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Timeline for Milestones (this information is being compiled and will be updated frequently)

 

August 2003

8-21 First public meeting held regarding the collapse of the bridge, this committee was formed.

 

October 2003

10-23 Second public meeting held Jackson County Reps.  Dave Kanner and Mike Kuntz met with this committee to discuss possible options to replace the bridge.  A feasibility report for several alternatives was underway.

 

December 2003

This committee designated as a non-profit organization

 

January 2004

1-10 Meeting held with Jackson County Commissioners to establish this committee as the key point of contact for the county regarding the replacement of the bridge.

 

February 2004

2-18 Committee recognized as incorporated by the State of Oregon.

 

March 2004

Dave Kanner of Jackson County indicated the feasibility study had been completed.  Meeting scheduled for 4-6-2004

 

April 2004

4-6  Public meeting was held at the high school with County Roads Dept. and Commissioners to review bridge replacement options.  83 of 120 in attendance voted to replace the bridge with a new covered timber truss bridge.  We now have a defined direction.

 

June 2004
6-28 General Meeting held.  Strategic Plan for fund raising Started.  First fund raising event held at Rooster Crow.  New website created.  Election held to expand board and select new chairperson.  Overall committee organization and  activity Roadmap being defined.

 

July 2004

7-26 General Meeting held.  Civil Engineering firm selection process started by Jackson County.

 

August 2004

8-23 General Meeting held. Roadmap completed and presented to committee.  Subcommittee leader volunteers in place.  Volunteer sign up for dedicated projects complete.   In-kind donations solicitations.

 

 

September 2004

9-27 General Meeting held. Cookbook project completed and published.  Fund raising events held, Car Wash and Evans Valley Fire Dept. Yard Sale, Strategic Plan submitted to Jackson County.  In-kind donation commitments in place.

 

October 2004

General Meeting 10-25, 7:00 pm Enterprise Grange Hall in Wimer, Online donation capability in place, Online Store open, Civil Engineering firm selection update from Jackson County

 

November 2004

General Meeting 11-22, 7:00 pm Enterprise Grange Hall in Wimer, Cookbooks arrive and on sale!

December 2004

Christmas time with family and friends

 

January 2005

Preparation for Summer Events

February 2005

Preparation for Summer Events

March 2005

Baci Pizza Night - Letter Writing Campaign, Wimer Grange Hall

Timber harvest to begin!

 

April 2005

Pottsville Tractor Parts Swap Meet, Merlin, Booth operation, 4-2&3

Pear Blossom Festival, Medford, Booth operation, 4-9

Design of new bridge complete.

 

May 2005

Grants Pass Antique & Collectable Street Fair 5-15

Boatnik, Grants Pass, Booth operation

Taste of Wimer, Wimer

June 2005

Rooster Crow, Rogue River, Booth operation

July 2005

Jackson County Fair, Central Point, Booth operation

August 2005

Josephine County Fair, Grants Pass, Booth operation

Meeting with Jackson County Commissioners - update on fund raising

 

September 2005

Harvest Fair 2005, Central Point, Booth operation

October 2005

TBD

November 2005

TBD

December 2005

TBD

 

 

This Week

  1. TBD

  2. TBD

  3. TBD

 

Next Week

  1. TBD

  2. TBD

  3. TBD

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