Medford Gives Go-Ahead on Urban Homeless Camp
APPROVAL WAS GIVEN BY THE MEDFORD CITY COUNCIL TO ERECT A TEMPORARY HOMELESS CAMP. THE CAMP WILL BE FENCED OFF, AND WILL CONTAIN AN AREA FOR ABOUT 25 TENTS, WITH PORTABLE TOILETS AND TRASHCANS. HANDWASHING STATIONS WILL ALSO BE ON SITE, ALONG WITH FOOD AND MEDICAL SERVICES. THE PROPOSAL IS FOR THE CAMP TO BE SET UP ON A SMALL PATCH OF PROPERTY, JUST NORTH OF THE FORD DEALERSHIP ALONG BIDDLE ROAD.
Non-Motorized Watercraft Will Now Need Permit
KAYAK AND PADDLEBOARD ENTHUSIASTS NOW HAVE A NEW THING TO DO, IF THEY WANT TO PURSUE THEIR PASSION AT LAKES NOW. A NEW LAW WHICH REQUIRES A “WATERWAY ACCESS PERMIT” FOR NON-MOTORIZED BOATS, 10 FEET AND LONGER IS NOW IN EFFECT. CANOES, RAFTS AND OTHER INFLATABLES ARE INCLUDED. THE PERMIT COSTS $5 FOR 7 DAYS. OR $19 FOR ONE YEAR.
Pro-USA Rally In Josephine County
DESPITE WIDESPREAD CANCELLATIONS OF OFFICIAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS, A GROUP OF WELL OVER 100 PEOPLE GATHERED OUTSIDE OF THE JOSEPHINE COUNTY COURTHOUSE SATURDAY IN HONOR OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE GATHERING INCLUDED A READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND SINGING OF GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Government Give Approval for Controversial Pipeline Project
THE U.S. SECRETARY OF ENERGY HAS GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT ON THE CONTROVERSIAL JORDAN COVE PROJECT AND PIPELINE. THE APPROVAL IS ONLY ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL HOWEVER, AND OREGON OFFICIALS HAVE SAID THAT IT WILL STILL NEED STATE APPROVAL. THAT’S SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN DENIED IN THE PAST.