Pics ‘n Pieces

Photos for June 17, 2026

photo of a yellow pickup truck with "you did it" "way to go" and "Congrats grad! class of 2026" painted on the back windows of the cab.
Con-grad-ulations Class of 2026! Photo by Christy Solo
photo of many skid marks across the right lane and some onto the shoulder in front of a temporary stop light installed for bridge construction.
Clearly a lot of drivers have made very sudden stops – mostly staying in the lane at least – mostly – as they approach the temporary stop light installed for the constuction on the bridge over Lost Creek Lake.

There are many, obvious “three-mile-orange” warning signs well ahead of the stopping point. Photo by Christy Solo
Photo of construction on a bridge. there is some large equipment and many workers in three-mile orange and three-mile yellow. there are mountains and conifer trees in the background.
Even once you get the green light to cross the bridge over Lost Creek Lake – be prepared to drive very slowly and keep one eye on the narrow lane and the other on the many construction workers. Photo by Christy Solo

Photos for June 10, 2026

photo of a high school softball player holding up an award certificate.
Eagle Point Softball player Kady Ledbetter was one of two athletes to win the Scholar Athlete Award presented at the annual event to honor Spring sports athletes. Mason DeVry was the other recipient but was unable to attend as he was at baseball practice for an American Legion team he is now playing for. Photo b Wayne Lee
photo of newly surfaced pickle ball courts.
The city was able to put the final coating of the pickleball courts between rainstorms as the final phase of the project’s completion. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of newly surfaced pickle ball courts.
The city was able to put the final coating of the pickleball courts between rainstorms as the final phase of the project’s completion. Wayne Lee

Photos for June 3, 2026

photo of a double yellow headed amazon parrot on the wheel of a golf cart.
This Double Yellow-headed Amazon Parrot loves to ride in a golf cart and was spotted at the Eagle Point Golf Course May 29. Her owner declined to be photographed but the bird sings songs and repeats phrases it has learned over the years. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of several people watching a golfer who has just putted. The ball went past the hole.
A putting competition was a part of the golf tournament to raise money for local youth sports at the Eagle Point Golf Course May 29. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of the hwy 62 bridge over lost creek lake with one lane closed for construction and a stop light installed.
If you’re traveling north of Lost Creek Lake this summer be prepared to pause for the construction on the bridge which will be going on through September. Photo by Christy Solo

Photos for May 27, 2026

Photo of politicians and others sitting under a canopy as one individual speaks.
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Cliff Bentz were among the dignitaries present at the Memorial Day event held at the Eagle Point National Cemetery May 25. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a line of 15 veterans standing ad holding american flags and service flags.
Members of the Old Guard Riders motorcycle club presenting the flags during Memorial Day ceremonies held May 25 at the Eagle Point National Veterans Cemetery. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a memorial wreath from the Disabled American Veterans and a round symbol and flag for the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Some of the many memorials on display at the Memorial Day event at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for May 20, 2026

photo of an emergency management open house with various agency tables and citizens.
Shady Cove’s Emergency Management Open House was a great opportunity for community members to learn about the local emergency alert options, fire safe improvements for resident’s homes and property, info on services available to the public during an emergency event and for folks to have questions answered by the agencies who are available to help during an emergency crisis.
Attending agencies: The agencies that were at the event were Jackson County Emergency Management, Jackson County Sheriff, Fire District 4, Oregon Department Of Forestry, Oregon State Fire Marshall, and the Oregon Department of Human Services. Photo by John Edwards
photo of three tables at an emergency management open house with agency representatives and citizens asking them questions.
Shady Cove’s Emergency Management Open House was a great opportunity for community members to learn about the local emergency alert options, fire safe improvements for resident’s homes and property, info on services available to the public during an emergency event and for folks to have questions answered by the agencies who are available to help during an emergency crisis.
Attending agencies: The agencies that were at the event were Jackson County Emergency Management, Jackson County Sheriff, Fire District 4, Oregon Department Of Forestry, Oregon State Fire Marshall, and the Oregon Department of Human Services. Photo by John Edwards
Photo of two ford model t cars.
Pick a color, any color and there was a Ford Model T in that shade at the annual Woodhouse Farm Festival May 18. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of the interior of the historic Woodhouse showing an old tin bathtub with a bucket inside and a steer skull in a basket at the foot of the tub.
Nothing like sitting in a tub of hot water with a beer and a bottle of moonshine and a steer’s skull as a towel rack. Only at the Woodhouse. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a cherry red ford model T.
It was Model T-tastic at the annual Woodhouse Farm Festival May 18. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for May 20, 2026

photo of a firefighter putting out the last bits of a grass fire.
Grass fire on the southeast corner of Rolling Hills Rd. and Hwy.62 May 12. Photo by Wayne Lee

photo of three firefighters putting out the last bit of a grass fire.
Grass fire on the southeast corner of Rolling Hills Rd. and Hwy.62 May 12. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of firehouse with flag at half mast.
For those who may have noticed the flag at the fire station in Eagle Point at half staff May 3, it was National Fallen Firefighters Day. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of four golfers on the putting green. one is putting, three are watching.
The Eagle Point School District 9 Foundation held its annual benefit golf tournament at the Eagle Point Golf Course May 8 under sunny skies and warm temperatures and the occasional prayer to the golf gods that the putt actually drops. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for May 6, 2026

photo of people purchasing plants at a local plant sale.
The annual plant sale by the Eagle Point High School agricultural program began May 2 from 7 a.m. to noon and people were lined up to buy all types of plants and flower baskets. The program is run by Curtis North who teaches advanced horticulture, Traci Dulavy who teaches introduction to horticulture and first-year Ag instructor Hannah Alto.

“It’s been a good growing season with lots of sun,” said Dulavy, who explained the money raised from the sale not only finances the preparation to grow next season’s planting cycle but also finances the school’s agriculture and FFA programs during the year. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of several flats of bright flowers and many hanging baskets.
There were colors galore at the Eagle Point High School agricultural program’s plant sale. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of flats of marigolds and large hanging baskets of bright petunias.
There were “plant your own” as well as mature hanging baskets for sale at the Eagle Point High School agricultural program’s annual plant sale. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a custom camero black with red accents and a mural of a winged female raven warrior on the underside of the hood.
This 2016 Camero 2SS is a raven beauty. The Eagle Point High School Band hosted a car and motorcycle show May 2 to raise money for a trip to San Diego later this year. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a restored circa 1930s electric blue ford.
This electric blue beauty gives new meaning to “built Ford tough.” Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a maroon classic car.
This shiny 1941 Chevy Deluxe Coupe was one of many classic cars at Eagle Point High School Band’s car show fundraiser. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a shiny red harley davidson motorcycle.
This stunning 2005 Heritage Softail Classic Harley is almost too pretty to ride. Almost. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for April 29, 2026

photo of two members of a high school baseball team talking with elementary school students.
Members of the Eagle point High School varsity baseball team were out to greet students of Hillside Elementary School April 22 handing out flyers and encouraging them to come out to the baseball game later that afternoon. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of storm clouds with a row of trees in the back of the photo and a green field in front.
Storm clouds over the area April 21. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of four adult canada geese and 9 goslings of two different ages.
Canada Geese formed a small creche of two couples, joining up to protect their goslings of different ages. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for April 15, 2026

Photo of an adult woman standing in a grassy park in front of a large group of grade school children.
Eagle Point Mayor Kathy Sell reads a proclamation regarding the city’s decades-long participation in Arbor Day and the importance of trees both for the environment and the wood they supply to the students of Hillside Elementary School during the Arbor Day event held April 10. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a group of (supervised) children tossing dirt into a hole with a newly planted tree in it.
Students from Hillside Elementary School helped plant four Shumard Oak trees at the new park on the site of Little Butte Elementary School on Arbor Day, April 10. The Shumard, also known as the Southern Red Oak, is a large, fast-growing tree that can reach heights up to 80 feet and provide plenty of shade. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a small band of acoustic musicians.
There was music and more at the Butte Creek Mill April 11 as they opened their first Farmers Market of the year. The market will be held on the second Saturday of every month through September from 9 a.m until 2 p.m. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photo of a man in front of a stand of small herbs for sale.
Zion Apothecary of Harvest Moon Acres was one of the many vendors at the Farmers Market held at the Butte Creek Mill April 11. The market will be held on the second Saturday of every month through September from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a group of people at a casual auction.
Eagle Point High School students going to our sister city, Showa, Japan, held their annual fund raising dinner and auction at the Jackson County Expo April 11 to raise funds for this summer’s trip to Japan.

Bob Pinnell (pointing) and auctioneer Trevor Morgan (right) take bids on items from the assembled crowd as Mayor Kathy (enter) records the numbers of the winning bidders at the annual Showa, Japan, trip fundraiser.  Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of items in a silent auction.
Just one of the many tables of items auctioned off to raise funds for the dozen Eagle Point High School students traveling to our sister city of Showa, Japan, this summer. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for April 1, 2026

photo of a male rufous hummingbird on a large, horizontal rose branch. he is facing the camera looking up and to the left.
Keep those feeders full. Rufous hummingbirds are migrating through our area in droves. Many will stay in the valley while others move on to more northern breeding grounds. Photo by Christy Solo
photo of two young children on a pickleball court. the boy has just hit the ball and it's headed over the net.
The next generation of pickleball players took the court last weekend to get introduced to the game and have some fun. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a pair of canada geese in grasses on the edge of a creek.
A pair of Canada Geese enjoying the grass alongside Bear Creek. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for March 25, 2026

photo of a deep pink Camellia flower.
Camellia’s are blooming, spring is officially here. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a small-flowered fruit tree covered in white flowers.
Prunus (cherry-type) trees put on a heck of a show this time of year. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a small-flowered fruit tree covered in white flowers.
Prunus (cherry-type) trees put on a heck of a show this time of year. Photo by Wayne Lee

Photos for Feb. 18, 2026

photo of a sunset over distant mountains with a conifer tree on the left of the photo.
The sun sets behind Upper Table Rock on a recent evening. Photo by Wayne Lee
Photo of two black tailed deer. one is in profile facing left with her head turned toward the camera. the second is behind the first looking over her back directly at the camera.
Black-tailed deer near Table Rocks. Photo by Wayne Lee
photo of a river the banks, islands in the river and trees dusted with snow. there is a snow covered home on the left side.
Shady Cove received just enough snow Feb. 17 for some early morning sledding. Photo by Kathy Nuckles
photo of a river with snowy banks and snow covered trees.
The Rouge River became a winter wonderland following the snow Feb. 17. Photo by Kathy Nuckles
photo of a black capped chickadee standing on a small, arched branch. they are facing right in profile with their head turned back to the left and tilted slightly down. they are very floofed up and adorable.
Black-capped Chickadee posed prettily to be counted for the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13. Photo by Christy Solo