Music is and was a large part of my life. I plan on posting a number of musical videos and topics that are dear to me, as time goes by. When I was very young, maybe 12 or 14 years old I took up playing the drums. I initially wanted to be a full time drummer but never really had the talent needed to make it work. My interest range from Rock, Blues, Motown to…
Approximately 19 miles north of Union Creek off highway 230 is Mt. Thielsen viewpoint. Around mile marker 19 at the Mt. Thielsen viewpoint starts the upper Rogue River Boundary Springs Trail. Some brochures suggest the trail is a 5 mile round trip hike while other brochures suggest it is an 8 mile round trip hike. In either case it is a hike that is worth taking. As you get closer to the water gushing out of the…
This was a first for us and a very exciting adventure. We spotted a bear walking through our property. The bear didn't seem to pay much attention to us, thankful, as he walked through the yard - as if he belonged here. This was no zoo bear but a real wild bear.
A few pictures showing just how high the Applegate River had become, with areas of flooding and high waters. It was a beautiful day for a hike while enjoying nature and all it's beauty.
Background In a previous article, Understanding State and Federal Law in Regard to Homelessness, I discussed a Supreme Court ruling that effectively gave states the authority to regulate homelessness. Oregon had already enacted laws addressing this issue, including HB 3115, which allows cities to regulate homelessness in a time, place and manner that is “objectively reasonable.” However, this law has created significant challenges for local governments, as cities and counties struggle to implement regulations that comply…
Federal Law: The supreme court ruling states: that local governments can enforce anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals, even when no alternative shelter is available. The Court held that such enforcement does not violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. Bottom line: Supreme Court ruling brought it back to the “states”. Oregon state has its own law, HB3115 in which we have to follow. HB3115 is now known as; ORS 195.530 – Noncamping…
A collection of Grants Pass Restaurants: Grants Pass Eats is a resource for dining suggestions and to give readers the opportunity to share reviews or recommend new spots to try. It's not intended to be a comprehensive list of every restaurant in the area, as that would be overwhelming. Mexican Food:Tacomania144 Merlin Rd, Merlin, OR 97532541-479-4336https://www.facebook.com/tacomaniastreettacos/ Malecon Grill and Cantina1305 NE 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526541-955-5292http://malecongrillandcantina.com/ Casa Amiga200 McDonald Ln, Grants Pass, OR 97527541-956-8602https://m.facebook.com/casaamigagrantspass/…
