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Although I could fill this page with commentary related to Jacksonville politics, I thought Id give it a rest for a month and talk about something far more interesting and funthe Britt Classical Season, now in full-swing.

Unless youve been living under a rock & roll, you know that Teddy Abrams (the guy on this months cover) is Britts new Maestrothe Conductor of the orchestraand that hes bringing new energy and super-charged vitality to the hill. Not only are the 90 orchestra musicians jazzed about Teddy, so are Britts loyal classical fans who overwhelmingly voted Teddy as their choice to take the reins during last years Battle for the Baton.

Which brings me to the reason for orchestrating this columna challenge of sorts for those of you whove not attended a classical performance in a while or ever! Do me and yourself a favorattend at least one classical performance this season. Teddy is shaking it upits not your grandparents classical music when Teddys on-stage. At just 27 years-old, Teddy is an international star whose musicians give him their all, making for an incredible evening on the hill that you deserve to experience!

To Teddy, the orchestra and the old and new classical music fans, welcome to the Britt Hill in Our Small Town with Big Atmosphere!

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Southern Oregon World of Wine is August 19-23

The Southern Oregon World of Wine festival, held each August, has a new twist thanks to the Asante Foundation. Considered the premier wine event for Southern Oregon, the event is now the premier fundraising event in support of local medical care at Asante.

Funds raised this year from the Southern Oregon World of Wine will benefit the Childrens Miracle Network and other Asante Foundation programs, including the Neonatal Intenvise Care Unit (NICU). The goal is to build the Southern Oregon World of Wine festival into a destination event that celebrates the wine industry and highlights the culinary, hospitality, natural beauty, cultural and outdoor activities of Southern Oregon.

This year, WOW is set for August 19-23 and takes place on the historic Bigham Knoll Campus at 525 Bigham Knoll Drive in Jacksonville. The event boasts wines from 50+ Southern Oregon wineries, offering attendees a rare opportunity to meet and greet the wine makers.

This years events and classes include:Sensory ClassesThirsty for more than just a sip?

Delve into the 'World of Wine' the week of the event with wine sensory, evaluation and education classes scheduled for Wednesday, August 20 through Friday, August 22.

Medal Dinner, Friday August 22, 6:00pmJoin fellow wine lovers for an enchanted evening under the stars where the Gold Medal/Best of Show Wines will be announced and paired with culinary delights. The evening is sure to be the Rogue Valley's most magical dining experience of the year and includes a seated five-course Winemaker's Dinner, live auction, silent auction, wine barrel art, raffles and more.

Grand Tasting, Saturday August 23, 6:00pmEnjoy a fine culinary and wine experience as you sample wines and indulge in a succulent array of tasty treats prepared by local master chefs. The popular Grand Tasting offers a rare opportunity to meet your favorite Southern Oregon winemakers and industry professionals all in one place! Winemakers and owners from 50+ wineries will showcase more than 100 of the best wines, all unique to the region. The event includes musical entertainment and a silent auction.

As has been the case for 11 years, The Wine Competition will feature some of the best wines from Southern Oregon that will be tasted and judged by a panel of renowned judges. The blind tastings will be done on Thursday and Friday, the week of the event

with all winning wines to be showcased at the Medal Dinner and Auction on Friday.

The Southern Oregon Wine Region is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world. The AVA, which was made official in 2004, offers one of the largest collections of handcrafted wineries in the country. Its eclectic and cutting-edge winemakers offer old and new world styles of winemaking. Vintners and

winemakers will showcase more than 200 wines with a variety of classic and traditional varietals including: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc as well as Tempranillo, Viognier and Albarino.

Be sure to get your tickets early and support this great fundraising event!

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Britts 2014 Classical Festival is generously underwritten by:

2014 Britt Classical Festival

Music Director & Conductor Teddy Abramsand the Britt Festival Orchestra

HighlightsA CHARISMATIC CONDUCTOR

OVER 100 EXTRAORDINARY MUSICIANS

BElOVED wORkS BY STRAVINSkY, BEETHOVEN, MAHlER PlUS

Bla Fleck Aug. 8His virtuosity as a banjo player is unrivaled, and his work The Impostor

is a tour de force of musical intelligence

Storm Large Aug 15With her larger than life personality and voice,

she takes on Weills dark and intriguing

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Time for Three Aug 16These guys just want to share

their love of music with everyone, and theyll make this years Symphony Pops

night fun for all ages.

And more!Visit the Britt website for all the details

A Gift of MusicAn Annual Fund for the Classical Festival was first established

in 2010 to provide donors an opportunity to dedicate gifts directly to support the music-making of the Britt Festival Orchestra.

This year, thanks to the generosity of long-time friend Hannelore Enfield, the Classical Festival received the largest individual gift in Britts 52-year history. The gift was made to honor the love of Britt Classical shared by Hannelore and her late husband Sam, who together attended nearly all rehearsals and concerts of the Britt Festival Orchestra for decades.

In grateful recognition of their gift and the commitment to classical music

that it represents, Britt has renamed the Classical Annual Fund for the Enfields. All gifts to the Sam and Hannelore Enfield Classical Annual Fund

support operating expenses of the Classical Festival.

Please join us in celebrating this extraordinary gift and join the Enfields in supporting Britt Classical.

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News From Britt Hill by Donna Briggs, Britt President & CEO

Classical Music Accessible For All

My hope is that 2014 will be remembered

as the year of accessibility: accessible music, accessible venue and accessible Music Director.

Whos afraid of classical music? Lots of people, apparently. Well, I am here to tell you that classical music is not just for the well-seasoned listener; it's for everyone! The term "classical music" covers many different styles of music and spans nearly 700 years! From medieval times to the 21st-century; classical music is now a diverse art form. One of our goals at Britt this year is to create a welcoming atmosphere and eliminate any barriers that might exist among folks who'd like to know this music better, but who are tentative about coming to a concert. We want to de-mystify classical music and make it accessible to all.

Several years ago, I loved it when Emanuel Ax told the Britt audience to clap or applaud whenever they felt like it! There was a great collective energy at that concert. The word that comes to mind is accessible. The concert was user-friendly. Today, we are an interactive society and the warmer the audience, I believe the more responsive the musicians will be too.

Did you know that for the first time in over 50 years the Britt Hill is accessible to all? Make sure you check out our new ADA-compliant Performance Garden, including a new ADA concessions building, ADA pathways and restroom upgrades. During the Classical Festival, we will use the new facilities for our master classes, pre-concert music, pre-concert conversations and more. Please

join us early in the evening for intimate conversations with our guest artists.

As most of you know by now, Teddy Abrams, our new Maestro, is an accomplished pianist and highly sought-after conductor. He is an award-winning

composer and passionate educator. Hes also approachable. If you see him on the streets of Jacksonville, be sure to say hi and welcome him to our community.

We look forward to presenting one of the most exciting and accessible seasons ever and that includes hosting an ever-growing diverse audience as a result of our efforts to expand the appeal of the concert series through a broader variety of programming. Bravo and Encore!

Comments or questions for Britt Festivals? Email Donna at [email protected]. Visit Britt Festivals at www.brittfest.org.

Photo: Robert Frost

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As an artist specializing in art for public enjoyment, Jacksonvilles Jeremy Crisswell is always looking for new opportunities to incorporate art into public spaces! His latest installment is now at Pony Espresso, on 5th Street, where during the summer of 2014, his mosaic tile birds will be on display for the community to enjoy. Jeremey says, I hope they bring joy to all viewers and spark interest and conversation while they are on display.

New Outdoor Birds a Hit at Pony!

Edgy Art Contest 2014 in Southern Oregon sponsored by Downtown Art & Sound and Edgy in October. Application due by September 1st, 2014. Prizes include the chance to exhibit in a downtown Medford venue, a write-up in Rogue Valley Messenger and a guest spot on Art on the Airwaves on KSKQ 89.5 fm. For Submission Guidelines & Application go to edgyinoctober.com or email [email protected]. Questions: call 425-891-5613.

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The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann

A Classical Gas

We were taken aback last summer when a friend grumbled that George Gershwins l925 composition Concerto in F shouldnt have been on a Britt conductors playlist. The piece is one of our favorites, we countered. The guest pianist was exceptional and the orchestra delivered a brilliant performance.

Its not classical, he scoffed. This was supposed to be a classical concert.

The conversation made us wonder: How does one categorize classical music today? Is it just music thats old? And if so, how old does it have to be? As you may suspect, the answer is more complicated than that.

Theres actually a period in history referred to in musical circles as the Classical era, from 1730 to 1820, when such notables as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven were peaking. Is that the extent of classical music? If so, are we to ignore music from a hundred or so years prior to that, in the Baroque era, when the likes of Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frederic Handel, and Antonio Vivaldi were making sweet music? How about the years following the Classical era, from approximately 1815 to 1910, known as the Romantic era? Composers from that latter time, like Frederick Chopin and Franz Schubert, deserve a nod.

Musicologists connect those eras by calling the whole shebang the common practice period. We suspect the best way to keep audiences away from a musical event would be to call it a Common Practice Concert. Which probably is why all music from that extended period became referred to as classical. But given that, what about music written since l910? Say, for example, Gershwins Concerto in F (you knew wed get back there)? Or the music of contemporary composers such as John Cage and Philip Glass? Do picnickers on Britt Hill feel that such modern stuff belongs on the classical list?

Well, well soon find out, because Teddy Abrams, the new conductor of the Britt Orchestra, subscribes to the broader view of all things classical. Under his baton, audiences will hear familiar greats and more. Hell kick off the Festival on August 1 with Stravinskys

magical Firebird Suite and Beethovens beloved Symphony No. 5. That same night well hear a piece composed by Abrams himselfa piece so fresh that, as we write this, he hasnt yet given it a name. Maestro Abrams has written it to commemorate his first season with the Britt, so it hardly fits into the common

practice period definition, yet we suspect well accept it as classical music. The following night, August 2, Festival attendees will experience a more traditional concert with pieces by Rimsky-Korsakov, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky.

On August 8, prepare for more excursions into the new era. Brahms Symphony No. 1 will serve as a highlight of the show, but first, the Britt orchestra will take on Walking, a lively 2014 composition by Sebastian Chang, to be followed by longtime Britt favorite Bla Fleck with The Impostor, a concerto Fleck composed for banjo and orchestra. August 9 promises a more traditional evening, with two works by Sibelius, Finlandia and Violin Concerto, and Dvoraks Symphony No. 9.

August 15 promises the most contemporary evening of the season, with John Kanders l975 Overture to Chicago, Kurt Weills l933 The Seven Deadly Sins (to be sung by the stunning Storm Large), Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue (1924), and Aaron Coplands Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo (1942), August 16 admittedly wont adhere to the classical genre. Its Pops Night, with Time for Three romping from Bach to the Beatles. Dont forget, lawn tickets for that night are five bucks!

Last but not least, the Festivals closing night is guaranteed to touch on all the classically classic classiness: Wagner (Overture to The Flying Duchman), Weber (The Three Pintos) Bernstein (Prelude, Fugue and RiffsYes, its 20th century, but its BERNSTEIN!) and Mahler (Symphony No. 1).

So welcome to Britts new classical season. Be prepared to have your musical horizons expanded. But dont worry: it wont hurt a bit.

Paula and Terry each have long impressive-sounding resumes implying that they are battle-scarred veterans of life within the Hollywood studios. Theyre now happily relaxed into Jacksonville.

In August, it may be hard to think about fall being around the corner. But you can look forward to it by marking your calendars now for Sunday, September 7th, 2:00-5:00pm, for the 5th-annual furnarture event!

Furnarture, a benefit auction that supports the Studio at Living Opportunities, is the signature event that has local and regional artists transforming recycled furniture and other treasures into functional and beautiful objects of art. Included will be a wide selection of inventive paintings and artwork created by the artists of the Studio at Living Opportunities. Artwork will be included in both silent and oral auction portions of the afternoon. You can get a sneak preview of some of the items at both Terra Firma Home in Medford (309 E Main St), and the Studio at Living Opportunities (32 S Central Ave) starting on August 21.

This years event will include transformed furniture, wall-ready photography, outdoor dcor and

furnishings, wearable art and textiles, original paintings and much more.

The Studio at Living Opportunities mission is unique in our community for its strong emphasis on self-expression, inclusion and integration. Particularly, this event allows the artists and community members to support each other and the arts.

Proceeds from this event will provide resources, workshops, scholarships and income for artists with a wide range of disabilities. Through this program, the Studios artists can discover their individual potential to flourish through the creative process.

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State of the Art Presence Art Center by Hannah West

Americans for the Arts (www.americansforthearts.org) compiled a compelling list of Ten Reasons to Support the Arts, backed by research studies proving that the value of art goes beyond decorating empty walls! Reason #9: Arts improve healthcare. Nearly one-half of the nations healthcare institutions provide arts programming for patients, families and staff. 78 percent deliver these programs for their healing benefits to patientsshorter hospital stays, better pain management, and less medication.

Art Presence Art Center proudly hosts the Artists Workshop 30th-Annual Show and Sale from August 1-24, every Friday-Sunday from 10:00am-6:00pm. Meet the artists at a reception on Saturday, August 2 from 3:00-6:00pm.

Escaping her Los Angeles environs by camping, backpacking, and taking outdoor trips in her youth before living in the Applegate Valley for 18 years, shaped Dolores Ribals choice of subject matter in her watercolors. Originally trained to paint from models and still lifes, an abstract workshop with Alex Williamson defined her early painting. It wasnt until she broke all the rules, and with the urging of her daughter, that she brought realism into her work. She loves to improvise rather than use colors natural to the scene: My experiences, exploration, and finding out what happens, even accidentally, is more excitingI just take a chance and let the paint work for me.

One of over 40 current members of the Artists Workshop, Dolores will be participating in our Annual Art Show and Sale. The show features art in a variety of techniques and mediums, from Dolores Ribals abstract realism to the beautiful flowers of Charlotte Peterson and the dynamic duo of Sue and Steve Bennett. Paintings depicting subjects that touch a chord in all of us: beautiful wandering paths, sunshine, local scenery, and unique interpretations of the everyday. This years participants include Wendy Adler, Raye Aubin, Bruce Barnes, Betty Barss, Steve & Sue Bennett, Peter Coons, Susan DeRosa, Rick Evans, Georganna Happel, Mae Heideman, Marilyn Hurst, Eleanor Lippman, Katherine Lundgren, Dolores Ribal, Carolyn Roberts, Janice Rosenberg, Charlotte Peterson, and Elaine Witteveen.

Artists Workshop formed in 1983 when Elaine Witteveen invited other artists to join her in outings around the Rogue Valley and beyond. Focusing on plein-air painting (painting outdoors), members meet informally on Mondays at various locations to paint, share their knowledge

and critique fellow members paintings. Artists Workshop goals are to foster plein-air and studio art expression as a group activity at weekly meetings, provide an environment for artists of all levels

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Many Artists Workshop members are also members of other recognized groups, including the Watercolor Society of Oregon, PASTEL PAINTers, and Southern Oregon Society of Artists. They exhibit in local galleries and beyond the Rogue Valley.

Artists Workshop encourages artists of any skill level interested in working alongside other artists to join. For information about the show or membership, please call Rick Evans at 541-324-7624 or at [email protected].

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In the 2014-15 season of the Rogue Valley Symphony, Music Director Martin Majkut has promised a season to find your old favorites reinterpreted anew and hopes audiences will also make new discoveries and find new gems. The seasons soloists include two pianists, one violinist, and a cosmopolitan pop chamber music ensemble. The Symphony will also be performing Handels Messiah once again.

On October 3, 4, and 5, violinist Bella Hristova will open the season with Sergei Prokofievs delicate, yet fiendishly difficult Violin Concerto No. 1. Hristova is the recipient of a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. The RVS opening concerts will also feature Oaken Sky, a modern tone poem composed in 2011 by Chris Rogerson. The concert will close with Ludwig van Beethovens Symphony No. 3, Eroica.

The November 7, 8 and 9 concerts will feature pianist Tanya Gabrielian on Camille Saint-Sans Piano Concerto No. 2. Gabrielian has been lauded by The Washington Post for her strikingly poised nobility and commanding presence. Arthur Honeggers Symphony No. 4 will be performed for the first time by the RVS, and Hector Berliozs Romo et Juliette: Love Scene will round-out this concert of French masterworks.

George Frideric Handels Messiah will be performed on December 12 in Grants Pass, Dec.13 in Medford, and Dec. 16 in Ashland. Our four soloists will be international soprano Julianne Baird, mezzo-soprano Danielle Reutter-Harrah, tenor Brian Thorsett, and baritone David Castillo. The Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will join the Symphony for these performances.

On January 16, 17, and 18, 2015, acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel will

return to the RVS as soloist for Edvard Griegs Piano Concerto. American composer John Adams work The Chairman Dances will be performed for the first time by the Symphony. This concert will conclude with Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakovs famous foray into the world of exoticism, Scheherezade.

The concerts on February 27, 28 and March 1, 2015 will showcase the Rogue Valley Symphonys talents.

Richard Wagners Die Meistersinger Overture and Anton Bruckners Symphony #4 are the two large-scale works that will be featured.

The 2014-15 season closes with an exciting quintet of guest artists that Majkut guarantees will leave listeners with a big smile and fond memories to share for the months to come! Portland-based 3 Leg Torso is a quintet of virtuoso instrumentalists who are no strangers to musical whimsy. They will join the RVS on April 17, 18, and 19, 2015 for symphonic arrangements of their own original works. Another revolutionary work will be featured as well: Igor Stravinskys Pulcinella.

Please call the RVS Box Office for ticket information at 541-552-6398 or visit our website at rvsymphony.org. Season tickets and single tickets are available now! Masterworks concerts are in Ashland on Fridays at 7:30pm at the SOU Music Recital Hall; in Medford on Saturdays at 7:30pm at the Craterian Theater; and in Grants Pass on Sundays at 3:00pm at the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center.

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The Rogue Valley Symphony Announces 2014-2015 Season

Celebrate the Arts returns to Jacksonville over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 29th-Sunday, August 31st from 10:00am-5:00pm daily on the grounds of the historic Courthouse, near the corner of California & 5th Streets. Art Presence Art Center, also located on the courthouse grounds, will be open, featuring an exhibit of several fine artists paintings, photography, pottery, cards, and gifts.

Start-off your Celebrate the Arts (CTA) day enjoying treats and coffee beverages from Stim Coffee and then shop for beautifully-designed glass wine stoppers, fused glass sushi dishes, paintings, photographs, turned wood, and metal works, all perfect for decorating homes and gardens.

In addition to artwork, the show offers a time to relax and enjoy food and music including Katrinas Tamales, Thai dishes and Peruvian food. Local musicians will play during the entire weekend and include Shybo Torres, Richard Gyro, Dave Barnes, Pegi Smith and others. Celebrate the Arts will have 68 booths offering artistic treasures from hand-painted silk clothing, pressed flower landscapes, fine gemstones, precious metals, flowers, glass

jewelry, sculpture, pottery, plant stakes, birdhouses, wood toys and more!

Attendees can explore magic with henna tattooing, face painting, wearing butterfly wings, watching Josh Tempests mid-air suspension of transparent globes and balanced stones that will draw you near. There will be art demos by abstract painter Cammy Davis, and jeweler Lynn Whip. You can even shape-up while having fun listening to Dave Quills drums while checking-out Susan Fryes custom-made exercise hoops. Drawing classes by Tony Antonides and painting lessons will also be available for those interested in learning more about their creative side.

Celebrate the Arts is sponsored by Jacksonville Community Center. For more information, visit their Facebook page at CelebrateTheArtsJacksonvilleOR or email the event coordinator at [email protected]. For those interested in staying in-town for the long weekend, please visit the Jacksonville centralized booking site at jacksonvilleoregonlodging.com for hotel and B&B availability and online reservations.

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Up-Close and Personal with Local Artist, Ron Moore

#17 in a series of artist profiles by Randall Grealish

Ron Moore never planned on a career as a photographer. I enjoy it much more as a hobby, taking pictures of what I want, rather than what others tell me to take. To this day, though hes a professional, photography remains a hobby. Ron did get his start, however, as part of his job with the Fire Servicetaking pictures of fires for investigative purposes put the camera in Rons hands. Since no one else knew how to use a camera, it was Ron who ended-up taking on the challenge. At first, he worked with a 35mm, but then turned to the 4x5 large-format camera, which suited the nature photography he was also drawn to. His first teacher was a book from the library and later workshops in the early 1980s with such renowned photographers as Kim Weston and John Saxton. These classes gave him an introduction to nude photography and took him around Carmel, California and to the Southwest Indian Nations, where he photographed the area and its rugged landscape.

Today, Rons focus has shifted to the accurate preservation of historic buildings through his photographs. His concern is not for people to learn more about him but rather the rich history of Jacksonville. Ron is fascinated by how history is changing right before our eyes and the idea that so many feel bigger is betteran idea that does not sit well with him. His hope is that Jacksonville doesnt lose its littleness by growing too fast and becoming too modern. Ron believes, People come to this area because of its small town feel and its long history.

Ron is happy doing his part to preserve the past by unselfishly documenting historic buildings, donating his time and photos to a number of projects. Hes created a photographic inventory of the old cemetery and also takes pictures of the actors during Meet the Pioneers every October, giving copies to the actors as

a thank you for their hard work. Rons photos of historic buildings can be found hanging on the walls of the new planning department office. He also gave every worker who helped refurbish the Catholic Rectory photos of the building as an extra

thank you for their efforts. A few years ago, as Ron

watched dump trucks being loaded with old shingles being removed from the Presbyterian Church, he thought to himself, What a waste of history! Then, with no preconceived notion of what he would do with them, he took a stack home, cleaned them up and coated them with urethane. The idea then came to Ron to attach

photos of the Church on the rescued shingles along with a brief, written history on the back of each. The idea proved to be a good oneRon later rounded-up

more shingles from the historic Beekman House, Hanley Farm and Catholic Rectory for more photo shingles as well as other projects.

You can find Ron online at www.photoartbyrondee.com or visit him in-person every Sunday at the Farmers Market from 9:00am-12:30pm. At the market, you can view his vast

collection of photos ranging from horses, old fire engines, trains and a favorite titled Millennium Observer, of a Bristlecone Pineone of the oldest single living organisms on earth. And, you may even be one of the lucky visitors to receive a free packet of photos from Ron should you cross paths while he is out on his morning walk with his beloved Australian Shepard, Bodie!

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News from the Friends ofJacksonville's Historic Cemetery

by Dirk J. Siedlecki, President FOJHCFirst-ever Book on Jacksonvilles

Historic Cemetery Just PublishedI am very pleased to announce that

the first book ever written and published about Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery, Silent City on the Hill, is now available thanks to Bill Miller, who along with the assistance of his wife Debbie, have turned years of research and a love of history, into a wonderful and interesting read.

The book covers the history of the cemetery, stories of its residents, interesting facts and trivia, those who have and who now care for the cemetery, maps, events and activities and wonderful pictures.

Many of you know Bill and Debbie as dedicated volunteers of the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery helping during our community clean-up days, cleaning markers, and filming our yearly Meet the Pioneers Programs. They have also presented one of our recent highly-popular and successful History Saturday Programs, A parents lament: The children buried in the Jacksonville Cemetery.

Bill is a former Southern Oregon Historical Society Historian and a reporter and history columnist for the Mail Tribune. When he and Debbie are not out and about checking-out leads on a story or researching one, they make their home in Shady Cove.

The Millers have designated the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery as a recipient of a generous portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book.

There will be a book signing and wine tasting event on Thursday, August 7, 4:00-6:00pm at Caprice Winery, located at 970 Old Stage Road, one mile north of the Post Office, just outside Jacksonville. Thank you and much appreciation to Caprice owners Jeanne and Jim Davidian for hosting this event.

Copies of the book will be available at our Cemetery Events and Activities such as History Saturdays, Marker Cleaning

Workshops, and Meet the Pioneers. Books are $14.95 and are also available at https://www.createspace.com4848293.

History Saturday, August 9Starting at 10:00am on Saturday, August 9, the talk and walking tour in Jacksonville's Pioneer Cemetery is titled, "Rogue River Natives, Rogue River Indian Wars, presented by Robert Hight and Bill Miller. It promises to be a very interesting and moving presentation as we look back at our history and our relationship with the Native Americans. Meet your docents at the Sexton's Tool

House at the top of the Cemetery Road. Wear your comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen and something to drink. No advance reservations are required and there is no charge. Donations are always appreciated and help support our educational programs and ongoing restoration work in the cemetery. History Saturday in Jacksonville is on the second Saturday of the month, May through September 13, 2014.

Cemetery Marker Cleaning and Workshop, August 16If youd like to cool off a bit, then join us for a fun volunteer project and help us clean the cemetery markers in Jacksonville's Pioneer Cemetery. Come and learn the proper cleaning techniques and the correct tools to use. We meet at 9:00a.m. at the Sexton's Tool House at the top of the Cemetery Road. All the required tools and instructions will be provided, as well as directions to the area where we will be working. Due to the nature of the work, expect to get a little spray of water or splatter, so dress accordingly. Its a good idea to bring along your hat, sunscreen and a folding chair or stool! The final marker cleaning and workshop for the year will be on September 20, 2014.

Be sure to visit our website for additional details and information about all of our Events and Activities at www.friendsjvillecemetery.org.

Focus on Hanley Farmby Dr. Kerri Hecox, Hanley Farm Volunteer

We live in a beautiful place. It strikes me each time I return home from travelling how comforted I feel by the patchwork of farms and forests outlined from the air, how I breathe a little more easily passing the llamas and sheep grazing peacefully on the hillsides of Hanley road as I make my way home.

The love of the terrain here is one of the reasons I have become so involved with the work at Hanley Farm. For me, it embodies the best of what it means to live in the Rogue Valley: a connection to land and community that transcends my day-to-day concerns. It makes me feel that I am part of something larger, something that will continue to exist after my time here. A significant part of Hanley continuing to exist, however, depends on it becoming a truly vital part of the communityand this is the question that I would like to use this column to ask: what would you, you personally, like to see at Hanley Farm? What would it take to make Hanley a significant place for you?

I ask this because we have had multiple events over the past few years: music nights, dinners, childrens festivals, and yet we have still not found a formula to engage the larger community on a consistent level. We do not have the base

of support to continue the efforts at the Farm without that engagement. There is a core group of volunteers, most of them seniors, who dedicate an enormous amount of time to making events

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Pioneer Profiles: PETER BRITT, Part 3

by Carolyn KingsnorthIn the mid-1800s, the promise of gold and free land lured fortune seekers and settlers to the

newly-formed Oregon Territory. They were soon followed by merchants who amassed their own wealth selling supplies to the miners and farmers. This on-going series shares the stories of these pioneers and their times.

The past two Pioneer Profiles have partially explored the public persona of Peter Britt, the pioneer Swiss photographer famed for documenting Southern Oregons people, activities, and landscapes, and father of the regions commercial orchard, wine, and ornamental horticulture industries. Britt also served two terms on the Town Council, was one of the largest landholders in Southern Oregon, and was heavily involved in the many local German organizations (coming in September Pioneer Profiles).

But Britt also had a private side. The final installment in this trilogy focuses on Britts home and family life.

When Britt arrived in Jacksonville in late 1852 with a two-wheeled cart of photographic equipment, a yoke of oxen, a mule, and five dollars in his pocket, he camped on a brushy hillside, now part of the Britt Festival grounds and the lower Britt Gardens. He subsequently filed a donation land claim, and eventually owned the entire ridge between Jackson Creek and Rich Gulch.

Britts initial dug-out log cabin, located by Southern Oregon University archaeologists in 2010, served as combination living quarters and daguerreotype studio. By 1854 Britt already considered it crude and confining. He cleared ground for a new one-story studio and residence which he constructed in front of the old cabin. This small studio remained the core of Britts home as numerous additions were made over the years, and its original Classic Revival style was transformed into one of the first Cottage Gothic dwellings in Southern Oregon complete with elaborate gingerbread elements.

In early 1861, Britt received a life-altering missive from his brother Kaspar, who had been among the family members immigrating to Illinois in 1845. Back in Switzerland, the two brothers had courted the Grob sisters, Anna and Amalia,

daughters of the local schoolmaster. Kaspar had married Anna in Switzerland, and she had accompanied the family to the United States. However, Herr Grob never approved of Peter, ranking an

itinerant portrait painter only slightly more respectable than an actor or a gypsy.

Amalia married a distant cousin, Kaspar Grob, and in 1854, they immigrated with their infant son Jacob (Jake) to Wisconsin. A daughter, born there, did not survive. Seven years later, Grob, a carpenter, was taken violently ill and succumbed to a stroke, leaving Amalia and Jake with no income. Kaspar Britts letter informed Peter of the circumstances.

Peter wrote to Amalia immediately, sending sufficient money for her to return to her family in Switzerland or to join him in Jacksonville. She chose Oregon and Britt. With her young son Jake, Amalia made the arduous journey down the Mississippi to New Orleans, around Cape Horn to San Francisco, by steamer to Crescent City, and finally by stage to the Applegate stop. Britt met

her there, and they were married at the home of Kaspar Kubli, a fellow Swiss immigre.

Britt brought Amalia back to his hillside cottage, and there, a year later, a son, Emil, was born. To commemorate the event, Britt planted a seedling sequoia he had obtained

in Crescent City. Today this Oregon Heritage Tree is 152 years old, stands 205 feet tall, and can be seen at the Jacksonville Woodlands Sarah Zigler trailhead that begins in the lower Britt Gardens.

Anticipating a growing family, Britt needed a larger residence. In the fall of 1862, carpenters began work on Britts new designan imposing second story of skylit studio space, reconfiguration of first floor living space, and the addition of a solarium and wine cellar. The entire residence was painted a pumpkin color to contrast with its white gingerbread trim.

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On July 1, 2014, I was honored to become the 26th

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I've often marveled at Rotary's ability to maintain its relevance and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our communities. This is achieved by frequent changeover of leadership. From Rotary International to the smallest Rotary club, all Rotary presidents serve one-year terms. This infuses fresh ideas and renewed inspiration into all that Rotary does.

Training for Rotary presidents can seem daunting. It is a four-month process that begins each February, when incoming presidents from the Pacific Northwest and Canada gather in Seattle for a three-day training seminar. Thereafter, regional presidents-elect hold regular meetings to share ideas, set goals, and troubleshoot challenges. Training culminates with attendance at the annual Rotary International conference, which I was fortunate to attend in Sydney, Australia.

The international conference was simply incredible. For five days, Sydney was a gracious host for 18,000 Rotarians from around the globe. The conference featured plenary sessions with brilliant speakers, including Tony Abbott, Australia's Prime Minister, and Bruce Aylward, the Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization. In addition, there were numerous small

group sessions focused on sharing ideas about operating effective, sustainable, and life-changing community service projects. A constant theme was Rotary's fight against the dreaded disease, Polio. After a generation of work, Polio has essentially been limited to three countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria. With one final push, Rotary expects that, by 2018, Polio will finally be eradicated from the Earth. What a gift to the world that will be!

I came home from the international conference energized and eager to get

to work. Our club has much planned for this year. This fall, we are sending a team of volunteers to Guatemala to deliver and install in-home water filtration systems for rural Mayan families. Here at home, we are renovating a space at the Children's Museum at the historic Jacksonville Courthouse, delivering dictionaries to our region's third graders, and providing scholarships to local college-bound students. We are also proud to sponsor and partner with the Interact Club at South Medford High School. Our club is growing, and we're excited about the future!

We invite you to join us for breakfast at our lively club meetings each Thursday, at 7:00am at Bella Union Restaurant in Jacksonville. Better yet, buy a ticket for our 5th-annual Salmon Bake dinner and auction on September 14, at historic Hanley Farm, where the proceeds will support our ongoing clean-water projects. Come see how we live each beautiful day in Jacksonville by the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self."

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City SnapshotCity Council, July 1 & 17Council

spent a good deal of its meeting time focused on two issues: a section of the sign code impacting businesses in the historic core and formalizing Urban Renewal financing arrangements for the restoration of the historic courthouse and other properties.

On the sign issue, after a city councilor complained about a possible infringement of the current sign code/ordinance, (but failed to admit responsibility for instigating the matter or following proper protocol) the Jacksonville Police Department was dispatched to the Orth Building on South Oregon Street where business owners were ordered to remove sandwich board signs placed in front of their businesses. The issue didnt sit well with several business owners, or Mayor Becker, who intervened on behalf of a grateful business community and offered a temporary fix. Although he admitted it was not technically legal, the mayor issued a temporary stay, proclamation, permitting use of such signage for 60-90 days with an order for the Planning Department, Planning Commission, City Council and staff to fix the convoluted code. The mayor took action, partly since much of the current code is a mish-mash, in the midst of a two-year-long overhaul. The mayor also took action since he understands the need for small businesses to attract customers to locations that can prove difficult to see at street level, especially those blocked by landscaping and/or architectural features. In the end, council opted not to adopt a resolution, deciding instead

to let the code revision process proceed. However, council voiced its agreement with the spirit of the proposed resolution which deemed sign complaints as minor complaintscomplaints that are a waste of valuable police time and energy. In the meantime, sandwich board signs will be permitted so long as they do not pose a threat to public safety.

On the Urban Renewal front, council formally signed-off on a $1 million loan package for restoration of the historic courthouse and other publicly-owned properties. (Please see the article on UR on page 16 and learn more about how the program functions.) At this time, the conceptual plan is to convert the first floor of the courthouse building into city and other offices and then sell the Miller House, current home of city offices. Those proceeds will be used to repay a portion of the UR loan. On votes related to Urban Renewal, the council supported using Urban Renewal resources to fund the project with the exception of Councilor Wall who voted no on all UR matters.

In a related matter, Council President David Jesser, who is also the Chair of the Urban Renewal Board, raised a red flag over two blighted properties at 180 & 186 California Street, owned by former Mayor Clara Wendt. Jesser called attention to apparent defects in building foundations, structures and roofs, as well as the unsightly appearance of bars on doors and windows that further degrade the ambiance and appearance of the historic core. The council agreed that the situation warranted serious attention.

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CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, August 5, 6:00pm (OCH) PLANNING COMMISSION: Wednesday, August 13, 6:00pm (OCH)CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, August 19, 6:00pm (OCH)HARC HEARING OFFICER: Wednesday, August 20, 10:00am (OCH) HARC: Wednesday, August 27, 6pm (OCH)

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Location Key: OCH - Old City Hall (S. Oregon & Main) CH - Courthouse CC - Community Center (160 E. Main Street) NVR - Naversen Room (Jacksonville Library) FH - Fire Hall (180 N. 3rd St. @ C) EOC - Emergency Ops Center at Police Station

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Thoughts on Thinking

Tony's Dam Column #6: Final Design Elements to Breach the Dam

by Tony HessThis is the fifth in a series of articles following the process to breach the Jacksonville dam

and reservoir in order to comply with state and federal regulations. The articles will continue through the construction phase.

POLICE BLOTTER Jacksonville Police Department

A consolidated report based on type of calls & number of incidences

June 17, 2014 to July 15, 2014

Alarm - 7Animal Complaint - 16Assault - 3Assist - Other Gov't/Law Enforcement Agencies - 47Assist Public - 67Burglary-Residence - 7City Ordinance - 5

Civil - 3Death Investigation - 1Domestic Disturbance - 1Fraud - 1Fugitive - 1Larceny/Theft - 7Liquor Law - 1Missing Person - 2Motor Vehicle Crash - 3

Noise - 8Property Lost - 6Public Indecency - 1Public Safety - 1Suspicious - 12Traffic/Roads All - 12Trespassing - 2Vandalism - 1

Call Type Total Calls

The Planning Director has drop in hours on Monday and Thursday from 11:00am-1:00pm.

This is a great time to come by and speak directly to the Planning Director without an appointment. Your time may be limited to 15 minutes if others are waiting.

The Planning Department accepts applications and building permits between the hours of 8:30am-12:00noon everyday but Wednesday. The Planning Department will not accept applications or issue building permits after 12noon.

Planning Director Has Drop-in Hours

How many of you remember one of the most

common commands in the English language appearing in the business community following the end of World War 2? The command was short one word and it seemed to be posted wherever one worked, especially in the tabulating department the precursor to the modern computer center. The word was THINK and it epitomized an entire generation of workers exhorted by I.B.M. to work not just harder but also more intelligently.

Tom Watson, the founder of I.B.M. coined the phrase while sales manager at N.C.R., took it with him to I.B.M. in 1914 where he made it part of the corporate culture. He even trademarked the word. It continues in use today, although in different forms such as ThinkPad or ThinkCentre.

I remember its effect on me in one of my first jobs out of the army it made me nervous and I didnt like it. What if I didnt think clearly enough or often enough or at all? Working the machines with that big THINK sign staring down at me seemed almost Chaplinesque in nature. Chaplins 1936 film Modern Times illustrated the plight of modern man caught up in the machine age. Here I was, fifteen years later, commanded to think in an environment requiring very little thought. Chaplins task was to work an assembly line with utmost efficiency mine was to process tabulating cards rapidly and without error. I remember thinking that thinking would only slow me down. If that were true, then it would be dangerous to think

since the clock was also my enemy. My work was measured in physical output not mental activity. Thinking didnt seem practical. If I must think, then it seemed far better to think of the girl next door. This actually worked for awhile until I found out she was thinking of someone else.

Shall we consider it thusly: The playwright, George Bernard Shaw once boasted, "Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week." There now, perhaps thinking is worth a try, although

thinking requires effort.

Martin Luther King once said, "Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think." Putting thinking into practice, this truth became self-evident... especially in the world of politics. Politicians would love to see you

stop thinking independently. Just look at the world through their side of the looking glass. The opposition would have you look through the other side. There's a better way... ignore them both and build your own looking glass. Ignore the isms. It's not easy. They will quote science, religion, history, and even philosophy; in the end you will only know the truth if you think for yourself. The words of Thomas Paine ring true even today, "When men yield up the privilege of thinking, the last shadow of liberty quits the horizon."

Maybe I'll put Tom Watson's old signTHINKback up on my office wall.

The design of the new streambed is very complicated and involves the application of sophisticated software and mathematical formulas. Recently, I spent time with Joey Howard, the principal engineer at Cascade Stream Solutions who has been hired by the City of Jacksonville to design the new stream channel. Joey walked me through the process, explaining the technical terms of the science.

In nature, streams adjust to different flows and will carve-out their own channel, developing different scenarios of streambeds. A flat meandering stream will have a bed of fairly small rocks, while a stream that has a steeper slope may have a series of big rocks randomly in the stream that slow the current and push it side to side, absorbing the energy in the water flow. Yes, flowing water has energy, and the faster it flows, the steeper the slope, with the greater volume of the water increasing its energy level. A commonly-seen, naturally-formed streambed shape is a series of steps with a waterfall at the top of the step, and the water cascading down into a pool that

has been carved-out by the force of the water. The water flow then climbs up a little to get over the lip of this hollowed-out rock tub, and picks-up speed to the next step pool. This repeated process absorbs the energy in the moving water, and reduces the force that might tear into the embankments.

The channel of Jackson Creek above the reservoir is a good example of a natural step pool streambed. The design will measure the potential energy force in Jackson Creek by integrating the slope of about 5 percent, and the expected maximum 100-year flow in cubic feet per second (CFS) to compute the size of the biggest rocks needed to absorb the energy and not be moved. Since granite weighs 165 pounds per cubic foot, the channel will need to be lined with rocks for a length of about 800 feet, so one possible design might be a series of step pools each about 100-feet long, each with a drop of eight feet. The engineers and the city will consult on the final design, which could be either the step pool design or a straight channel with a large stilling basin at the lower end to absorb the water energy. Stay tuned!

There are 3 City Council seats open in the November, 2014 election. Interested parties may pick-up a packet from the City Recorder at City Hall and return it no later than August 22, 2014. (Please note that candidates should leave sufficient time for the Jackson County Elections Division to verify signatures and other information provided by potential candidates.) The packet contains information and instructions on obtaining the necessary signatures and other steps to be eligible for running.

To qualify, a candidate must be a resident of the City of Jacksonville for 12 months preceding the election, must be a taxpayer on either personal or real property within the city limits and must be registered to vote. No prior governmental experience is required. You may pick-up a packet from the City Recorder in-person at City Hall, 110 East Main Street, or call 541-899-1231 for more information. Office hours to obtain a packet are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm.

Calling All Candidates for City Council

Fire Chief Devin Hull is pleased to announce that the Jacksonville Firewise program has received a Title III grant for 2014/2015. $10,000 has been allotted to Jacksonville to assist with maintaining the current Westmont Firewise designation and to facilitate adding more Firewise neighborhoods within the Jacksonville community.

The Firewise program is a nationwide initiative that recognizes communities for taking action to protect people and properties from the risk of fire in the wildland/urban interface.

Requirements for the Firewise designation include:

A community assessment and creation of an agreed-upon action plan of achievable solutions to be implemented by the community.

Development of a neighborhood Board willing to oversee the action plan and maintenance of defensible space.

Participation in one annual Firewise Day activity dedicated to a local Firewise activity.

Documentation of landscape work completed by residents in the creation of defensible space.

Submission of an annual report to show compliance with the program.

The following neighborhoods have been identified as potential Firewise communities:

Cemetery North: Woodberry to Gold Terrace

Coachman Hills: including Wells Fargo & Surrey

Connestoga: including Laurelwood and Scenic Drives

5th Street: including 3rd Street and Daisy

Applegate: including Placer Hill South Oregon: including Hill StreetResidents within these neighborhoods

interested in developing a Firewise community, or whod like more information about the program are encouraged to contact Chief Hull at 541-899-7246 or the Jacksonville Firewise Coordinator, Michele Brown-Riding at 541-846-1460.

Title III Grant Awarded to Firewise Program


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Earlier this week, Matt and I found ourselves in Chicago for business. As we walked to our meeting, we strolled past the Chicago Board of Trade building. This icon of finance has housed the futures and options exchanges since 1930. Today, the exchange is called the CME Group, a company whose roots go back to the Chicago Butter and Egg Board. Looking at such an historic building, and knowing that today trading is dominated by electronic transactions, got me thinking about the changes we have witnessed in finance in recent years. Building on last months Cutler article about using history as a guide for investing, lets look this month at what advancements have been made for investors, and how we have benefitted.

There are two primary ways that finance has changed over the past few decades; innovation and theory. Innovation involves not only technology, but also through financial products. The most predominant example has been the proliferation of exchange traded funds, called ETFs. The first ETF traded in the US, known as the Spider (short for S&P Depository Receipts) appeared in 1993. ETFs have since become the 21st centurys mutual funds, accumulating more than $1.7 trillion in assets. ETFs trade like stocks, typically carry low fees, and allow investors easy access to various asset classes.

Financial product innovation has not just been the development of ETFs, however. A type of retirement portfolio, known as target-date funds, has provided improved asset allocations for 401(k) investors. These portfolios systemically adjust the portfolio risk as investors approach retirement and had roughly $160 billion in assets in 2008. In just a few years, these funds have grown to over $670 billion in assets, showing just how popular this innovation has been.

Investment theory is also constantly evolving. At Cutler, we feel one of the more important theoretical advancements has been Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). MPT acknowledges that different types of investments behave differently, and there may be predictable patterns in the way they react (to each other). For example, stocks and bonds frequently do not move

in tandem. An investor can use MPT to build a portfolio that reduces risk. This theory has resulted in an industry-wide shift in how Financial Advisors build portfolios for their clients.

Speaking of Chicago, another financial theory that has changed the industry has its roots to both Matts and my alma mater, the University of Chicago; efficient markets theory. Conceptually, this theory argues that outperforming markets is impossible due to the price fully reflecting the true value of an asset at any given time. This theory has supported the growth of ETFs, as investors focus more on costs of an investment than the past performance it has achieved.

While financial product innovation and advancements of theory have changed the way we invest, we have not yet even identified the ways that technology has changed finance! Just as most businesses have been similarly impacted, technology has allowed us to manage more efficiently, effectively, and with greater scale. 20 years ago, Cutler had a team of employees dedicated to reconciling our client statements with their custodial statements. Today, this process is largely done through automation. Like most industries, technology has lowered the costs to consumers, but the transition can be difficult along the way. As investors, we are looking for companies that can improve the way society does business or improves the performance of a business through implementing new technologies. Always be looking for improvements in the way society does things- there just may be an investment idea in there!

Jacksonvilles Nick Card Off and Running!Jacksonville native Nick Card formally

received the Certificate of Nomination for the Republican Party for his race for State Representative in House District 5. The district includes Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, Jacksonville, parts of south Medford and the Applegate Valley.

Having recently won the write-in campaign during the May 20th primary election, Nick received the official certificate from Secretary of State Kate Brown notifying him that he had been determined to be the nominee.

Even though I knew I had earned the majority of the write-in votes, it was gratifying to receive the Secretary of States letter. It was confirmation that my candidacy has many supporters in our community, said Nick. According to the county elections office, Nick received 475 write-in votes, the most of any Republican write-in candidate in the county.

Nick Card, 25, was born and raised in Southern Oregon and attended South Medford High School where he graduated as the Valedictorian. Subsequently, he attended Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California where he received a Bachelors degree in Engineering.

Oregon House Minority Leader, Mike McLane, (R) District 55, said, I am very impressed with Nick and the way he ran his write-in campaign. It is good to

have an energetic young person working to make things better for the state. Nick may be young, but he is a very thoughtful and strong leader. He cares about helping Oregonians.

When asked why Nick wanted to seek election as a State Representative he said, Having grown up in Jacksonville, I always wanted to return home to be near my family and be able to enjoy this beautiful area. I know I am not the only one frustrated with a lack of jobs here. There are a lot of young people that are forced to leave home just to be able to get a good job. Plus, there are a lot of people here that are under-employed.

Nick added, I think we need better political leadership in this area that listens to the business community. Our district is home to a vibrant arts scene, great livability, and hardworking people. We need businesses that will fit-in with our community and provide jobs. The reason I decided to run is that I feel I am better able to bring strong economic vitality and sustainability to our region.

The next step for the young candidate is the General Election. I am excited to continue the momentum Im eager to help bring positive change to Southern Oregon and look forward to discussing issues of importance with the voters in House District 5.

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Jacksonville Business Appreciation Night

Please join us at Pioneer Village for...

Thursday, August 14, 2014 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Appreciation festivities and

live band will be held on the patio

and bistro in building B.

Tours available during this event!

Dont miss this opportunity to network with local businesses and thank them for all they do for our community.

Everyone is welcome to

attend!

All proceeds and donations to benefit the Alzheimers Association$100for Gift Cards to local Jacksonville Restaurants!Raffle Tickets

Enter our raffles and help raise money for the Alzheimers Association!

We will have liveJazz music by

Band Du Pays!

Come and enjoy some local wine tasting, hors doeuvres

and refreshments.


Editors Note: In recent weeks, the Jacksonville City Council voted to borrow and utilize up to 1 million dollars from its Urban Renewal program to rehabilitate the historic Courthouse for city offices and for other approved uses. The following primer is excerpted from a staff report provided by Elaine Howard, the citys Urban Renewal consultant.

What is Urban Renewal? Urban renewal is one of the few

tools for encouraging local economic development. It is unique in that it has its own funding source, tax increment financing. The program is authorized under state law and implemented locally that allows for the concentrated use of property tax revenues to upgrade certain designated areas of a city or county. These areas are called blighted by state statute and typically contain sections of a city that are underdeveloped and not contributing fully to the local economy. The area can have buildings in need of renovation, properties which should be

developed or redeveloped, or utilities and street and pedestrian systems in poor repair or needing upgrading.

The underpinning theory of urban renewal is that if these properties are upgraded, they will contribute more substantially to the local economy and to the property taxes which support all of the taxing jurisdictions.

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