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MISSING PERSON
"HUGH ELLIS".
HEIGHT: 5' 7"
WEIGHT: 145 lbs.
SEX: Male
EYES: Blue
HAIR: White
RACE: White
DOB: May 18, 1925
On Monday, August 25th, 2008, Mr. Ellis was taken to the VA Dom for health reasons, he was released and returned to his sister's residence at 2658 Rogue River Hwy. At approximately 3:00 PM Mr. Ellis left the Rogue River Hwy residence en route to his own residence located at 5475 Pleasant Creek Rd. Mr. Ellis never arrived at his residence. He has approximately 40 acres behind his residence with roads.
Mr. Ellis is operating his 1994 Mazda B-40 Pickup, dark green in color with a gey stripe, OR UGU762
Mr. Ellis was last seen wearing a navy blue windbreaker, grey fisherman cap, blue jeans, and a multi-colored shirt.
If you have any info on Mr. Ellis, please contact Detective Eric Fox at the Jackson County Sheriff's Office - Criminal Investigation Division at (541) 774-8300
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WILD FIRE
"CLARK CREEK FIRE BURNS 20 ACRES EAST OF SUNNY VALLEY".
Firefighters are working to contain the 20-acre Clark Creek Fire located 7 miles east of Sunny Valley in Josephine County. Several engines from ODF's Grants Pass Unit are on-scene, along with two 20-person crews and two helicopters. Retardant has been dropped on the fire. Other helicopters will be used to combat the fire if necessary.
The fire was discovered at 7:00 a.m. today and was estimated at 10 acres in size at that time. The primary fuels are old slash and timber.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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TRAINING
"Waterball".
Tuesday's training was hosted by RRFD. After treating all to a Burger BBQ, A RRFD vs. EVFD Waterball competition took place.
A fun and challenging way for firefighters from both stations to hone their hose handling skills.
We thank them for a wonderful dinner & apologize for trouncing them so completely during the competition.
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Challenge to EVFD members, volunteers, auxiliary & friends.
"Show your support for Joyce (Mother of our Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Lori)".
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Check it often as more supporter are added when picture become available.
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The Brotherhood
"Iron 44 Tribute".
Chief Fuller & First Responder Patricia proudly represented EVFD at the "Iron 44 Tribute".
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INCREASED FIRE PRECAUTION RESTRICTIONS
"HOT WEATHER AHEAD PROMPTS CLOSURE OF MOWING, CHAIN SAW USE IN JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES".
Temperatures over 100 will hit southwest Oregon this week, prompting the Oregon Department of Forestry to shut down public use of chain saws, mowers in dry grass, and other power-driven equipment on Wednesday. Loggers and other forestland industrial operators will have fewer operating hours for certain types of equipment as the Industrial Fire Precaution Level rises to III (three).
The public-use fire danger level remains at "extreme" (red).
The following restrictions become effective 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, and affect state, private, county and Bureau of Land Management forestlands in Jackson and Josephine counties:
Chain saw use will be prohibited.
Mowing of dry grass, except for agricultural purposes such as cutting hay, will be prohibited.
Cutting, grinding or welding metal will be prohibited.
The following public use restrictions remain in effect:
All open burning of debris is prohibited. This includes burn barrels.
Fireworks are prohibited, except in cleared areas such as green lawns and driveways.
Camp fires are allowed only in designated campgrounds. This restriction includes charcoal-fired barbecues; however, stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.
Vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are not allowed on unimproved roads.
Smoking is allowed only in a vehicle and only while on an improved road.
Any electric fence controller in use shall contain a listing from a nationally recognized testing laboratory or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and be operated in compliance with manufacturer instruction for firesafe operation.
Fire restrictions in the Wild and Scenic Section of the Rogue River are unchanged.
Under Industrial Fire Precaution Level III, the following restrictions will apply as of Wednesday:
Cable yarding will not be allowed. However, gravity operated-logging systems employing non-motorized carriages may operate until 1:00 p.m. and after 8:00 p.m. These systems must have all blocks and moving lines suspended 10 feet above the ground, except the line between the carriage and the chokers.
Power saw use will not be allowed. However, power saws may be used until 1:00 p.m. and after 8:00 p.m. at loading sites and on tractor or skidder operations.
In addition, the following equipment and operations must shut down between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.:
Tractor/skidder, feller-buncher, forwarder, or shovel logging operations where tractors, skidders or other equipment with a blade capable of constructing fireline are immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack a fire start.
Mechanized loading or hauling of any product or material.
Blasting
Welding or cutting of metal
Any spark-emitting not specifically mentioned above.
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CALL
"Non-Injury Rollover MVC".
EVFD responded to a non-injury rollover MVC on East Evans Creek Road .
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CALL
"Multiple Grass Fires on East Evans Creek Road".
EVFD, ODF & RRFD responded to multiple grass fires in the 10600 block of East Evans Creek Road.
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The Brotherhood
"3 Firefighters & Pilot Hurt - 8 Firefighters & Co-Pilot Unaccounted For.".
We are deeply saddened by the serious helicopter crash that has injured or taken so many of Oregon's finest.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families, friends & associates of our 13 brothers.
For more information please use links below
Grayback Forestry
Grants Pass Daily Courier
Channel 5
Channel 10
Channel 12
Channel 26
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