fishing! Off of Highway 62 in Trail, easy access. Septic approval, sellers are motivated! MLS #2900663, $210,000
ONE OF A KINDPrivate level & wooded 1.22-acres w/creek frontage. Homesite & septic approval. Just 10-minutes from boating & fishing at Lost Creek Lake. MLS #2922891, $48,000
ZONED R1-6.56-AC parcel, lots of trees. Zoned for partitioning. Located in quiet area in Shady Cove. MLS #2908595, $45,000
NICE PRIVATE HOMESITESpring water w/pressure tank, septic in, power to property, great views. 5-Miles to Lost Creek Lake. Priced right! MLS #2922478, $82,000
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Very affordable .36-acre corner lot in the Eagle Point Golf Course Community. MLS #2936433, $72,500
ZONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL .57-ACRECurrently licensed for Raft Rental, raft inventory also for sale, city sewer, community water, great start for any other business. MLS #2936690, $139,900
CUSTOM DESIGNED STRAW BALE HOMEEnergy efficient 3 Bdrm, 2 bath. Green house, horse facilities, seasonal creeks & ponds, surrounded by BLM on 78.64-AC. MLS #2938758, $595,000
AMAZING VIEW PROPERTY3 Bdrm, 2 bath, 2452 sq.ft. triple wide built in 2001 on 19.98-AC. Spring fed ponds, paved driveway, 14 GPM well, pool w/built-in deck. MLS #2938800, $264,160
PRIME COMMERCIAL LOCATION1.07-AC commercially zoned corner lot close to schools, library, restaurants & churches. Owner will carry for qualified buyer. MLS #2936062, $100,000
NICE RIVER VIEW PROPERTYGreat location close to Shady Cove. Over 3-acres, can be purchased with adjoining 2.5-acres for two homesites. MLS #2937366, $80,000
1+ ACRE VIEW LOTLocated in Shady Cove’s BEST neighborhood! Water, sewer, power available, driveway to homesite. Across the street from the Rogue River. MLS #2937013, $79,900
LIFESTYLE & COMFORT3 Bdrm, 2 bath, 2850 sq.ft. home built in 2005 on .34-AC. Open, split floor plan. Oversized garage + RV parking. MLS #2939206, $329,500
5 ACRES NEAR LOST CREEK LAKEThis would make a wonderful recreation lot or possible homesite. MLS #2932681, $30,000
ROGUE RIVER VIEW LOTGreat .24-AC building lot. Unique setting for homesite w/south valley views. Private community w/community water system. MLS #2936846, $49,000
BEAUTIFUL NEW HOMEBuilt in 2012 w/3 bdrms, 2 baths, 1393 sq.ft. on .15-AC. Large living room & nice sized kitchen w/eating bar. Attached 2-car garage. MLS #2937360, $185,000
ESTATE SALELarge .46-AC lot in Deer Park Estates. 3 Bdrm, 2 bath split floor plan. Approx. 30x40 shop/garage, room for boats & RV’s. MLS #2939194, $165,000
PRIVATE KNOLL TOP SETTINGCustom home on 21-AC, Big Butte creek frontage & view of Vine Maple creek. 5-AC irrigated pasture, 2-stall horse barn & shop. MLS #2938359, $579,000
PRIME ROGUE RIVER FRONTAGENew 3 Bdrm, 3 bath, 1836 sq.ft. triplewide on permanent foundation. Remodeled guest quarters, garage, RV parking, 1.29-AC. MLS #2939311, $460,000
ROGUE RIVERFRONT PARCELWell, septic & power on 1.48-acres. Enjoy the peacefulness of the Rogue River away from Highway 62. MLS #2930799/2930800, $212,500
CREEKFRONT PROPERTY2 Bdrm, 2 bath home on 1.98-AC. Metal roof, Jenn-air cooktop, newer heat pump. Large lawn to creek. Solid concrete block shop. MLS #2938962, $145,000
BEAUTIFUL HOME IN 55+ PARKThrow all your worries away, come live in this 2 bed, 2 bath home on the Rogue River at Leisure Days 55+ Park. MLS #2939272, $24,000
An Oregon State Police (OSP) sergeant stopping to help what looked like a disabled vehicle
and motorist along Interstate
5 between Glendale and Canyonville located a missing
northern California man who had left earlier tht morning from
the Vacaville-area enroute to
Elk Grove and got lost. The
man’s family were notiied and arrangements made for his stay
in a Medford-area motel where family are traveling to pick him
up.
On June 21, 2013 at
approximately 5:25 p.m., OSP
Sergeant Jeff Allison stopped
to check on a vehicle parked
on the northbound shoulder of
Interstate 5 near milepost 82.
The vehicle, a white Chevrolet Lumina van displaying California
license plates, was occupied by a 88-year old Vacaville, California
man who said he was waiting for his daughter. The man’s story changed several times and when told by Allison that he was in Oregon, the man was surprised because he thought he was still in California.
A check through the OSP
Southern Command Center
dispatch revealed the elderly
man had been reported missing
earlier that day after leaving
Vacaville at 10:30 a.m. The
man’s van was out of gas, the van’s battery had died, and his cell phone was no longer working.
OSP contacted the man’s
Missing Calif. man found safe in northern Josephine County
family who advised they would be enroute from San Jose,
California. OSP contacted AAA
and had his van towed, then Allison drove the man to Medford
where he bought him dinner and checked him into a local
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june 11- 12:16 p.m. Arrested
on probation violation- detainer,
Jacob Stephen Gadberry 29 yr
old, transient. Lodged JCJ.
june 13, 4:19 p.m. Arrested on
Medford Municipal Court Warrant
(fail to appear- theft III) Jessica Shannon Davis, 27 yr old, Haley St, EP. Lodge JCJ.
june 14- 7:32 a.m. Arrested on
Jackson County Circuit warrant (fail to appear-criminal trespass I) and Medford Municipal Court warrant (fail to appear- reckless endangering) Kincaid Logan Foster, 19 yr old, Kelso St, EP.
Lodged JCJ.
june 15- 8:34 p.m. Arrested on
Jackson County Circuit Court
warrant (fail to appear- reckless driving, fail to perform duties of
driver, reckless endangering) Casey James Hale, 20 yr old, transient. Lodged JCJ.
june 16- 1:16 a.m. Arrested on
Shady Cove Municipal Court
warrants (fail to pay x6) Michael Patrick Combs, 25 yr old, Oakdale
Av, Medford. Lodged JCJ.
Arrested on Broward County,
FL warrant (possession of weapon by convicted felon) Steven Robert Zeigman, 65 yr old, Ave. A, WC.
Lodged JCJ.
june 11- 12:34 p.m. Arrested for
theft II, Jacob Gadberry, 29 yr old,
EP. Cited and released.
june 13- 4:43 p.m. Arrested for
harassment, Michael Davis, 29 yr
old, EP. Cited and released.
june 14- 3:10 p.m. Arrested for
theft III, Brian Haven, 20 yr old, EP. Cited and released.
june 14- 7:17 p.m. Arrested for
disorderly conduct II, Alexander
Franks, 18 yr old, EP. Cited and
released.
june 14- 10:42 p.m. Arrested for
possession controlled substance/
marijuana less than 1 oz, juvenile,
EP. Cited and released.
june 14- 10:50 p.m. Arrested for
possession controlled substance/
marijuana less than 1 oz, juvenile,
Medford. Cited and released.
june 14- 10:58 p.m. Arrested for
possession controlled substance/
marijuana less than 1 oz, juvenile,
EP. Cited and released.
Citations:
june 10- 3:44 p.m. Cited for
careless driving- accident and
provisional license violation/1st
6 months passenger, juvenile,
EP.
june 10- 2:53 p.m. Cited for
expired registration, Shawn Calhoun, EP.
june 11- 6:27 a.m. Cited for
speed violation, 43/25, Michael
Ortiz, EP.
june 11- 7:44 p.m. Cited for
driving while suspended- violation, Tyler Smith, EP.
june 14- 5:20 p.m. Cited for theft
III, Tyler Smith, 21 yr old, EP. Cited
and released.
june 14- 4:22 p.m. Cited for
failure to carry proof of insurance,
and warned for violation of visible emission limits, Peter Super,
EP.
june 14- 10:58 p.m. Cited for
speed violation, 68/55, Cory
Raffensperger, Talent.
june 14- 11:18 p.m. Cited for
failure to carry proof of insurance,
and warned for operation without required lighting equipment, Jamie Scheelhaase, EP.
june 15- 4:02 p.m. Cited for
failure to carry proof of insurance,
and warned for improper display of sticker/plates, Amy Wells,
CP.
june 15- 4:48 p.m. Cited
for driving while suspended- violation, expired registration
and driving uninsured, Bryan
Wilkinson, GP.
june 15- 7:58 p.m. Cited for fail
to use seat belt, juvenile, EP.
june 15- 12:07 p.m. Cited
for driving uninsured, expired
registration, and defective tail light,
Stephanie Wills, Sacramento.
june 16- 1:38 p.m. Cited for fail
to obey a trafic control device, Michael Morris, EP.
june 16- 1:30 p.m. Cited for
speed violation, 39/25, Nicholas
Launer, EP.
Friends don’t let
friends drink
and drive!
Photo by Ralph McKechnie
Photo by Ralph McKechnie
A rollover accident on Hwy. 62 near Hammel Road last week held up traffic while the
Mercy Flights helicopter was allowed to land for transporting one of the victims.
AmericanWest Bank signs on now up on what was PremierWest Bank just a few weeks
ago. PremierWest is not the only local bank that has recently changed names, South
Valley Bank is now Washington Federal in White City.
We- print, copy, fax, and laminate at the
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Photo by Ralph McKechnie
Prospect High Athletic Director Ray Williams burning meats on the barbie after a throng of supporters walked from the gorge to the high School to raise funds for the Biondo family. While walk-
ing, the cheerleaders were skyping Kaylee from her hospital room. Supporters paid $25 to walk the 6.3 mile course and for a "Team Kaylee" t-shirt. earlier, Haylee Van Wormer organized can drives and car washes that raised sizeable amounts and area businesses pledged donations for medical bills and family support.
Community rallies to help accident victim
The small town of Prospect knows how to take care of their own. After a teenager and her brother were involved in a car accident the community has come together to help them and their family through
the long battle ahead.
Left: BBQs and T-shirts were just part of the fundraising
