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Happy Holidays, Jacksonville! 2010 was a verybusy, productive and successful year here atthe Review. It hardly seems possible that the

holidays are upon us in my case, the old adage; timeies when youre having fun, is mostly true. Once thisnal issue of 2010 hits the street, Ill be taking some timeo to recharge my baeries before returning to work

on Februarys Chinese New Year edition. In additionto my annual ling cabinet clean-out, Ill be nalizingwork on the Reviews new website our new, highlyinteractive site launches in January. Once launched,www.thejacksonvillereview.com will bring Jacksonvillecloser together and closer to the world! Im particularlyexcited about one blog feature called, The PublisherUnplugged, which will enable me to publish myunedited notes and remarks online during City Counciland other meetings. This could be fun!

Before jumping too far ahead, Id like to express mysincere thanks to our wonderful, volunteer contributors,without whom this publication would lack its localdepth, local energy and gusto. This publication is agroup eort and another person to thank is the Reviewscreative, passionate and dedicated graphics editor,Andrea Yancey. Andrea took over the layout & designrole in mid-2010 and has done an incredible job. Of

course none of this venture would be possible withoutthe nancial support from our advertising clients. If

you enjoy your FREE copy of the Review, please returnthe favor by supporting the advertisers who make itpossible. When you do so, you sustain our communityand support local business people they are yourneighbors, who in turn support many of the positivethings happening in Jacksonville like the Review!

The Review also congratulates our newly elected City

Councilors Christina Duane, (2-year seat) Paul Hayes,Jim Lewis and Dan Winterburn (4-year seats). All of ourvotes maered the election was the closest in recentmemory with a mere three votes determining who wonthe third, 4-year council seat.

In early January, our new Councilors will be sworn-in and serve alongside Mayor Garre and incumbentCouncilors Paul Becker and Donna Scha. The Reviewwas pleased that the election was conducted aboveboard with no negative campaigning thanks to all thecandidates for taking the high road and representingJacksonville so well. The City Council will be tacklingseveral tough issues and making some hard decisions,including stang and funding our re department,moving the Police Department to the Hinger House,nalizing a long-term plan for the Watershed, and others.

In 2011, The Review looks forward to covering thesestories in print and online in our Small Town with

Big Atmosphere!

Father Christmas comes to town duringJacksonvilles annual Victorian Christmas Parade

on December 3rd, 2010 at 6:00pm

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JacksonvillesVICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

Celebration begins December 3rd!

free horse-drawn wagon rides, hot cider, roasted chestnuts, carolers

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On Saturday, November 27, the McCully Houselawn was the place to be for a Tree Lightingceremony to kick-o Jacksonvilles holiday season!Mayor Bruce Garre lit the tree to the delight of morethan 200 locals. The well-aended event featuredcookie decorating for the kids with Mrs. Claus,refreshments, fellowship and Christmas caroling.

Cover photo by David Gibb.


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Dear Editor:A National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) report tabulatesthe median number of paid reghtersfor populations of 25,000 to 49,999at 1.27 persons. This is the result ofa nationwide survey and gives an

idea of the most common stanglevels however it does not reect arecommendation by the NFPA. (Source:NFPA Survey of Fire Departments forU.S. Fire Experience, 2007.)

Jacksonville now has 6 full-timeequivalent reghters [7 paid] and thedepartment has projected an 11-persondepartment by FY 2013-2014. Thiswould take the present $541,000 rebudget to $1,400,000 by FY 2012-2013(Jacksonville City Council PacketJanuary 5, 2010).

Crescent City California hasa population of 7,250. The redepartment is staed by 29 volunteersof whom 7 are EMTs, one is aparamedic, and one a registered nurse.

It has one paid chief (personal interviewChief Wakeeld).

Brookings Oregon has 5,500residents, 23 volunteer reghters (1woman), and a paid chief and assistantchief (Brookings Fire web site).

Molalla Oregon Fire protects7,300 residents with 5 paid sta, 25volunteers with 20 EMTs among them.They protect 101 square miles (personalinterview with Asst. Chief Mike Naylorand Molalla Fire web site).

Both Bandon and Amity Oregon

Fire protect 3,000+ citizens. Bandon isall-volunteer and Amity has two paidpersonal and 47 volunteers. Amityhas an Insurance Services Oce (ISO)rating of 5, and Jacksonville has a4. Forty percent of the ISO grade isbased on a towns water supply andJacksonvilles is very good (ISO RatingSchedule, web sites of Amity andBandon Fire).

For the reasons cited above, manyof our citizens are puzzled by the Mayelection being overturned and a higherwater bill Fire Surcharge levied in June.Our village is an outlier among Oregontowns and a very expensive one. It istime to re-order the situation withoutdepleting re or rescue coverage. It can

be done with community involvementand support.

Sincerely,Hubert Smith,Jacksonville

THE FUTURE OF OUR FIRE DEPARTMENT?

Dear Editor:I am deeply concerned about the

movement that is under way toreshape our Fire Department from thecurrent structure of six professionalre service members augmented withinterns and volunteers, to a volunteerre department. While I respect andsupport the work and dedication of

volunteers and what they accomplish,I strongly believe that an all-VolunteerFire Department will place our citizensand neighbors at risk. We currently havea professional Fire Department capableof quickly responding to auto accidents,medical calls, house and other structureres, hazardous materials accidents, andforest res.

Nine years ago, the City was on thepath of establishing a JacksonvilleRural Fire District via Measure 15-41.Under this Measure, the City wouldhave a paid Fire Chief and one paidprofessional re service member,with the remainder of the Departmentstaed by volunteers. The Citizensrealized that this action would not

provide the timely level of re, safety,auto accident, medical assistance,and hazardous material responsecapability desired. Statistics show in2002, of the 284 calls, there were 110response calls greater than 7 minutes,(Today, the standard for Jacksonvilleis 4-5 minutes). Clearly, this raised theconcern of Jacksonville residents andtherefore, Measure 15-41 was defeated.

Following defeat of Measure 15-41, a citizen group formed with therealization that a change had to be

made and that a viable Fire Departmenthad to be established. The citizengroup requested, and the City Councilapproved, establishment of a citizensADHOC Commiee. Over a period of6 months, the Commiee conductednumerous surveys, met with otherre service professional and volunteerorganizations and developed plans for

supporting a capable Fire Departmentwith both professional and volunteersta. Budgets and options for stangwere developed and funding levelswere established. After deliberation,the ADHOC Commiee recommendeda sta of 5 professional re ghters(including the Chief), 3 student FireFighters, 2 Summer Fire Fighters and15-20 Volunteers. The City Councilapproved the plan and adopted thePublic Safety Action in 2003.

Funding for the Fire Department wasprimarily paid by a surcharge of $15/month/household, with provisions fora reduced surcharge for lower-incomehouseholds. As the levels of sta costand equipment requirements increased,

the surcharge increased to the currentlevel of $31/month, or a lile over $1.00per day.

Lets not reinvent the wheel. As welearned from the experience in 2002,a professional paid Fire Departmentcan save lives and property. Wecurrently have a viable and capableFire Department that can meet all ofthe re and medical service needs ofJacksonville residents.

Sincerely,Former City Councilor, Dick Ames

My Fellow Residents and Neighbors:A casual reading of Mr. Smiths

leer might lead one to conclude thatJacksonvilles Fire Department is over-staedand that returning to a volunteer departmentis a reasonable and viable option.

His leer improperly cites data when it

suits his interests, much of which does notapply to Jacksonville, Oregon.

For example, Mr. Smith cites a projected11-person department by FY 2013-2014,taking the current $541,000 budget to$1.4M by FY 2012-2013. These cited lineswere plucked out of context from a memocontained in the 1/5/10 Jacksonville CityCouncil packet. Had Mr. Smith aended the1/5/10 Council meeting, or a single PublicSafety Commiee meeting for that maer,hed understand that the memo was usedto demonstrate a what-if projection only.The Council never entertained employingan 11 man department the numbers wereused for stang and budgetary comparisonpurposes only.

The very nature of comparison

studies necessitated Council analysisof an 11 man department at the sametime it examined stang and materialrequirements for a 6- and 8- mandepartment. While Jacksonvilles PublicSafety Commiee and City Councillooked at several options for properstang, no plans for expanding the redepartment beyond the current 6 wereapproved by the Council.

It is worth noting that the failed May,2010 ballot measure 15-98 called foremploying an 8 man department, fundedby a combined levy-surcharge with abudget totaling $784,000. After 15-98failed, rather than draining Jacksonvilles$200,000 re department reserve fund, theCity Council made a tough compromise

to sta-up from a 4.5 man department toa 6 man department, funding the increaseby upping the surcharge from $20 to $31.The Council made it clear prior to the15-98 vote, that, in order to provide 24/7protection services, the measure neededto pass or the surcharge be increased. The$31 per month service charge providesprofessional, full-time reghting andbasic level EMT services to 2700-3000citizens within the citys 2.2 square mileborder and to residents within a 260square mile mutual aid area, equivalentto 1 paid reghter per 450 to 500residents. During summer months, whenJacksonvilles population swells withhundreds of visitors, demands on the redepartment are even greater.

Mr. Smiths leer refers to practicesof several volunteer re departmentsoutside of Jackson County, arguing thatwhat works elsewhere, will work inJacksonville. The Review contacted allbut the Amity department and oers thefollowing analysis:

1) NFPA gures are not applicable toJacksonvilles smaller population. Whatdoes 1.27 persons mean? Accordingto the NFPA Survey, it turns out it isa median rate/thousand populationprotected. The same table in the Surveyalso points out that, while the medianis 1.27, the rate/thousand populationprotected ranges from 0-3.32. Applyingthis range to Jacksonvilles population of3000 results somewhere between 0 and 10

paid reghters. The Survey also pointsout that it takes a minimum numberof reghters to sta a departmentregardless of community size, and ratesfor a particular size community may varywidely because departments face greatvariation in their specic circumstancesand policies, including length of workweek, unusual structural conditions,types of services provided, geographicaldispersion, and other factors. Therefore,Jacksonvilles 6 full-time equivalent (FTE)paid reghters is in the range andconsistent with these ndings.

2) Crescent City provides 1 volunteerper 250 population, many of whom workor are retired employees of the Pelican BayPrison and other public safety entities with

public safety backgrounds. CC also receivesmutual aid from 3 nearby re stations.

3) Brookings uses 2 paid sta and23 volunteers 1 reghter per 240residents, and receives mutual aid from3 nearby re stations. Brookings FD doesnot handle medical calls. They contract

out for paramedic medical responders.Employment markets are forcingvolunteers to move away, making ittougher to maintain a volunteer force.

4) Molalla has 3 re stations, 1 in-cityand 2 rural. The in-city station serves7300 residents with 7 full-time (6 paid)reghters, all of whom are Paramedicswith a $940,000 budget, funded bya property tax levy, way more thanJacksonvilles surcharge will generate fora department with similar full-time sta.The Chief says up to 9 more full-time crewmembers are required to meet servicedemands because volunteers are becomingless reliable. 70 volunteers, most of whomhave full-time jobs, provide backupreghting and EMT services. Department

stats show that less than 10% of volunteersare willing or able to answer emergencycalls at night and less than 5% can respondduring daytime hours. Todays economic,family and workplace pressures makevolunteers less reliable.

5) Bandon has 4 re stations, 23volunteers and 2 full-time MaintenanceTech/Chiefs with approximately 5.75remen or 1 reghter per 304 residentsand does not handle medical calls. Citizenspay fees to support a private ambulancerm. The volunteer operations budget isupwards of $300,000. The average age of aBandon volunteer is 35, the vast majorityof whom live and/or work within 5minutes of one of 4 re stations.

Jacksonville lacks the larger population

bases from which to draw volunteers.The majority of Jacksonvilles able-bodiedpopulation work too far away to makea volunteer program practical here. 65%of Jacksonvilles population is over theage of 65. Of potential volunteers underage 65, only a small fraction possessthe desire, aptitude or physical abilityto perform re and medical responseservices. Jacksonville is the only city inJackson County which is not part of aFire Protection District with a dedicatedproperty tax allocation. Jacksonville isa fairly well-to-do town with an olderpopulation; yet, in the Rogue Valleyarea, it has a low property-tax equivalent(combination of City property taxand Surcharge). Of 11 Rogue Valley

communities, Jacksonvilles property-taxequivalent for the average assessed valuehome is the 4th lowest, even with the $31/month surcharge. The larger cities ofAshland and Medford operate their ownre departments with a signicantly highercity property tax rate than Jacksonville.

Conclusion: The arguments sited inMr. Smiths leer as comparative reasonsto recall the Jacksonville City Councilorsand Mayor have lile or no logicalapplication to Jacksonvilles budget oravailable volunteer pool.

The Jacksonville Review notes that Mr.Smith is currently circulating a petition torecall Councilor Donna Scha, CouncilorPaul Becker and Mayor Bruce Garrebecause Mr. Smith does not agree with

their action to raise the Surcharge from$20 to $31/month to support the increasedstang from 4.5 re ghters to 6. TheJacksonville Review strongly opposesthis recall aempt and encourages Mr.Smith to abandon the recall eort. Likeall citizens, Mr. Smith is encouragedand invited to aend the Public SafetyCommiee meetings to oer his analysis,expertise and recommendations for theCommiees and the City Councilsconsideration. That is how a democracyworks residents and elected ocialsworking together to nd solutions tocommunity needs and services.

Respectfully,Whitman ParkerPublisher and Jacksonville Resident


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The Jacksonville Fire

Department had a very busyyear serving the community.As you will recall, 2010 beganwith an unusual cold snapwith lots of broken waterpipes. After temperaturesdipped-down into the lowteens, reghters respondedto many calls for help withbroken water pipes: theJacksonville ElementarySchool Gym had ooded,a residential garage ooded forcing theevacuation of a vintage automobile, anda family den ooded. Thankfully, due tofast and ecient responses, our reghterswere able to minimize the damage.

The re department was on-scene for

numerous motor vehicle accidents inJacksonville and the surrounding mutualaid area, supplying life-saving medicalresponse services.

Medical Emergencies ranked asthe largest cause of responses in thecommunity, as residents and visitorsrequired aention due to household andworkplace accidents, falls, chest pains andother aictions. As the years pass andour population increases, our EmergencyMedical Technicians (EMTs) respond tomore and more medical calls 2010 wasno exception.

This summer, many of our surroundingmutual aid cities were not as fortunate asJacksonville and dealt with devastatingbrush and grass res, prompting our

department to assist. Jacksonville FireDepartment assisted Fire District #3 atthe three-alarm Davis Fire, an OregonDepartment of Forestry grass re, andthe devastating Ashland restorm thatconsumed ten houses in a very unusualSouthern California-like re. Jacksonvillealso assisted Fire District #5 on two dierenthouse res, both of which were inaccessible.One of the eorts required ferrying waterand manpower up half-mile driveways.

When reghters were not answeringthe call of the community, they assisted intwo runs sponsored by Dr. Naverson, andtwo Forest Park bicycle races - on call justin case of a tumble, fall, twisted ankle orheat exhaustion.

We were on the street, assisting during

the Victorian Christmas Parade, ChineseNew Year Parade, and the 150th Jubilee,which turned into a longer that expectedday for rst aid responses. Fire PreventionMonth was observed with a CommunityOpen House at the re station, includingre prevention displays, the Rogue ValleyFire Prevention Trailer, our re apparatus,and the Jacksonville CERT Team.

Keeping with tradition, the JacksonvilleEngine Company #1, Volunteer

reghters and student

interns put in countlesshours helping with civicactivities and fundraisersto help support our redepartment. Fundraisers byEngine Company #1, whichincluded holiday greens salesand hanging year-roundbanners across CaliforniaStreet, have helped thedepartment and city purchasehats, boots, ashlights, radios

and computers to equip our VolunteerFireghters. The command vehicle waspainted and equipped with funds raisedby Engine Company #1, too.

Other events we participated inincluded the Muscular Dystrophy

Drive, helping to "Fill the Boot" and theHuman Bean Coee Company eort toeducate the public about "Breast CancerAwareness."

Additionally, the Jacksonville FireDepartment stayed busy maintainingour apparatus and re station andmaintaining our current certications andtraining in reghting tactics, strategyand EMS.

It has been a privilege serving asFire Chief over these past six monthsalongside our highly dedicatedFireghters, Student Interns andVolunteers. I look forward to 2011 andfacing new challenges and the honor ofserving you, our customers.

Jacksonville Fire Department and

Engine Company #1 wish you and yourfamily a Very Merry Christmas and aHappy Fire Safe New Year.

CITY HALL HAPPENINGSA Few Minutes withthe Mayor

by Bruce Garre

POLICE BLOTTERJacksonville Police Department

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

October 26, 2010 to November 21, 2010

Alarm - False - 6All Other/Trespass - 1Animal Problem - 6

Assault - Simple Assault - 1Assist - Other Government Agency - 12Assist - Other Law EnforcementAgencies - 7Assist - Public - 16Civil Complainant - 4Counterfeiting/Forgery - 1County / City Ordinance - 5Domestic Disturbance - 2DUII - 3Intimidation, Threats/Harassment - 1Larceny - All Other Larceny - 1

Missing Person - 1MVA Injury - Other - 0MVA Non-Injury - 0Property Found/Lost - 0

Runaway - 1Sick/Cared For - 2Subpeona Service - 1Sudden Death/Male Adult - 1Suicide-Aempted/Threat - 1Suspicious - 9Trac/Roads - 2Misdemeanor - 1Trac / Roads - 4Unsceucre Premises - 2Vandalism - 1

Call Type - Total Calls

The Jacksonville Charter ofFebruary 1, 1886, contains awealth of information about what

was important to the city fathers, andthe community, at that time. Ordinances,by denition, are an authoritativedecree or direction; a law set forth by agovernmental authority; specically: amunicipal regulation. My copy of thisCharter begins with Ordinance No. 18,passed November 23, 1862, To PreventPublic Indecency that covers not onlythe obvious but includes false re alarms,both of which are punishable by a nenot exceeding twenty-ve dollars and costs,or by imprisonment not exceeding ten days,at the discretion of the Recorder. The City

Recorder, in addition to collecting nes,had the power to levy nes.

There are a number of Ordinances thatdeal with res, re equipment, and alsothe creation of a Fire Department withinthe Town of Jacksonville.

Originally the Town Marshall wasresponsible for the Fire Department.

Ordinance No. 36, passed July 18, 1867,Hook and Ladder Materials, Section 1.That it shall be the duty of the Town Marshallto superintend and take care of the trucks,buckets, axes, hooks, ladders belonging to theTown of Jacksonville . . .

Ordinance No. 60, passed April 21,1874, appointed Fire Wardens. The Fire

Wardens jobs were to examine, as oftenas every six months, all houses, tenements,and other structures for dangerous re-places,stoves, chimneys, ues, ovens, boilers, oranything else which might cause a re.

On January 16, 1884, Ordinance No.80 transferred the re departmentequipment to the Jacksonville Fire EngineCompany No. 1. This ordinance also gavecertain ocers of the re company thepower of Special Policemen.

Ordinance No. 89, passed January 5,1886, dened the re limits of the Townof Jacksonville and also required that nobuildings, built within a dened area,could be made of wood.

History shows that the re department

has been an integral part of Jacksonvillesince the citys incorporation in 1860.History shows that the city has madechanges in the re department toaccommodate the needs of the community.History shows that Jacksonville isconstantly changing, evolving, andadapting to the times as needs dictate.

For those of you who remember yourJacksonville history you know that,originally, the towns buildings were builtof wood. A succession of res decimatedthe town. Ordinance No. 89, passed bythe City Council in 1886, was responsiblefor creating a Jacksonville made of brick.The beautiful Jacksonville we love today.

From the Firehouse toYour Houseby Ops Chief, Devin Hull

The Jacksonville Fire Departmentwishes to remind residents tobe re safe with their holiday

decorations, especially Christmas trees.Improper care and decoration of a live orarticial tree can lead to a catastrophic re.The Christmas holiday is a time for joyfulgatherings of friends and neighbors andwe want you and your loved ones to besafe this holiday season. For this reason wehave assembled these holiday safety tips:

Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Caring for your freshly-cut tree:Select only the freshest-looking tree.Very few needles should fall whenyou shake or bounce the tree onits stump or gently grasp a branchbetween your thumb and forengerand pull it toward you.Water the tree daily, keeping the standfull at all times. Make a fresh cut fromthe boom of the trunk approximately from the boom just before puingit in the stand. The stand should holdat lease one quart of water for everyinch diameter of the trunk.

Protect your tree from re hazards:Place the tree well away from heatsources including space heaters,replaces, wood stoves, televisions

and computers. These items willspeed up moisture loss of the tree.Always use safe tree lights designedfor indoor use. Larger tree lightsshould also have some type ofreector rather than a bare bulb andall lights should be UL listed.Make sure any articial trees arelabeled as re-retardant. Never useelectric lights on a metal tree.Follow the manufacturers instructionson how to use tree lights. Any stringof lights with worn, frayed, or brokencords or with loose bulb connectionsshould not be used throw them away.Always unplug tree lights beforeleaving home or going to sleep.Never use lit candles to decorate a tree.

Safely disposeof the treewhen it beginsdroppingneedles. Dried-out trees are highlyammable and should not be left ina house or garage, or placed againstthe house.

Holiday LightsInspect holiday lights each year for

frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in theinsulation, broken or cracked sockets, and

excessive kinking or wear before puingthem up. Use only lighting listed by anapproved testing laboratory.

Do Not Overload Electrical OutletsDo not link more than three lightstrands, unless the directions indicateit is safe. Connect strings of lights toan extension cord before pluggingthe cord into the outlet. Make sureto periodically check the wires - theyshould not be warm to the touch.Do Not Leave Holiday Lights onUnaended

Be preparedResidential re sprinklers oer the bestprotection to ensure escape from res.Install smoke alarms on every level ofyour home and outside sleeping areas.

Prepare and practice a home escapeplan. Be sure to have two exitsfrom every room and decide on adesignated meeting place outside.Get Out and Stay Out. Go directly toyour planned meeting place and staythere. Call the re department from aneighbors home or a cell phone oncesafely outside.Crawl low in smoke. If you aretrapped in smoke, get down on yourhands and knees and crawl to thenearest safe way out.Stop, Drop and Roll if your clothescatch on re.

Happy Holidays to you and yoursfrom Jacksonvilles professional re andmedical emergency response team!

Jacksonville Fire DepartmentsYear in Review

by Fire Chief, Chris Arnold

Jacksonville reghers training toprotect our historic treasures!


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CITY OFFICEMonday - Friday8:30am - 4:00pm(541) 899-1231

MUNICIPAL COURT CLERKMonday - Friday: 1pm - 4pm

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Monday, Tuesday & Friday

9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

Wednesday: 9am to 12pm

Thursday - Closed

JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULE

CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, December 7, 7:00pm (OCH=Old City Hall)

CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, December 21, 7:00pm (OCH)

PLANNING COMMISSION: Wednesday, December 8, 6:00pm (OCH)

PLANNING COMMISSION: Wednesday, January 12, 6:00pm (OCH)

BUDGET COMMITTEE: Thursday, December 16, 4:00pm

CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, January 4, 7:00pm (OCH)

CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, January 18, 7:00pm (OCH)

HARC: Wednesday, December 15, 2-5pm (OCH)The HARC meetings for November 24th and December 22nd have been re-scheduledto Wednesday, December 15, 2010 due to the Thanksgiving & Christmas holiday.

HARC: Wednesday, January 26, 2-5pm (OCH)

City Ofces 541-899-1231

www.cityofjacksonvilleoregon.com

Cemetery Commission will meet on Monday, Dec. 6th at 4:00 pm (CC)

LETTERS & MORE

The Jacksonville Oregon BusinessAssociation (JOBA) would like to thankCherie Reneau of Elan Gallery for hostingan informative andconstructive customerservice seminar onNovember 15. Cheriewas instrumentalin arranging forbusiness consultant,Sue Price to addressmore than 50 peoplewhich included local

business ownersand their employeesabout the importanceof providingexceptional customerservice in ourcommunity. For months prior to theevent, Price, who works closely with theSouthern Oregon Visitors Association,(SOVA) had conducted dozens of secretshopper" missions in order to compileinformation about how well she wasgreeted and treated while shopping anddining in Jacksonville. Price, who lives onthe outskirts of Jacksonville, had mostlygood things to say about our business

practices but did provide concrete ideason how our business community canraise the bar and provide beer service.

We are most grateful for her professional90 minute presentation and for coveringthe importance of Customer Loyalty,Customer Expectations, the Importance ofFirst Impressions, Developing CustomerFirst Aitudes, and many more topics. Onbehalf of JOBA, THANKS to Cherie andSue and everyone who cared enough toaend this wonderful event.

Thanks, SueWe Got the Message!

A belated thank you to all of thecommunity members who aended the Jacksonville Heritage Societys FarewellParty for Peter Bri at thehistoric Jackson CountyCourthouse! And a special

thank you to our sponsorswho made the eventpossiblethe JacksonvilleInn, Frau KemmlingsSchoolhaus Brewhaus,Valley View Winery, RaysMarket, Priscilla Weaver,and Artistic Piano.

All proceeds from theevent are being put to gooduse in our current keepthe lights on campaign to cover theon-going costs of the historic Jacksonvillebuildings that we have inherited from theSouthern Oregon Historical Society. OurFarewell Party raised enough money tocover basic expensesutilities, building/lawn maintenance, security systems,

insurance, fees and permits, etc.forat least two months. Other individualshave oered their skills, services, and

labor to perform much neededbuilding maintenance. Thisbuys additional time to explore

ways we can ensure that thesehistoric buildings remain vitalcommunity assets.

The Courthouse complex,Beekman House, Beekman Bank,and Catholic Rectory are keypieces of Jacksonville history andessential parts of the community.And it will take a community-wide eort to preserve, restore,and maintain them. With the

support of community-minded individualslike you, we can make this happen.

Thank you again for your support andencouragement!

Sincerely,Carolyn Kingsnorth, PresidentJacksonville Heritage Society

JHS Thank You!In November, Richard

Shields (Rick) was recognizedas an outstanding city employee.Public Works Director, JeAlvis, who recognized Shields atthe November 16 City Council

meeting, explained that Rickwas hired in July, 1999 and thathe now serves as the City ParksCoordinator and CemeterySexton. Additionally, Rick is alevel-2 certied water technicianand the citys main contact personwith the Southern Oregon LandConservancy. His many duties includesupervision of all projects in city parksand the cemetery. As Cemetery Sexton,Rick is responsible for all burials, gravesite sales and cemetery maintenance.Alvis complimented Rick for his sincereand easy- going nature, especiallyduring stressful times when dealing withbereaved relatives during funerals. Rickwas also thanked for his instrumental role

in making the new play structure at the

Coage Street Park a reality. Alvis notedthat Rick is great with kids and has been agood role model when working with localkids at the City skateboard park. Rick alsovolunteers to assist local Boy Scout troopswith community service projects.

Rick has lived in the Rogue Valley formost of his life. Today, he and his wife,Amber make their home in Jacksonvillewhere they are raising three children -sons Mathias & Nathaniel and daughter,

Deanndria. Congratulations Rick!

Outstanding City Employee Recognized

Dan Winterburn4 Year Seat

712 Votes

Jim Lewis4 Year Seat703 Votes

Paul Hayes4 Year Seat799 Votes

Our New City Councillors!

Christina Duane2Year SeatUnopposed

New Budget Committee MembersAt the November 16 City Council

meeting, Mayor Garre read Resolution#1056, thereby appointing four citizens tothe Budget Commiee. Congratulations to:

Rick MurdochJohn RobertsJim SharpJohn McCulley

I am sorry to report that some recentincidents in our cemetery have causedme to be concerned for its safety andwell being. The most recent incidentwas that the donation box on ourbrochure holder, located just outside theInterpretive Center, has been broken into.The lock was removed and disposed ofand whatever donations that may havebeen made, were removed. This incidentoccurred sometime between Saturdayafternoon, November 13, and Fridayafternoon, November 19. A week priorto this we had some stationery itemsremoved from the Interpretive Center and

last Sunday, November 14, we noticedthat one of the benches had been carved

into. There is also some question withregard to a very old headstone that wasfound broken into several pieces. Theseincidents are all very disturbing and areof concern to all of us who love and carefor this Jacksonville treasure. I would askthat you help us to resolve these incidentsbefore more signicant damage is done.Please be alert to any suspicious activityor persons and immediately report it tothe Jacksonville Police Department and/or the Cemetery Sexton, Richard Shields.Thank you for your assistance and for anyhelp you may be in this maer.

Dirk J. Siedlecki, President

Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

I want to extend my heartfelt thanksto the residents of Jacksonville forelecting me to the position of JacksonvilleCity Councilman. I am grateful for theopportunity to represent you as we worktogether to meet the challenges that ourfacing our city.

I would also like to reiterate mycommitment to enacting City Councilmeasures that will enable our city toprosper during these times of scal

uncertainty. To that end, I invite youto come to me with your opinions andconcerns on maers aecting Jacksonville.I am looking forward to serving you andam condent that together we can makeJacksonville an even beer communitythan it already is.

Again, thank you for your votes andcontinued support.

Sincerely, Paul Hayes

Dear Jacksonville Residents:


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U.S. Bankhas opened anew oce forhigh net worth

individuals,businessowners,medical anddental clinicsin SouthernOregon, andhas appointedJeresa

Hren, a long-time U.S. Bank ocer andJacksonville resident, to lead the team.

Hren will be responsible for businessdevelopment, relationship management,and the expansion of private bankingservices throughout Southern Oregon andsome Northern California communities.Jeresa recently returned to the RogueValley from U.S. Bank in Spokane,

Washington, where she had been workingas a vice president in private banking forthe past two years.

We are delighted to have Jeresa backon the team, said Gloria Schell, regionpresident for U.S. Bank in SouthernOregon. She brings a wealth ofexperience and knowledge of the uniqueneeds of our community, which makesher perfectly suited to provide this vitalservice to our clients.

Hren and her private banking teamdevelop highly customized plans fortheir clients in the areas of practicenance, cash management, commercialreal estate nancing and all personalbanking services. They will also oer

retirement planning, investments, personaltrust administration, and estate planningsolutions, conveniently delivered by aprivate banker who is completely dedicated

to the unique needs of each client.Throughout her 25-year banking career,Hren has held several senior positionsin private banking, commercial banking,marketing as well as branch banking. Anative of Taiwan, she earned a bachelorsdegree in journalism from NationalChengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan,and a masters degree in educationalcommunications from State Universityof New York in Albany, N.Y. She alsoearned an M.B.A. from Florida AtlanticUniversity in Boca Raton. Hren is uentin Mandarin Chinese.

Jeresa lives in Jacksonville with herfamily and is an active communitymember. Prior to her assignment inSpokane, she served on the boards of

Bri Festivals, the Youth Symphony ofSouthern Oregon, the Southern OregonChinese Cultural Association (SOCCA),and the Asante Foundation. Since shereturned to Medford, shes joined theboard of the newly-formed SustainableValley Technology Group, which willwork with a network of communityleaders and investors to incubate high-tech and sustainable product companiesin Southern Oregon. She also is a memberof the Medford Rogue Rotary andcontinues her leadership role for SOCCA.

Jersa may be reached at the U.S. BankPrivate Banking oce at 131 E. Main Street inMedford. The phone number is 541-776-2537.

Jeresa Hren Returns to Jacksonville to OpenSouthern Oregon U.S. Bank Private Banking Ofce

SPOTLIGHT

Purpose Prizes Honor Americans OverAge 60 for Making an ExtraordinaryImpact in their Encore Careers.

In November, Civic Ventures

announced that Howard Johnson ofJacksonille, is a 2010 Purpose PrizeFellow. Johnsonwas recognized as asocial entrepreneurover 60 who, in hisencore career, is usinghis experience andpassion to make anextraordinary impacton societys biggestchallenges. Now in itsfth year, the six-year,$17 million PurposePrize program is thenations only large-scaleinvestment in socialinnovators in the second

half of life.Johnson was named a Fellow for his

work in problematic sheries in a numberof countries helping to develop andimplement strategies for sustainability.As Director of Global Programs for theSustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP)[www.sustainablesh.org], a non-protorganization, Johnson has used hisinternational knowledge and contactsfrom 20 years as a seafood industryconsultant to help move internationalcorporations to supporting sheriesimprovement. Since joining SFP veyears ago, Johnson has worked on ndingsustainable solutions to shery problemsin Asia, Central and South America,Russia and the U.S. and Canada.

Purpose Prize Fellows show whatspossible in our communities and theworld when experienced adults applytheir passion and skill to improve the lives

of others, said Alexandra Cspedes Kent,Director of The Purpose Prize. Imaginethe potential for society iftens of thousands of adultsfocused their know-how onthe social causes they aremost passionate about its atremendous opportunity.

The 46 Purpose PrizeFellows of 2010 werehonored at the Purpose PrizeSummit November 12-14in Philadelphia along withapproximately 400 aendeesof the invitation-only event.

It is a great honor to beacknowledged as a PurposePrize Fellow for doing such

rewarding work at thisstage of my life, said Johnson. After 30years in the seafood industry developingstrategies for harvesting and marketingseafood, I now feel I am giving backby ensuring that these resources aresustainable and able to provide seafoodfor generations to come.

The Purpose Prize, funded by The AtlanticPhilanthropies and the John TempletonFoundation, is a program of Civic VenturesEncore Careers campaign (www.encore.org), which aims to engage millions of babyboomers in encore careers combining socialimpact, personal meaning and continuedincome in the second half of life.

For more information, visit: www.encore.org/prize.

Jacksonvilles Howard Johnson NamedPurpose Prize Fellow

A Cowboy Christmas

Party and Auction

Dec. 10, 2010 7 to 10pm

The Carriage Houseat Nunan Estates

Jacksonville

Have a great time! Bid from a Selection

of Wonderful and Irresistible Items.

A fundraiser forthe Jacksonville

Chamber of Commerce

For more information call 899-8118

Jacksonville artist, Danna Tartagliahas introduced her rst book of art. Thecoee table book oers a sampling of herpaintings, from horses playing, bualoroaming, and sh swimming, to moreabstract paintings of funny, brightlycolored birds that will give you a laugh.

The new book may be found just intime holiday gift giving at the CarefreeBualo Gallery on California Street,where Danna serves as resident artist andmanager. At the gallery, youll often spother in the sidewalk window, working ona new painting! She is also represented

locally in Ashland by Illahe Gallery.

Find her book and many original oilpaintings at Carefree Bualo and online at

www.blurb.com/books/1625625.

Resident Artist, Danna Tartaglia,Releases First Book

Two years ago, author Daid Rothsteinretired as a vice president at the RockyMountain Institute in Snowmass,Colorado. Prior to that, hed received hisPhD from the University of Oregon andhad made his home in Jacksonville andthe Bay Area. David says, Its great tobe back living in Jacksonvillethis is awonderful place to live and write andbesides, where else can you have yourown symphony orchestra for three weeksevery summer?

David began working on Casualties

in 2002 after a friend in the LileApplegate told him about the woman

on whom thenovel is based.David is alsoworking ona sequel aswell as ne artphotographywhich hasreceivedinternationalaention.

"Casualties"can be found at

Terra Firma inJacksonville or online at www.amazon.com.

Local Author, David Rothstein, PublishesNovel of the Civil War

Quaint, whimsical, charming andso French are some of the words thatdescribe a new French BouTEAque.Located in the historic coage formerlyoccupied by WillowCreek (nowrepositioned on California Street), MelodyBlore is takingus all on atrip to France.Stepping insidethe fabulousfront door, youget a glimpse

of her takeon Paris. Andcome Spring,the bricked-backyard willembrace her ownProvence. Rather than serving thetraditional high-priced High Tea, shescreated Teas & Treats with everydaypricing. At the counter, tea lovers will ndit hard to decide what to enjoy alongsideones chosen teacup as they nd a seat, s ip,nibble and enjoy the ambiance withoutthe jetlag. Her aention to detail anddecorating is dreamyMelody callsherself an Artist de la Vie...Artist ofLiving. She believes every aspect of lifecan be more creative, more romantic,

MORE FUN! In the new shop, shell besharing all her passions with us...new &vintage decor for the home and garden,cook books and kitchen stu, freshand silk ower arrangements (whichcan be delivered along with a special gift

bag,) handmadecards, journalsand fashion items.In the backroom,Madame,is a small butwonderful

boutique offormerly-ownedwomens clothing.An incredibleteacher, shesunafraid to share

her unique secrets of style and technique.Be sure to watch her Facebook page forupcoming Demos and Classes ! Shell stocka nice selection of non-alcoholic sparklingbeverages, so its a lovely celebrationseing for everyone. With two dramaticdining rooms, the building makes a nicevenue if youd like a special seing for abridal or baby shower, girls night or otherspecial event. You are invited to stop inand enjoy a hot cup of tea while you ndfancy and nd France.

New BouTEAque Opening!


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The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann

Recently we fell into twoconversations that we cant getout of our thoughts.

In the rst, an acquaintance profuselycomplimented our column in TheJacksonville Review, then said, I wantto write. We were thrilled. We love toencourage aspiringwriters, andsuddenly we wereenthusing about thespark of anticipation(and slight shudderof fear) we feelwhenever we sitdown in front of avirgin sheet of paperor a blank computerscreen. Thats whenshe added, I wantto get published and make a lot of money.

Oops.Writing, we explained, is an activity ofand for itself, while those other things aredierent subjects altogether, unrelatedto the creative act of writing. We madea valiant eort to explain this, but shecouldnt, or wouldnt, understand whatwe were talking about.

In the second conversation, whichtook place a few days later, a dierentacquaintance said, I never read. Everytime I sit down to read, I keep thinking Ishould be doing something, so I stop. Wewere dumbfounded. Reading, we gentlyasserted, is doing something. Amongother things, the wrien word has thepower to teach, to help us while weredoing that other something. Again, our

premise fell short; he didnt understandwhat we were talking about.

And so we feel a growing concern forthe wrien word. And because its whatwe do, we need to write about it. Notewe didnt say want to write about it; wesaid need. Because writers tend to becompulsive about the activity.

Writers write. Period. Pick up a pen andscratch a note on a napkin. Thats it. Done.Writing accomplished. Or write a leer, toa grandmother, an editor, a congressman.The reward is in having done it, in having

expressed oneself.So, how, the more ambitious among

you might ask, do you write a 300 page

book? Our answer is simple: One wordat a time. Thats not a jokeits howevery writer writes. From Shakespeareto Mark Twain to Stephen King, the song

remains the same.Some days youmay write onlytwo words, somedays two hundred,but theres noother way to get itdone. And whileyoure compilingthose words, youdont have timeto worry aboutwhether or not itll

get published or how the heck youre gonna

get paid for it; youre too busy doing whatyoure supposed to be doingexpressingyourself by writing. That is the ultimatereward.

We dont mean to be preaching here.Were just purging the residue left behindfrom those recent conversations byexpressing ourselves. We encourage youto express yourself too. Pick up a pencil,or turn on your Word program. Or justapply your Sharpie to a napkin and jotdown your thoughts. They may not getpublished, and you probably wont getpaid for them. Its possible that no oneother than you will read what youvewrien, so think of it a diary, or a journal.Then, after that page is blank no more,consider what youve accomplished.

Congratulationsyoure a writer. Nowdoesnt that feel good?

Oh, and about that second conversation,the one about reading. Were notconcerned anymore, thanks to you. Why?Because youre reading right nowandthat is something.

Paula and Terry each have long impressive-sounding resumes implying that they arebale-scarred veterans of life within theHollywood studios. Theyre now happily

relaxed into Jacksonville.

Minimum Daily Requirements:

Readin, Writin and Rhetoric

Sociabilityby Linda DeWald

Its the time of year to party withfriends, family, and co-workers. Weare so fortunate to have wonderful

eateries in Jacksonville! So leave the housecleaning, food purchasing, and home-cooking to one of our great chefs!

You can still invite your group to yourhome to view your holiday decor, but justassemble for a quick look, and then headout to support our local businesses.

Small Groups, Small PricesLets say you just want to hang out

with a few friends, with small mealsand separate checks. At this time of year,when restaurants can be busy, its good toplan ahead.

All Jacksonville eateries accommodatesmall groups with air. Be sure toconsider the new LodeStar for smallbite meals. Chef Tony Efstratiadis is agenius, and dishes typically range from

$3 to $9, with happy hour specials. Theatmosphere is homey, and your groupcan play darts in the back. What could bemore carefree and fun?

If bars or restaurants are not your cupof tea, try the new Parisian-style tea salonat 135 South 3rd St.; contact Melody Blore(541) 840-2041. Its always fun to bringyour group to a place theyve never been.At the Orth building, contact Erin Buda(541) 702-0307 for the scoop on the newCorks wine tasting room and relocatedApple Cellar Bakery.

Prior to selecting a place, take ascouting trip on your own to samplefood and identify where your groupmight sit. Choose round or square tablesfor ease of conversation.

Large Group? No Problem!Are you wary of assuming the role of

organizer for a larger group? Have nofear. Our restaurateurs will help you.Set a xed menu, with selections fromthe regular menu, and accommodateany dietary restrictions. Ask for an all-inclusive price. Collect checks in advance,payable to the restaurant. All this makesfor less stress.

The Bella Union is a great choice for acasual atmosphere. Jerry Hayes at (541)899-1770 will identify which space ts theneeds of your group. Did you know theyhave an upstairs room for large groups?And theyll be decorated for the holidays,like many of our restaurants.

The Jacksonville Inn is a satisfying

choice with elegant atmosphere. Did youknow you dont have to eat there to enjoytheir food? Contact Platon Mantheakis(541) 899-1900. His moo is nd a place

and well make it happen. He can set youup at the U.S. Hotel Ballroom, or caterthe 1,400 sq. ft. brick-walled Redman Hall

above LodeStar.The Frau Kemmling SchoolhausBrewhaus, or as many people call it: theGerman restaurant, has a cozy, privateroom that seats fteen. Their ballroomseats up to 300! Call (541) 899-1000to explore possibilities. This is a fun,happening place!

KISO: Keep It Simple, Organizer!Pick a venue and stick to it. How could

anyone not like every one of our localeateries? If youre going to a party, andnot a fan of the restaurant your organizerchooses, eat a snack before you go andjust focus on having a good time! Orlet the organizer know your dietaryrestrictions so they can arrange specialorders in advance.

As the organizer, pick a date and stickto it. Polling a big group for the best datehas pitfalls. Someone will tell you theyjust cant make it on a particular date, butthat date works for everyone else. Yikes;what to do then? Just set a date you feelworks best.

Choose a weeknight for less crowds andnoise, and beer availability. That mightsecure you an optimal space with no roomfee or minimums. You may not have thatluxury on Friday or Saturday nights.

Delay get-togethers until January, toextend the sociability season. Insteadof New Years Eve, set your party forSaturday night January 8th and celebratethe Kings birthday (Elvis, of course)!

Still prefer to stay home to entertain?

You can hire your very own private chef:Bill Prahl. Call (541) 899-3969 or nd himat Mama Mia Gelateria. He will workwith your budget to make it happen.

Show Me the Money.Keep the payment process easy and

speedy. No one wants to be a bill-collector, or a nag! Request your grouppay you quickly. Why drag it out with afuture deadline? The restaurateur wantsthe aendance numbers to plan forproper stang, food purchasing, and toverify your event will happen, and youdont want looming uncertainty.

Whatever you do, remember its allabout having fun, so go with the owwhen lile glitches crop up. Be thankfulwe live in this very special place!

I would love to hear your suggestionsand creative ideas. Please email your story to

me at [email protected].

Eat Out and Party Local

In Spring 2010 the Storytelling Guilddistributed 4,974 new and gently usedchildrens books to 19 agencies in JacksonCounty. Every child in Head Start in twocounties received a book to own. Everychild who visits the Childrens AdvocacyCenter, La Clinica del Valles three healthclinics, and the three Community HealthCenters is invited to take a book. Booksare distributed to children at the DunnHouse, Kids Unlimited, the MagdaleneHome, On Track, the Boys and GirlsClubs in Phoenix, Talent, and White City,and the North Medford High SchoolChild Development Center. Childrenin foster care receive books throughDHS. Books are delivered to the FamilyNurturing Center, the Juvenile Detention

Shelter, the Juvenile Detention Hall,Access, Inc and Healthy Start. The BueFalls Community School Partnershipreceived books for their preschoolprogram and for their weekly NatureFriday program.

Where did these books come from?They were donated by generous JacksonCounty citizensto the annual Passthe Book drive held in January, withcollection bins at all 15 Jackson CountyLibraries and 8 branches of Umpqua Bankin Jackson County (631 books), at thefree performance of Rumpelstiltskinon January 17 by the Tears of Joy Theatreat the Craterian (787 books), from otherdonors (234 books) and from purchases atyard sales.

For the month of January 2011 collectionbins will once again be in all 15 JacksonCounty Libraries and all 9 branches ofUmpqua Bank in Jackson County.

Books are needed for all age groups,from babies (board books are verywelcome) to teens and all ages in between.Teen books are especially needed. Shareyour love of books and reading: donatechildrens books to the StorytellingGuilds Pass the Book program.

The Storytelling Guild is a group ofvolunteers dedicated to serving thecommunity by providing opportunitiesfor children to be exposed to the magicof books and the joy of reading. Passthe Book is just one of their programs.They also present an annual Book Walk

fashion show of books to 3rd graders,present a weekly preschool storytimeat the Medford Library Wednesdaysat 11:30 a.m., sponsor a free show atthe Craterian each January, provide24 hour access to Dial-a-Story at 541-774-6439 in both English and Spanish,and provide a scholarship to an RCCstudent passionate about early literacyand/or early childhood education. TheStorytelling Guild is best known for theannual Childrens Festival. Planning hasbegun for the 45th Childrens Festival atthe Bri Grounds in Jacksonville in July2011. Exact dates of the three-day festivalwill be announced in January.

More information about the StorytellingGuild is available at www.storytellingguild.org.

Pass the Bookby Anne Billeter


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Have you everwondered whoraises the U.S.ags that y overJacksonville onmajor holidays?Or, while you

were siing on acity bench sippingyour favorite coeedrink, have youever pondered whotakes care of theconstruction and repair of city benches?The answer is simple: The JacksonvilleBoosters Club is always hard at work on avariety of fun projects for the community!

The Jacksonville Boosters Club wasfounded 46 years ago and membershipis open to anyone. Just this last year,members contributed to the followingprojects on behalf of the community:

Displayed the U.S. ags in downtownJacksonville and Veterans Park onappropriate holidays and events.

Ongoing cleaning and repair of publicbenches in downtown Jacksonville.Painted the Food & Friends diningroom in the Odd Fellows Building.Sanded, repainted, caulked andrenished the Sextons Tool House inour historic cemetery.The Booster Foundation (a non-prot), provided a grant to the Cityfor materials to build a bridge andviewing platform over Cantrell Creekin Forest Park. Booster Club membersprovided labor for the project.Fundraised on behalf of the clubsuch as the Historic Home Tours, theannual garage sale booth during thecitywide garage sale, and publishingof Jacksonvilles very own historic

calendar currently for sale at manylocal merchants.Provided monetary assistance to Food &Friends, the Victorian Christmas and theElementary School Musical.Assisted in seeking grants for theBri Gardens renovation by oeringmatching funds and sweat equity.Partnered with the Friends of

JacksonvillesHistoric Cemeteryin their annualMeet thePioneers fallcemetery toursand participated in

periodic cemeterycleanups.Provided

parade marshalsand trac controlfor the Chinese

New Year, the 150th Jubilee andVictorian Christmas parades.Organized and elded an outhousefor the 150th Jubilee Outhouse Races.

Steve Casaleggio, President of theJacksonville Boosters Club said recently,As our annual holiday party approaches,it is time to consider conferring awards tooutstanding Boosters for our 2009-10 year.Given the enthusiasm and selessnessthat characterize our members volunteerspirit, making decisions about honorees

is no small task. Looking back over ouraccomplishments, I feel there should beawards for all. I am truly grateful to be apart of Boosters and wish to extend myprofoundest thanks to all of you for allyou have done and continue to do.

Jacksonville Boosters Club memberscome in many dierent forms - workingprofessionals with just a couple of hoursto volunteer, retirees, or a young familywho supports the spirit of volunteerism forfuture generations. And yes, they even ndtime for fun social gatherings and eventssuch as a summer picnic and the annualChristmas dinner. Together, the Boostersis a community of volunteers movingJacksonville forward. And, the club isalready at work planning projects and

events for 2011. Watch upcoming issues ofthe Jacksonville Review for information onfuture Booster events.

If you are interested in membership orvolunteer opportunities, contact CarolynKingsnorth at 541-245-3650. For donationsor giving opportunities, (Non-Prot BoosterFoundation), please contact Rob Buerk at541-261-0327.

The Jacksonville Boosters ClubWas Hard at Work in 2010

Jacksonville Kiwanis HonorsNovember Student of the Month

The Jacksonville Kiwanis Student of theMonth for November is Chris Modrich,a junior at South Medford High School.Because of his outstanding scholastic

achievements, this is the second time thatChris has been so honored.

Chris is the son of Jaynie Sanger andJon Modrich, and carries a 4.0 gradepoint average. Some of his coursesinclude Advanced Placement (AP)English, AP U.S. History, Spanish IV,Algebra II honors, Chemistry honors,and Leadership.

He loves to play tennis and competeson the school team, is a member of theTorch Honor Society, and does a lot ofvolunteer work.

His goals are to maintain his 4.0 GPAand to aend a four-year university. Heenjoys bicycling, and would love to oneday be a world traveler. He feels that hisparents have been a big inuence in his

life, supporting him and encouraging himto challenge himself!

For further information, contact SouthMedford High Student of the Month Chair,Gay Wilson, at 541- 899-1934, e-mail: [email protected].

Chris Modrich with Kiwanis, Gay Wilson

In October, the Jacksonville KiwanisClub kicked-o the new school yearby honoring its Student of the Month,Jonathan Parker, a senior at SouthMedford High School.

Jonathan is the son of Doug and Karen

Parker of Jacksonville. Some of hiscourses include Anatomy and Physiology,Advanced Placement (AP) English all fouryears, AP U.S. History, Math up to Pre-Calculus, and Leadership.

He is an active member of theJacksonville Presbyterian Church andfor several years has gone on their youthmission trip to Mexico to help constructhouses for needy families. He is a LinkLeader at high school, plays on the tennisteam, and is a member of the MercyFlights Explorer Post 13.

His goals are to aend OIT in KlamathFalls, and to become a paramedic/traumanurse. He feels he has been most inuencedby his father who has always been the rockin his life. He is an active person who enjoys

many activities, including skiing, kitesurng, cycling and swimming.

For further information, contact SouthMedford High Student of the Month Chair,Gay Wilson, at 541- 899-1934, e-mail: [email protected].

Jacksonville Kiwanis HonorsOctober Student of the Month

Jonathan Parker with Kiwanis, Gay Wilson

TwoDecemberArtEventsNottoMiss!

Reconnecting with Allison Weiss thisSeptember, I learned that she had beenapproached by artist Stefan Baumann,artist and host of the PBS show, "TheGrand View: America's National ParksThrough the Eyes of an Artist," whowanted to help the Southern Oregon

Historical Society by organizing aspecial art event. When I related howthe Southern Oregon Artists Resource,launched January 2010, had grown, sheasked if I would consider helping themcontact artists and promote the eventthrough the channels I had establishedonline. I happily agreed, the three ofus met shortly thereafter, and the ballstarted rolling...

"Legacy," SOHS First Annual BenetArt Show & Sale, at the heart of amonth-long series of historically relatedevents highlighting the establishmentof Southern Oregon Historical Society,features artists whose work celebrates thediverse and rich history of the southernregion of Oregon with portrayals of the

landmarks, landscapes, buildings andpeople that represent our treasuredpast. The show will be on display forthe month of December at The HistoryCenter, 106 N. Central Ave. in Medford(across from Central Art Supply).

On December 17, SOHS will hostan Artists Reception, coinciding with

Medfords Third Friday Art Walk,from 5 - 8 pm. At the reception, Mr.Baumann will recognize artists whohave contributed work of exceptionalquality and historical signicance andannounce one artist selected for anindividual show at the History Center

during January 2011.Artists were invited to submit two-

dimensional art in a wide variety ofmediums, and we expect to see diverserange of style and subject within theSouthern Oregon historical theme.Sales will benet the Southern OregonHistorical Society. Pieces on display atthe History Center will be available forpurchase beginning December 1, and willremain for the duration of the exhibit.

Southern Oregon Historical SocietyPresents: Legacy, First AnnualBenet Art Show at the History

Center, December 1-31, 2010.Artists Reception on Saturday,December 17 from 5 - 8pm.

Planning for "Legacy" is still underway

at the time of this writing; further detailswill be forthcoming. If youre on facebook,please like the SOHS page (SouthernOregon Historical Society: hp://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Southern-Oregon-Historical-Society/377366815635) andcheck the Legacy Event page for details notavailable at press time.

Decembers art exhibit at the GoodBeanwill be a special one, a display of 15works by the artists of The Studio atLiving Opportunities in Medford. We

rst heard about The Studio last Maywhen we showed the art of one of theirartists, Cindy Flowers. Since then, wevelearned that Living Opportunities hasbeen assisting people with developmentaldisabilities and their families in JacksonCounty since 1974, providing grouphome services, semi-independent livingassistance and support in vocationaland recreational seings. The Studio(formerly Studio Sfumato) providesworkshops, instruction and events topromote independence, individuality,creativity and an income for artists with awide range of disabilities. Motivated bythe belief that art is a common threadwhich joins us all, The Studio keeps a busyevent schedule to share the work of their

artists, who prove again and again that artis not only about rening techniques, butthe magic of expression. As individualswith developmental challenges, theypursue their goals of self-suciency withthe help of your purchases.

One of The Studios many inspiringsuccess stories centers around Mieke

Ryneal. Mieke, born in 1986, says "I'vebeen an artist ever since I could pickup a pencil, but my rst experiencewith painting was here at The Studio at

Living Opportunities." Now a nationalart contest winner whose work hashung in the Smithsonian Institute andThe Kennedy Center, she is The Studioat Living Opportunities' top sellingartist - her colorful abstracts are sold asfast as she can paint them. "The Studiois like a second home to me. It's the oneplace that I can really express myself.The Studio is my passion in life."

Please join us for an Artists Receptionfrom 3 - 6 pm on Saturday, December11 to meet the artists, view theirincredible work and learn more aboutThe Studio at Living Opportunities.Refreshments will be served.

Goodbean Coee Presents:Group Ehibit of the Studio at

Liing Opportunities,December 1 - 31, 2010.

Opening Reception on Saturday,December 11, 3 - 6 pm.

SLO Artist galleries can be seen at theStudio at Living Opportunities website:hp://www.livingopps.org/the_studio/about_the_artists.

"Living Opportunities" Exhibit at the GoodBean

SOHS First Annual Benet Art Show

by Hannah West


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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbor's Garden

Yes, Im writing my gardencolumn in December! Thismonth, Im celebrating the beauty

of winter and structure Jeanie Adamsgarden is a great example! Jeanie movedhere 6 years ago from rainy Seale andseled into Royal Mobile Estates. Lest any ofyou stereotype a mobile home park garden,Royal Mobile is LOADED with gardens andsome prey great gardeners, too!

Upon her arrival, Jeanie immediatelystarted a garden which has come a longway from the bare patch of chewed uproses with no trees! As I approachedher home, the garden drew me in withbright red Barberries that hug the frontof the house and provide an under-storyfor two twin birch trees hanging over asection of split rail fence. A dwarf locusttree with a twisted branch also greetedme as I pulled into her driveway.

Edging the drive, my rst and lastingimpression was the continued split railsections that oered color, texture andstructure to the variety of plantings.Some plants leaned on the rail, such as aSweet Fig with its gray trunk entwinedin the rails. A fall color patch of zinniaswrapped their heads around a rock thatwill show its full shape after the rsthard freeze ends the zinnia's color. Aspecimen paper bark maple stood in thecenter of the bed, already showing o itswonderful bark.

A well-dened blue fescue and thyme-laden stepping stone walk heads tothe porch, and lest you think you areleaving the garden behind for a moment,the front porch hosts 3 large, fun rustic

branch chairs that provide continuityto the outdoor and structure look. Aback stairway then leads to the 30 x 20back yard, with a grand rustic branchgazebo with its circular old brick patiocenter. In the small yard is an evergreenhoneysuckle that climbs the leg of thegazebo and a grand, stout, plum tree,shading a circle of rocks and moss thatappear to cushion the fall leaves.

Along the back of the house, more bluefescues guide one past the gazebo to aCotoneaster, which I fell in love with!Alive with color, it oered a special bit ofintrigue. Jeanie has trimmed it to form aweeping look so its branches and trunkshow o and its hanging berry clusters.For such a common area shrub, its a

central focal point and shared a new

side of itself! In the side yard, a beautifulElaeagnus (olive family) with sweet whitefall blooms hugs the side of a rustic arbor.

Passing under the arbor, you then enter ayard that dances with deep winter green.The thyme carpet and stones carry on thetheme, providing a bed for Oregon grapeand low arching ferns, all providing anearthy and calming aect, and suggestingno hint of sleeping for the winter!

It is clear thatJeanie loves togarden, to gether hands in thedirt, and to enjoythe smells ofgardening. Sheloves the heavenlysmell of freshrosemary on her

clothes. Rosemary is tucked in several

perfect spots throughout her gardenand I join her in enjoying the benets ofthat plant in the garden! Her real joy isher abundance and variety of Iris's thatbegin each spring. They are now tuckedand trimmed and ready for winter.Although deer are a frustration, it is verymuch a love-hate relationship. She saysshe just plants around them the best shecan, which is always a good approach inJacksonville!

Jeanie's favorite time in her garden isalways early morning when she can grabher tea and peruse the garden and enjoythe peaceful quiet. She will often do thesame in the evening... but then takes hertea and visits and shares with the othergardeners in the park.

Inside her home, Jeanie has a wonderfulartistic bent and I had fun hearing howshe did the garden rst and then decidedher home needed to reect the garden!Her paint colors are rosemary green andshadow which changes color with thesun. Now THAT is a true gardener! Jeanie'sgarden oers as much winter excitementas summer color and was a reminder thatgardens go on, with a strange quiet beautythat only nature can produce if we look andlisten. As you enjoy your garden this winterand wait for spring, remember to stop,listen, put a nger to your lips, and quietlyspeak...sssshhhh, the garden is sleeping.

See you in the spring!Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden

Store, located at 155 N Third St. Specializing

in paraphernalia for the home gardener.

Britt Announces2011 Classical Festival

Bri Festival Music Director andConductor Peter Bay announced the 49thannual Classical Festival, coming to theBri hill in Jacksonville for three weeksnext August. Ninety musicians from acrossthe country converge in Jacksonville toform the 2011 Bri Festival Orchestra.Maestro Peter Bay returns for his 19thseason as Music Director and Conductor.

Featuring a high-caliber orchestra, the2011 Bri Classical Festivalincludes seven orchestralconcerts under the stars;popular works including DonJuan, the 1812 Overture andBrahms Second Symphony;new music including a workby 2010 Pulier Prize-winnerJennifer Higdon, composedespecially for the trio Timefor Three, who will performon August 12; an evening oflight classics called FestivalFavorites; a recital by theArianna String Quartet onJuly 31; NPR From the Tophost Christopher ORiley,

who will be featured in twoconcerts; and performances by the BriInstitute String Quartet Academy students.

The annual gala opening nightconcert celebrates the return of the BriOrchestra on August 5, featuring pianistMza Rubackyt. Opening weekendalso includes a performance by violinistJames Ehnes, who will perform a workby Paganini, and beloved works includingTchaikovskys Capriccio Italien andRimsky-Korsakovs Scheherazade.

The middle weekend of the festivalfeatures two unique guest artists: thegroundbreaking trio Time for Three(comprised of two violinists and a bassist)on August 12, and renowned guitaristSharon Isbin on August 13. Also, students

from the String Quartet Academy willperform on the Bri stage, prior to anorchestra concert. Programs includeBeethovens Fifth Symphony, Strausss DonJuan and the Aranjuez Guitar Concerto bythe Spanish composer Rodrigo.

Closing weekend starts on Friday,August 19, as the Bri Orchestra presentsan evening of Festival Favorites,

showcasing the orchestra in shorter,recognizable works designed toappeal to classical devotees andnew listeners, alike.

Also during closing weekend,pianist/host Christopher ORileyjoins the orchestra for twoevents. ORiley, host of the NPRradio show From the Top, willhost the annual family concerton Saturday, August 20. Theconcert, which is geared towardelementary-age children and theirfamilies, will introduce audiencesto orchestra instrument families,and feature 11-year-old trumpetsensation Natalie Dungey.ORiley will also join Maestro

Bay and the Bri Orchestra as solopianist for closing night on August 21, toperform Rachmanino. The 2011 ClassicalFestival will end with a performance ofBrahms Symphony No.2.

Full program and guest artistinformation is available at brifest.org

Tickets for the 2011 Classical Festival goon sale to Bri members December 1, 2011,with Early Bird discounts of $2 o mosttickets until February 15, 2011. In additionto tickets for single concerts, there arepackage options to choose from, including theexible Classical Lawn Passport. Call the boxoce at 1-800-882-7488 or 541-773-6077or visit www.brifest.org for information.Bris full 2010 season schedule will beannounced next spring.

Christopher O'Riley


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So. Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Eent Calendar7 . See ad page 13.

December 1-31:7 LIvING OPPORTUNIT IES ExHIBIT AT THEGOODBEAN. Opening Reception on December 11. See article on page 11.

December 1-31:7 SOUTHERN OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETYPRESENTS: "LEGACY", First Annual Benet Art Show at the History

Center, Medford. Artist's Reception on December 17. See article on page 11.

December 3, 6:00pm:7 JACKSONvILLE'S ANNUAL vICTORIANCHRISTMAS PARADE. See ad on page 5.

December 4 & 5, 1:30-3:30pm:7 HIGH TEA & BA LLET S TORIES, BighamKnoll Ballroom (525 East E St.), Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, The Nutcracker. CallCindy Wolf for info and tickets 541-840-2124.

December 10, 7:00-10:00pm:7 DENIM & DIAMONDS COWBOY

CHR ISTM AS PARTY & AUCT ION , A FUNDRAISER FOR THEJACKSONvILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, at The Carriage House,Nunan Estate, Jacksonille. For more information call 541-899-8118. See ad page 9.

December 10 & 11, 11:00am-3:00pm:7 JACKSONvILLE GARDEN CLUBHOLIDAY GREENS SALE, Friday, Dec 10 by Post Oce 11-3, Saturday,Dec 11 at Oregon & California Streets 11-3. November-December 6, Pre-Sale

Custom Orders: Contact Peggy 541 899-5708. See ad on page 27.

December 11 & 12:7 SCHMIDT FAMILY vINEYARDS HOLID AYOPEN HOUSE. See ad on page 2.

December 13, 6:00pm & December 17, 9:00am:7 BREATHING, RELAxING& SOUND HEALING, JoyFull Yoga at 235 W. Main. See ad on page 15.

December 16, 10am - 3pm:7 RED CRO SSS BLOO D DR IvE, Bigham KnollMusic Room ((525 East E St). Contact Jenny Bateman for appt. 541-899-9665.

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7:30pm Friday, Jan 28SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland $33$40

7:30pm Saturday, Jan 29Craterian Ginger Rogers Theatre,Medford $26$33

3:00pm Sunday, Jan 30GP Performing Arts Center, Grants Pass $23$30

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JacksonvilleHoliday

Book Sale

Help your holiday budget bygiving gently-used books purchasedat the Jacksonville Friends of theLibrary Holiday Book Sale at theJacksonville Branch Library, 340 WestC Street.

Jacksonville Friends of the Librarymembers can aend the members-onlypresale on Saturday from 9 10 a.m.

Saturday, December 4,from 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

Sunday, December 5,from 11 a.m. 4 p.m.

Proceeds help support JacksonvilleBranch Library programs andactivities. For additional information,please call the Jacksonville Branch Libraryat 541-899-1665.

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