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This September marks Jacksonville’s 150th Birthday. To celebrate in style, Jubilee Week kicks-off on September 17 featuring an incredible array of

events including a special “Echoes of the Past” performance on the Britt Hill, Oktoberfest at Bigham Knoll, town-wide BBQ’s, art, quilt, and antique shows, melodramas and movies, beer and wine tastings, archeological digs, historical presentations, lectures… AND the largest parade our town has ever seen! You’ll find an extensive Jubilee Week schedule section inside this issue. All of the volunteers who’ve helped plan and coordinate Jubilee Week deserve a BIG thanks as does City Administrator Paul Wyntergreen, who has worked incredibly long hours for ten months to make the Jubilee a success!

As you know by know, Jacksonville sprang to life after James Cluggage and James Poole discovered gold here in 1851. After word of their gold strike spread, more miners and eager businessmen descended to “Table Rock City” in search of fame and fortune. Some of them – Beekman, Bybee, Brunner and Britt – prospered, while most others lived ordinary lives before fading into the history books. Years later, after the gold had been panned out and blasted away and the railroad bypassed Jacksonville in favor of Medford, a functional, living museum-town was left standing intact. Jacksonville’s tiny but preserved core area stands as a testament to perseverance and preservation as a National Historic Landmark District and is, 150 years later, the crown jewel of Southern Oregon.

Today, pioneers of another sort, like me, have moved here in search of new lives, livelihoods and lifestyles. The gold we seek is no longer found in the stream beds but rather, in a wonderfully rich lifestyle being bolstered by a burgeoning music, art, performing arts, social, food and wine scene. Happy 150th Jacksonville – A Small Town with Big Atmosphere!

This month, everyone is invited to Come Make History and celebrate Jubilee Week from September 17-25 when Jacksonville puts on a celebration they’ll be talking about for another 150 years! The cover and interior Jubilee pages were produced by Laurel Briggs of Creative Marketing & Design (www.creativeMdesign.com) as part of an extensive marketing program.

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JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS

A Few Minutes with the Mayorby Bruce Garrett

The Mayor presided over an “Employee Recognition” ceremony at the August 3 City Council meeting where outstanding city employees and other positive news was publicly applauded.

Public Works employee, Hector Carrillo was recognized by Public Works Director, Jeff Alvis for his dedication to his job and outstanding customer service. Carrillo, a graduate of Phoenix High School, came to work in Jacksonville in 1994 and now serves as the Public Works Division Leader. He is married with two school-aged children. Since 1994, more than 200 homes and 12 subdivisions have been added to Jacksonville – Carrillo worked on all projects as well as the major 1996 city water upgrade and the 2003 Highway 238 paving project. Carrillo’s job includes responsibility for overseeing more than 20 miles of city water lines and 26 miles of city streets.

Police Sergeant, Dan Moore was recognized as the epitome of professionalism by Police Chief David Towe. After growing up in Grants Pass and serving twenty years in the Air Force, Moore was hired by Towe in 1994. Towe called Moore “dedicated, loyal,

and outstanding,” and then praised him for his dedication to the job and to the citizens of Jacksonville. Moore is married with two adult children and holds many certifications including advanced firearms training. Towe concluded his remarks by saying, “The troops and I think the world of Dan!”

Mayor Bruce Garrett also read a letter from Mercy Flights wherein the Jacksonville Fire Department was commended for its outstanding emergency response and assistance after a July SUV crash in Ruch involving eight passengers with two fatalities.

Mayor Garrett also recognized Race Director, Dr. Doug Naversen and the huge success of the Forest Park 150th Sesquicentennial Run on July 31 that attracted more than 125 regional runners.

Finally, the mayor recognized student intern, Aaron Reyna whose recent work included a project with Rogue Ales to produce a special “Anniversary Ale” for Jacksonville’s 150th celebration.

The Mayor concluded his remarks on the subject by stating, “I’m pleased to be a part of the good things going on in Jacksonville!”

Good Stuff Recognized by Mayor & Council

This month, Jacksonville celebrates its 150th birthday with a Jubilee of week-long events. See the insert

and read the Jacksonville Review to get the details of the many events planned for this special celebration.

Some folks started early to celebrate our sesquicentennial. Rogue Ales created a special, limited run of Rogue Ale to mark our historical event. You can see the commemorative bottle at Jacksonville’s city offices (it’s empty!) or purchase a smaller version (filled) from Ray’s market. Thanks to Rogue Ale and to the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) for permission to use the photograph of the U.S. Hotel on the label.

The Southern Oregon Runners held a sesquicentennial run in Jacksonville’s Forest Park. Sponsors included the Southern Oregon Runners, the Jacksonville Woodlands/Forest Park Association, Jacksonville Engine Company # 1, the many volunteers, and the "Gang of Three" (Tony Hess, Dick Ames, and Gary Sprague). As Mayor, I had the privilege and pleasure of starting the racers. The 100-yard dash had four participants, each, less than five years of age. The runners received

a commemorative medallion for their efforts in completing the race. Dr. Doug Naversen, Race Director, provided a challenging course to the one-hundred plus runners who braved the cool morning and steep trails. The proceeds from the race, approximately $1,300, were donated to the Forest Park. Thank you Dr. Naversen!

Dirk Siedlecki, with the help of friend Karen, who volunteered her services to do the web design and layout, has created a new website for the Jacksonville Historic Cemetery. You can visit the site at http://www.friendsjvillecemetery.org. Thanks to the Friends of the Jacksonville Historic Cemetery.

Please take time this month to participate in Jacksonville’s Jubilee. There are many events with something for everyone to enjoy and remember. Check the website http://www.jacksonvilleoregon.us/ for up-to-date info, calendars, history, lodging, and much more.

October 19th is Jacksonville’s official 150th birthday. The events of the past shaped the future of our historic town, but these special events promise to commemorate our unique history.

Join us in celebration! I hope to see you in Jacksonville soon.

After Councilor Meyers Resigns,Councilors Play Politics and

Refuse to Fill Vacant Seat

POLICE BLOTTER Jacksonville Police Department

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

July 22, 2010 to August 23, 2010

Alarm - False - 11Animal Problem - 10Assault - Simple Assault - 1Assist- Other Government Agency - 18Assist - Other Law Enforcement Agencies - 22Assist - Public - 34Burglary-Residence - 1Civil Complainant - 4County / City Ordinance - 10Custody-Mental - 1Disturbance / Noise - 8Domestic Disturbance - 3Drug Law Violation - 3

DUII - 0Fraud/Larceny - 6Fugitive - 4MVA Injury - Other - 0MVA Non-Injury - 1 Property Found/Lost - 4Sick/Cared For - 4Sudden Death-Female - 1Suspicious - 11Traffic Crime - 4Traffic / Roads - 9Trespass - 1Unsecured Premises - 4Warrants - 1

Call Type - Total Calls

In late July, Councilor Linda Meyers tendered her resignation from the Jacksonville City Council. The following comments are excerpted from her letter of resignation, dated July 25:

“As you know, I have devoted the past 5 years and 8 months—first, as an advocate and, then, as a Councilor—to protecting Jacksonville as we know it today…it has been an enormous volunteer effort. I am pleased with what has been accomplished, realizing, however, that it all can be reversed by four votes from the next Council. During the process, I received an enormous education in regards to land use, municipal budgeting, state and local laws, the political process, and a wide range of local issues. However, confrontation, rather than meaningful discussion, has completely taken over the Council on every single topic. I refuse to be in a setting of political manipulation and perpetual personal confrontation. I will not sacrifice my ethics, etiquette, or well-being to participate in a political process gone awry. I, therefore, find it necessary to step away from my role as Councilor. I apologize to the public for resigning without completing my full term in office, but please know that I have given 12-hours a day for the past 5 years and 8 months as a volunteer, working ardently to protect Jacksonville…the constant confrontation about every single issue at every single meeting from a particular councilor has simply crossed my limit of tolerance. I do not have the stamina to continue the on-going struggle.”

To address the vacancy, Council’s first action agenda item was, “Appointment of vacant City Councilor position,” at its August 17 meeting. Administrator Wyntergreen cited language from the City Charter that vacant council seats “shall be filled,” by Council appointment. A debate then raged as to whether Council was actually obligated to follow its own Charter! According to the Charter, the vacant seat is to be filled by appointment until the next Council is seated in January, 2011.

Wyntergreen then cited past protocol, reminding Council that in 2008, when Mayor Garrett’s Council seat was vacated after Garrett was elected Mayor, that Council unanimously agreed to fill the vacancy with the next highest vote getter. That next highest vote getter was Dan Winterburn, who has served for nearly two years and who now plans to run a four year seat City Council seat in this November’s General Election. Council entered the meeting knowing full-well that if it followed its previously-adopted 2008 protocol, that David Jesser was next in the “line of succession,” for appointment. Jesser finished just behind Winterburn in the 2008 race.

Right out of the box, Councilor Chris Gilman chimed-in, asking if the seat “must” be filled? He then stated his desire to leave it open until January, 2011 “out of respect for Councilor Meyers.”

Councilor John Dodero objected to leaving the seat vacant, pointing-out that a six member Council was not in the best interest of the city as it could lead to deadlocked decisions and too many vacant committee positions. (Councilor Meyers served as the Planning Commission liaison, Cemetery Commission designee, RVACT and MPO appointee, and Public Safety Department liaison.) Dodero recommended that Council follow the 2008 precedent and backed Jesser’s appointment. He then endorsed Jesser as the next highest vote getter with significant experience in city matters as a Planning Commissioner for 3.5 years, along with other civic involvement.

Somehow, emotions in the room reached a tipping point, forcing Councilor Paul Becker to erupt in an unexpected and uncharacteristic outburst. Becker then demanded that Councilor Dodero “accept responsibility for Linda (Meyers) resigning.”

After Mayor Garrett called the meeting back to order, the most ironic politicking of the evening ensued when Councilor Winterburn jumped into the fray. Winterburn stated that Jesser’s appointment was “unfair now…at the tail end of the Council’s term” and that the appointment constituted an “unreasonable edge” for Jesser in the upcoming City Council election – an election in which Winterburn is running!

Next, ignoring the same protocol and process that resulted in his very own Council appointment, (as well as a possible violation of the City Charter,) Councilor Winterburn made a motion “not to fill the vacant council seat.” The motion was seconded by Councilor Becker. Councilors Gilman and Schatz supported it while Councilor Dodero and Mayor Garrett dissented.

By week’s end, Jacksonville City Attorney, Kurt Knudsen had weighed-in on the matter and concurred with Councilor Dodero’s take on the issue. In correspondence to the Mayor and City Administrator, Knudsen wrote, “The City Charter requires the City to fill council vacancies. ORS 221.120(4) does the same, specifically stating that, “The council shall fill by appointment vacancies in its membership.” Mayor Bruce Garrett then informed the Jacksonville Review that at the next Council meeting on September 7, the matter will be on the agenda.

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULECITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, September 7, 7:00pm (OCH)PLANNING COMMISSION: Wednesday, September 8, 6:00pm (OCH)PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Monday, September 13, 3:00pm (FH)HARC HEARING OFFICER: Wednesday, September 15, 10:00am (CC)CITY COUNCIL CEREMONY: Friday, September 17, 4:00pm at Britt Fountain HARC: Wednesday, September 22, 2-5pm (OCH)LOCATION KEY: CH - Old City Hall (S. Oregon & Main) CC - Community Center(160 E. Main Street) NVR - Naversen Room (Jacksonville Library)FH - Fire Hall(180 N. 3rd St. @ C) City Offices (541) 899-1231 www.cityofjacksonvilleoregon.com

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LETTERS & MORE

Providing quality drinking water to our customers is a high priority for the City of Jacksonville. We have over 25 miles of water distribution lines to our residents with four reservoirs for storage capacity of over 3 million gallons, and three pump stations with a total of eight pumps, flowing to over 1,300 water meters.

The city is responsible for all water delivery up to and including the meter itself. Everything after the meter belongs to the property owner such as pipe, fittings, valves, and fixtures. Since most of the city has high water pressure (over 80 psi) to the meters, it’s a good idea to have a pressure reducing valve right after the meter to protect your pipes and fixtures. A common household pressure reducing valve (PRV) has a spring-loaded diaphragm that can be pre-set to regulate the pressure to a lower level.

When pressure reducing valves start

to wear out, you may hear noises in the plumbing and/or see a decrease in your water pressure. If you are using a faucet and someone else turns on a faucet, or the sprinklers come on, and the pressure drops drastically, that’s usually a sign that your PRV needs to be either adjusted or replaced.

If you do need to have your water turned off to replace anything, and you do not have your own shut off valve on your side (after the meter), always call the city at 541-899-1231 to have them turn the meter off. The public works crew is usually quickly available between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. If it is an emergency and not between those hours, call dispatch at 541-776-7206 and someone will be there soon. Just remember to not turn the meter off yourself. If anything breaks, you would be responsible for repairs. If we break it, it is our responsibility.

The Water Service to Your Propertyby the Jacksonville Public Works Department

Fire Department Finally Staffing-up!Council approved a request by Fire

Chief, Chris Arnold, to fill a part-time and a full time firefighter position. After conducting background checks and other administrative tasks, the move will increase staffing levels from 4.5 crew members to 6. After a nearly three year debate on the topic, the City Council recently voted to increase the Public Safety Surcharge from $20 to $31, effective August 5, to fund the increased staffing levels. The surcharge is the only fire department funding mechanism available to the city at this time.

Policeman Back on the Beat!After a one year absence, Police

Officer Gary Rose has returned to duty in Jacksonville! Rose was unanimously supported by Council and Police Chief David Towe to fill a vacancy when Dan Moulin transferred to the Talent Police Department last month.

Watershed Ballot Measure Deemed IllegalThe Council withdrew its support for

a November ballot measure that would have shifted responsibility to the voters to decide whether or not to trade Watershed

land with the MRA. According to state law, an attempt by Council to defer a specific land-use decision to the voters is illegal and subject to litigation.

St. Andrew’s, Scheffel Park, Brunner and Bathrooms Saved!

Council agreed to alter language in its Asset Management Plan being considered under Ordinance 1047. The move effectively takes four properties off the city’s “hit” list. As such, St. Andrew’s Church and the Brunner Building will be re-categorized as “Keep as essential/integral to city history.” Scheffel-Thurston Park will be kept as a passive city park and the 3rd Street bathrooms, a potential site to install elevators for the US Hotel, will get a much-needed upgrade and makeover. After sparing the four properties, Council adopted the Asset Management Plan as amended.

"Parking" Spaces FilledOn August 3, the City Council

appointed David Works (Segway of Jacksonville) and Jim Fredericks (Executive Director, Britt Festivals) to the Parking Commission.

In other City Council News…

Letters Policy: Letters to the editor may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 1114, Jacksonville OR 97530.

All letters are limited to 300 words unless otherwise agreed to in advance. Editor reserves the right to edit letters for punctuation and grammar.

The City Council meeting of August 17 was interesting from several points. The most enlightening of these was the Council’s newest demonstration of petty politics, protectionism and self-serving attitudes in the face of logic. After the unfortunate resignation of Linda Meyers from the Council, the vacancy created has left the Council with six members. Mathematically, this is not a proper number for voting on issues. Historically, vacant seats have been filled by going to the last election, and filling the vacancy with the person who had the highest number of votes of those not elected. For reasons all too clear, the Council, in its infinite wisdom, decided to set a new precedent, and voted to leave the seat vacant for the next 4 1/2 months. Councilor Gillman tried to explain this by stating that the vacancy would somehow “honor” Linda Meyers. I’m not sure how this action of inaction honors anyone, as turning the Council into a lame duck council actually dishonors Linda’s incredible record of service. However, the true “honor”- the honor of being

the most hypocritical, goes to Councilor Dan Winterburn. He had the audacity to profess that his reason for voting to leave the seat vacant was that it would give an unfair advantage in the upcoming election. While at the surface this may have some merit, one must remember that Mr. Winterburn is himself running for a Council seat this fall. Also, Councilor Winterburn was himself appointed to his seat when the vacancy was created when Councilor Garrett became Mayor Garrett. Therefore, Mr. Winterburn is sitting in an appointed / Council-approved seat, and was himself not an elected Councilor. What’s the difference here? By this standard, he himself should not seek election this fall because he has an unfair advantage. This is not the type of petty politics that Jacksonville needs, where a few angry and small-minded individuals can hold a town hostage. Please remember these actions in the upcoming election and help break this childish grip running rampant in our municipal government.

Robert Roos, Jacksonville

Dear Editor:

Our heartfelt thanks to each one of you for allowing us to stay in our beloved church building. We're pleased to continue our partnership with the City in the preservation of Jacksonville's unique history. Thank you for choosing to keep our history alive.

Susan WhippleSenior WardenSt. Andrew's Anglican Church

An open letter to Jacksonville's City Council:

For up-to-date City minutes, meeting times & updates, please visit: www.cityofjacksonvilleoregon.com

The November 2, 2010 General Election will include two races for Jacksonville City Council seats.

Look Who’s Running for City Council

4 Year Term (three open spots)John DoderoPaul HayesDavid JesserJim LewisDan Winterburn

Coming in the October Review:Council Candidates Questionnaire!

Mark your calendars for the Candidates Forum on October 14 at 7:00-9:00 PM at the Naversen Room at the Library. Hosted by The Jacksonville Review and moderated by Carolyn Kingsnorth, this event will provide a chance to ask questions and learn more about the candidates.

The Jackson County Elections Division mails ballots on 10/15/2010.

2 Year Term (one open spot)Christina Duane (unopposed)


Everyday is a part of history in Jacksonville. So, when the idea of a musical celebration of the City’s 150th birthday came up, everyone involved knew that it couldn’t just be about the Gold Rush or the glory days of the 1880’s, according to Paul Wyntergreen, primary lyricist for the original concert. It was essential to cover all 150 years right up until today. Which is why “Jacksonville Jubilee! Echoes of the Past,” to be presented in concert on September 18th on the Britt stage, was written as a decade-by-decade collection of songs.

Premised on a concept similar to the ‘Spoon River Anthology’ in that ghost characters from each of the fifteen decades of Jacksonville’s history tell the story of their time in the musical style of their time, this special first-time community cultural, artistic and educational event is an easily-approachable interpretation of Jacksonville’s historical events and characters who lived through an astounding range of ups and downs. Whether the era is witnessed through the eyes of Gin Lin, the gold miner; Colonel H.H. Sergeant, defender of the courthouse; or Robertson Collins, a pioneer in today’s historic preservation movement; the lyrical perspectives are unique and fresh: sometimes humorous, sometimes weary from tribulation, and always debating the controversy of their day. Each song is historically-accurate and preceded by a brief vignette read by talented local voices, which sets the context for the singer’s ensuing perspective.

“Jacksonville Jubilee!,” co-written and produced by Paul Wyntergreen and songwriter Christina Duane, will be performed by a collaboration of regional artists capable of producing the differing musical styles affiliated with each era. The concert will begin at 7:00 P.M. (sunset) as Christina Duane, who composed music for many of the lyrics, opens with her ballad Sunset Over Jacksonville, before launching into the first three decades of the song cycle, the 1860s through the 1880’s. The duo, Sons of Oregon, then sing their Railroad Lament about the beginning of the end of the glory days as the realization that the decision in the 1880’s to route the Railroad line through Middleford

(Medford) spelt trouble ahead.Bluegrass band, Butch Martin and the

Rogue Valley Riders, then takes the stage to tell of the troubles of the 1890’s through the 1930’s, with the help of pianist, Patti Moran McCoy, and local student, Adam Lohman, (singing as first as the youngest Railroad conductor in the nation, John Barnum, and then as town scamp, ‘Pinto Colvig’, who went on to become the vaudeville voice of Goofy, Big Bad Wolf, and eventually, the first Bozo the Clown). Butch and the gang close-out with the

blues as impoverished folk desperately dig under their own homes for gold during the Great Depression.

Patti Moran McCoy leads a Jubilee revival as Jacksonville gets back on its feet in the 40’s & 50’s, sliding into Cool Cat Collins, a beat poetry piece about people such as Robertson Collins, Eugene Bennett, and George McUne, who began to shape the new Jacksonville.

The last band, Gypsy Soul, then opens with a joyful pop 60’s tune, A Smoker at the Booster’s Ball, sung by ‘Mayor Curley Graham’, and grooves through the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s to wrap-up with Rioting Into the Future, before concluding with Christina singing Legacy as all the artists join Gypsy Soul onstage for a reminder that everyone present is making history. Hope to see you there.

From the Crow's Nestby Linda Meyers

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Successful relationships depend on ‘givers’ who are able to recognize and appreciate the many ways

in which others ‘give.’ They care for things beyond themselves and are not I-oriented people focused on ‘what’s in it for me.’ They do not seek power, prestige, or financial gain; they simply share their time and expertise in order to make a better world.

Fortunately, our town is blessed with a fine crop of ‘givers,’ and we citizens enjoy the benefits of their hard work. The following unselfish individuals are among my Jacksonville heroes.

Dirk Siedlecki devotes hours daily to Jacksonville, tending the historic cemetery, organizing one of the town’s most popular annual events—Meet the Pioneers, keeping track of everything related to the Cemetery Commission, participating in Jacksonville’s clean-up days and all-town garage sales, organizing the historic house tour, and so much more. He is my ultimate Jacksonville hero!

Jerry Ferronato makes town events a success by volunteering behind-the-scenes, doing the work most people avoid. He is a superb parade organizer, works endless hours for Jacksonville’s all-town garage sale and clean-up, does physical labor for the thrift shop, and still finds time to chair the Planning Commission. He is another of my town heroes!

Clara Wendt, a former mayor of Jacksonville, attends all City meetings and keeps track of what’s going on in all political corners of our town. She even attends County meetings related to Jacksonville and always speaks at Council and Planning Commission meetings to express her concerns. She is a long-time Jacksonville hero!

Linda Graham gives to Jacksonville in numerous ways. During spring, after working all day in her Jacksonville toy store, Linda set out to beautify Jacksonville by planting shrubs in the parking strips up and down Fifth Street. To welcome in autumn, she attached corn husks and scarecrows on the lamp standards along Jacksonville’s gateway corridors. Her ‘giving’ does not stop there. Linda, fortunately, has the confidence to stand up at Council meetings to express her concerns and defend issues related to protecting Jacksonville. She is another unselfish Jacksonville hero!

Nancy O’Connell and Russ Kennedy had the guts necessary to stand up to City officials to address Jacksonville’s many budget issues. They shared their expertise in finance and accounting in an effort to bring the City’s budget into order. It’s

not easy in Jacksonville to question any process or existing practice that needs restructuring, but these two individuals stood up and faced the issues. They, too, are on my list of Jacksonville heroes!

Terri Gieg epitomizes what so many of us value in Jacksonville: protecting historic architecture and town traditions. Terri, dressed in her spectacular period dresses and hats, devotes endless hours throughout the year, organizing the Victorian Christmas parade and ball, Chinese New Year festivities, historic home tours, and trolley tours. For all her efforts to protect Jacksonville’s traditions, Terri is another of my town heroes!

Dick Ames and Tony Hess have a passion for the Forest Park and have devoted hours each day, building trails, including a bridge and kiosk, speaking with state representatives, making plans for the park, serving as park rangers, and addressing the Council with their Forest Park visions. They are on my list of Jacksonville heroes, as well!

Sandi Ferronato, Vi Davis, and Nick Vorona are also town heroes for the many hours a month they volunteer at the Senior Thrift Shop in order to raise money towards a Community Center for all ages.

Sharon Becker and her husband, Paul, don their Victorian attire during the weekends and walk the downtown streets, welcoming tourists to Jacksonville. Thanks to Sharon’s tremendous work and organization, the 2009 parade in celebration of Oregon’s 150th birthday was a great success. Thanks to Paul, as well, for having the fortitude to address difficult issues while I was on the City Council. The Beckers are town heroes, too!

Larry Smith has protected Jacksonville’s forested hillsides through his leadership in creating the Jacksonville Woodlands and its 16 miles of hiking trails. Larry, the Town Crier during Victorian Christmas, gives historical lectures on Southern Oregon, telling stories of past heroes. His name should be added to the hero list, as well!

Ron Moore, who chairs HARC, is adamant about protecting Jacksonville’s historic buildings. Ron sets out regularly with his camera to capture the essence of the town’s historic structures, keeps track of those buildings that are in disrepair or neglect and sounds the appropriate alarms, and requires new structures and remodels to meet the code for architectural integrity. He is yet another Jacksonville hero!

Devin Hull, during numerous town hall seminars, made every effort to educate the public about the personnel and operational requirements for providing adequate fire protection and medical response to

My Jacksonville Heroes!

Jacksonville History for a Song

Heroes - Cont'd. on Pg. 30

Christina Duane and Paul Wyntergreen

From the Firehouse to Your House

by Ops Chief, Devin Hull

During a wildfire, time is crucial and resources are limited. Depending on the severity of

the situation and what homeowners have done in advance to protect their homes, firefighters may not be able to safely protect every home that’s threatened by a wildfire. Will firefighters be able to save YOUR home?

Jacksonville Has Adopted A Wildfire Hazard Zone Map

Jacksonville Fire & Rescue has identified the Wildland Fire Hazard Zones within its service area. These areas were identified using specific criteria such as topography, water supply, and vegetation. The adoption of the map now gives homeowners residing in a hazard zone the option of treating vegetation and working with their homeowners association covenants and restrictions.

Help Us to Help You! Jacksonville Fire & Rescue wants local

residents to know that "Wildfire Can Happen Here!" To remind individuals of

this local threat, our firefighters have placed signs throughout the region. If you would like a sign for your property and/or a speaker for your group or neighborhood, please contact us today.

Will Firefighters Find Your Home? Is your home located at the end of

a long driveway, hidden from view? Whether it is a fire or medical emergency, minutes count and a visible address can mean the difference between life and death. Help us help you by posting your home's address at the starting point of your driveway. Address signs are available for those living in interface areas within our service area, as well.

Property Inspections Available Would you like to have your property

inspected to learn what you can do to help safeguard your home against wildfire? Contact Us At Jacksonville Fire & Rescue 541-899-7246

Wildfire Safety Tips

Police Chief David Towe is calling for volunteers to help rehab the Hinger House during its soon-to-be renovation into Jacksonville’s new Police Station! Anyone with

demolition, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and painting skills is urged to call 541-899-7100 and volunteer to help make the transition a reality!

Volunteers Needed for Hinger Rehab!


Student intern, Aaron Reyna says the idea for a Jacksonville Anniversary Ale started off as a joke. “One day, City Administrator, Paul Wyntergreen tossed me a glossy print ad that was done for the commemorative Oregon Sesquicentennial beer bottle promotion that Rogue Ales did last year. Paul asked me to get us a commemorative label, too!” Reyna wasn’t sure if his boss was serious or not but decided to pursue the idea, anyway. “I said to myself, Why not Jacksonville?” For the next three months, he talked with people at Rogue’s Headquarters, left phone messages and sent emails until he finally got in contact with Jim Cline, The President of Rogue Ales.

Reyna’s pitch for the Jacksonville 150th Anniversary commemorative label went well. Next, Reyna says, “Jim asked me to send him some photos of historic buildings around town which were provided by SOHS (Southern Oregon Historical Society). The photo he chose was none other than the 1880 U.S. Hotel.”

A few months later, an elated student intern says he received a draft print of the label. “All of a sudden, the label idea went from being a mere concept to reality.

Next, I set about to organize an official presentation of the ale to the Mayor which was held at the Bella Union. It turned out to be a great success!”

Reyna just finished a busy and productive one year stint as an intern with the Planning Department. He was the one responsible for taking the initiative and filing for and obtaining the grant for the recent restoration of the Brunner Building. Aaron will be heading off to further his education soon – he certainly has a bright future ahead of him.

He remarked, “I’d like to express my appreciation to the entire community who came out in support of the unveiling of The Jacksonville

Anniversary Ale. It is my sincere hope that this commemorative label and the Jacksonville 150th Jubilee Anniversary Celebration will foster a greater sense of unity within our community that will last for the next 150 years.”

Finally, with a big smile on his face, Aaron says he hopes that the next time anyone is at the Bella Union or shopping at Ray’s, that they’ll grab a pint of Jacksonville Anniversary Ale and celebrate—“Because after all,” Aaron quips, “You only turn 150 once!”

SPOTLIGHT

Anyone driving into Jacksonville via South Stage Road can’t help but notice a collection of delightful giant orange, yellow and green metal California Poppies by metal artist Cheryl D. Garcia. The display was born on the hillside of the Quail Run Vineyard on Saturday, July 31st. The spectacular giant floral pieces were “planted” just a few hundred yards east of the Jacksonville city line and are an introductory installment in the “Monumental” art series. Another collection that includes Garcia’s latest wall hanging pieces and outdoor sculptures is on exhibit inside the South Stage Cellars tasting room through November. A well-attended

opening reception was held at South Stage Cellars on August 7th from 3 to 5 PM.

"Monumental" is a very exciting collection of exceptional fine art and sculptural pieces by this diverse and talented local artist. Cheryl D. Garcia's work reflects the inspiration found within the beauty of the natural world. A celebration of the small and quiet connections to the grand and inspirational, Garcia invites the viewer to connect emotionally with the world around them.

Asked to describe the show, the artist offered, "'Monumental' focuses on the art of grandeur and simplicity, illustrating the connections we have with other living beings in the world around us."

Visit www.greatmetalwork.com or call 541-899-9120 for more information.

Massive Poppies Spring to Lifeat Quail Run Vineyard

Student Intern-Ale a Reality

Aaron Reyna with J'ville Anniversary Ale

Trevor and Kali Hill are the new owners of Jacksonville’s Steam Engine Café – located in the same spot as the Country Cottage on “C” Street. Trevor says, “We named the café Steam Engine Café because of the old rails that were put back on “C” Street and the trains that once ran through Jacksonville.” Many menu items are named for Jacksonville’s history and steam engines including the Gold Miners Omelet, Railway Oatmeal, and the Jackson Creek Scramble. For the kids, the ChooChoo menu includes classics such as a PB&J sandwich and the Boxcar Grilled Cheese sandwhich!

The Hill’s first started a bakery in their home with a desire to provide goods without preservatives and hydrogenated oils and food colorings. They prefer everything to be homemade. Says Trevor, “As we were exploring possibilities, we found this café in Jacksonville that was up for rent…we decided to take the plunge and go a little further with our love of homemade foods. We made changes by using our own marinades and grilling all of our own meats. And, we use organic artisan breads from “Rise Up! Artisan Breads” out in the Applegate.” The café also serves smoothies made from whole

fruit, fresh-squeezed juices and the very freshest produce. And, plans are underway to start preparing and selling take and bake pizzas this fall.

Thus far, the most popular breakfast item is the Steam Engine Vegetarian Omelet with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. For lunch, the sandwich of choice is the Conductor’s Chicken Pesto sandwich with pesto sauce, spinach, tomato, and marinated grilled chicken served on sour dough bread. Lunch comes with either a homemade pasta salad or house salad. The open-faced pizza sandwiches are gaining popularity also, and are similar to pizza, but served on bread.

The café opens at 7:30 daily. Trevor and Kali may be reached at the Steam Engine Cafe of Jacksonville, 541-840-5330 or online at www.steamenginecafe.com.

Steam Engine Café Now Open!

The Creator's Gallery Moving & ExpandingThe Creator's Gallery and Art Center

has expanded and moved to 145 N 5th Street, on the opposite corner from the Museum. The new location in the historic Karewski House, built in 1856, includes

1700 square feet of retail and gallery space. The art center plans year-round events showcasing local art in the community.

The gallery carries exciting original art in many mediums including watercolor,

oil, pastel, and acrylic paintings, photography and photo montage, sculpture, mono types and much more. Fine art prints and cards are available. The expanded offerings now include art lessons for adults and children, on demand printing and framing and other photography services. For more information call 541-899-6902 or visit the website at www.TheCreatorsGallery.com.

More than 125 Jacksonville and Rogue Valley runners celebrated Jacksonville’s 150th birthday in style with a tough cross country race in the Forest Park on Saturday, July 31. The race was sponsored by the Southern Oregon Runners, the Jacksonville Woodlands/Forest Park Association, Jacksonville Engine Company # 1, the "Gang of Three" ( Tony Hess, Dick Ames and Gary Sprague), and many other local volunteers.

Despite a morning chill in the air at race time, runners heated-up quickly

under bright and sunny conditions. Bruce Garrett, Mayor of Jacksonville, served as the honorary starter.

The 5k and 10k races started in the Reservoir area and traversed sections of the Naversen Family Trail and the Ridge View Trail. Both trails included punishing uphill switchbacks along with tricky downhill and flat sections, including a 700 foot vertical climb up the Naversen Trail.

The 150th race was a fundraiser for the Jacksonville Woodlands/Forest Park

Association. According to Race Director, Dr. Doug Naversen, all entry fees and donations will be put toward new trail construction and maintenance.

Congratulations to Jacksonville runners Anne Tracy, Sarah Hyman, Adeline Brinkley, Douglas Hecox, Fred Sisk, Stephan Goldman, Bengt Hammer and Art Krueger.

Sesquicentennial Run a Success!

In August, Jeannie Inman purchased the Mustard Seed Café from Tammy & Dwayne Johnson. Inman grew up in Northern California and moved to Applegate in 2002 after a two year stint in New York City. Inman says, “In 2002, my mom and I moved to Applegate to own/operate the Applegate Store and Cafe. After my daughter was born in 2004 I started Annie Mac's Baking Company and turned the Applegate Store and Cafe over to my uncle and cousin.” Jeannie has always had a passion for food and grew up working in the kitchen with her Great Grandma, Annie Mac. At the age of eleven, she began working at her family-owned café. Now with two kids – 6 year old daughter, Taylor, and 2 year old son, Riley, she made the decision to get back to doing what she loves while raising her children in the same way she was raised. Jeannie adds, “I believe that growing up in a family-owned business taught me the value of hard work and customer service.” For now, there are no major or immediate

changes in store for the Mustard Seed. “I will just try to keep things right where they are and see how it goes. My family and I are very excited to become part of Jacksonville history!” You may reach the Mustard Seed Café at 541-899-2977.

Mustard Seed Changes Hands!


Have you ever wondered what an archaeologist actually does? Well, now you can learn first hand! During Jacksonville’s 150th Jubilee Celebration September 17th through the 25th, half a dozen community volunteers will be literally “digging” into the town’s early history as work officially begins on the Britt Gardens Restoration Project.

The homestead and gardens of pioneer photographer Peter Britt were a major Pacific Northwest tourist destination during the decades that ended the 19th Century. The Restoration Project is designed to pay homage to the Gardens’ former glory, and to serve as a legacy for the man who is credited with founding the commercial orchard, vineyard, and horticulture industries in Southern Oregon.

Begun by the Jacksonville Boosters Club in 2003, the project was later adopted by the City and other local organizations as a 150th Jubilee gift to the community. A September 17th ground breaking at 3 p.m. in the Britt Gardens will be part of the Jubilee’s Ceremonial Opening.

However, the shovels of earth fielded by the Mayor and City Councilors will be only the first of many as archaeologists spend Jubilee Week conducting excavations of the grounds. Since the Britt Gardens are a historic site and a contributing element in Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the State requires a formal assessment of the project’s impact on any remaining archaeological resources.

The Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA) will be opening test excavations across the site and mapping areas that have a high probability for archaeological remains, creating a detailed map with overlays of any items uncovered.

“I think this is a fabulous project for the community,” says Chelsea Rose, the SOULA archaeologist who will be heading the excavation work. “We know so much about the Britt family that we should be able to link every item we find to how they used it. We will be able to provide additional depth about someone who was a hero figure of Southern Oregon.”

In addition to exploring the area around the house foundation, the archaeologists will be looking for remains from outbuildings, green houses, even former garden plants. “With archaeology today, not only are we recovering items from everyday life,” explains Rose, “but

we are also capturing plant remains with botanical analysis. We can look at seeds and pollens and possibly identify additional Britt plantings.”

The excavation work will continue throughout the Jubilee week. “On Monday, September 20, from noon to 4 p.m., the public is invited to come check it out,” Rose elaborates. “They’ll see archaeologists hard at work. People are also welcome to wander by throughout the week, but we won’t really be where we can stop and talk. But on Friday the 24th, we’ll have an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’ll be giving site tours, talking about what we think we’ve found, and explaining more about what we’ve done and what will happen next. And throughout the week there will be an archaeologist from the State Historic Preservation Office on site.”

The State archaeologist will also be participating in an “Ask the Experts” historic preservation panel on Thursday, September 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Jacksonville Library. He will take part in a series of archaeological talks as well. Titled “Preserving Our Hidden History: Archaeology and the City of Jacksonville,” the session is scheduled for Tuesday, the 21st, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Old City Hall.

“Someone will be talking about the different projects we’ve done in Jacksonville and all the information we’ve gained,” explains Rose. “Someone will be talking about the Native American period. Someone else will be talking about the gold rush and later years. The State archaeologist will be talking about heritage tourism and how other areas have incorporated archaeology into their tourism as an additional draw. People may think ‘we have all of these buildings so what more can we learn,’ but there is a lot of information still to be uncovered.”

Heritage tourism is definitely part of the appeal of the Britt Gardens Restoration Project. As is rehabilitation of Britt’s surviving plant species, reintroduction of vanished species that were initially part of his gardens, and reconstruction of pivotal garden features, bringing Britt’s astounding accomplishments back to life for the enjoyment and appreciation of everyone.

And during Jubilee Week, ‘Peter Britt’ himself may drop by to survey the project—emphasizing how the restored gardens will provide a true representation of ‘living history.’

For a Celebration treat, dine at The Jacksonville Inn and enjoy Chef Bill’s culinary celebratory special menu created

especially for Jacksonville’s 150 Year Celebration;Tastes of 1860 ~ With a Modern Flair!

Jacksonville InnA National Historic Landmark

The Inn has served three of the last four U.S. Presidents

Jacksonville, celebrating 150 years...Jacksonville Inn, celebrating 149 years!

For Reservations Call: (800) 321-9344 / (541) 899-1900

175 E. California Street, Jacksonville, OR

See them online at www.jacksonvilleinn.com

Jacksonville, Celebrating 150 Years

Jacksonville Inn, Celebrating 149 Years

Each continuing the historic preservation standard for excellence; each o� ering the community a superb lifestyle.

Guided walking tours through the torch-lit Jacksonville Historic Cemetery where Pioneer Spirits wait to greet you with stories of what life was like in the mid 1800’s in Jacksonville and the surrounding Rogue Valley. This year hear the tales of Judges, a lawyer, Gunsmith, wealthy merchants, Newspaper Editor, Military Offi cer & a noted Pioneer woman.

A project of the Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery & event partner, the Jacksonville Boosters Club. This is a major fund raiser to support ongoing cemetery restoration & preservation projects & the Boosters support for the Jacksonville Elementary School Music Program.

Please visit our new website at www.friendsjvillecemetery.org

MEET THE PIONEERSJOIN US FOR OUR 5TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF CELEBRATING

150 YEARS OF JACKSONVILLE AND ITS HISTORY 1860 – 2010

TOUR DATES & TIMES: Sunday, October 10,2:00 – 5:00 PM,

Friday & Saturday, October 15 & 16, 4:30 – 7:30 PM,

Tours depart every 15 minutes & take approximatelyone hour

by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Can You Dig It?Hey Steve, What’s it Worth?by Steven Wall

Steve Wall lives in Jacksonville and is the owner of Wall Auctioneers. He may be reached at 541-261-4103 or [email protected].

“Oh yes, it's a Louis the XIV and isn't it marvelous!” “My grandmother said

it's an original Louis the XVI side chair.” “Yes Madame, it's a typical Louis the XV settee.” If you're like most people, you probably don't know one Louis from the next Louis. So, if you've run out of idle chit chat at your next cocktail party, you can impress your friends with a new understanding of the Louis styles and how they differ from one another.

Let's begin with Louis the XIV (1638-1715), known as the “Sun King.” The longest reigning king in French history, he may be best known for the Chateau de Versailles, an unsurpassed palace of enormous grandeur. This period was an age of courtly splendor and grandeur; of rich, massive furniture, well-suited to the palace and salons where it was used in large, opulently-furnished rooms. We sometimes refer to this furniture style as “Baroque.” The Louis XIV or French Baroque style is marked by dignity, grandeur, bold effects, lavish but not excessive ornament, and faultless workmanship. Furniture woods included ebony, walnut, oak and chestnut. Rounded forms and curvilinear lines predominate. In decoration, masks, heads of sphinxes and satyrs were all included among the fashionable motifs modeled in gilded bronze. Fine inlays, known as Buhl work, in exotic woods cover many of the flat surface areas. Ornamental details were symmetrical and well balanced. Small, round and oblong tables and consoles became common. Beds were chiefly designed to support elaborate draperies. A couch, called "lit a la duchesse" gilded, painted, and varnished, made its appearance. A common form of cabinet had a serpentine front and carved feet and panels, and was decorated with Buhl work. These are a few of the numerous forms that appeared during the Louis XIV baroque furniture period.

Louis XV style furniture, also known as “Rococo,” is derived from two French words meaning rock and shell. These stylistic elements play a popular motif in the furniture of the period (1730-1775).

Louis XV, the great-grandson of Louis XIV, was officially crowned in 1722. While his predecessor relished bold, strong and symmetrical designs, the Louis XV

style was created for the comfort and the glorification of womanly beauty. This period designed everything with an eye toward lightness and grace. It has a romantic, sensuous and feminine look, as every design line is a flowing curve. Asymmetry is apparent throughout and romantic imagery is often reflected in its motifs. The “Bombe” chest was inspired during this time. It was also during this period that France was captivated with many things Chinese. This fascination with Chinese motifs was called Chinoiserie. A newly discovered Chinese method of painting called lacquering was used in painting wood furniture. Delicacy is the guiding spirit of Rococo and scale is also reduced as opposed to the very massive scale of the Louis XIV style.

And finally we have Louis XVI (1754-1793), but let's not lose our heads over it. Sorry, I couldn't resist the “faux pas.” Toward the end of the reign of Louis XV the popularity of the rococo style began to wane. Replacing it was a much simpler, less ornate design often called Neo Classical. Inspired by archaeological discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum, which revealed the character of the interiors and furniture of the ancient classical civilizations of Rome and Greece, a new form of design followed suit. Straight lines replace the curving flows of Louis XV furniture. Simplicity replaced ornate romanticism of the earlier furniture. If there is curvature in the design, it is usually compass drawn and not free form. Ornamental details include urns, lyres, fluted columns and classical forms. The curving cabriole legs of Louis XV have been replaced with straight legs and are fluted, imitating the columns of ancient Rome. Most chests are usually rectangular in form and there are no more curves as in the Bombe of Louis XV. This period relies less on ornamentation in its design and is it seldom carved or painted. It is usually finished in natural wood with mahogany the most commonly used. Simple, classical and elegant are the buzzwords for Louis XVI period. So, pour that glass of Southern Oregon wine and go impress your friends with all that Louis Schmooie stuff.

Louis Schmooie – A Primer to Antique French Furniture


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SaturdayAugust

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The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann

When our fearless editor wondered what served as entertainment in the early

Jacksonville years, we responded that our memories don’t go back that far. Which is why we mounted our horseless carriage and ventured off to the site of the Southern Oregon Historical Society library. It was a trip worth taking. Soon we were delving into newspapers dating back to the very beginning of Jacksonville’s history.

Two ads in the classified columns of the February 26, l858 Oregon Sentinel (formerly the Jacksonville Sentinel) gave us our first hint of what people did for fun. The first ad states: “J.H. Walls’ CHIEFTAIN Drinking Saloon, Jacksonville, O.T. [that would be Oregon Territory, folks] is fitted up in superior style. The Saloon is spacious, and care has been taken to prepare to accommodate the most fastidious. The BAR is supplied with LIQUORS AND CIGARS.”

The second ad, directly below J.H. Wall’s entry, counters: “M’Laughli & Kippel’s NEW STATE Billiard and Drinking Saloon, Jacksonville, O.T., is a cool and spacious Saloon and is fixed up in a style of elegance. The Billiard tables are new, and from one of the best makers. And at the Bar there will always be a good supply of rare, old French Bourbons, prime Benedine and American Whiskey, choice Wines, Ale, and Lager Beer and Havana Cigars.”

Each ad strives to outdo the other in the “fitted up” and “fixed up” categories, although we wonder how “elegant” the establishments may have been, given that the clientele tracking in mud from the town’s dirt streets would have been miners, farmers and drivers—in short, men. Orange Jacobs, publisher of the newspaper from 1852 to 1859, commented of the social scene, “...there were but few women, and most of them not angelic.” Apparently entertainment of another kind was not unknown in the O.T.

Fortunately, more respectable fare was just around the corner. Traveling troupes and local talent appeared regularly on the second floor of the McCully Building, known today as the Odd Fellows Hall. Down the street, the Masons sponsored a small theater. And the town’s German organizations maintained a singing club and served as the core of the Jacksonville Town Band.

Of course, spontaneous entertainment

might always arise during life’s daily adventures. In November 1873, a meeting of the Odd Fellows was interrupted by an earthquake. The temblor, noted the Jacksonville Democratic Times, broke up “a social game of cards,” and one of the fellows “rushed out with the hand that had just been dealt him, which contained five diamonds and the Jack of spades.”

As today, new stores and businesses always drew a receptive crowd. Thus a

new barber shop on California Street crowed that “those who wish to have a smooth shave and have their hair cut in the latest style” would do well to call. The town dentist advertised that he had just

received “a quantity of laughing gas, for the painless extraction of the teeth.” He guaranteed the gas was “perfectly harmless and will undoubtedly meet with great favor.” Right on, we say.

Kids, of course, make their own entertainment, especially when they can’t find it pre-made. An 1871 edition of the Democratic Times quoted the sexton of the Jacksonville Cemetery in regard to “a lot of obtrusive boys (who) are in the habit of following every funeral procession...and by their ruffian conduct seriously interfering with funeral solemnities.” Parents, chided the paper, should teach their children at least the common rules of good behavior, adding, “Respect for the dead is one of the noblest marks of civilization.”

Wonderful photos of some of the early performers and many of the respected dead appear on a new DVD titled “Jacksonville Oregon, A Walk Through Time.” This well-researched and timely project, available at Jacksonville’s Visitors’ Center, was produced by Carolyn Kingsnorth, president of the Jacksonville Heritage Society board, and narrated by local thespian Steve Carlson. It’s the perfect combination of entertainment and history on our town’s 150th anniversary.

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

Whaddya Do for Fun Around Here?The Rogue Valley Symphony opens its 43rd season in September 2010 with a “musical postcard” from its new Music Director, Martin Majkut. That postcard will include music from Slovakia by Czech composer, Novák, American composers, Gershwin and Beethoven.

Majkut rose to the lead in the Symphony’s “Year of the Search” after spending ten days with the orchestra last November. Majkut’s talent and enthusiasm came shining through after hours of rehearsals, performances, receptions and interviews were completed by all facets of the organization. He was appointed in June and already has a gorgeous season of music planned for Rogue Valley listeners. Majkut was thrilled to be chosen to lead the RVS and “can hardly wait to join the orchestra in their music making again.” He has become one of the newest residents of the “State of Jefferson” relocating to the area in August. His exuberance about his new home and orchestral music is palpable every time he speaks. The Rogue Valley Symphony will be spreading this enthusiasm in their performances throughout their five concert series.

During his first visit to Southern Oregon, Majkut was intrigued by how much the Rogue Valley landscape reminded him of his native Slovakia. His first concert this season includes a tribute to the mountains of Slovakia in a lush, romantic composition by Novák entitled, "In the Tatras." Majkut calls this piece his “visit card to the Rogue Valley.” He hopes it delivers an aural postcard to the audience about his homeland. Majkut offers the second work on the program, Gershwin’s Piano Concerto, featuring local favorite Alexander Tutunov, as the place where he has found his “new home.” Gershwin’s concerto is truly American and imports jazz to the symphonic repertoire. The concert will be rounded out by a piece that erases all boundaries with its musical beauty and complexity, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Majkuts' audition concert last year included a rendition of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony that listeners called, “fresh and exciting.”

In the second concert of the season in November, the symphony musicians will be performing the world premiere of Las Ranas de Katanchel, a new work by principal trombonist and composer, Mark Jacobs. Las Ranas de Katanchel is rooted in Mayan mythology and includes the sounds of frogs, birds, insects, and thunderstorms that Jacobs recorded in Mexico. This concert series will also include two well known symphonic works, Schubert’s Fourth Symphony and

Elgar’s Enigma Variations.Majkut says that the January concert

series includes “a healthy dose of Mozart to help conquer the melancholy of the season.” Virtuosic clarinetist Jon Manassee will be presenting Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, and the orchestra will play Symphony No. 41, the “Jupiter,” which was Mozart’s last symphonic work. Grieg’s beloved Holberg Suite, featuring the string section of the orchestra, will round out the program.

The RVS’s February concert series features cellist Elinor Frey performing Schumann’s Cello Concerto. The orchestra will also perform Stravinsky’s passionate Firebird Suite. The performance of the music from the Firebird Suite will include an art exhibit of local artists and their interpretations of the same Russian folk tale that Stravinsky used. This concert will also include a collaboration between the RVS and the Youth Symphony of

Southern Oregon (YSSO) in a “side-by-side” production of Dvorak’s most famous Slavonic Dances.

The final concert of the 2010-2011 RVS season will bring dramatic works by Berlioz, Sibelius and Brahms to the stage. Berlioz’s festive Roman Carnival Overture begins the concert. Featured soloist Steven Moeckel joins Majkut and the orchestra for Sibelius’ dark and earthy Violin Concerto. And, Brahms’ First Symphony will

provide a triumphal close to Majkut’s first season as the Rogue Valley Symphony’s Music Director.

The proverbial question to all artists these days is ,“what’s on your iPod?” While on a hiking trip in the mountains of Slovakia, Majkut heard a recording of a group that he can’t wait to share with his American friends. It is a combination of Techova (a Slovakian village) folk music with a jazzy twist. Martin is also a big fan of the artist Sting and is immersed in his new release, “Symphonicites.” This album is a collection of Sting’s hits accompanied by orchestra. In addition to conducting and hiking, Majkut has been reading Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Really! He feels its events are “strikingly relevant to our time.” He will have a busy year getting to know the cities and people of the Southern Oregon, sampling its many world-class artistic offerings. In addition, he also wants to check out many of the Rogue Valley’s delectable food offerings including local meats, cheeses, wines, microbrews, and produce. He said that “Fresh and local, that is the way to go!” Majkut would certainly say the same about music in our region.

Want More Classical?The Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra is Just the Ticket!


What better time for a garden drenched in history as Jacksonville celebrates its

150th anniversary! As we celebrate 150, Wes and Mona Hartman are celebrating 100 years of their own family's home and garden history at 470 N. 5th Street. Knowing Wes and Mona, it was a joy for me to visit and be able to share the rich history of their garden home.

The B.F. Dowell home was built around 1861 by B.F Dowell, who owned the first newspaper in the area. His name hales from his great uncle, Benjamin Franklin. Wes's grandparents bought the home in 1910 when Wes's father was 4. His grandfather, a bridge builder who built McKee Bridge, was gone a lot, leaving Wes's grandmother, Alpha, to run the home. She sold the home to a son, and Wes visited his uncle every June at cherry harvest time, and he is reminded of those days each June with some of the same smells he remembers.

The gardens during those years were utilitarian in nature, covered with fruit trees, corn, tomatoes and artichokes, with canning in mind. Wes and Mon bought the home in 1987, and spent a year renovating it prior to moving in. The house consumed their time but in 1994 they began converting the spent, forlorn acreage to the gardens that compliment the home today.

Now, after passing by wax leafed privet, you enter the home's picket front gate and see the first piece of family history. A rustic granite heart stone is inset into the brick walkway. Wes and Mona placed it there after finding it tucked in a garden bed. You can still see his aunts’ childhood initials carved in the stone. Continuing around the house on both sides is a replicated brick walkway, as they were unable to retain the old original walk.

Along the walk into the back yard, I passed a beautiful mountain of ivy as an entry into a perennial courtyard. Wes shared that the mound of ivy covered a huge old black walnut tree stump removed in 1981 by his uncles. The tree had a 54” trunk and weighed in at about 10,000 lbs. Jeff Hawk, hearing about the tree coming down, did not want it lost and bought it from the Hartman brothers, hoping to someday put the beautiful wood to use. Jeff stored it for 26 years and in 2008, took the seasoned black walnut and made what is now the beautiful large 15ft. wooden cross gracing the alter at the Jacksonville Presbyterian church. He made that cross for the 150th anniversary of the church!

Past the perennials, the courtyard offers the first hint of the historic garden journey ahead. A beautiful climbing hydrangea frames an old stained glass window in the side of the wood shed. Like a true gardener, Mona has moved the hydrangea three times for the perfect location.

A garden fountain edged in boxwood, becomes a sentry to the back yard, but beneath its formality a wide bed of white scented geraniums lays its welcome down to the walkway and grass beyond. The curve of the fountain area, leads to a beautiful wall of ornamental plum, flowering crab, and crape myrtles that offer white, pink and purple armfuls of bouquets. The water and foliage barrier provide an instant sound and privacy block from the street only 10 ft away.

The Hartman garden is a classic mix

of formal and free design that welcomes anyone automatically. As lemonade is poured I sit on the brick patio and take in the beauty. There is a dynamic, deep purple clematis within the shadows of the original, old, white smoke house (which offers a pallet for natures art)! Behind me, a lush grape vine cascades over a 5ft. High X 15ft. wide arbor that offers an edge for the patio and shields

the back porch. Low and long in stature, it takes a moment to notice the 14” diameter trunk! Original to the house, it is over 140 years old! Beneath those grapes, a 5 ft. diameter Boston fern graces the

shadow of the vine as if to bow for the old gentleman.

More grape vines share with other historic plants. A 50 yr. old arbored grape was planted by an uncle. There is lemon balm from 100 years back on the property and an original pear tree. Newer “Hartman plantings” have been added. Incense cedar, a double trunk locust tree, and large laurels edge the property, and Mona added holly as a reminder of her own childhood getting “Oregon holly” for the holidays.

The historic plant prize of the property is the fig, planted about 1910. It is truly amazing. On the front right of the home, the giant fig gracefully hugs the old house, as if to stay close to protect its friend. Originally a single stem, the record freeze of 1963 killed it back, but returning with multiple stems, it is lush and green. Its 30ft X 25 ft. canopy offers two harvests yearly of sweet figs.

Across from the fig, as if to offset the dynamic presence, a tapestry of hydrangeas “pop” under a giant English

walnut and offer an outstanding contrast, that I would love to replicate! Perfect, lush, deep pink flowers adorn the dark green leaves. Along the side pathway, rows of soft pink, bush roses lazily escort you. I was intrigued by one of Mona's comments, that the house style demanded formal gardens like boxwoods, but some of the softer lines of the house needed to be mirrored in the garden, as well. The blend is not “obvious” because Mona is so in touch with the feel of the house and has done such a remarkable job melding the two design elements. The softer bush roses, scented geraniums, and untrimmed natural hedges dividing the back yard, offer blending touches.

Mona and Wes's work is a joint labor of love for the gardens. Mona continues to want to add another fountain where an original one graced the side of

My Neighbor's Garden

Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

The B.F Dowell House

Wes and Mona Hartman

Garden - Cont'd. on Pg. 32

Gates McKibbin moved to Jacksonville after working and living in the Bay Area for three

decades as a consultant to major corporations. This column contains her musings about this

remarkable community and her new life far away from the fast lane.

Reflectionsby Gates McKibbin

When the outside temperature soared into the triple digits and then kept

going, I was wondering if attending the Jackson Browne concert at the Britt that evening would be akin to locking myself in a sauna for four hours. It was uncharacteristically humid along with being wickedly hot – not my preferred ambience for an outdoor event.

Having spent most of my adult life in the Bay Area, where I used to think an 85-degree day was insufferable, I have yet to amplify my definition of “insufferable” the required 20 degrees Fahrenheit. So I amplified its antidote by packing additional iced tea along with the picnic fare. Then I set off with friends to snag a well situated square of grass for lawn seating.

Before we got out of the driveway, gray clouds appeared. That didn’t particularly concern us until spears of lightning flashed overhead. We went back inside, stuffed collapsible umbrellas into my shoulder bag and started off once again. My spirits lifted at the thought of lower temperatures. So what if rain was a potential accompaniment?

We had the best of both worlds that night. The air cooled down and the storm drifted elsewhere. As the audience eased from melted into mellow, lyrics from Browne’s Running on Empty came to mind:

If it takes all night, that’ll be all rightIf I can get you to smile before I leave

The evening was already all right. Fans dined, visited and lounged on the crazy-quilt patchwork dotting the lawn, relaxed and contented.

From the very first riff Jackson Browne and David Lindley were flawlessly in synch. I was mesmerized by the casual, apparently effortless way they played

and sang together. As I listened to their inventive acoustic arrangements and marveled at Browne’s still resonant voice, I gave quiet thanks to Britt Festivals for bringing them to town.

A full moon the color of October rose from behind the clouds, blanketing the audience with its delicate golden aura. In that soothing moon glow memories wafted into my head along with Browne’s music. I was living his lyrics, “looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields.”

I considered the occasionally bumpy, inevitably intriguing terrain of my life, realizing all over again that everything I have done, everywhere I have been, every edgy change I have experienced has been exactly right. Together they led me to that evening and the uncomplicated elation I felt as I looked up at the stars and listened to a man named Jackson performing in an Oregon county called Jackson. There’s magic in such synchronicities.

Jackson Browne was singing for himself. He was singing for me. He was singing for us all. He affirmed what is real and challenging, worthwhile and good. And he made us smile at more than the balmy breezes. Even now I can hear his refrain:

You’ve had to hide sometimes, but now you’re all right

And it’s good to see your smiling face tonight

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Calendar of Events - September 2010So. Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar ² , see ad on page 6

August 24-September 1, 10:00am-6:00pm: ² THE ARTISTS' WORKSHOP 26TH ANNUAL EXHIBIT, US Hotel Grand Ballroom, for more information contact Peter Coons at 541-899-1752.

September 3-5, Labor Day Weekend: ² JACKSONVILLE CELEBRATES THE ARTS, Jacksonville Museum Grounds, for more information, contact [email protected] or 541-899-1121, see ad page 32.

September 7-December 7: ² JACKSONVILLE ARTIST KATHARINE GRACEY PRESENTS "OREGON ART COLLECTION: IMAGES TO REMEMBER," Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave, see ad page 31.

September 8, 7:30pm: ² VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE COMMUNITY CHOIR, Applegate Library, 18485 North Applegate Road in Applegate, each Wednesday from September 8 until November 17 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses! Come sing with us. No audition needed. $50 cost for the series. The season will conclude with a concert on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the Applegate Valley. For more information,please call, Joan Peterson at 541-846-6988.

September 11-12: ² JACKSOnvILLE CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE!

September 11-12: ² JACKSONVILLE BOOSTERS ANNUAL GARAGE SALE, See ad this page.

September 12, 3:30-8:00pm: ² RAISE YOUR HEART FOR HEALTH, Voorhies Mansion, Medford, to benefit dental care for uninsured in our community. See ad this page.

September 15, 5:30pm: ² WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS FESTIVE MARDI GRAS PARTY to benefit themselves & Hearts with a Mission at the Rogue Valley Country Club, Medford. Great dinner, DJ, dance competition, professional dancers, silent auction, wine raffle & more!! $40/person or entire table of 10 for $450. Contact Brandy Jameson, 541-621-1526 or [email protected]

September 17-25: ² JACKSOnvILLE'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE WEEK, see ad page 9 and schedule of events on page 10.

September 25: ² FARM TO FORK VEGETARIAN FARM DINNER TO BENEFIT SANCTUARY ONE, Eden Vale Winery, Medford, seating by reservation only, for reservations or more information, please contact Patty Davis at 541-301-6361. See ad page 3.

October 9 & 10: ² MOBILITY UNLIMITED GLASS HARVEST FESTIVAL, Gathering Glass Studio, 322 N Pioneer St., Ashland. For more information, call 541-618-9468.

October 10, 15 & 16: ² MEET THE PIONEERS, Jacksonville Historic Cemetery, tickets on sale soon at the Visitors Center. This outstanding event has SOLD OUT every year! See ad on page 11.

October 11, Noon: ² THE JACKSONVILLE SENIORS FASHION SHOW to benefit the Old Library & Collectibles Thrift Store, Jacksonville Food & Friends, and Jacksonville Community Center, at the Old Presbyterian Church, located at California & 6th Streets. For more information, call 541-899-9555.

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Steven de Jaray’s 21 Minutes of ClaimsBy Janet Eastman

Steven de Jaray spent 21 minutes on the phone August 12 saying that he didn’t want to talk about his plans to open his Footstone Jive “dance hall” winery and distillery outside of Jacksonville.

The beleaguered wine producer, who was shot down June 15 by city council members over his pending Oregon liquor license, is still optimistic about tapping the J’ville tourist stream and then the world. But he’s not ready to say how he will do it. “You’ll write about it to my detriment,” he said, almost breathless as he talked on his cell phone and walked his dog.

De Jaray didn’t want to discuss how he has yet to receive a liquor license even though he has produced thousands of gallons of Footstone Jive wine.

In early August, he withdrew an application for a winery/distillery license and applied to be a distributor to sell to licensed retailers. As of late August, he had not received an endorsement of his liquor license application from the City of Medford, where he has established a business on Fir Street.

He also didn’t want to disclose any plans about building a winery on 50 acres off South Stage Road owned by Southeast Jacksonville LLC, in which Alan DeBoer is a partner. De Jaray did refer to DeBoer as a “great ambassador to the Rogue Valley.” No application for a land use permit or building permit has been filed with the Jackson County Planning Commission, according to senior planner Tracie Nickel.

De Jaray did want to explain in great detail that restaurateurs are “reacting positively” about serving his yet-to-be-bottled wines and that he still sees potential in selling 100,000 cases a year in Oregon, New York, Chicago and Dallas, where he has received “strong interest.” He has also set his sights on the Asian market.

He believes his wine will help the Rogue Valley receive the recognition it deserves. “The real tragedy and it screams out loud every single day is that people away from here say, ‘the Rogue what?’” he said. “When we present it to them, we say, ‘Here’s 10 reasons why the Rogue Valley is more than the ‘Rogue what?’ and then they get it.”

He added: “Less wine is made here than a Constellation makes in a month,” referring to the New York-headquartered

Constellation Brands, an international wine, beer and spirits mega producer and marketer with annual sales of $3.65 billion.

No specifics were given on how he plans to enter Constellation’s orbit or even vault to the top tier of Oregon wine producers selling 100,000 cases or more. Or how he’s resolving his legal issues in British Columbia.

A June court appearance in Richmond Provincial Court to address his involvement in shipping military-grade electronic chips from the Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong in defiance of export rules was postponed until August and now again until Sept 9.

He said he’s offended that journalists use the word “serious” when referring to the charges he and his daughter Perienne face on illegally attempting to export goods

without a permit and two counts of failure to report goods.

“No one has taken the time to understand the insignificance of the charges,” he said. “It seems as if you’re more interested in people than the wine.”

It has been reported that in 2004, de Jaray, who still lives in West Vancouver, B.C., admitted to insider trading reporting violations as a CEO of AimGlobal Technologies Co., a high-tech firm. He was fined $100,000 by the British Columbia Securities Commission and cannot be involved in a publicly traded company in B.C. until 2013.

He acknowledged “raised eyebrows” over his “less than conservative approach” but then returned to his favorite subject: his wine.

“Most winemakers here wave the flag of highly structured wine for a sophisticated palate,” he said. “Our wines are made for young adults. We use a specific engineered fermentation to emphasize the fruit.”

He calls his white blend “approachable, yummy, refreshing, delightful, soft on the palate, not your dad's wine.”

The Footstone Jive labels, he said, will be printed “imminently,” using glamour pinup artwork. His Syrah Rosé “Farm Girl” will be depicted on the label as a busty brunette in short overalls and roller skates. His Pinot Gris “Librarian” will be shown with plumeria in her blonde hair, plunging cleavage and a garter high on her thigh while splashing around in a wine barrel. “The Débutante,” a blend

of Pinot Gris, Viognier, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, will be seen on the label as a Marilyn Monroe-ish seductress with a white gown and hose, and red lips, gloves and heels.

He said he hopes to buy Pinot Noir grapes from a local grower and make a wine he’ll call “Pinot Nurse.”

He wants to continue his ‘40s theme because he said, “Focus groups find it touching and romantic, and people have forgotten their history, … about Roosevelt and Hitler. They don’t understand what WWII did to this community.”

He says he has admiration for the local winemaking community and respect for the people of Jacksonville. He shrugs off criticism of his plans and his personal history with “People are most inclined to complain than praise.” And he says that

as a businessman he has “made a ton of profit for shareholders” in the past, but “it’s not possible to build an enterprise without some issues that always get resolved.”

He said he’s “not happy with what’s been written” about him so far and he says “gossip writers” don’t realize how their words “reflect on the entire, hardworking Footstone Jive team.”

He said they are excited about the plans and “we look forward to providing an announcement when the time is right.”

As of now, his Footstone Jive wine remains on hold in tanks at a Medford custom-crush facility.

He ended the 21-minute conversation with “God Bless.”Janet Eastman writes about Southern Oregon wine for national publications and websites.

Her work can be seen at www.janeteastman.com.

“The Débutante” from Footstone Jive website

“Hip, hip, hooray… He’s hip… they’re hippies… hip-hop…”

Isn’t it interesting how the word ‘hip’ keeps resurfacing in our vernacular? I wonder if it’s because subconsciously we understand how important our hips and hip joints are to us. Ask anyone who has had successful hip replacement how much the quality of their life has improved. With painful hips, movement and life in general is not a lot of fun. Thank god for the strides medical science has made in this area.

The hip joint is one of the largest in the body. It is a ball-and-socket type joint like the shoulder. The hip is quite mobile with seven distinct types of motion; therefore, many muscles contribute to healthy hip motion. They do not attach right at the hip joint, which gives the hip more stability.

A muscle group that is very important to the stabilization of the hip are the adductors. They are responsible for bringing the leg back to the body’s midline after having been raised. A good strengthening exercise is:

Lie flat on your back, knees bent, feet • flat on the floor. Put a rolled towel or medium sized • ball in between your knees.Slowly squeeze the ball, tightening • your inner thigh muscles (Adductors)Hold for 5 seconds and repeat 10 • times, as hard as possible pain free.

The gluteal and hamstring muscles can be strengthened by an exercise

called the ‘bridge’:Lie flat on your back, knees bent, feet • flat on the floor.Slowly lift your bottom, pushing • through your feet, until your knee, hip and shoulder are in a straight line.Hold for 2 seconds, then roll down.• Repeat from 5 to 10 times.•

The piriformis muscle sits deep within the hip socket and if it is tight, can cause hip pain. A good stretch for this muscle is called ‘thread the needle’:

Lie on your back with knees bent, • feet flat on the floor.Cross the right ankle over the left knee.• Thread your arms through the hole • created between your legs.Hold on to the back of the left thigh • and lift it off the floor. (Sometimes just crossing the ankle over the knee is enough of a stretch at the beginning.)Hold the stretch for 20 seconds and • change legs.Make sure both hips remain evenly • situated on the floor.

These are just a few of the many exercises and stretches you can do to maintain healthy hip joints and increase the quality of your life.

I wonder what the next generations' use of the word ‘hip’ will be?

Body Languageby Mary Ann Carlson

Mary Ann Carlson owns The Pilates Studio and offers classes Tues. & Sat. 9:a.m. in the

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“If I’d known I was going to live so long, I’d have taken better care of myself.”


These are words nobody wants to speak and nobody wants to hear. But if you’ve been around

wines a while, you’re going to hear them. So this month let’s talk about corked wines. There are facts and there are myths surrounding the topic.

To begin, as always, we need some background. The culprit we’re speaking of is a chemical 2,4,6-trichloroanisole; a mouthful so in the wine trade it’s usually called “cork taint” or by its chemical shorthand TCA. In wine, TCA will cause a loss of fruit intensity and aroma at concentrations in the 1 to 3 parts per TRILLION range. At concentrations above 3 ppt it appears as a musty, moldy, wet newspaper, wet cardboard, odor and flavor. You can’t miss it and shouldn’t mistake it.

To give you an idea of just how minute such a concentration is, one ppt would be like a single cube of sugar dissolved in enough water to fill about 100 Olympic- sized swimming pools; a reasonably sized lake! Throw in say 3 sugar cubes and you’ve hit the human ability to both smell and taste TCA. So it’s pretty easy to spot a corked wine, but why is it called “corked?”

The term, “corked” began in the days when cork producers used chlorine to disinfect their corks. The C in TCA refers to the element Chlorine. So corks disinfected with chlorine got a critical TCA building block and became especially susceptible to developing cork taint. The problem was traced back to the cork and became known as “corked” wine.

Today I don’t know of a single cork producer who still uses chlorine. But some wineries use chlorine-based products like bleach to disinfect equipment. That to say there are other paths for TCA to get into wines. TCA contamination happens in winery equipment, barrels, bungs, bottling lines, hoses, gaskets, … you get the idea. Once in, one of those TCA exposure can ruin entire lots of wines and is so difficult to remove that entire wineries have had to be reworked to remove it. Which might explain the disparity between studies of corks themselves showing under 1% cork taint and tasting studies showing as high as 7% cork tainted wines.

Let’s get to the nub of the issue. Do you really care whether corks cause corked

wines? You just bought an expensive wine for dinner and have guests arriving – you open it and discover it’s corked, do you care that you just opened a 1% example? I think not. For you, at that point, it’s 100% and you’re not happy! It’s almost enough to make you start believing the screwcap salesman’s story that if the wine was sealed with a screwcap it wouldn’t have that problem. Ignoring, of course, all those other ways TCA can get into wine.

But when faced with a corked wine your concern isn’t how it got in there, but how to get it out. You don’t need advice on which wines writers and bloggers like or recommend you buy. You don’t want to hear that you should dump it down the sink or return it and see if you can get your money back. Those won’t save your

dinner party, will they?What to do? Well,

we know TCA has a particular affinity to plastic, one of the reasons it is so difficult to get out of winery hoses and equipment. What’s bad for the winery is good for you.

Try this little known trick I heard from a professor of wine chemistry at U.C. Davis.

Decant your wine into a bowl with plastic wrap in it. Do some gentle stirring for a couple of minutes to get the wine to contact the plastic wrap. Without getting all technical, it turns out that the TCA molecules will stick to the polyethylene sheet. They prefer it to your wine. When you remove the plastic wrap, the TCA goes with it. You should be able to get enough out to keep you from dumping that expensive wine and save your dinner party.

Why restaurants, even those with supposedly trained Sommeliers, don’t know this trick, remains a mystery to me. But now you do.

Oh, I should finish by saying that if you don’t actually have a corked wine, if the wine is spoiled in some other way, this little trick will certainly not save it.

So, until next month, enjoy your wines and come visit us wineries on the Applegate Winetrail. It starts only 8 miles from Jacksonville.

Speaking of Wineby Duane Bowman

Duane Bowman is a Director of Applegate Valley Oregon Vintners Association and

winemaker at Cricket Hill Winery located at the 2 mile marker on Little Applegate Rd.

Find him at www.crickethillwinery.com or email [email protected]

Every year, Applegate Valley residents and surrounding communities celebrate the wonderful wines and foods produced by our local wineries and restaurants. The Greater Applegate Community Development Corporation (GACDC) teams with Applegate vintners to host this fundraiser to promote community projects. This year’s event will take place beneath the setting sun on the banks of the beautiful Applegate River at Cantrall-Buckley Park. Patrons will be treated to wine-tasting and delicious gourmet appetizers while enjoying live music provided by Mark Nelson.

A wine raffle will also be held to benefit underfunded programs at local schools. Last year, over $2,000 was handed over to the Applegate and Williams Schools. Art, music, and farm education programs are examples of how the money is used. Tickets for the event can be purchased on line at www.gacdc.org.

The GACDC is heavily invested in the community. This registered 5013(c)(3) non-profit is run by local Applegate residents. The GACDC partners with other local groups to address community issues. For example, an extensive collaborative effort has just been completed to prioritize fuels reduction efforts on public lands within the valley. Recently, the group has teamed with EarthAdvantage to sponsor two very popular solar tours to promote energy efficiency in local remodels and home construction. And, in another effort, the GACDC worked with the Applegate Partnership to conduct a study on local biomass for power generation.

The GACDC has also contributed to

a large project that will renovate the Applegate School. Currently students at this K-8 school attend classes in temporary modular units. Grant monies will enable an extensive retrofit of the historic school house. The project will result in a modern, state-of-the-art learning facility. It is scheduled for completion next year.

The GACDC is also presently assisting the Applegate Fire District by providing river access for a high volume pump to feed thirsty water tenders. This should drastically increase water resupply for valley fire events.

The Cantrall-Buckley Park itself is a beneficiary of GACDC support. This 88-acre community park near Ruch is jointly run with Jackson County Parks Division. The GACDC has been instrumental in obtaining public and private grant monies to improve this popular camping, picnicking, and swimming destination. Recent projects include the addition of new restrooms and a state-of-the art waste water treatment system in the campground. This system uses native cattail, iris, and bull rush to naturally filter and clean campground wastewater from the park for use in irrigating the previously dry campground. Additionally, the park water piping is undergoing extensive upgrades and the potable water supply to the campground is being upgraded. Future improvements to the campground would add modern RV hookups which will further develop tourism in the Applegate Valley. Local businesses will also contribute to this effort.

For more information, please contact Tom Carstens, 541-846-1025

Applegate River Wine FestSeptember 10th, 2010

A record 158 wines from 50 wineries were entered in the 8th annual World of Wine Festival (WOW) competition. Thirteen gold medals and 62 silver medals were awarded this year, both all-time highs. Best of Show honors for red wines went to Quady North’s 2008 Cabernet Franc, while Daisy Creek’s 2009 Triple Play topped the whites. For the first time a Best of Show was also awarded to the top dessert wine, Cliff Creek’s 2008 Tribute.

Four nationally recognized wine professionals judged the WOW medal competition held at the McCully House on August 12-13 in Jacksonville.

Several wineries received multiple

awards – with four medals each going to Crater Lake Cellars, Misty Oaks Vineyard, Plaisance Ranch, RoxyAnn Winery and Schmidt Family Vineyards. This year’s competition featured 12 new wineries, seven of which medaled.

“This is by far the largest field of wines ever entered in WOW and the most prestigious panel of judges,” said judging committee chair Les Martin of Red Lily Vineyards. “It’s particularly noteworthy that there are only 25 Masters of Wine in the United States and three judged this competition. That’s a testament to Southern Oregon’s growing prominence as a wine region.”

Local Wines Take Home WOW Honors!

This wine is corked!


The old saying, “Live and let live” has always been a favorite of mine. Letting others be who they

are offers us the opportunity to be who we are. Most of us can be very passionate about our point of view; we might even spend so much emotional energy defending our position—while not affecting the outcome of a situation—that we can lose friends and/or ruin relationships.

Why do we do it? I remember my son, at the age of 11, having an argument with a playmate about the rules of a game. He may have been right about the rules, but he ended up with no one to play with and he quickly realized that being “right” sometimes is not much fun. The price of needing to be right has a physiological effect that can cause a surge of negative emotions. It can affect blood pressure, increase heart rate, etc., all of which can cause serious health problems. The question to ask ourselves in the moment is: “How important is this?” Then take at least three deep breaths.

One of the greatest needs that human beings have is “to be heard,” which is why we sometimes get swept up in a wave of emotions, even yelling our point of view. The fact is, if we want to be heard, we need to be willing to listen. We can effectively make a point by stating that “this is what I think or what I feel...” This way we own it as our point of view. Then it’s important to invite the other person to share what he or she feels or

thinks. Sometimes the best resolution is agreeing to disagree, which is an art we should all learn. If we are willing to respect each other’s point of view and embrace the fact that we are all different, we open ourselves up to experience a sense of inner peace. This practice is not always easy but it can have a great impact in reducing our stress level. It’s an important skill to teach our children, and by practicing it in our lives we can inspire others around us.

Remember that letting others have their point of view does not mean that you agree or disagree with them. World peace isn’t about everybody agreeing on

everything. It comes down to respecting others as we would like to be respected. Try letting go of the need to be right. Wow! Can you feel your body already

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One hundred and fifty years ago, Jacksonville was, as I imagine it, a raw, dirty, difficult place.

The original pioneers who came to this area were fiercely strong, tenacious people, men and women alike. They saw possibilities and needs and turned those visions into businesses. They carved out new lives. They birthed babies in forests and turned bare land into homes and stores. They set up banks and saloons, blacksmith shops and even a photography studio. They created a community.

When my family moved here in 1970, much of Jacksonville was dormant. Buildings were crumbling and boarded up. It was not lovely or vibrant, though it was not without its charms. The venerable J’Ville Tavern was here, and so were real, honest-to-goodness old miners who came in from the Applegate for supplies and a beer, mules in tow. I kid you not. And there was Leroy, who loved everyone (particularly the ladies) and was cared for by all, joyfully outliving all statistical probabilities for a person with Down’s Syndrome.

It seems to me that the gold the first settlers sought was not the gold that ultimately emerged. The real gold, I would argue, is just now being discovered. Bare earth into vineyards; old buildings reclaimed and re-purposed; Mr. Britt’s hillside turned a meadow of music under the stars; people moving here from all over, bringing their unique talents and desire for real community: that’s the real gold.

The pioneers that created this gold were, a century ago, people like Beekman

and Britt and Mrs. McCully. Modern day pioneers include John Trudeau, founder of the Britt Festival, who had a vision of music on a hill that would bring beauty and culture and much needed visitors to the area. People like Robby Collins who almost single-handedly saved Jacksonville from disappearing forever and brought historic status to the town. And now vineyards and wine--itself an elixir of life--are changing the alchemy yet again, transmuting grapes into gold and opening the door to an entirely new life for our bucolic town.

Perhaps this is the real alchemy: the mixture of old and new, of beauty, art, spirit and creative energies that combined, form something of tremendous beauty and value. We live in a town that is rich in both history and soulfulness, from the architecture to the arts, from deer traipsing across the street to the renaissance of the Farmer’s Market, from new businesses--including a paper--that stabilize and enhance our community, to the sweet experience of seeing everyone you know at parade time, and greeting them by name. The elements themselves might be ordinary, but combined, they transform into something of extraordinary value: a community that is pure gold.

Kate Ingram Flaherty is a writer, life coach and mother of two. For information on life

coaching, or to respond to something you read, please contact Kate at 541-840-0359 or write

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a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy practiced in the Middle Ages and the 1. Renaissance and concerned principally with discovering methods for transmuting baser metals into gold and with finding...an elixir of life.any magical power or process of transmuting a common substance, usually of little value, 2. into a substance of great value.

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Jacksonville author, Bonnie Zilinski, has just published My Angry Letters -a sampler of edgy letters to city and county officials, department stores, homeowners’ associations, credit card companies, TV satellite services, hotel chains, and product manufacturers. Each letter is thoughtfully constructed, using humor and fact to focus attention on the problem and encourage a return to customer service. Anyone who has ever gone toe-to-toe with an unresponsive or uncaring service representative will understand and appreciate the unique approach and the results that she has achieved. Bonnie invites readers to benefit from her experience and to use her persuasive technique.

My Angry Letters is the consumer’s pocket guide in the quest for fair treatment from companies that have somehow lost touch with the business

wisdom of “the customer is always right.” Bonnie says, “I compiled these letters

because today’s economic climate and the business pressure that comes with it is stretching customer patience to a breaking point and I decided there may be others, like me, who simply aren’t going to take it anymore and could use a convenient resource to help them express their displeasure.” “My father would call them poison pen letters. Some letters prompted a response; others did not. Some letters found their way into the waste basket and some found their way into the board room. From experience, I can say that one letter can prompt a change in the biggest of companies, even the government.”

The 118 page book was published by Lulu and is available for $17.97 by contacting Bonnie at [email protected] or www.myangryletters.com

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Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram Flaherty, M.A.


As we celebrate 150 years of history in Jacksonville, we think about how much things have changed in our town. Eyeglasses are

no exception. The last two centuries have shown vast improvement in the quality and choices of eyewear that we use today.

In the early 1800’s it was stylish to wear a monocle – a single glass lens worn by “professors, politicians, and anyone else who wanted to look important.” The wearer had to squeeze the muscles around the eye to keep the glass in place. Since the monocle would fall out of place often, it was attached to the wearer’s clothing by a ribbon or cord. At that time, eyeglass wearers chose their spectacles by trial and error.

From 1840 to the early 1900’s, pince-nez (pahns-NAY), meaning “pinch the nose” in French, eyeglasses were in style. These small glass lenses were held in place by a tight spring between the lenses. They also required an attached cord as they frequently fell off, and probably were not any more comfortable than the monocle. Pince-nez glasses were worn by Theodore Roosevelt who said, “I had no idea how beautiful the world was until I got those spectacles.” When Roosevelt was struck by an assassin’s bullet in 1912, the bullet went through a steel spectacle case in his coat pocket, which may have saved his life.

The early 1900’s brought industrialization and improved indoor lighting. As a result, more people learned to read. As Americans left the farms to take jobs as bankers, teachers, factory workers and secretaries,

their ability to read and see detail became more important. Eye doctors now had the ability to test vision and prescribe lenses specific to the patient’s needs.

In 1914 automobile drivers were required to pass vision exams. Soon after, thousands of men were rejected from the U.S. military when they failed to pass a vision test. However, in 1941 as the United States entered World War II, the military provided steel framed “aviator” eyeglasses to over a million servicemen each year.

After World War II, the trend turned toward sturdy black plastic glasses made popular by celebrities like Buddy Holly and James Dean. Women’s styles took on a more dramatic flair with rhinestone-studded “cat’s-eye” glasses that pointed upward at the temples. In the 1960’s John Lennon brought an old style back to popularity when he began wearing small round “granny glasses.” After this trend toward the smallest eyewear, in the 1970’s people favored the biggest eyeglass styles they could find.

In the twenty-first century, you can choose from thousands of frame styles – large or small, plastic or metal, and every color of the rainbow. In addition, the lenses themselves are now more lightweight and safer than the glass lenses of years ago. And if you prefer to not wear any glasses at all, we have the option of wearing contact lenses or having vision correction surgery. And any of those choices is much more comfortable than a monocle…

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Aerobic activity is muscular work that elevates the heart rate and breathing for extended periods of time. This action delivers an abundance of blood and oxygen to working cells creating efficiencies such as: a stronger heart, cleaner, more subtle vessels and oxygen receptive lungs. Other benefits include: increased energy levels, enhanced endurance, fat loss, detoxification, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of major chronic and fatal diseases, relaxation, better sleep patterns, better moods and even financial gains.

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Start out slowly and simply by walking short (1–2 mi.) routes that interest you. Mark down the time it takes you in minutes and seconds. Exercise in the range of 60 – 75 % of your max heart rate. It should feel moderately hard. If you can continue a conversation, but need to stop and

catch your breath every sentence or so, there is a good chance you are working in this zone. Work up to at least 30 minutes per day, 4 - 5 days per week. However, if you are feeling busy and can only do 10 or 15 minutes on a given day, go for it!

Breathe deep conscious breaths inhaling through the mouth and nose and exhaling through the mouth.

Monitor your resting and working heart rates by counting the number of beats per minute when completely relaxed to get a fair idea of your resting rate (take the lowest number over several readings). Stop periodically during exercise to obtain your working heart rate (take at the wrist for 15 seconds and multiply times four). For more accurate information, use a heart rate monitor. Garmin, Polar and Timex make good devices.

Attempt to better your times and vary and intensify your movements - this will pique your interest and keep results from flattening out.

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Jacksonville in the Early Days

The life of a gold miner was tough. Here, a miner balances on a board placed across a Jacksonville stream with his gold pan in-

hand. While few struck it rich, most moved from one area to the next. SOHS #375

Gin Lin, a Chinese “Boss” contracted to supply Chinese

laborers to white settlers with large-scale mining operations. He became wealthy and purchased his own land

on Sterling Creek. He is credited with introducing hydraulic mining to the Applegate Valley– a far more

intensive method from panning. SOHS #1157

U S Hotel shortly after completion. SOHS #5879

Placer mining on the N.C. Dean donation land claim at Willow Springs, north of Jacksonville, about 1895.

SOHS #3260

Quickly-built cabins such as this served as shelter for those just arriving to the area until more

substantial ones could be constructed. SOHS #3644

In 1863, Cornelius C. Beekman opened the first bank in Jacksonville which was the first in Southern Oregon and the second in Oregon. Beekman loaned his own money and charged customers to “store” their money in his bank. Today, the bank is exactly as Beekman left

it when he closed the doors in 1915. SOHS #1959

The diminutive train of the new Rogue River Valley Railway is shown on C street in this 1891 view from the courthouse cupola.

Peter Britt photo; SOHS #3492

Self portrait of Peter Britt ca. 1860 shows him standing with his first daguerreotype camera before a studio backdrop he painted. On the left is Table Rock, and on the right, Mt. McLoughlin. Peter Britt photo;

SOHS #704

California Street was a quiet place in the early 1900's. Wesley Andrews photo, ca. 1912; SOHS #1948

The newly-constructed County Courthouse in 1883 was called “The Crowning Glory of Jacksonville.” The building served as the seat of county government until 1927

when it moved to Medford. In spring, 2010, the building was vacated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Jackson County recently transferred the building lease to the newly-formed Jacksonville Heritage Society who is actively managing the building and

searching for a new tenant. Peter Britt Photo; SOHS #868

Peter Britt’s home in the 1880’s – pictured here are Britt’s wife, Mollie and two sons, Emil and Jacob. Britt was a great horticulturist and planted the

first vineyards in Jacksonville and bottled wine under the “Valley View Vineyard” label. In addition to 15 acres of grapes, Britt grew apples, pears and peaches alongside a wide variety of ornamental and other fruit trees.

Today, plans are in-place to restore the lower Britt gardens below the Britt amphitheater to reflect Britt’s original gardens. SOHS #12483

J.H. Stewart's Eden Valley pear orchard, about four miles southeast of Jacksonville, pictured about 1905.

SOHS #2020

Photo caption information from The Jacksonville Story by Richard H. Engeman and Images of America: Jacksonville by Margaraet LaPlante and SOHS. Photos courtesy of Southern Oregon Historical Society. If you would like more information, please call the SOHS library at 541-858-1824.


The Jacksonville Heritage Society (JHS) is alive and kicking, despite any rumors to the contrary!

“We know it’s been suggested that we’re a ‘stealth organization,’” acknowledges Board President Carolyn Kingsnorth. “However, we’ve been in an awkward position. Until we received our tax-exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service and had a signed sub-lease with the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS), we had no control over the County-owned buildings in Jacksonville and no basis for fund raising. Now we have both!”

The Internal Revenue Service has designated JHS a 501(c)(3) public charity, and JHS has finalized a long-term sub-lease with SOHS for management of the Beekman House, Beekman Bank, historic Courthouse and Jail, and the Catholic Rectory.

“Now we really have our work cut out for us!” says Kingsnorth. “Not only do we need to raise about $30,000 a year to cover basic building costs like utilities, security, and insurance, we also need to address the deferred maintenance that SOHS was not able to afford. Both the jail and the Rectory need new roofs. The Beekman House has dry rot around the eaves, the chimney needs repointing, and the steps on the east side of the house need to be replaced. The courthouse needs bathrooms and an elevator for people to access the second floor. We are very grateful that the Jacksonville-Applegate Rotary Club repaired and repainted the exterior of the Beekman Bank!

“We’re writing grants like crazy,” she continues, “and all of our Board members are supporting us financially. Community members are also stepping up—they realize how important these buildings are to Jacksonville’s economic viability

“We’re delighted to announce our first fund raiser! From noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, and Sunday, the 26th, as part of Jacksonville’s 150th Jubilee, South Stage Cellars will be donating to JHS 100% of every glass of wine poured. I hope everyone will take the opportunity to stop by and toast Jacksonville’s heritage and its future. Thank you Traute and Don Moore! Thank you South Stage Cellars!”

Although JHS may have been silent about its activities, that has not prevented the organization from working on strategic plans for possible uses of the historic properties.

“The Beekman House has been a living history site for almost 20 years,” points out Kingsnorth. “It’s the only pioneer residence in Jacksonville that has been home to only one family and is furnished with that family’s original possessions from a specific era—1911. We want to keep it that way,” she emphasizes.

JHS proposes to partner with other non-profits on a series of fund-raising efforts—lemonade lunches, strawberry teas, chamber music concerts, etc. “These would serve as fund raisers to provide sufficient monies to take care of the deferred maintenance and to staff the house with docents during the summer and Victorian Christmas,” Kingsnorth explains.

“We are also planning a fund raising campaign that encourages donations of specific dollar amounts to repair the eaves and siding, to repoint the chimney bricks, to install a chimney cap, and to support a specific number of hours or days for the house to be open to the public. This

will allow community members to know exactly where their money is going and to point with pride to their personal contributions. We want to create a sense of community ownership and responsibility.”

JHS also wants to keep the Beekman Bank intact. “We want to honor its historical value as the second oldest bank in the Pacific Northwest and the only one that remains exactly as it was operated up until it closed its doors in 1915,” says Kingsnorth.

“We will be seeking grant funding to operate the bank as a museum. We want to remove the glass barrier separating the bank from the lobby and replace it with a less intrusive glass partition. We’re proposing to allow access to the area outside of the counter under supervision of a docent who could also share the bank’s history, Beekman history, and gold

rush history. Ideally, we will be able to staff the bank from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and on weekends and Victorian Christmas the rest of the year.”

JHS is also talking to St. Joseph’s parishioners about managing the Catholic Rectory. “It would be the perfect

place for small weddings and other events,” enthuses Terri Gieg, a

member of St. Joseph’s and the church’s organist and choir director. “And we would love to be able to open it to the public on a regular basis.”

The historic Jail, currently the Children’s Museum, will be open on September 24th and 25th as part of Jacksonville’s150th celebration. Following the Jubilee, the exhibits will be moved to the Medford History Center and both the Jail and Courthouse will be temporarily shuttered.

“We recognize how much people miss having a Jacksonville Museum,” acknowledges Kingsnorth. “What we would really like to do is partner with SOHS to create a smaller Jacksonville Museum in the historic Jail with rotating exhibits. That would be a way to present local history to visitors and entice residents back for the latest ‘installment.’”

JHS is talking to a couple of organizations about using the annex buildings behind the Jail and Courthouse as classrooms, but it has saved its grandest plans for the Courthouse itself. “The second floor courtroom would be a wonderful small performing arts and community center,” says Kingsnorth. “The rest of the building could house a large community non-profit or several smaller ones. But the building has no usable restrooms, and we need ADA access to the second floor. We have written a grant that would provide part of the funding for 1st and 2nd floor restrooms and an internal elevator. Now we are keeping our fingers crossed. And if we receive it, we still need matching funds.”

Kingsnorth continues, “JHS wants to get all of these buildings open to the public and in use by and for the community as soon as practical. Of necessity, it will be a step-by-step process as funding becomes available. We’re fortunate that people care about these buildings—they represent such vital pieces of Jacksonville history! Now we need the community’s assistance to ensure that these properties continue to play vital roles in Jacksonville’s present.

For additional information about the Jacksonville Heritage Society and to learn how you can help ensure that these buildings remain parts of Jacksonville’s living history, e-mail [email protected] or call 541-245-3650.

Southern Oregon Historical Societyby Allison Weiss

If you haven’t visited the Research Library of the Southern Oregon Historical Society, you don’t know

what you’re missing! Right in your own backyard (downtown Medford, to be exact) is the largest repository of archival materials related to the history of southern Oregon. Archival materials include, of course, photographs, maps, oral histories, diaries, journals, treaties, newspapers, architectural drawings and so on. The archives contain primary source research materials that are unavailable any place else.

Our non-circulating collection is one of the largest private historical research repositories in the Pacific Northwest. It is based on donations from individuals and businesses committed to preserving and making available our local history. Consequently, the strengths of our collection are in our manuscript and photograph collections, which appeal to the scholarly researcher as well as to members of the general public.

SOHS has an estimated 100,000 photographs and 100,000 other works on paper. In the photographic collection are daguerreotypes, stereographs, ambrotypes, tintypes, and glass plate negatives, including the irreplaceable Peter Britt collection, which we house on behalf of the Oregon University System. We have a huge collection of drawings of schools, businesses, and private residences by the architect Frank Clark; over fifty films made in the 1930s by the California-Oregon Power Company during the era of rural electrification; the newsreels from two television stations; and editions of the Table Rock Sentinel, Jacksonville’s first newspaper, dating back to 1856.

While the Research Library has been operating out of the History Center for several decades, it is only recently

that it has been run almost entirely by volunteers. Volunteers staff the front desk, responding to research requests that are made in-person, by phone and by email. They also work on behind-the-scenes projects like inventorying the collection, digitizing photos, and entering information about the collection into a database.

As if that were not enough to keep our volunteers busy, each month they create a small exhibit of photos, documents and artifacts that are on display in the library. Apropos to summer, August’s exhibit was Fishing the Rogue, with photos of unusual ways of catching fish and a monogrammed leather fishing rod case owned by early aviator Sealy Hall.

In addition to the support of our faithful volunteers is the support we have been receiving from foundations. In the past several months, we have received a $10,000 grant from the Miller Foundation and a $20,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to help reopen and sustain the library. This is in addition to partnering on a grant with Southern Oregon University Hannon Library that is funding the digitization and on-line access of 1000 photographs from our collection.

Open Tuesdays through Fridays from noon to 4 pm, you will be able to find information on just about any topic relating to the history of Jackson County. Admission is $5 per person and free to members of SOHS (for your convenience, you can purchase an SOHS membership at the library.) So stop wondering, “What is all the fuss about that Research Library?” and come see for yourself the extensive collection that we are preserving for you – the residents of southern Oregon.

The Research Library is located at 106 N. Central Avenue in Medford. For more information, call (541) 858-1724 or email [email protected].

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Generations of Hanleys thrived on the crops and products produced on the Hanley farm. This recipe was selected from recipes found

in the family kitchen files and reflects the availability of the farm's products. The Hanleys were especially accomplished at baking cakes and the wonderful Lord Baltimore Cake which uses the Old Jacksonville White Cake is the one I felt would be a great tribute for Jacksonville's 150th birthday. This Old Jacksonville Cake recipe was submitted by Alice Hanley for the West Side Cookbook, 1945.

Old Jacksonville White Cake2/3 cup butter2 cups caster sugar1 teaspoon salt2 cups cake flour, sifted1 cup whole milk1 teaspoon soda (I believe she meant baking soda)2 teaspoons cream of tartar2 Tablespoons flour6 beaten egg whites, beaten to soft peaks

Beat butter and sugar until mixture is fluffy, add salt, sifted cake flour and milk alternately. Mix soda (baking soda) and cream of tartar with 2 Tablespoons of flour. Add to batter mixture. Fold in egg whites carefully until well mixed. Grease and flour two 9" round cake pans. (For best results place a round of parchment paper in the bottom of each cake pan to prevent sticking). Pour batter in pans. Bake at 325 for 35 minutes or until tootpick inserted comes out clean.

Lord Baltimore Cake (this was a favorite during the Christmas Holidays in the Hanley Family)

Make Old Jacksonville White Cake and spread Fruit and Nut filling (below) between layers, frost sides and top of cake with Pink Frosting (below)

Pink Frosting Mix and boil to 242 degrees or until 8" thread spins

from spoon:

1 1/2 cups caster sugar1/3 cup water1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice1 teaspoon light corn syrup. Pour mixture slowly, beating constantly, into: 2 egg

whites, beaten stuff. Add...1/2 lemon flavoring and 1 teaspoon grated orange rind. Continue beating until mixture is fluffy and holds it shape.

Pink Fruit and Nut Filling Into about 1/3 cup of Pink Frosting, Mix 1/4 cup

each Macaroon crumbs, dried and toasted pecans, cut up and toasted almonds, blanched, cut up and toasted maraschino cherries, chopped

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Heroes - Cont'd from Pg. 7

Jacksonville citizens. This extra work to educate the public was in addition to Devin’s real job of saving citizens’ lives and protecting their properties. Devin epitomizes the characteristics of being a hero on and off the job!

Jerry Evans dedicates himself to the success of his outstanding Jacksonville Inn. He takes exceptional care of his historic architectural treasure, both inside and out, and employees an excellent staff that contributes to making the Jacksonville Inn ‘the pride of Jacksonville.’ Jerry is another of my Jacksonville heroes!

Chris Boivin, owner of the Pony Espresso, and Jerry Hayes, owner of the Bella Union, have created outstanding environments that have become the locals’ favorite hang-outs. Anyone involved with urban planning knows the importance of these neighborhood places for bringing residents together in casual settings that promote a strong sense of community. These business owners belong, as well, on today’s list of heroes!

Sandi Torrey is a great promoter of Jacksonville throughout the region and state, thanks to her long-established relationships with Travel Oregon and Southern Oregon’s Visitors Association, her willingness to work with travel writers to promote historic

Jacksonville, and her superb handling of tourists who frequent the Visitor Center. For all that Sandi does for our town, she is another Jacksonville hero!

Whit Parker, the owner and publisher of The Jacksonville Review, attends a wide variety of meetings and events in order to keep citizens informed about the goings-on in our small town. His newspaper does a great job of creating pride in Jacksonville and encouraging a sense of community among the residents. Whit is certainly another town hero!

These are some of my Jacksonville heroes, and I ask that every citizen take the time to thank these individuals for all that they contribute to Jacksonville. Without their unselfish ‘giving,’ Jacksonville would not be the town we so love.

Inspired by the fine examples above, we—yes, you and I—should ask ourselves, “What have we ‘given’ lately for Jacksonville?” Then, we should join in and start ‘giving’ in whatever way we can to our authentic historic town. Together, in spite of the town’s on-going political turmoil, you and I can make a better, more united Jacksonville.

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Before you know it, winter will be here and you and your dog will be stuck inside more often than you both like. To prevent their best friends

from getting too bored, smart dog owners look for fun indoor games during this time. Here’s a fun game that any dog can learn that will exercise your dog’s brain and body.

Indoor “nose” games will stave off cabin fever this winter. It’s estimated that a dog’s nose is 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive to smell than our nose. No wonder dogs like to sniff - the world is a tantalizing source of stimulation for them. Obviously, there are some breeds like the Hounds that have more of a natural instinct to use their noses, but all dogs can learn this game.

To get started, get some tasty treats and break them into small pea-sized pieces. Take one small piece, show it to your dog and then toss it about six feet away while cheerfully saying “Find It!” After your dog chases and gobbles the treat, repeat this process again, but only toss the treat six feet away and in a different direction and say “Find It!” Repeat this process 5 to 10 times, several times a day in different areas of the house. It won’t take long before your dog makes a strong association between the “Find It!” cue and the act of chasing and gobbling the treat.

Next, ask your dog to “Stay!” If your dog does not know the “Stay!” command then you may need to have someone hold the dog on a leash. With your dog

watching, “Hide” the treat in plain sight - say next to the leg of a chair. Go back to the dog and give the “Find It!” cue and release the dog. Again, repeat this 5-10 times several times a day in different areas of the house.

Gradually place the treats behind the leg of the chair or just around a corner out of sight -again the dog is watching you do this. Once your dog has learned to look for the treats, position the dog so it can not see you hide the treat – initially, you will want to “Hide” the treats in plain sight and gradually make the hiding place harder to find. The treat could be placed on top of a chair seat or under a toy. Do not place treats where your dog might be encouraged to be destructive such as under a rug or behind sofa cushions. If your dog has a favorite toy like a tennis ball, squeekie toy, or tug toy, the toy can be used in place of the treats. The reward is then you throwing the toy to be chased or playing tug.

Your dog will impress and amaze you when it kicks into scent mode to find the toy or treat, sniffing the ground and air to try and catch the scent. By watching your dog’s body language closely, you will be able to tell when they have located the scent. It may take several weeks for your dog to get the hang of this game, but it will provide hours of entertainment during the winter months.

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I hope you are having a wonderful summer! Life is pretty exciting

around here. There are babies everywhere. Yesterday, I chased some baby turkeys –

sorry, but they were in my yard. Mom was NOT happy with me, but I have instincts, you know! No – I didn’t catch any – but their moms weren’t too pleased with me, either. Tonight on a walk, we came across a ton of quail and their babies – they looked like tiny puff-balls on invisible wheels moving so fast in every direction…kind of like balls in a pinball machine! Then, two fawns darted in front of me out of the brush. Sigh – Mom loves them all – and all I want to do is chase everything.

On this subject of wildlife, I thought I would share some fun letters from my new pen pal, Julie Rier, a 6-pound Maltese who is new in the area. Here’s what she has to share: “Hi Annie. I Love your articles. Momma reads them to me every month. Boy, did I have some excitement the other day. We recently moved to Jacksonville from Medford. I was enjoying our new back yard when all of a sudden a big brown thing jumped over the fence and started eating our flowers. Well, Momma and I worked hard planting those flowers, so I took off after it barking my head off. I did a really good job because it jumped right back over the fence and ran away. Momma saw all of this through the window and came running out. She

said I couldn't be left out alone any longer because the deer ( the big brown thing ) would surely come back and she doesn't think all 6 lbs of me is any match. I beg to differ but maybe she's right because my heart is still pounding.” Then, a few weeks later she wrote: “Hi Annie. It's me again, your new friend Julie, Just wanted you to know I had another experience with a deer. This time it wasn't scary but sad. I found a baby deer caught on our picket fence. Momma said it probably was trying to jump over because its Momma had gone over and it was following her. Daddy had to cut the fence to free the baby deer. It might have been there for a while because it could hardly stand up. We came into the house to see if Momma would come to get it and guess what? She did. We saw them walking off together across our front yard. What a great Daddy I have! I bet that baby deer wishes it could give my Daddy a big hug for saving it. Momma said the deer like our back yard because we have fruit trees and they like to eat the fruit on the ground and the flowers. Momma has given me a very important job. I'm to tell her if I see any more deer stuck on our fence. Bye for now, Julie.”

Wow – Julie the hero! If you have any stories to share, please write to me, care of my mom, at [email protected]. It’s great fun to hear how other canine (and felines are welcome!) friends are doing out there in our Small Town with Big Atmosphere!! And –PS: please drive carefully through town – you wouldn’t want to hit any of my furry (and feathered) wild friends.


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“Earlier this year, Medicare allowed Avastin for use in treating diabetic retinopathy

(DR),” states Shahrzad Sheibani, M.D., Office Administrator for Yujen Wang, M.D. of Oregon Retina Specialists in Medford and Grants Pass.

This allowance means that most insurance companies will now cover the cost of Avastin, whereas, in the past it was an out-of-pocket patient expense.

Before the anti-VEG-F class of drugs that Avastin lies in, the main protocol for treating hemorrhage secondary to DR was only laser treatment. The main side effect of laser is scarring of the retina.

Now with Avastin in combination with selective laser treatment, scarring is kept to a minimum, and long-term prognosis is superior.

Of course, good diabetes control is the foundation for optimal health, and today with the numerous modalities patients have available to manage this disease, they can preserve their vision.

“With the advancements in health care and scientific research, and with patient vigilance about their own health, the outlook for folks with diabetes can be the same as for people who don’t have diabetes,” states Brandi McRae, Supervising Ophthalmic Technician, who can answer your questions by calling 541-282-6655.

“Even better,” Brandi suggests, “come to the American Diabetes Step-Out to Fight Diabetes Walk on September 25 at Doc Griffin Park and walk with Dr. Wang…he’ll be more than happy to talk with you about these advances.

Diabetes Research doesn’t come free…the ADA sends millions of dollars every year to the fine folks who are working diligently toward a CURE! The Southern Oregon Walk Committee wants you to join us in forming teams, raising funds, and walking…it’s not just the right thing to do, it will be fun for the whole family.

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Garden - Cont'd. from Pg. 13

the house, while Wes loves the wide expanse of lawn to offer contrast. Mona is the designer-planner, while Wes loves the work and the therapy it provides. Although he regrets never burying the visible power line running from the old house, both are at peace with how the gardens have evolved. They share their favorite time of the year in the garden, as “Maypril,” when peonies bloom, waves of candytuft and the dynamic spring changes abound.

As we talked, Mona shared how important it is to them to “celebrate the house” and contribute to the historic community. It is their goal to honor this historic house by building gardens

to match, and they have done both. They honor the house and the garden's history, but have brought the beauty of a lush and serene sanctuary to the old “utilitarian” soil of 1910. During an hour visit, I was able to walk a beautiful garden, yet travel back 150 years to the soil that still remains! Thanks for honoring the history we all so love and for bridging the years with beauty...

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Glad to be a part of Jacksonville history! - Jennifer & Alejandro, 2010 Chevy Silverado owner

Here’s to a prosperous community! - Jill & Cindy, 5th Street Flowers

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Here’s to the next 150 years! - Vernon, 2010 GMC Sierra owner


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